Football McCoy staying in school

Sure-Oz · 12-08-2008, 05:25 PM

No real suprise...
http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=3754860

Texas' McCoy 'not going anywhere,' QB tells newspaper
ESPN.com news services

Texas Longhorns quarterback Colt McCoy will return for his senior season, the Austin American-Statesman reported Monday on its Web site.

"I'm not going anywhere," McCoy told the newspaper.

McCoy, who had previously said he would file paperwork to receive feedback from an NFL advisory committee about his draft prospects, is hungry for a national title after the Longhorns fell just short of a berth in the BCS championship game, the Statesman reported.

"I'm coming back because we have a solid coaching staff," McCoy said. "And I'm coming back because I feel like I can develop the young receivers we have."

The Longhorns (11-1), who will face Ohio State in the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl on Jan. 5, finished the regular season ranked third in the BCS standings behind Oklahoma and Florida.

McCoy, a redshirt junior, said Monday he had also decided against testing the waters for the draft or seeking an evaluation for his coaches at UT from the NFL.

McCoy set team records this season with 3,445 passing yards and 32 touchdowns. The Heisman Trophy contender also led the team in rushing with 576 yards.

McCoy had hinted before that he would stay for a fourth year at Texas.

"I've been blessed to be able to play here," McCoy told The Sporting News in October. "Not very many people get to [start] here for four years, so what an opportunity."

MIAdragon · 12-08-2008, 05:27 PM

not a big shock

royr17 · 12-08-2008, 06:10 PM

Nope not a big shock at all, plus I also wouldnt be too surprised if Sam Brandon decided to stay in college, the real shocker however would be Matt Stafford staying in college, Mark Sanchez needs to stay in college.

**OnTheWarpath15** · 12-08-2008, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by royr17

Nope not a big shock at all, plus I also wouldnt be too surprised if Sam Brandon decided to stay in college, the real shocker however would be Matt Stafford staying in college, Mark Sanchez needs to stay in college.

Hell, Mel Kiper and Todd McShay had a segment on ESPN a month or so ago, and they both said that Stafford should stay in school, even though they know he won't.

Shag · 12-08-2008, 06:23 PM

Assuming Bradford looks at least decent in the BCS game, his stock is going to be quite high - I can see him coming out. McShay said today that he rates Bradford higher than Stafford, and I'm guessing there will be some others, too. I'm not sure how much he would gain by staying in school, especially with 2-3 teams with very high picks possibly looking for QBs...

royr17 · 12-08-2008, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Shag

Assuming Bradford looks at least decent in the BCS game, his stock is going to be quite high - I can see him coming out. McShay said today that he rates Bradford higher than Stafford, and I'm guessing there will be some others, too. I'm not sure how much he would gain by staying in school, especially with 2-3 teams with very high picks possibly looking for QBs...

I dont believe Bradford will come out. I think he'll stay in college. Stafford I see more then likely coming out. But I dont see Bradford coming out.

royr17 · 12-08-2008, 06:26 PM

The one that is more sure to come out is Tim Tebow over any of those two.

chiefs1111 · 12-08-2008, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by royr17

The one that is more sure to come out is Tim Tebow over any of those two.

Tebow was leaning towards staying for his senior season. He may change his mind if they win the NC though.

royr17 · 12-08-2008, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by chiefs1111

Tebow was leaning towards staying for his senior season. He may change his mind if they win the NC though.

Well my thinking is that if they win the NC and he wins the Heisman again that he'll come out.

royr17 · 12-08-2008, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by chiefs1111

Tebow was leaning towards staying for his senior season. He may change his mind if they win the NC though.

He also may change his mind if the scouts sat there and tell him that he'll be a sure fire first round pick.

BWillie · 12-08-2008, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by royr17

I dont believe Bradford will come out. I think he'll stay in college. Stafford I see more then likely coming out. But I dont see Bradford coming out.

I disagree, with the O line, the 5 star receivers he has, and all of the weapons he has on offense he isn't going to have much of a better year than he's had now. I wouldn't say he has limited skills, but he doesn't have the sky is the limit potential like Stafford does and this year's draft is going to be weak on QB's anyway. If I was Bradford it would be stupid to stay in school IMO.

**OnTheWarpath15** · 12-08-2008, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by royr17

Well my thinking is that if they win the NC and he wins the Heisman again that he'll come out.

Your thinking is wrong.

There was a radio report on Sporting News Radio today that said Tebow said he was almost certain he was coming back for his Senior year, that he'd like to try to win back-to-back NC's and be a 3 time Heisman Winner.

