McNeal committs to SMU!!!

ALEX LIFESON · Post by **ALEX LIFESON** » Fri Jan 02, 2009 2:38 pm

SMU: Former Madison RB McNeal to transfer to Mustangs
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Miami running back and former Madison standout Shawnbrey McNeal will transfer to SMU, according to his father, Johnathan Rider.

He expects to enroll in January and is applying for a waiver to gain eligibility for the 2009 season. A major reason why McNeal is returning to Dallas is to care for his 1-year-old son.

McNeal would fill a desperate need for the Mustangs at running back. The Mustangs averaged a paltry 41.4 rushing yards per game.

McNeal spent two seasons with the Hurricanes. He appeared in seven games and had 13 carries for 62 yards and two touchdowns. As a first-year freshman, McNeal was a reserve running back and kickoff returner. He carried 20 times for 90 yards, which included a 39-yard touchdown.

At Madison, he was first-team all-state as a senior after posting 139 carries for 1,441 yards and 20 touchdowns. He was also a two-time 3A 100-meter champion in track.

ALEX LIFESON · Post by **ALEX LIFESON** » Fri Jan 02, 2009 2:40 pm

Since he he is now a Mustang, I wanted to start a new thread. HUGE pickup for SMU!!!

Stallion · Post by **Stallion** » Fri Jan 02, 2009 2:42 pm

GREAT DEAL. Serious serious speed. Won the Texas 3A 100 as only a Sophmore and Junior but finished 2nd as a Senior(10.45 as a Junior-a National Top 10 time). SMU starting to get the speed that could really burn on offense.

BIGHORSE · Post by **BIGHORSE** » Fri Jan 02, 2009 2:45 pm

Great news, thanks Big Al.

PonyKai · Post by **PonyKai** » Fri Jan 02, 2009 2:45 pm

Stallion wrote:GREAT DEAL. Serious serious speed. Won the Texas 3A 100 and I think 200 Meters as only a Sophmore and Junior. SMU starting to get the speed that could really burn on offense.

He used all caps talking in a positive manner...that makes me excited.

Stallion · Post by **Stallion** » Fri Jan 02, 2009 2:53 pm

just for perspective I think Aldrick Robinson's fastest time in high school was a 10.49 so he's can run. Hey maybe we should bring back the Men's Track Team.

Stallion · Post by **Stallion** » Fri Jan 02, 2009 2:59 pm

and how great would it be if he could play in 2009 (with a waiver) to fill the RB void. I wouldn't count on it though...

LA_Mustang · Post by **LA_Mustang** » Fri Jan 02, 2009 3:00 pm

This is great news.....helluva pick up. Welcome to the Hilltop, Shawnbrey!

Insane_Pony_Posse · Post by **Insane_Pony_Posse** » Fri Jan 02, 2009 3:25 pm

whoa......this is really good news!

SMU 86 · Post by **SMU 86** » Fri Jan 02, 2009 3:32 pm

This big time. Good job Bobbi!

http://collegesportsblog.dallasnews.com ... nsfer.html

papawasamustang · Post by **papawasamustang** » Fri Jan 02, 2009 3:54 pm

This is really exciting news.

The speed we will have on O is going to be fun to watch.

17, 24, Johnson, McDade & now this guy.

SCHOOPS · Post by **SCHOOPS** » Fri Jan 02, 2009 4:06 pm

Great job coaches. Hopefully he gets to play in 2009.

LA_Mustang · Post by **LA_Mustang** » Fri Jan 02, 2009 4:09 pm

papawasamustang wrote:17, 24, Johnson, McDade & now this guy

adding weapons like Johnson, McDade and McNeal to Sanders and Robinson will give opposing defenses something to fear....for sure.

Nacho · Post by **Nacho** » Fri Jan 02, 2009 4:15 pm

With Braden at QB we should be in good shape.

papawasamustang · Post by **papawasamustang** » Fri Jan 02, 2009 4:18 pm

Nacho wrote:With Braden at QB we should be in good shape.

I was just thinking about he QB situation.
That's were it all starts & ends IMO & I'd like to see us add one more QB like Petty or a JUCO to compete with Mitchell, Smith & Padron.
Can you imagine how powerful this O could be with the right QB spreading it around to this track team.