INJURY UPDATE #4 – Colt McCoy’s shoulder injury didn’t prevent him from winning a new top honor. Colt McCoy’s injury during the BCS game apparently didn’t impact fan appreciation of the Texas star, winning today the AT&T All-America Player of the Year today.

The honor is the only one chosen by fans.

“AT&T announced today that University of Texas quarterback Colt McCoy is the AT&T All-America Player of the Year, the only major college football award chosen exclusively by fans. Receiving more than 137,000 text votes, McCoy is the people’s choice for best college football player in the nation.”

Mark Ingram finished second in balloting.

“McCoy led his team in total offense with 3,328 passing yards and 368 rushing yards, averaging 308 yards per game. During the Longhorns’ undefeated season, he threw 27 passes for touchdowns and rushed for three. McCoy’s 70.5 completion percentage ranks third nationally. McCoy is the first player in the school’s history to be nominated twice as a Heisman finalist.

“In addition, he won AT&T’s All-America Player of the Week in week 13 when he passed for 304 yards and ran for a career-high 175 yards with five total touchdowns in Texas’ win at Texas A&M. He beat out an impressive field of nominees for the AT&T All-America Player of the Year award, including University of Alabama running back and Heisman Trophy winner Mark Ingram placing second, and University of Nebraska defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh and University of Florida quarterback Tim Tebow, placing third and fourth, respectively.

Final results were as follows:

* Colt McCoy (University of Texas)
* Mark Ingram (University of Alabama)
* Ndamukong Suh (University of Nebraska)
* Tim Tebow (University of Florida)

Today McCoy will undergo more tests today. Colt McCoy’s injury was updated after halftime last ngiht with the news Texas fans didn’t want to hear – McCoy would not be returning to the second half of the BCS game.

McCoy never got his moment to shine last night. For the season, McCoy was delivering a 71% completion rate with 27 TDs, 12 INTs, and 3512 yards.

Garrett Gilbert’s replacement after McCoy’s first quarter injury resulted in an immediate implosion of the Texas offense falling to a horrid 6-24 halftime score.

But when the rookie reemerged from the lockerooom for the second half, Gilbert hit a blazing 40+ yard TD to Shipley that started one of the best runs in two quarters this year. Garrett Gilbert went from 6-24 back to 19-24, producing 3 TDs, suddenly going (overall) 15 for 37 with 171 yards.

And then, Garrett was in winning position at 21-24. But in the end, Mark Ingram, would end that run.

Colt McCoy’s injury could have given Gilbert the biggest comeback of BCS Championship history. But last night, Ingram stopped that magic.

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INJURY UPDATE #3 – Colt McCoy’s shoulder injury will undergo more tests today. Colt McCoy’s injury was updated after halftime with the news Texas fans didn’t want to hear – McCoy would not be returning to the second half of the BCS game.

If you watched the BCS game live (which LALATE hopes you did, because it was incredible), you saw that Colt McCoy’s injury and Garrett Gilbert’s replacement could have been something out of movie.

The star quarterback, the focus of every pregame show, injured in just the first quarter of the national championship, has to leave the game and be replaced by rookie. The rookie enters, only to completely fall apart in the first quarter going 1 for 11.

But when the rookie reemerges from the lockerooom for the second half, the rookie hits a blazing 40+ yard TD to Shipley that starts one of the best runs in two quarters this year. Garrett Gilbert went from 6-24 back to 19-24, producing 3 TDs, suddenly going (overall) 15 for 37 with 171 yards.

And then, Garrett was in winning position at 21-24. But in the end, Mark Ingram, would end that run.

Colt McCoy’s injury could have given Gilbert the biggest comeback of BCS Championship history. But last night, Ingram stopped that magic.

McCoy never got his moment to shine last night. For the season, McCoy was delivering a 71% completion rate with 27 TDs, 12 INTs, and 3512 yards.

Congrats to everyone who played last night. One of the best games in football in recent memory.

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Alabama has won the BCS National Championship. Alabama is the winner of the BCS National Championship Game in what was tonight one of the most exciting college football games in recent memory.

The game started with a shocking shoulder injury taking Colt McCoy out of the game. The replacement of Garrett Gilbert resulted in Alabama pulling a 6-24 lead by halftime. The rookie Gilbert was ice cold the first half.

But in the second, suddenly Gilbert was on fire, bringing that lead to only 21-24. A series of stunning receptions by Jordan Shipley, including a 44 yard TD pass, brought the game close with 2 minutes remaining. But in the end, final score was 21-37.

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Mark Ingram delivering his 2nd of 2 TDs rushing tonight. Ingram produced 116 yards on 22 carries. McElroy had 58 yards, delivering 6 for 11. Richardson had 2 TDs on 19 carries producing 109 yards.

Gilbert ended 15 for 40 with 186 yards, 2 TDs and 4 INTs. Shipley had 2 TDs on 10 receptions over 122 yards.

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Texas’ Garrett Gilbert is one fire the second half tonight. Garrett Gilbert’s comeback now has Texas close enough to possibly win the BCS Championship tonight.

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In the first half, rookie Garrett Gilbert was 1 for 10 with a negative 4 yards in the 1st.

Now he’s produced 3 TDs this second half with Shipley leading his drive. For tonight, his current numbers are 15 for 37 with 171 yards, 3 TDs and 2 INT.

The second half started 6-24. Now it’s 19-24.

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INJURY UPDATE #2 – Colt McCoy’s shoulder injury will leave him out the rest of the game. Colt McCoy’s injury update starting the 2nd half is not good news for Texas.

McCoy as broke first here on LALATE tonight was injured during a 1st quarter hit. Colt was able to walk off the field, appeared fine, but once on the sidelines was showing pain. At issue – his throwing shoulder.

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McCoy returned to the lockerroom for testing. Then at the start of the 2nd, Texas confirmed McCoy won’t be returning.

Texas offense with the rookie QB Garrett Gilbert is sleeping. Gilbert is 1 for 10 with a negative 4 yards in the 1st. Monroe has 38 yards on 2 carries, Shipley 5 yards on 1 reception.

For the season, McCoy was delivering a 71% completion rate with 27 TDs, 12 INTs, and 3512 yards.

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