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Texas passing game is vulnerable

By Todd McShay
Scouts Inc.

Wednesday, October 28, 2009

To eliminate an opponent's strength, it must first be identified. As it pertains to quarterback Colt McCoy and the Texas offense, there are a couple of trends to consider. First, McCoy is throwing just 36.6 percent of his passes more than 5 yards downfield, the lowest percentage of any quarterback in the FBS. Secondly, of the 182 completions McCoy has thrown this season, 58 have gone to wide receiver Jordan Shipley. By comparison, five other Longhorns who consistently rotate in and out of the ...

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