A REAL SPORTS HERO
By Danny Reagan / Abilene, Texas
Colt McCoy is the breath freshener college sports needs right now.
As the line between college and professional sports gets blurrier and blurrier, and more and more players falling victim to the "what's-in-it-for-me" approach to sports, watching a player who cares about his God, his family and his team (in that order) before he thinks of himself makes this Red Raider root for burnt orange.
Each time Colt and I met while he was in high school - whether it was interviews for stories for the Abilene Reporter-News or in the hallway of the same church we attended - I was always impressed with his politeness, his class in all situations and his respect for others.
Some opponents may mistake that baby face and quiet demeanor as a weakness of some sort. Don't believe it. Colt is a smart and talented athlete on the football field and a caring and compassionate young man off the field - living Christian values unselfishly.
You may have seen him "give all the glory to God," after the Oklahoma game. Good for him! Life is a gift from God, and certainly Colt's talents are a special gift. There is nothing wrong with a good "thank you," even on national television ... ESPECIALLY on national television.
I've enjoyed the TV announcers' perception of Colt - fascination with his name at first which has changed to respect for his ability at such a young age to keep a cool head during a bull rush.
The scarlet and black of the Texas Tech Red Raiders still flows through this alum's veins, but I find myself checking the TV schedules to also find out when UT plays.
It's not so much I've become a huge fan of the burnt orange, it's that I've become an even bigger fan of their quarterback.
Longhorn fans are enjoying this gift to them. The rest of you should, too.