Feature article on Colt

MT = McClatchy-Tribune News Service

Asked if he has a shot at the Heisman, Colt said:
"Because of the success last year, I think there will be more acceptance. But it really comes down to us having a flawless year, making no mistakes." (MT)

MT Note: "His travels and travails started as a freshman walk-on at Colorado, where the former high school backup to Matt Leinart earned the nickname "Johnny All-American" for his enthusiasm and performance as a scout-team quarterback."


About his Colorado incident, Colt said:
"It all comes back to me. I put myself in that position. I was cocky. I was arrogant. I was guilty of not making mature and responsible decisions." (MT)

"My life was so rocked and shocked that all my dreams of playing college football came to a standstill." (MT)

MT Note: "Brennan eventually spent seven nights in jail. He spent one night with a cellmate who had been charged with attempted murder. Brennan experienced "Scared Straight" first hand."


MT Note: "Brennan's accuracy is a combination of mechanics (quick release, strong arm, solid foot work) and natural ability. Hawai'i quarterbacks coach Dan Morrison says Brennan's "vectoring" — his ability to see where the pass needs to go and his ability to get it there — borders on the sublime. He can make it look easy. Morrison credits Brennan's accuracy with allowing Hawai'i to score touchdowns instead of field goals when the Warriors reach the red zone. For many spread offenses, getting six instead of three inside the 20-yard line is difficult."


About how Colt's accuracy makes their red zone offense efficient, Dan Morrison said:
"A lot of his throws (down there) are in tight quarters. He can make unbelievably accurate throws that many quarterbacks can't. You can see his accuracy all over the field but particularly when we get close to the end zone. Colt can throw it exactly where he wants to." (MT)


About how he told Colt before he arrived in Hawaii that the Polynesian culture values humility, Morrison said:
"He came in and took that to heart. Most players are tuned in internally. Colt is more an external thinker, seeing what's around him." (MT)


About how he reacted to his Colorado incident, Colt said:
"I realized that my greatest way of redemption would be to do something great with my life. I just had to go on with my life, salvage my life and be a good person. That's what I'm trying to do." (MT)


About how Colt's problems made him into the person he is, Morrison said:
"Colt is who he is because of his trials and tribulations. He's been tempered and forged by what he's been through. If not for all that, I don't know if he would be the person or the quarterback he is now." (MT)