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Texas Names McCoy Starting Quarterback

Monday, August 28, 2006 5:04:30 PM
By JIM VERTUNO

Texas red shirt freshman Colt McCoy waves off a couple of teammates before an interview Monday, Aug. 28, 2006, in Austin, Texas.  It was announced earlier that he would be starting quarterback for the third-ranked Longhorns' season opener Saturday against North Texas. (AP Photo/Harry Cabluck)AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Colt McCoy was selected as the starting quarterback for No. 3 Texas on Monday, ending a battle with fellow freshman Jevan Snead to replace Vince Young when the defending national champions open the season against North Texas.

McCoy, who redshirted last season behind Young, earned the start with a strong preseason camp, coach Mack Brown said.

"He (McCoy) had a terrific camp and was at his best during our scrimmages," Brown said.


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