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RANDY McKINNON: Student of the game
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Wed Jul 21, 2010 11:45 amby PonyPride
It's not often that teams accept transfers with just one year remaining to play. But safety Randy McKinnon graduated early from Syracuse and had a year of eligibility remaining, and when he reached out to SMU for a chance to finish his college football career and earn a graduate degree, the SMU coaches liked what they saw.
McKinnon visited with PonyFans.com to discuss his unusual path to the Hilltop, what he's doing to get up to speed with his new defense and how he sees himself fitting in with the Ponies' 2010 defense.
http://www.ponyfans.com/features/index.php?id=177Enjoy!
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Re: RANDY McKINNON: Student of the game
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Wed Jul 21, 2010 1:34 pmby The PonyGrad
Hey, a football player on academic scholarship. Can that really happen at today's SMU??!?
Re: RANDY McKINNON: Student of the game
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Wed Jul 21, 2010 2:43 pmby PerunaPunch
After all the academic/admissions fiascos of the past couple of weeks, this story is like a breath of fresh air.
Thanks Pride!
Re: RANDY McKINNON: Student of the game
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Wed Jul 21, 2010 3:16 pmby RE Tycoon
Is he eligible right away? He has two years to play one, with no red shirt at 'Cuse?
Re: RANDY McKINNON: Student of the game
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Wed Jul 21, 2010 3:22 pmby The PonyGrad
RE Tycoon wrote:Is he eligible right away? He has two years to play one, with no red shirt at 'Cuse?
Yes, he graduated and based on the new rules can go to grad school and play right away.
Re: RANDY McKINNON: Student of the game
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Wed Jul 21, 2010 4:10 pmby Corso
More coverage of the highest quality — sounds like McKinnon is a student-athlete of the highest quality, too.
Thanks, PonyFans guys, for all you do for us.
Re: RANDY McKINNON: Student of the game
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Wed Jul 21, 2010 7:28 pmby that's great raplh
A+
Re: RANDY McKINNON: Student of the game
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Wed Jul 21, 2010 10:11 pmby Hoofprint
Could this be our starting strong safety?
Great story, guys.
Re: RANDY McKINNON: Student of the game
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Thu Jul 22, 2010 11:31 amby Junior
It seems like he would be the backup at one or both safety spots?
Re: RANDY McKINNON: Student of the game
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Thu Jul 22, 2010 11:40 amby Stallion
a graduate transfer gets 1 year.
Re: RANDY McKINNON: Student of the game
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Thu Jul 22, 2010 12:54 pmby Alaric
More great reporting, thanks! 5'10", 210? might be our next rb
Re: RANDY McKINNON: Student of the game
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Thu Jul 22, 2010 8:48 pmby punisher
I have talked to some players at smu and they say that mckinnon will be starting as long as he is healthy..They said he is a freak in the weightroom and apparently a good size safety at 210..cant wait for tech
Re: RANDY McKINNON: Student of the game
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Thu Jul 22, 2010 9:15 pmby ponyscott
punisher wrote:I have talked to some players at smu and they say that mckinnon will be starting as long as he is healthy..They said he is a freak in the weightroom and apparently a good size safety at 210..cant wait for tech
Good stuff punisher...thanks...he is a stud from what I hear as well......love the fact we got some quality without giving up a 'ship'.
Re: RANDY McKINNON: Student of the game
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Fri Jul 23, 2010 7:34 amby expony18
from his facebook
Randy Mckinnon Football Page Many athletes believe that the time to start working hard for the upcoming season starts in August training Camp..If you do, you already lost..Some say football is my life and love. I disagree, its much more than that.
Randy Mckinnon Football Page Just got a letter today that said I made the Academic Deans List..And they say football players are dumb jocks!!lol
February 24 at 9:17pm
wish we had him for all four years... sounds like a leader
Re: RANDY McKINNON: Student of the game
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Fri Jul 23, 2010 7:16 pmby that's great raplh
