Reminder: Margus Hunt

by **ponyboy** » Thu May 05, 2011 3:46 pm

Margus Hunt is the only player ever to win the World Junior Championship in the shot put and the discus in the same year.

by **mrydel** » Thu May 05, 2011 3:59 pm

And apparently his team just scored a touchdown.

by **ponyboy** » Thu May 05, 2011 4:03 pm

You get points for knocking out a field judge.

by **Pony_Law** » Thu May 05, 2011 4:50 pm

And you can watch him at the 2012 Olympics in London. Nice to see SMU represented at that event.

by **PonyPride** » Fri May 06, 2011 12:28 am

Except he's not throwing now. Even before he hurt his shoulder, he is concentrating on football now.

by **ponyboy** » Fri May 06, 2011 10:38 am

The best all around thrower in several generations gives up what has been his life for as early as he can remember to play for the Mustangs. That's a story line.

by **RE Tycoon** » Fri May 06, 2011 2:11 pm

Yeah, I think that kind of flew below the radar this Spring when Margus said that.

You think Wolman (sp?) will be as willing to hand over a T&F star in the future now that Margus is re-focusing his attention?

(I realize there is no Men's track team at SMU, but it has to hurt Wolman since he loves the sport)

by **NickSMU17** » Fri May 06, 2011 2:17 pm

You wont like the story line so much when he leaves after this season with one to play...

Guy will make an NFL roster on size/speed alone...no idea if he ever plays...

by **ponyboy** » Fri May 06, 2011 2:30 pm

I can imagine JJ will advise him to get as much experience as he can at this level before taking his show to the NFL. He's what you'd call raw.

by **reddevil** » Fri May 06, 2011 3:36 pm

ponyboy wrote:I can imagine JJ will advise him to get as much experience as he can at this level before taking his show to the NFL. He's what you'd call raw.

I think it was JJ who acknowledged that Margus is likely leaving after this year.

by **ponyboy** » Fri May 06, 2011 3:43 pm

Wow, he's further along than I thought.

by **RE Tycoon** » Fri May 06, 2011 4:45 pm

reddevil wrote:
ponyboy wrote:I can imagine JJ will advise him to get as much experience as he can at this level before taking his show to the NFL. He's what you'd call raw.

I think it was JJ who acknowledged that Margus is likely leaving after this year.

Yeah, that's what JJ said. I wonder if this will come to fruition unless Margus has double digit sacks. Even with JJ's comments, I see Margus understanding one more year in college might be good for him. I'm not a draft expert, but I would think the NFL would like to see him go back for his fourth year. If Margus goes on a tear this year and has 16+ sacks, he's gone no doubt about it.

by **NickSMU17** » Fri May 06, 2011 5:27 pm

RE Tycoon wrote:
reddevil wrote:
ponyboy wrote:I can imagine JJ will advise him to get as much experience as he can at this level before taking his show to the NFL. He's what you'd call raw.

I think it was JJ who acknowledged that Margus is likely leaving after this year.

Yeah, that's what JJ said. I wonder if this will come to fruition unless Margus has double digit sacks. Even with JJ's comments, I see Margus understanding one more year in college might be good for him. I'm not a draft expert, but I would think the NFL would like to see him go back for his fourth year. If Margus goes on a tear this year and has 16+ sacks, he's gone no doubt about it.

Hope he does that and leaves... We will be 10-2 if hunt has 16 sacks