FWST talks to Shawnbrey McNeal

[PonyPride]

The Fort Worth Star-Telegram's Jan Hubbard did a Combine notebook, which included the following notes about SMU running back Shawnbrey McNeal:

McNeal's mission

If any player has motivation to do well at the combine, it's SMU running back Shawnbrey McNeal, who became the first back in June Jones' college coaching career to gain more than 1,000 yards.

After gaining 1,188 yards and scoring 12 touchdowns for the Mustangs, McNeal passed on his final year of eligibility because his mother is a diabetic and needs financial help. McNeal said that before last season began, his mother was in the hospital and was 30 minutes away from going into a diabetic coma. That was avoided, but she still is in need of help.

"Being my mom's last son, she's been a big aspect of my life," he said. "Going through the things she's gone through, she kind of made me more understanding and I just feel like when she hurts I hurt. And when she goes through something, I go through something."

At 5-10, 190 pounds, McNeal relies on speed rather than size. He is a decent receiver and caught 31 passes in Jones' offense last season. He is projected as a late-round pick at the earliest, however. He is rated the 28th best running back in the draft by NFLDraftScout.com.

"Teams are all giving me positive feedback," he said. "They all seem to like me. I'm feeling confident. I just have to apply myself and if I get to some team, I know I can help."

To read the rest of the story, click on the following link:
http://www.star-telegram.com/2010/02/26 ... essed.html

[Big Easy Pony]

Really hope he and Emmanuel both make it.

[indianmustang]

good luck to mcneal

[ponyscott]

I like that we get some SMU publicity from over there in Frog Country...