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AUSTIN, TX - SEPTEMBER 26:  Quarterback Colt McCoy #12 of the Texas Longhorns drops back to pass against the UTEP Miners at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on September 26, 2009 in Austin, Texas.  (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Colt McCoy's Case for Best College QB Ever

At the start of the 2009 college football season, one frequent topic of debate among college football analysts and fans were exactly where would Florida’s Tim Tebow ranked among the greatest NCAA quarterbacks ever...

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    Hot Poll: Where does Colt McCoy rank among the greatest college QB's of all time? 200 people have voted…

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      51.5%
    • Top 10

      12.5%
    • Top 25

      14.5%
    • Top 50

      9.0%
    • Mentioning McCoy with names like Tebow and Plunkett offends me

      12.5%
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    T.J. Morrill commented on NCAA Football Top 25 Week 11: TCU Proves They're No. 1, Stanford Jumps To 12

    I like the analysis of TCU, I agree entirely but unfortunately there is no way they'll make the title game because the BCS won't let it...

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    T.J. Morrill commented on NCAA Football Top 25 Week 11: TCU Proves They're No. 1, Stanford Jumps To 12

    I like the analysis of TCU, I agree entirely but unfortunately there is no way they'll make the title game because the BCS won't let it...

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    Jim Crowe commented on Colt McCoy's Case for Best College QB Ever

    McCoy is a good QB but certainly not the best ever. Like Sam Bradford he may not have much of a pro career.

    • 5 replies – here are the latest…
    • Mike S replied…

      No, a player's NFL career has never and never will have anything to do with their...

    • Elliott Sellars replied…

      I have to disagree again...players who have benefited from a system and put up big numbers...

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    Kevin McGrady commented on Colt McCoy's Case for Best College QB Ever

    Colt McCoy is a great quarterback, but he is not even the greatest in history from Texas. In fact he would have a difficult time making...

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    • BabyTate replied…

      http://bleacherreport.com/articles/288639-texas-longhorn-quarterbacks-a-journey-into-two-dimensions-of-fame Baby Tate

    • Kevin McGrady replied…

      Do you realize the season has gone from 8 games to 12 games. Just a few...

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    Ronnie Throneberry commented on Colt McCoy's Case for Best College QB Ever

    Bottom line......If Colt wins the next 4 games, he has to be considered the best college QB of all time. Excellent article!

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    Kyle David commented on Colt McCoy's Case for Best College QB Ever

    The problem with making this argument for a QB like McCoy is that they have a great team year-in and year-out around them. I have more...

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    J Finley commented on Colt McCoy's Case for Best College QB Ever

    Colt McCoy has no legacy. yes he has number but so does Graham Harrel. Has Colt won a big game yet? not that i can think...

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    Allen Kenney commented on Colt McCoy's Case for Best College QB Ever

    Even as an OU fan, I have to give it up for Colt. He's an outstanding quarterback. I'll miss watching him play, but I'll be glad...

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    Michael Schottey commented on Colt McCoy's Case for Best College QB Ever

    To even take a story like this seriously, Texas will have to win the National Championship this year. That being said, Colt will go down in...

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    Paul Mavromatis commented on Colt McCoy's Case for Best College QB Ever

    In regards to College Football, I think Tommy Frazier/Tim Tebow/Vince Young/ Peyton Manning to name just a few from the last two decades are better than...

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    Andrew commented on Colt McCoy's Case for Best College QB Ever

    If youre going to talk about best qb ever, he probably should have a decent passing percentage outside of 5 yard passes. I believe McCoy currently...

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    • Alex Judge replied…

      This stat has been misunderstood ever since they brought it up on ESPN. What they are...

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    Hot Poll: Who's the better receiver Shipley or Tate? 20 people have voted…

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    Vik Vij commented on Colt McCoy's Case for Best College QB Ever

    I think Colt is great, but he's not even the best Texas QB of all time. VY was certainly better. I think VY is the greatest...

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    • Adam Bernacchio replied…

      I like the article Jeff But in terms of being a "great college QB," I am...



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