That’s what it seems like to me.
I was doing a little late night sports surfing on msn.foxsports.com and it dawned on me…I’ve seen articles about Georgia, I’ve seen the argument about Oklahoma vs. Alabama vs. LSU, I’ve seen the Chase Daniel hype, but I haven’t gotten much of a beat on the Longhorns.
To that I say “Why not?”
Texas has quietly rolled up a 4-0 record with a 198-43 scoring margin. From week to week they’ve crept slowly from number 11 to number 5 in the polls. Their rush defense is absolutely stifling (50+ yards per game).
But the most noteworthy achievement to date has to be the solid play from QB Colt McCoy.
All the way through the 2007 season, McCoy played nowhere close to the level of football he played as a freshman in 2006 (of course, forgetting those two literally painful losses to KSU and TAMU). Even with a talented feature back in Jamaal Charles, McCoy still threw 18 picks compared to 22 TDs. Sure, his numbers weren’t terrible (3300 yards and 65 % completions), but when I thought of Colt McCoy, I didn’t trust him to cover the odds.
Granted, I haven’t gambled a penny in my life. But if I ever did hit up a bookie, it wouldn’t have been on the Horns.
Bottom line is this… McCoy’s now getting in gear. Even with a stagnant rushing attack that he currently headlines, he’s completing 80 percent of his passes and he’s thrown only one INT compared to 14 TDs thus far.
“But he’s played Rice, UTEP, Arkansas, and FAU,” one might say.
“Hogwash,” I might say. And here’s why…
Through four games last year McCoy had thrown for seven touchdowns and five interceptions. And Texas barely scraped by Arkansas STATE and UCF by a combined total of 11 points. This is WITH Jamaal Charles, Limas Sweed (pre-injury), Nate Jones, and Jermichael Finley. Those guys? All gone.
McCoy is leading the team in rushing and he is throwing strikes like he’s ready for Sunday.
Line it up, compare it, cut it in half, do what you want. This guy’s not v. 2007 any more.
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2 months ago
Well written and there is certainly more that can be said about this year's Longhorns team. The defense has been the biggest difference between this year and last. And honestly, I kinda like that we just keep going unnoticed.
That will all change however on October 11 against ou and again on the 18th against Missouri.
Hopefully, the football the Horns have played thusfar will not change though.
about 1 month ago
You must have psychic abilities, b/c the Horns just bought major face time with the W against OU.
Regardless, Colt McCoy is playing up to his potential this year. And that'll be scary for the rest of the Big XII.
Thanks for the props on the article.
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