Hell, there have been stories that if the NFL Advisory Committee doesn't give him favorable reviews (this year or next) that he'll forgo the NFL to do missionary work.

'Hamas' Jenkins · 12-08-2008, 07:26 PM

Translation:

"Hi Colt, you'll be a 6th round draft pick and be back in Austin selling cars in two years."

"I'm comin' back, fellas!!"

And as far as Tebow is concerned, he'll come back because he doesn't have a pro position. He's not a quarterback, and he damn sure isn't a RB or a TE (despite what Kiper says).

Basileus777 · 12-08-2008, 07:29 PM

Stafford is gone; there is no reason for him to stay. He's a lock for a top 3 pick; staying would just cost him a shitload of money.

Mecca · 12-08-2008, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins

Translation:

"Hi Colt, you'll be a 6th round draft pick and be back in Austin selling cars in two years."

"I'm comin' back, fellas!!"

And as far as Tebow is concerned, he'll come back because he doesn't have a pro position. He's not a quarterback, and he damn sure isn't a RB or a TE (despite what Kiper says).

I agree with that, other than someone will draft Tebow just for his size and athletic talent thinking he can do something.

12-08-2008, 05:25 PM
Sure-Oz Stay positive, don't give up Join Date: Dec 2001 Casino cash: $3399383	McCoy staying in school No real suprise... http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=3754860 Texas' McCoy 'not going anywhere,' QB tells newspaper ESPN.com news services Texas Longhorns quarterback Colt McCoy will return for his senior season, the Austin American-Statesman reported Monday on its Web site. "I'm not going anywhere," McCoy told the newspaper. McCoy, who had previously said he would file paperwork to receive feedback from an NFL advisory committee about his draft prospects, is hungry for a national title after the Longhorns fell just short of a berth in the BCS championship game, the Statesman reported. "I'm coming back because we have a solid coaching staff," McCoy said. "And I'm coming back because I feel like I can develop the young receivers we have." The Longhorns (11-1), who will face Ohio State in the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl on Jan. 5, finished the regular season ranked third in the BCS standings behind Oklahoma and Florida. McCoy, a redshirt junior, said Monday he had also decided against testing the waters for the draft or seeking an evaluation for his coaches at UT from the NFL. McCoy set team records this season with 3,445 passing yards and 32 touchdowns. The Heisman Trophy contender also led the team in rushing with 576 yards. McCoy had hinted before that he would stay for a fourth year at Texas. "I've been blessed to be able to play here," McCoy told The Sporting News in October. "Not very many people get to [start] here for four years, so what an opportunity."
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12-08-2008, 05:27 PM	#2
MIAdragon Someone pass the antifreeze Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Miami (North Cuba) Casino cash: $1577819	not a big shock
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12-08-2008, 06:10 PM	#3
royr17 MVP Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Lovin my kids Casino cash: $1988676	Nope not a big shock at all, plus I also wouldnt be too surprised if Sam Brandon decided to stay in college, the real shocker however would be Matt Stafford staying in college, Mark Sanchez needs to stay in college.
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Shag MVP Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: San Diego, CA Casino cash: $2153342	Assuming Bradford looks at least decent in the BCS game, his stock is going to be quite high - I can see him coming out. McShay said today that he rates Bradford higher than Stafford, and I'm guessing there will be some others, too. I'm not sure how much he would gain by staying in school, especially with 2-3 teams with very high picks possibly looking for QBs...
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12-08-2008, 06:26 PM	#7
royr17 MVP Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Lovin my kids Casino cash: $1988676	The one that is more sure to come out is Tim Tebow over any of those two.
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12-08-2008, 07:26 PM	#13
'Hamas' Jenkins Now you've pissed me off! Join Date: Jan 2006 Casino cash: $8009572	Translation: "Hi Colt, you'll be a 6th round draft pick and be back in Austin selling cars in two years." "I'm comin' back, fellas!!" And as far as Tebow is concerned, he'll come back because he doesn't have a pro position. He's not a quarterback, and he damn sure isn't a RB or a TE (despite what Kiper says). __________________ "When the Know-Nothings get control, it will read 'all men are created equal, except negroes, and foreigners, and Catholics.' When it comes to this I should prefer emigrating to some country where they make no pretense of loving liberty – to Russia, for instance, where despotism can be taken pure, and without the base alloy of hypocrisy.”--Abraham Lincoln
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12-08-2008, 07:29 PM	#14
Basileus777 MVP Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: New Jersey Casino cash: $5445958	Stafford is gone; there is no reason for him to stay. He's a lock for a top 3 pick; staying would just cost him a shitload of money.
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