McNeal committs to SMU!!!

SMU 86 · Post by **SMU 86** » Fri Jan 02, 2009 7:45 pm

Welcome to the hilltop Shawnbrey!

apisarna · Post by **apisarna** » Fri Jan 02, 2009 8:13 pm

will he be able to play next year? or wait a year?

03Mustang · Post by **03Mustang** » Fri Jan 02, 2009 8:17 pm

Nacho wrote:I'm sure Bl will get the first game start but if he throws some ints they have to go with someone else--my guess is Braden. Starting off the new year right with some qb controversy.

You're as awful at stirring up controversy as you are with your attempts at comedy. :roll:

ALEX LIFESON · Post by **ALEX LIFESON** » Fri Jan 02, 2009 11:51 pm

If McNeal can get cleared to play in 09, and you throw in Darius Johnson, that will be some serious speed added to JJ's offense.

BUTitan · Post by **BUTitan** » Sat Jan 03, 2009 12:41 am

big pick up for the ponies....I have no clue why TCU didn't want him.

SMU 86 · Post by **SMU 86** » Sat Jan 03, 2009 12:46 am

They may not have had a Winter semester scholarship to give. OSU ran out of winter scholarships last year and lost a few players that wanted to enroll early.

westexSMU · Post by **westexSMU** » Sat Jan 03, 2009 1:33 am

McNeal was a rivals 3 Star RB in 2007 with reported 4.45 40 speed. Rivals also rated him 5.7 then. Welcome to SMU for you and your son !

Corp · Post by **Corp** » Sat Jan 03, 2009 1:35 am

TCU still has scholarships available. However, the Frogs have

received 2009 commitments from several top rated running

backs and simply have no real need at that position. Although,

I understand that McNeal was offered the role of a preferred

walk-on.

HorsePower · Post by **HorsePower** » Sat Jan 03, 2009 2:53 am

That contradicts a rumor that I heard from a TCU staffer who said they did offer him, and that they're upset about losing him to us.
Hope my rumor is right! :lol:

FIVE-O-FAN · Post by **FIVE-O-FAN** » Sat Jan 03, 2009 8:25 am

I think this is a more likely scenario. I would be surprised if TCU did not offer him a scholarship. You never turn down a chance to upgrade your team speed.

SMU 86 · Post by **SMU 86** » Sat Jan 03, 2009 8:33 am

HorsePower wrote:That contradicts a rumor that I heard from a TCU staffer who said they did offer him, and that they're upset about losing him to us.
Hope my rumor is right!

I think you are on to something Horsepower.

ALEX LIFESON · Post by **ALEX LIFESON** » Sat Jan 03, 2009 9:42 am

I read something on the TCU board that they have around (10?) rb's, could have been a factor for both parties. At 5'10 or 5'11, 190, with that speed of his, we could have a whole new dimension to the Run and Shoot! This could cause a lot of match-up problems for opponents, he can run the ball, swing out on passes, and line up in the slot. Yes sir!

George S. Patton · Post by **George S. Patton** » Sat Jan 03, 2009 9:47 am

Perhaps he looked at both and realized that there was more of an opportunity to play immediately than in FW. Kids want to be with great football programs. But they also want to play as soon as they can.

We really don't have great depth there. Martin is gone. Butler is a question mark, although I like his ability (and he really hasn't received much of a chance). B.J. Lee is a spot situation back.

So if this is how it played out, then it makes sense for him. Plus, he's closer to his family. Madison High School is right next to the Cotton Bowl.

RGV Pony · Post by **RGV Pony** » Sat Jan 03, 2009 9:51 am

now if only the U had a couple of DTs that were looking to transfer.

mustangxc · Post by **mustangxc** » Sat Jan 03, 2009 11:38 am

Awesome news! Welcome to the Hilltop!