Texas' freshman QB dismisses Heisman talk

McCoy concededthe honor will goto Ohio State's Smith.

The Associated Press

AUSTIN, Texas -- With Colt McCoy piling up touchdown passes and keeping No. 4 Texas on the edge of the national title chase, the redshirt freshman quarterback is hearing his name as a dark-horse candidate for the Heisman Trophy.

Fat chance, McCoy said earlier this week.

"Troy Smith's got it sewed up," he said of the Ohio State quarterback who beat Texas 24-7 back on Sept. 9.

Still, McCoy has put up some impressive numbers in his first season. His 27 touchdown passes set a new Texas single-season record and he's only two shy of the NCAA freshman season record.

After Texas' 36-10 win over Oklahoma State, Longhorns coach Mack Brown praised his QB but said he doesn't think freshmen should be up for the Heisman. In fact, Brown seemed tired of hearing about it.

"I don't have any control over the Heisman or Vince [Young] would have won it. I don't know who votes. I don't know who goes. I know we're trying to get Colt ready to play next week so we're not talking about Heisman anymore," Brown said.

"He is playing great," the coach continued. "He is playing as well as anybody in the country. The Heisman usually changes by the week anyway."

Brown said he's been impressed by how McCoy has handled the situation.

"He's played with focus each week and he hasn't let all the publicity and attention change who he is," Brown said. "That's a hard thing to do. I'm really pleased with his attitude and work ethic."