Colt For Heisman

Hopefully all this bulking up Colt McCoy is doing keeps him on the field:

His teammates joke that they notice new biceps on Texas quarterback Colt McCoy more than ever before.

A buffed-up McCoy might still bear a striking resemblance to the title character of “Malcolm in the Middle,” even at a hulkish 210 pounds. But McCoy said the added weight should have him better prepared for his second season as the Longhorns’ starter.

“I need to be,” McCoy said. “I’m tired of being thrown around and I don’t want to get hurt again. I spent a lot of time in the weight room to get ready for the season. Everybody has.”

I worry about him getting too big and too stiff out there. We want him mobile enough that he can avoid a hit or two as well. Hopefully the development of backups Sherrod Harris and John Chiles as a dual threat option at QB can give Colt a few breaks.

Texas quarterback Colt McCoy was a young pup on a team full of veterans last season and still was a leader by the end of the season. This offseason McCoy is bulking up to better last through a tough Big 12 season and growing as a leader as well:

Having immersed himself in the weight room since last season, the 6-foot-3 McCoy, listed at 195 pounds last fall (up from 175 as a high-school senior) is now up to 208, and it shows. “His face still looks like he’s 19,” said Texas offensive coordinator Greg Davis, “but his body is starting to look like a real man.”

Those who have watched Texas’ spring workouts so far, however, say the biggest change in McCoy isn’t physical. With the departure of a large, senior class synonymous with that ‘05 championship team, McCoy has emerged as the ‘Horns’ unquestioned on-field leader. “He’s gotten more aggressive in his conversations,” said Texas coach Mack Brown. “They know he’s ‘the guy.’ They trust him.”

Colt and his receivers should be in for a big season next year as they’ve now had a full two years working together. This team lost a lot of senior leadership on the offensive line and will need McCoy to pick up the slack. Sounds like he’ll be up to the task.