The Texas Longhorns have made a significant move in their coaching staff by hiring former standout quarterback Colt McCoy as a special quarterback coach. McCoy, who enjoyed an illustrious career at Texas and in the NFL, will now focus on mentoring the team’s highly touted rookie quarterback, Quinn Ewers. This hire is part of the Longhorns’ commitment to developing their quarterback room and ensuring a strong foundation for the future of their offense.
Colt McCoy is one of the most celebrated quarterbacks in Texas football history. Playing for the Longhorns from 2005 to 2009, McCoy set numerous records and led the team to great success. He was instrumental in Texas’ run to the 2009 National Championship Game, where they narrowly lost to Alabama.
McCoy’s leadership and consistency on the field earned him accolades, including finishing as the runner-up for the Heisman Trophy that season. He also holds the distinction of being the all-time leader in several passing categories at Texas, making him a revered figure within the program.
Now, McCoy is set to bring his wealth of experience back to the Longhorns, but in a coaching capacity. As a special quarterback coach, McCoy will be responsible for working closely with Ewers, who was one of the top high school recruits and is expected to play a crucial role in Texas’ offense.
Ewers’ arrival in Austin as a true freshman is highly anticipated, as he comes with immense potential and is expected to compete for the starting role. McCoy’s role will be to guide Ewers through the challenges of transitioning from high school to college football, focusing on his development both on and off the field.
The addition of McCoy to the staff is seen as a strategic decision by head coach Steve Sarkisian, who has experience coaching quarterbacks himself. Sarkisian understands the importance of having a mentor for a young quarterback, and McCoy’s experience as a former Texas star and NFL player will be invaluable to Ewers. Sarkisian has emphasized the importance of strong quarterback development for the Longhorns, and having McCoy on board ensures that Ewers will receive the best possible guidance during his early college years.
In his new role, McCoy will work closely with Ewers to refine his technical skills, such as footwork, decision-making, and accuracy, while also helping him adjust to the mental demands of the college game. With McCoy’s experience of playing under intense pressure and in big games, he will be able to help Ewers handle the expectations that come with being the starting quarterback at a program like Texas.
“I am excited to return to my alma mater and help Quinn Ewers and the entire quarterback room grow and succeed,” McCoy said in a statement. “Texas has given me so much, and I want to give back by helping the next generation of quarterbacks achieve their goals.”
As McCoy works alongside Sarkisian and the rest of the coaching staff, the Longhorns hope that the combination of McCoy’s mentorship and Ewers’ raw talent will help propel Texas back into the national spotlight. With McCoy’s guidance, the Longhorns are setting themselves up for a promising future at the quarterback position.