As the Texas Longhorns are preparing to take the field against the Utah Utes in the 2019 Valero Alamo Bowl, two current NFL teammates are in the building to represent the opposing teams for the coin flip. The Washington Redskins’ Colt McCoy is representing Texas, while Alex Smith is representing Utah.
Colt McCoy is a legendary figure in Texas Football history and perhaps the greatest quarterback ever to sport the burnt orange on Saturdays. He set all the records that quarterback Sam Ehlinger is trying to break next season.
On the other side, Alex Smith’s career at Utah earned his way to being selected first overall in the 2005 NFL Draft by the San Francisco 49ers. Though Smith has had the more illustrious NFL career, the teammates are together on the field supporting their alma mater once again:
Tonight's Honorary Captains are officially in the building!
Welcome @ColtMcCoy, 2006 #valeroalamobowl MVP from @TexasFootball, and Alex Smith, 2005 @Fiesta_Bowl MVP from @Utah_Football! pic.twitter.com/UYXq2GuhRd
— Valero Alamo Bowl (@valeroalamobowl) January 1, 2020