April 15, 2009
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Texas senior QB Colt McCoy was recognized today by the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st Legislature, for his achievements in the classroom, community and on the football field. McCoy visited the Capitol in Austin and took part in a resolution ceremony in front of the Texas Senate.
"It was a tremendous honor to be recognized and presented with a resolution by the State Senate," McCoy said. "It was a humbling experience to be at the Capitol, meeting all of the Senators and having a chance to catch up with Governor Perry.
"It was a little embarrassing to stand in front of everyone and hear Senator Shapiro saying so many nice things about me when she read the resolution, but the fact that they wanted to honor me because of how I carried myself off the field, as much as how I played, was really rewarding. She talked a lot about my parents and my family and gave them their much-deserved credit and that was nice too. It was a lot of fun, and a day that I'll always remember. I can't thank everyone enough for giving me the opportunity to be a part of something so special."
An Academic All-America nominee and three-time first-team Academic All-Big 12 selection, McCoy is on pace to graduate in December with a degree in sports management. He also is one of UT's most active community service participants and has been selected to the Allstate AFCA and Big 12 Good Works teams. McCoy has spent his last two spring breaks traveling to Peru to perform mission work, and he regularly serves as a featured speaker representing the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.
On the field in 2008, McCoy went 332-of-433 (76.7%) for 3,859 yards and 34 TDs, with eight INTs, for a passer rating of 173.8, which ranked third nationally. His 76.7 completion percentage set the NCAA single-season record, surpassing Daunte Culpepper's mark of 73.6% set in 1998. He also set a UT single-season passing record against Texas A&M, bettering Major Applewhite's 3,357 yards in 1999. McCoy posted a UT-record 4,420 yards of total offense, passing Vince Young (4,086 yards, 2005) in the Fiesta Bowl, and averaged 7.8 yards per play and 340.0 total yards per game, which ranked fifth nationally.
With 12 wins in 2008, McCoy has a career record of 32-7, which is first on UT's all-time victories list, passing Vince Young (30-2, 2003-05). During his 39-game career, McCoy has completed 825-of-1,175 passes (70.2%/No. 1 on UT's all-time list) for 9,732 yards and 85 TDs against 33 INTs for a passer rating of 158.0 (No. 1 on UT's all-time list). His 9,732 yards, 85 career TD passes, 825 completions and 1,175 attempts are all the most in UT history. McCoy also ranks first on UT's TDs responsible for list with 102. In addition, McCoy has rushed for 1,223 yards and 17 TDs on 318 carries (3.8 ypc) and has rushed and passed for a TD in the same game 12 times during his career. Overall, McCoy is UT's all-time leader in total offense, having produced 10,955 yards to better Vince Young's 9,167 total yards.
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