LONGHORNS steps up game: Hires knowledgeable and Experienced Colt McCoy as Special QB Coach to Mentor

LONGHORNS steps up game: Hires knowledgeable and Experienced Colt McCoy as Special QB Coach to Mentor…

With Quinn Ewers officially declaring for the NFL Draft on Wednesday, one thing is certain in the 512: it is Arch Manning’s time to shine.

Manning, the nephew of Super Bowl-winning quarterbacks Peyton and Eli Manning, is poised to step into the spotlight as the Texas Longhorns’ starting quarterback.

The redshirt freshman, who stands 6-foot-4 and weighs 225 pounds, made two starts this season while Ewers recovered from an injury sustained during the UTSA game.

Former Texas quarterback Colt McCoy, widely regarded as one of the greatest Longhorns in program history, has already offered advice to the highly-touted recruit as he prepares for his first offseason as the starter.

“I think there’s so much value in him being in the program over the last two years and getting to see a guy like Quinn Ewers on a day-to-day basis,” McCoy said via Underdog Fantasy on social media.

“What’s his schedule like? What’s he studying on Tuesdays? What’s he looking at on Wednesdays? How’s he taking care of his body?

All those things, I think those lessons and hours spent in the building will play a big role for Arch as he moves forward to be the starter.”

McCoy honed in on Manning’s ability to shine in the offseason as a key to his success next season.

“This offseason, this is a time for him to attack,” McCoy said. “To work on some of the things he knows he needs to work on. He played three games. What were some things I wasn’t good at? What were some things I was good at? How can I get better?

How can I have a great spring? … There’s a lot to build on if you’re looking at the entirety of the Texas football team, but for Arch, there’s a great opportunity that he’s walking into.

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