Will Colt have his number retired?
by run Bevo run on Sep 2, 2009 12:07 AM CDT
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While watching the new intro video for this season, I wondered whether Colt should/would have his number placed amongst the untouchables.
The unlikely star from tiny Tuscola certainly has became a favorite with all Longhorns. Seemingly daily his legend grows. He is a kid you would love for your daughters to date and for your sons to emulate. He says all of the right things, he makes all the right steps, he doesn't shy away from being the face of one of the most prominent collegiate teams in the nation, and he has time to visit children in the hospital. Even the enemy likes him. When Superman was going for the corner, few thought the transition would be as seamless as it was. But the kid smiled, accepted the challenge, and worked his way into the starting job.
He's no slouch with a football in his hands either. His stats are impeccable record breaking. He's an obvious front runner for the Heisman trophy and repeat winner of the Walter Camp award. He leads his offense on the field with the command of a general, he backs his defense with unwavering support.
So the question is, has Colt done enough to retire #12 for good? Does he have to win the BCS Championship to be considered for the honor? He qualifies using the old standards of having to have won a player of the year award. But, has he done enough to be enshrined with Bobby Layne's #22, Tommy Nobis's #60, Earl's #20, Ricky's #34, and VY's #10?
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Colt = Legend
We should soak up every minute of it this year, because we aren’t going to see anyone come through here like that for a long, long time.
by Horn Brain on Sep 2, 2009 12:57 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
We had two straight legends at QB
Dare we hope that Gilbert is the third?
by TheElusiveShadow on Sep 2, 2009 1:11 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I Would Take Gilbert
I like this kid. No reason not too.
He’s learning alot from Colt, like instead of hitting a receiver with a pass, he hits a spot on the receivers jersey from 30 yards away, on the run, with a ton of beef trying to bulldoze him. Colt is a phenom and deserves every accolade and I think his successor is equal if not better at the same stage of development.
Garrett is such a class kid with amazing poise and a proven winner in big games. I think he can be every bit as good as Colt if not better given the size, experience, and surrounding talent. Everything about this guy says winner. I am so glad he’s a Longhorn for a myriad of reasons, but most affectionately due to his proven leadership, character, and poise. Mack expressed how he was mostly impressed with Garrett’s sense of command and leadership in the huddle during camp. We got to see the arm and the athleticism so I look forward to watching and I would definitely believe he can lead us to big time victories. Now let’s get him the support…
Colt wins the MNC, then the Jersey is definitely retired, but the memory’s will live forever.
by orangetower on Sep 2, 2009 11:56 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
hmmmmmmm
I love Colt more than any other QB to play at Texas. More than VY even. His hard work and humility is something that is rare in any sport today.
If Colt wins one of these three this year, he should be retired. Otherwise, its still up for debate:
Big 12 Chamionship
Heisman
All time career completion percentage record
by greenspointexas on Sep 2, 2009 5:48 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I voted for what appears to be the least popular option, which is that he needs to have another great year. Going out with a bang is a big part of earning that number retirement. I don’t think that necessarily HAS to mean a BCS championship or even a conference title, but I think it means another big season of amazing leadership and lots (11+, including the bowl).
Question: what’s Earl Thomas gonna do if the # is retired?
by burntorangehorn on Sep 2, 2009 8:26 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Well,
They wouldn’t retire the number immediately… They would wait a couple years so I imagine Thomas would be fine to finish out his career with #12. Or here’s thought, if Earl steps up and wins a Thorpe award or two then we just retire both #12s!
by BSnyder on Sep 2, 2009 9:57 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If I remember correctly,
Colt already met the standard for retiring his number when he won the Walter Player of the Year award last season. Confirmations?
by austinite on Sep 2, 2009 11:44 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
uh..
He qualifies using the old standards of having to have won a player of the year award
by vy til i die on Sep 2, 2009 1:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
So...
Why consider any other standards? He has done more than enough for this football team replacing VY four years ago.
by austinite on Sep 2, 2009 11:45 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I think he either needs:
1. Heisman
OR
2. BCS championship
He’s got a lot of records, but one of the two above will ensure his number gets retired. It might anyway, but I would think you would have to bring home one of the big prizes.
Then again, I haven’t looked at the list of retired jersey players. So I don’t know what the standards are. Does everyone who meets the requirements get their jersey retired?
by notsofst on Sep 2, 2009 5:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
All he needs to be is average....
Stats that is! Regardless if he wins the BCS or the Heisman, if Colt finishes with an average of what he did in the first three, he will own every major passing record and winning percentage record in the UT Books. Thus, he will deserve to have his number retired. Moreover, if he does win one of the two, he instantly becomes Mr. Texas Longhorns. If he wins both, he gets a building AND a street named after him on campus.
All kidding aside, I would be curious how many of those retired by Texas had absolutely no high expectations placed on them coming into Texas vs. the success they achieved by the time their college career was done. 98% of Longhorns fans, in Colt’s first year, thought it would be Snead at this point leading the football team. That number decrease at the end of the first year, increased again at the end of his sophmore year, and then decreased to zero by the end of his junior year. I think Colt epitomizes heart and leadership. Something that the standard for retiring numbers should represent.
by Robertpz on Sep 2, 2009 7:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Realisticly
He should have his number retired at the end of his career, he has already done enough for it to be done. But it just wouldn’t feel exactly right if he doesn’t win a MNC or the Heisman.
by Frazier90 on Sep 2, 2009 10:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Absolutely not
If he wins a title or Heisman, then absolutely yes. Colt has had one amazing season and seems poised for a second. If he has a second then he’ll be among the most accomplished QBs in college football history, then #12 IMO should be retired.
by 40AS on Sep 3, 2009 4:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
He already shattered a fairly significant NCAA season record, he’s led the team to three bowl wins, including one in a BCS bowl, and unless he starts getting negative yardage and 0% completion percentages for most of this upcoming season, he’ll probably hold almost every UT passing record. I’m beginning to gravitate toward the “he’s a shoo-in” camp.
by burntorangehorn on Sep 4, 2009 3:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
chances are...
Colt McCoy will soon become the winningest quarterback in the history of college football. he’s already the most accurate passer in the history of college football. I will always worship VY for the 2005 season, but what Colt McCoy has done for Texas over the past three years is without equal. If hemanages to turn in another 9-10 win season, regardless of whether Texas wins the BCS or Colt wins the Heisman, I think he deserves it. This guy has been a BLESSING.
by brownf on Sep 3, 2009 6:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm shocked
It’s quite surprising to me Colt could become the all-time wins leader for QB and so many think he only get’s his number retired if he brings home the championship.
"From the waist down, Earl Campbell has the biggest legs I have ever seen on a running back." -John Madden
by run Bevo run on Sep 5, 2009 3:23 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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