The Colt McCoy

Texas Heisman hopeful Colt McCoy told stories about coming from a small ranching town (population 714) where he often had to drive 30 to 40 miles to "scoop up my friends" to throw to. McCoy stressed how vital preparation is for becoming a great quarterback, about how he never watches film without a pen and his notebook, and about how when he was a redshirt, he stuck to Vince Young's hip whenever the UT great was watching film and said, "Just talk and say whatever you're thinkin'" as Young observed different blitzes and coverages on tape. McCoy also explained how before every practice, he will go over to either Mack Brown or Greg Davis, UT's offensive coordinator, and ask specifically, "What can I do to get better today?"

This information is from Bruce Feldmans Blog on ESPN INSIDER

Notre Dame National Champs?

I'm all about making bold predictions. I called Florida to take it all in college football last season and I'm at it again. The Golden Dome will return to prominence. (Barring injury)

My forecast calls for a third year QB to take hold of an extremely talented offense and score points to rival the likes of Texas, Florida and Oklahoma. National Championships in College football start with offense. Jimmy Clausen, the appropriately named Golden Tate and Michale Floyd will be the most productive trio in the country on the passing front. They're solid at TE and RB with a veteran Offensive Line leading the way. The Defense is young BUT defenses always come around faster than offenses do. Jon Tenuta has had some success with coaching defenses in the past.

The deciding factor and the trick up my sleeve is Notre Dames schedule. There's no such thing as a cake walk but playing USC at home, a team led by an inexperienced QB, is a tremendous advantage. Notre Dame will return to Glory.