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==YouTube Sensation== |
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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.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x4IJ17ODo_s |title=Youtube - Mcguffie Mixtape! |publisher=Youtube.com |date= |accessdate=2008-11-05}}</ref> |
Sam McGuffie is a punk and he sucks ass. He also 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.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x4IJ17ODo_s |title=Youtube - Mcguffie Mixtape! |publisher=Youtube.com |date= |accessdate=2008-11-05}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 22:39, 7 January 2009
| Sam McGuffie | |
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 McGuffie warming up prior to the U.S. Army All-American Bowl on January 3, 2008 | |
| College | Rice |
| Conference | Conference USA |
| 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) is a college football running back for the Rice Owls. He played his freshman season at Michigan.[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 the 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.
Rice
McGuffie transferred to Rice after his freshman season at Michigan.[5]
Personal life
His father attended Lapeer West High School in Michigan. He is majoring in Kinesiology.
YouTube Sensation
Sam McGuffie is a punk and he sucks ass. He also 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.[6]
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".
- ^ "Report: Sam McGuffie set to enroll at Rice".
- ^ "Youtube - Mcguffie Mixtape!". Youtube.com. Retrieved 2008-11-05.