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Texas loses offensive swagger after injury to McCoy Colt McCoy had fallen early to injury leaving the Texas offense in shambles. True freshman QB Garrett Gilbert stepped into the harsh spotlight of the biggest game in college football and looked like a freshman ought to look when thrown into that situation; scared and shaky.

Game 7 and the Longhorns are on the road to take on Missouri. The big questions heading into the game; are the Horns really ready; is Colt McCoy healthy? The Longhorns came into this game 6 – 0. Hoping to make it 7 – 0 with a win against Missouri. Longhorn fans were also hoping to see Colt McCoy and the Horns step it up. Although, the Longhorns won last week, fans were left feeling their Horns were not playing their best game. With the offensive game being almost non-existent in the last two outings, fans are wondering if Colt...

Editorial Board AMERICAN-STATESMAN STAFF Tuesday, November 4, 2003 Major college sports are a devil's bargain. Talented athletes performing under school colors are both highly enjoyable and a financial windfall for the universities. But gifted athletes sometimes step into the national spotlight unready for the celebrity, the importance and the responsibility that come with top programs. How a university handles those situations is a mark of its quality and character. The University of Texas has had far more successes than blemishes in its long tenure as a prominent university with nationally celebrated teams in many sports. And the last thing a...