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McGuffie was recruited heavily coming out of high school. He made his verbal commitment to play for Michigan live on the local television station [[KPRC-TV|KPRC]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Z0oAjljN_s |title=YouTube - Running Back Sam McGuffie Verbally Commits |publisher=Youtube.com |date= |accessdate=2008-11-05}}</ref> When [[Rich Rodriguez]] took over as the head coach of Michigan, McGuffie had doubts on whether to stay, though in the end he remained to be committed to Michigan. He |
McGuffie was recruited heavily coming out of high school. He made his verbal commitment to play for Michigan live on the local television station [[KPRC-TV|KPRC]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Z0oAjljN_s |title=YouTube - Running Back Sam McGuffie Verbally Commits |publisher=Youtube.com |date= |accessdate=2008-11-05}}</ref> When [[Rich Rodriguez]] took over as the head coach of Michigan, McGuffie had doubts on whether to stay, though in the end he remained to be committed to Michigan. He attributed the decision to stay in Michigan in large part due to the presence of the running backs coach Fred Jackson.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080209/SPORTS06/80209002/1054 |title=U-M RECRUITING: Sam McGuffie struggled with Michigan pick - almost went to Cal | Freep.com | Detroit Free Press |publisher=Freep.com |date= |accessdate=2008-11-05}}</ref> |
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McGuffie started as a true freshman for Michigan and scored his first touchdown in a loss to Utah. When Michigan played at [[Notre Dame|University of Notre Dame]], McGuffie had a breakout game, in which he rushed for 131 yards and also added 47 yards receiving with a touchdown. |
McGuffie started as a true freshman for Michigan and scored his first touchdown in a loss to Utah. When Michigan played at [[Notre Dame|University of Notre Dame]], McGuffie had a breakout game, in which he rushed for 131 yards and also added 47 yards receiving with a touchdown. |
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Revision as of 07:04, 21 December 2008
| Sam McGuffie | |
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 McGuffie warming up prior to the U.S. Army All-American Bowl on January 3, 2008 | |
| College | Undetermined |
| Conference | Undetermined |
| Sport | Football |
| Position | RB |
| Jersey # | 2 |
| Class | Freshman |
| Career | 2008–present |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
| Weight | 185 lb (84 kg) |
| Nationality | USA |
| Born | October 16, 1989 Template:City-state |
| High school | Cy-Fair High School, Template:City-state |
| Awards | |
| Associated Press All-State 5A running back (2007) | |
Samuel Terrence McGuffie (born 16 October, 1989) was an American football running back for the University of Michigan Wolverines. He has announced he is transferring from the school.[1]
High school career
McGuffie starred as a high school running back for Cy-Fair High School in Cypress, Texas, where he rushed for a total of 5,847 yards in 699 total carries and scored 83 touchdowns. Those numbers include a junior season where he carried the ball 358 times for 3,121 yards and also scored 44 touchdowns.
McGuffie's stellar career at high school got a lot of attention from college football scouts. He was voted the tenth best running back in the country by Scout.com. McGuffie was also rated a four star recruit by Rivals.com, who also ranked him as the ninth best running back in nation.
In high school he had a 41 vertical and a max bench of 355lbs.
College career
Michigan
McGuffie was recruited heavily coming out of high school. He made his verbal commitment to play for Michigan live on the local television station KPRC.[2] When Rich Rodriguez took over as the head coach of Michigan, McGuffie had doubts on whether to stay, though in the end he remained to be committed to Michigan. He attributed the decision to stay in Michigan in large part due to the presence of the running backs coach Fred Jackson.[3]
McGuffie started as a true freshman for Michigan and scored his first touchdown in a loss to Utah. When Michigan played at University of Notre Dame, McGuffie had a breakout game, in which he rushed for 131 yards and also added 47 yards receiving with a touchdown.
McGuffie suffered three concussions during the season. He also had a death in the family, though did not miss any games.[4]
On December 12, 2008, McGuffie received his anticipated release from Michigan. He is quoted on wanting to attend a school closer to his home state of Texas.
Personal life
His father attended Lapeer West High School in Michigan. He is majoring in Kinesiology.
YouTube Sensation
Sam McGuffie attracted national attention thanks to a highlight video posted on YouTube, the video has so far got more than 2.5 million views.The video emphasizes his highlight reel style of hurdling opposing tacklers.[5]
References
- ^ "Tailback McGuffie leaves Michigan".
- ^ "YouTube - Running Back Sam McGuffie Verbally Commits". Youtube.com. Retrieved 2008-11-05.
- ^ "U-M RECRUITING: Sam McGuffie struggled with Michigan pick - almost went to Cal | Freep.com | Detroit Free Press". Freep.com. Retrieved 2008-11-05.
- ^ "RB Sam McGuffie leaving Michigan".
- ^ "Youtube - Mcguffie Mixtape!". Youtube.com. Retrieved 2008-11-05.