Moderators Blake Munroe Posted January 24 Moderators Share Posted January 24 Just out of curiosity, who is your all time favorite Longhorn, regardless of sport, and why do you feel that way? No wrong answers here. Doesn't even have to be an athlete. I'll start. Mine is Colt McCoy. No one gave him much of a chance when he signed and Jevan Snead (Stephenville) was going to be the future. McCoy beats him out and eventually grew into one of the best quarterbacks to ever play not only at Texas, but in all of college football at the time. By the time he ended his career, he owned 47 school records. Incredibly good guy off the field as well. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaseMcCoyTruther Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 Colt McCoy, but Jordan Whittington is up there too. Not a superstar talent, but was a junk yard dog who bled Burnt Orange. His impact on the locker room will be felt for a long time. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dentonhorn Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 From my High School and although I was a 9th grader, loved watching his senior year at Longview. He is what got me to loving UT. James F’ing Street, may he rest in peace. Secondly Earl Campbell. I feel sorry for those too young to get to see the s**t this man did play after play. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoachBobbyFinstock Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 Eric Metcalf He has always been high on my list of Longhorns. Probably because I was in elementary school when he played and Metcalf was like a one man team. He’s all we had on some of the teams. Met him in New Orleans for the game and got a pic. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sirhornsalot Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 Earl Campbell. Nobody played the game the way he did. 1B – Tommy Nobis. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Burton Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 1. Earl. 2. VY. 3 & 4. I'm not sure. Torn between RW and Colt. 5. Derrick Johnson. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dentonhorn Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 one more the youngins never got to see was Kenneth Sims. The most disruptive DT I ever saw play at UT and we had some good ones. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators CJ Vogel Posted January 24 Moderators Share Posted January 24 Quandre Diggs for me 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bevo72 Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 My favorite Longhorn would be Freddie Steinmark. Undersized player with a lot of heart. His story was a inspiration to me that I have never forgot. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Burton Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 3 minutes ago, Bevo72 said: My favorite Longhorn would be Freddie Steinmark. Undersized player with a lot of heart. His story was a inspiration to me that I have never forgot. I read his book. That was about as tough a read as you can get, knowing the ultimate result despite the perseverance he showed. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotGerryHamilton Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 It’s Colt for me. Guy was nails. He was to me the perfect QB for Texas after VY. He wore the #12 perfectly. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasMDcoach Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 I have followed the Horns since the 60's and this is a really difficult question to answer. Always gravitated more to the tough guys on defense like Roosevelt Leaks , Steve McMichael, Brad Shearer and of course, Tommy Nobis. Hard not to pick the Tyler Rose, Vince or Ricky too. But if I had to pick one guy I love I guess it would be Colt McCoy due to his character and consistent greatness for a guy few thought would amount to one of the greats. Also still feel gut-punched over that freak injury that denied him the Championship. (That game and the fumbled punt against Georgia are the two games that hurt the most). 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HenryJames Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 2 minutes ago, TexasMDcoach said: Always gravitated more to the tough guys on defense like Roosevelt Leaks 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoHorns1 Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 VY, he played with the “gangsters” attitude and feared no team. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoHorns1 Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 (edited) 31 minutes ago, TexasMDcoach said: I have followed the Horns since the 60's and this is a really difficult question to answer. Always gravitated more to the tough guys on defense like Roosevelt Leaks , Steve McMichael, Brad Shearer and of course, Tommy Nobis. Hard not to pick the Tyler Rose, Vince or Ricky too. But if I had to pick one guy I love I guess it would be Colt McCoy due to his character and consistent greatness for a guy few thought would amount to one of the greats. Also still feel gut-punched over that freak injury that denied him the Championship. (That game and the fumbled punt against Georgia are the two games that hurt the most). Roosevelt Leaks on defense? The biggest, meanest, nastiest, going to your as*, BAMF on defense was and is CASEY HAMPTON Edited January 24 by GoHorns1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Burton Posted January 25 Share Posted January 25 I like how TexasMDcoach described Colt. Part of his allure was the complete lack of expectations he came in with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emmanuel Villafranco Posted January 25 Share Posted January 25 1. Jamaal Charles 2. LJ Humphrey 2. Jonathon Brooks 3. JT Sanders 4. 05' Secondary- Michael Griffin, Cedric Griffin and Huff... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emiliano Posted January 25 Share Posted January 25 Errick Lynn Williams 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexShoe Posted January 25 Share Posted January 25 Sam Ehlinger wasn't the most productive Texas QB, but he will always have a special place in my heart because of below. He gets what it means to be one of us. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topstarr Posted January 25 Share Posted January 25 VINCE YOUNG 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BurntOrangeCrush Posted January 25 Share Posted January 25 My Dad played Basketball at UT and was a HS coach for his career. We used to watch games together my entire life. The first player I remember watching consistently was QB Marty Akins running the wishbone. He was my first favorite player. That being said, Earl Campbell is my #1. I believe he was the best RB to ever play. When he was with the Oilers, he got all of those yards even though the defense knew he was getting the ball. Just a great player and an awesome face for the university. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chioubaccalovin Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 Ike Sewell, all SWC guard, class of 1929. Inventor of Chicago Deep Dish Pizza. Thank you Ike. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Edwards Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 Priceles, a Horn that Hooked Chicago on Pie! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Drebin Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 Earl and VY 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe D Villasenor Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 Eric Metcalf - Football Kevin Durant - Basketball Brooks Kieschnick - Baseball 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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