Kyler Murray during his days at Allen (Photo: Kevin Jairaj, USA TODAY Sports)
Kyler Murray was an integral part of Allen’s 57-game winning streak, leading the program to three consecutive Texas state titles and never losing a game as a starting quarterback (43-0).
Murray was named the American Family Insurance ALL-USA Offensive Player of the Year and the Gatorade Male Athlete of the Year in 2014-15 before heading to Texas A&M. He has since transferred to Oklahoma.
Allen continued its perfect run before losing to Austin Westlake in 6A Division I Texas state semifinal. Coach Tom Westerberg left Allen for Barbers Hill and Terry Gambill was hired from Waco Midway as his replacement.
In an interview with the Dallas Morning News, Murray addressed Westerberg’s departure and what he expects from Gambill.
“I understand his decision, it is what it is,” Murray said of Westerberg. “I think he’ll do great, he’ll turn that program around. All of it happening so soon, it was a shock to some people, but I view it as he has to do what’s best for him, live his life. We support him regardless.”
As for Gambill, “He went to Waco Midway and instantly turned the program around so I think he knows the way it’s supposed to be. He’s an Allen guy, who used to coach there. I think he’ll get the kids right and we have great athletes coming up. Whether they want to go get it, that’s on them. I think he’ll do a good job.”