Shawnbrey McNeal: Leaving Early for the Right Reasons
by J.V. Siegel on May 10, 2010 1:36 AM EDT
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Shawnbrey McNeal didn't see the field much during his two years playing for Miami. That wasn't the major factor in him transferring to SMU, it was his mother.
McNeal put in for a hardship waiver, and the NCAA granted it to him, allowing him to transfer to Southern Methodist, just twenty minutes from his mother who is dealing with diabetes related issues.
After playing a season at SMU, his junior season, he left early to try to support his mother. McNeal was signed as an undrafted free agent by the San Diego Chargers.
Motivation is not the issue for McNeal, it is space: the Chargers have five running backs on their roster including McNeal, veteran Darren Sproles, and first-round pick Ryan Matthews. The good news for McNeal is that he is battling fellow undrafted free agents Curtis Brinkley (a one year veteran), and Marcus Mason (a three year veteran).
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Good post JV, thanks.
I think a lot of us tend to think that the prospects who leave early are greedy and just want the big NFL bucks. Instead of mocking them when it doesn’t work out, maybe we should understand what is going on before we post.
I’m rooting for him now that I know the real reason he transfered.
Scientific research has proven that you lose exactly 5.37 billion brain cells every time you listen to Todd McShay.
by TheRealSlimShady on May 10, 2010 6:22 PM EDT reply actions
Good post
Another cool story about Curtis Brinkley, another undrafted guy the Chargers are looking at for thier 3rd RB spot (yeah they typically carry ony 3)
http://www.nctimes.com/sports/football/professional/nfl/chargers/article_fbf29ac3-4f33-53b9-a81a-f4e2e4eabada.html
This guy is practicing with a .357 round still inside his chest, that’s pretty narly.
IMO
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