Colt McCoy

Quick Facts on Colt McCoy

Born in Hobbs, N.M., in 1986.
Is coached by his father, Brad, at Jim Ned High School in Tuscola, Texas; posts a 34-2 record as a starter; becomes a three-year letterman at quarterback; also letters in basketball and track.
In 2006 swims 300 yards across a lake to help save the life of a man having a seizure.
Becomes UT starting quarterback during his red-shirt freshman year in 2006.
Enjoys hunting, fishing, and golf.
Rooms with wide receiver Jordan Shipley, whose father, Bob, roomed with Brad McCoy during their days at Abilene Christian University.
Is one of UT’s most active community service participants; volunteer work includes traveling to Peru to do missionary work, visiting patients at the Dell Children's Medical Center, volunteering as a phone operator at the Children's Miracle Network telethon, volunteering as a mentor at local elementary and middle schools, and serving as a featured speaker representing the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.
Is runner-up for the Heisman Award in 2008.
Bowl wins include Alamo Bowl in 2006, Holiday Bowl in 2007, and Fiesta Bowl in 2008.
Becomes the only quarterback in NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision history to notch 10 or more victories in all four seasons.
Becomes the winningest quarterback in college football history on Nov. 21, 2009; the 51-20 victory over Kansas was McCoy’s 43rd career win as a starter.
Set to graduate in December 2009 with a degree in sport management.