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.
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RANDY McKINNON: Student of the game
by PonyPride » Wed Jul 21, 2010 11:45 am
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Re: RANDY McKINNON: Student of the game
by The PonyGrad » Wed Jul 21, 2010 1:34 pm
Hey, a football player on academic scholarship. Can that really happen at today's SMU??!?
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Re: RANDY McKINNON: Student of the game
by PerunaPunch » Wed Jul 21, 2010 2:43 pm
After all the academic/admissions fiascos of the past couple of weeks, this story is like a breath of fresh air.
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Re: RANDY McKINNON: Student of the game
by RE Tycoon » Wed Jul 21, 2010 3:16 pm
Is he eligible right away? He has two years to play one, with no red shirt at 'Cuse?
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Re: RANDY McKINNON: Student of the game
by The PonyGrad » Wed Jul 21, 2010 3:22 pm
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.
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Re: RANDY McKINNON: Student of the game
by Corso » Wed Jul 21, 2010 4:10 pm
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.
Thanks, PonyFans guys, for all you do for us.
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Re: RANDY McKINNON: Student of the game
by that's great raplh » Wed Jul 21, 2010 7:28 pm
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Re: RANDY McKINNON: Student of the game
by Hoofprint » Wed Jul 21, 2010 10:11 pm
Could this be our starting strong safety?
Great story, guys.
Great story, guys.
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Re: RANDY McKINNON: Student of the game
by Junior » Thu Jul 22, 2010 11:31 am
It seems like he would be the backup at one or both safety spots?
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Re: RANDY McKINNON: Student of the game
by Stallion » Thu Jul 22, 2010 11:40 am
a graduate transfer gets 1 year.
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Re: RANDY McKINNON: Student of the game
by Alaric » Thu Jul 22, 2010 12:54 pm
More great reporting, thanks! 5'10", 210? might be our next rb
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Re: RANDY McKINNON: Student of the game
by punisher » Thu Jul 22, 2010 8:48 pm
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
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Re: RANDY McKINNON: Student of the game
by ponyscott » Thu Jul 22, 2010 9:15 pm
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'.
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Re: RANDY McKINNON: Student of the game
by expony18 » Fri Jul 23, 2010 7:34 am
from his facebook
wish we had him for all four years... sounds like a leader
Randy Mckinnon Football Page New Football Home!! (SMU) Dallas, Texas..Check out our 2010 football schedule..http://smumustangs.cstv.com/sports/m-fo ... sched.html
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
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wish we had him for all four years... sounds like a leader
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Re: RANDY McKINNON: Student of the game
by that's great raplh » Fri Jul 23, 2010 7:16 pm
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