Posted February 9th, 2010 by Ross
Filed under: Feature, Football

Should Texas retire Colt McCoy's #12 jersey?

Should Texas retire Colt McCoy's #12 jersey?

As we approach the Davey O’Brien award ceremony on February 15th in Fort Worth, let us think about the legacy that was handed down to Colt McCoy.

Legacy is defined as what is handed down from the past. The legacy and legend that is Vince Young will forever be the heaviest burden that any first year quarterback could have ever faced. Maxwell, Davey O’Brien and National Championship are awards that will forever seal VY’s legacy for all Texas fans. What you do with that legacy in this case is what is truly remarkable. Colt McCoy added another record by becoming the winningest quarterback in history with 45 wins.

Here is a list of accomplishments Colt put up in just his senior year:

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Posted July 11th, 2009 by Brian
Filed under: Football

In the last couple of weeks, Sports Illustrated has been releasing “Thrill Lists” across the various major sports and their list for college football has quite the burnt orange tint to it. According to writer Austin Murphy, former Longhorn greats and are the two most electrifying players to ever play the game.

Check out the writeups on the two Longhorns at the top below or see their list to find out all 10 players:

These lists are not mere compilations of all-time bests in their respective sports but all-time bests at quickening the pulse and evoking a visceral response from those fortunate enough to have witnessed their artistry. [...]

2. Earl Campbell, Texas
The Tyler Rose rushed for 4,443 yards — the bulk of them at the expense of defenders he head-butted or stiff-armed or trampled underfoot. The two-time All America and 1977 Heisman winner was, according to Oklahoma coach Barry Switzer, “the greatest player who ever suited up.”

1. Vince Young, Texas
Even before his near-miraculous, national-title-clinching performance in the ’06 Rose Bowl (VY passed for 267 yards and rushed for an even 200, including a game-winning, nine-yard scramble with 19 seconds remaining), the rangy dual-threat QB specialized in leading outrageous, you-cannot-be-serious comebacks: from 28 points down against Oklahoma State in 2004; from 10 down against Michigan in the 2005 Rose Bowl, after which he had the prescience to promise, “We’ll be back!”

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Posted September 9th, 2008 by Matt
Filed under: Football

Get your Vince Young sausage

Get your Vince Young sausage

Apparently thought football just wasn’t gratifying enough and decided to enter into the meat business. Ala , Vince Young will be producing smoked sausage (including red hot links), as well as smoked ribs and brisket.

Supposedly you can head out to your local Walmart or Kroger and give these a try. I am thinking I might have to check it out this weekend. I will keep you informed on how the search goes. And if anyone out there has tried it, please let us know in the comments.

On a side note, I think someone from the VinceYoungFoods.com marketing department needs to give us a call over here at Bevo Sports so we can give them a much needed website redesign. I don’t really want to say it is pathetic, but it is kind of embarrassing. Heck, I would probably even do it for free (or maybe a case of sausage).

Check it out at VinceYoungSausage.com.

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Posted May 15th, 2008 by Brian
Filed under: Football

Ricky Williams and Earl Campbell

The Austin American-Statesman has a great photo gallery up of and at a local golf tournament Wednesday. It’s great to see the two Texas legends together. Check out the gallery for a few more photos.

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Posted July 4th, 2007 by Brian
Filed under: Football, Quick Hits

Earl Campbell has paid a toll for his hard running style. Earl is still representing UT well and the university is taking care of him.

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Posted April 3rd, 2007 by Brian
Filed under: Football

Vince Young Todd McFarlane action figureThree former Longhorns will be featured as Todd McFarlane “Football Action Figures” in 2007.

Vince Young and Cedric Benson will be part of NFL Football Series 15 that will be released in September. Texas legend Earl Campbell’s figure will be released in August as a part of NFL Legends Series 3. Earl is looking pretty good in those old baby blue Houston Oilers uniforms.

The figures are six inches tall and look pretty good in photos. They’re only about $9.99 in stores so hopefully they look as good in person. (via)

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Posted August 16th, 2006 by Brian
Filed under: Football, Quick Hits

New 9-foot statue of the Texas legend will be at southwest corner of DKR.

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