1of12MattDamons

September 24th, 2016 at 12:12 AM ^

He looked pretty good his freshman season here. It's a shame his career didn't pan out the way many of us thought it would. 

Thanks for posting, though. Seems like a cool dude and I wish him luck in his Olympic aspirations.

Danwillhor

September 24th, 2016 at 12:56 AM ^

others had good ones but I was stunned when a female cousin of mine that doesn't really care about football made a random joke about it. We were talking about when I played in HS and she made a joke something like "I bet your tape would have been better than Sam McGuffie", busting my balls a bit. I lol'd as I realized just how popular that video was.

MGB

September 24th, 2016 at 1:49 AM ^

I remember being so excited about this kid, and so sure that he would be a perfect fit in the RR offense. Glad to see he's doing well!

Vengeful Barbarian

September 24th, 2016 at 3:27 AM ^

I don't understand why people still post about McGuffie. He played at Michigan only one year, that being in 2008, probably the worst year in Michigan Football history. He ran for less than 500 yards at 4.1 per run, and had 3 rushing touchdowns. I get that people liked his highlight tape, but fir the love of god, let it go! it's been 8 years and we have Harbaugh now, time to stop reminiscing about 2008!

superstringer

September 24th, 2016 at 6:06 AM ^

There was a LOT of hype about him (Fred Jackson generating about 12% of that hype). It doesnt seem that long ago. I dont see why we need to cast him aside as if he did something wrong--he didnt. To say what you did, youd really have to be a ... no, I will resist. Thats too easy. I will just politely disagree, you Dick.




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Don

September 24th, 2016 at 9:17 AM ^

JMFC.

Michigan State 10/06 H L 0-16 25,644
Chicago 10/13 A L 0-27 18,013
Georgia Tech 10/20 H W 9-2 20,901
Illinois (HC) 10/27 H L 6-7 34,822
Minnesota 11/03 A L 0-34 59,362
Wisconsin 11/10 H L 0-10 21,963
Ohio State 11/17 A L 0-34 62,893
Northwestern 11/24 H L 6-13 19,196

 

Utah -/- 8/30 H L 23-25 108,421
Miami (OH) -/- 9/5 H W 16-6 106,724
Notre Dame -/- 9/13 A L 17-35 80,795
Wisconsin - /9 9/27 H W 27-25 109,833
Illinois -/- 10/4 H L 20-45 109,750
Toledo  -/- 10/11 H L 10-13 107,267
Penn State -/3 10/18 A L 17-46 110,017
Michigan State  -/- 10/25 H L 21-35 110,146
Purdue -/- 11/1 A L 42-48 59,135
Minnesota -/- 11/8 A W 29-6 55,040
Northwestern -/- 11/15 H L 14-21 107,856
Ohio State  -/10 11/22 A L 7-42 105,564

Tell us again how going 3-9 with a victory over the #9 team in the country is worse than going 1-7, getting shut out five times, and scoring a grand total of 21 points over the entire fucking season.

BLHoke

September 24th, 2016 at 5:28 AM ^

I really would've loved to see him lined up in the backfield next to Denard. The threat of his legs opened up things so much. I don't think he ever was capable of being an every down back, but he could've been like a Danny Woodhead, Darren Sproles, Dexter McCluster type.

I'm happy that he found success in life. Seems like a good, humble guy.




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aleng

September 24th, 2016 at 5:32 AM ^

I think it was the msu game when he got absolutely crushed. I remember standing in the stands believing I had just watched somebody become paralyzed. I was relieved when he transferred to Rice, don't think he would have survived had he stayed.

htownwolverine

September 24th, 2016 at 8:31 AM ^

As a Houstonian I've followed Sam since early HS days when the word was starting to spread. People must remember that he performed at an elite level against Texas HS football (Greater Houston). This wasn;t some kid in West Texas playing 7 on 7 against future pecan farmers. 

I believe  he might have stayed without the concussions and if his grandma had lived a few years longer. He was the 'dad' of his family at that time and I think he felt obligated to take care of them when she passed.

GOBLUE4EVR

September 24th, 2016 at 9:03 AM ^

was the reason how I found MGOBLOG... when all of the rumors of him transferring started I was looking all over the Internet for answers and stumbled upon this place and it was an instant addiction...

BornInAA

September 24th, 2016 at 9:53 AM ^

He is guy with unique abilities that really don't translate well to Big Ten football or the NFL - if you read the article, you realize why he didn't make it as a back at Michigan. Too small. Even at Rice he couldn't do it, they converted him to a receiver. This was OK in Conf USA, wouldn't make it in Big Ten or NFL as a receiver. 

I doubt that Harbaugh would have went after him - again too small for his type of offense. 

Glad he found a sport that fits his abilities and size.

 

maize-blue

September 24th, 2016 at 10:38 AM ^

Imagine if he'd stayed, Denard had moved to RB immediately, Gardner moved to WR immediately and Tate was the QB. That would have been a pretty cool offense to see. Still had a craptastic defense and RR probably would still be gone, but the offense would have been more fun.