Defenses turn up the heat on UT sophomore

 
By Jenni Carlson
Published: October 4, 2007

AUSTIN, Texas — The nickname "Colt .45” fit perfectly for Colt McCoy a year ago.

Now, a smaller caliber might be in order.

The Texas quarterback was a big gun last season, throwing 29 touchdown passes but only seven interceptions. The redshirt freshman led the Longhorns to a 10-3 record, winning national acclaim and burnt orange hearts.

Entering Saturday's Red River showdown with Oklahoma , McCoy h...


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