OT - Sam McGuffie (Rice's Best WR)

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October 5th, 2012 at 4:43 PM
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OT - Sam McGuffie (Rice's Best WR)

I was curious how our former highlight-reel RB was doing at Rice... and apparently, Sam McGuffie is Rice's best WR (!!!) and he grew a mustache.

Sam became a slot receiver this year after coming back from a knee injury last year.  He prepared for becoming a WR this year by watching YouTube videos of Jerry Rice and Chad Johnson (formerly Ochocinco).

By using McGuffie in the slot, the Owls are counting on his speed - he's arguably the fastest player on the team - to create mismatches. The move also will allow the Owls to get some of their other playmakers on the field at the same time. The timing of the move is also not lost on McGuffie, who said he wants to help end the Owls' three-year bowl drought and showcase his skills for NFL scouts. "There are not many guys that can play each position on offense," McGuffie said. "I feel in my heart that I can do it." [Houston Chronicle]

Through five games this year, Sam has 22 receptions for 303 yards (avg of 13.8 yds) and 5 TD's (including an 88 yard TD reception against Houston last week). 

Unofficial NFL draft sites have him listed as the 44th best WR in the country. 

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October 5th, 2012 at 4:52 PM | Facts mixed up. (Score:5 Normal)
ggoodness56
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McGuffie grew the mustache first, and then became the best WR.

October 5th, 2012 at 5:00 PM | Yeah... This, but with a 'stache... (Score:2)
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Florida Wolverines have dreadlocks...

October 5th, 2012 at 9:53 PM | Classic video (Score:1)
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My favorite part: "What's your name?" LOL

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October 5th, 2012 at 5:00 PM | Interesting. Any word on (Score:3 Funny)
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Interesting. Any word on draft projections? 44th best receiver generally goes... undrafted I'd think?

October 5th, 2012 at 5:14 PM | Probably not, but if he can go up a few notches... (Score:2 Normal)
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Apparently 33 receivers were drafted last year (link), and by my rough count 28 in 2011 (link). Assuming that trend is valid this year (and I am too lazy to look at more data), if he can get up to above #30 or so he has a chance.

Where's Charlie Bauman when you need him?

October 5th, 2012 at 6:19 PM | Did Some Checking... (Score:4 Normal)
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I was intrigued by what you said, and it turns out this is pretty much spot on - over the past eight drafts, an average of 32 receivers have been drafted each year, so you are quite correct. That being said, when you have a receiver that sees defenders in the same way that track athletes see hurdles, I would certainly hope a team gave him a shot. His vertical is something like 3.5 feet, if I remember correctly.

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October 5th, 2012 at 6:25 PM | He will likely hurdle many of (Score:5 Normal)
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He will likely hurdle many of the others throughout the season.

Willie Heston - 72 touchdowns; 4 National titles; 43-0-1 record; All-American; Law Degree

October 5th, 2012 at 8:06 PM | He has a good chance to impress scouts this year (Score:1)
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I wish him well.

Where's Charlie Bauman when you need him?

October 5th, 2012 at 5:50 PM | but Sam is destined to jump a number of those receivers (Score:5 Funny)
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McGuffie!!!!!

October 6th, 2012 at 10:18 AM | He does not look to me like a (Score:2)
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He does not look to me like a player who will be drafted.  Being a mediocre receiver at Rice doesn't really suggest an NFL career is on the horizon.

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October 6th, 2012 at 11:13 AM | 22 receptions for 303 yards (Score:2)
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22 receptions for 303 yards and 5 TDs one month into the season sounds a lot better than "mediocre."

October 6th, 2012 at 11:27 AM | Well, there are at least 100 (Score:2)
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Well, there are at least 100 receivers with more catches/game.

There are at least 100 receivers with more yards/game.

Also, he plays against weak competition in Conference-USA.

I didn't say he's terrible.  I said he's mediocre.

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October 7th, 2012 at 8:26 AM | How about 5 receptions for 13 (Score:2)
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How about 5 receptions for 13 yards?  Does that sound mediocre?  Because that's what he had yesterday against Memphis.

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October 5th, 2012 at 5:01 PM | MUSTACHE (Score:5 Normal)
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By using McGuffie in the slot, the Owls are counting on his speed - he's arguably the fastest player on the team - to create mismatches. The move also will allow the Owls to get some of their other playmakers on the field at the same time. 

Definitely thought mismatches was mustaches after looking at the picture and then reading quickly..

October 5th, 2012 at 7:44 PM | interesting... (Score:-1 Flamebait)
October 5th, 2012 at 9:12 PM | (No subject) (Score:4 Normal)
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October 5th, 2012 at 5:20 PM | He seems like a guy the (Score:5 Normal)
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He seems like a guy the Patriots would give a tryout to. He could be the next Edleman, Woodhead, or Welker

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October 5th, 2012 at 5:29 PM | I think he received three (Score:3 Normal)
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I think he received three concussions while at Michigan. I don't see him in the NFL.

October 5th, 2012 at 6:45 PM | You meant Edelman.   (Score:2)
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You meant Edelman.

 

October 5th, 2012 at 10:10 PM | Autocorrect yaknowwhatimean (Score:2)
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Autocorrect yaknowwhatimean

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October 5th, 2012 at 9:50 PM | You mean (Score:2 Normal)
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white player....

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October 6th, 2012 at 11:14 AM | Personally, I've always (Score:2)
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Personally, I've always thought his game reminds me of Yale Van Dyne.  Also Drew Dileo.

 

October 5th, 2012 at 5:44 PM | I don't think he's NFL (Score:1 Normal)
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I don't think he's NFL worthy, but could definitely see him playing Arena league or CFL.

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October 5th, 2012 at 6:02 PM | It'd be awesome to see him catching passes from Brady (Score:3 Normal)
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but I'd be worried about the concussion thing too.


October 5th, 2012 at 7:17 PM | As others mentioned, the (Score:1 Normal)
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As others mentioned, the first thing I thought was I thought McGuffie had stopped playing because of concussions.  But WR is a (relatively) low-contact position for most downs, and he definitely would not be an every-down back in the NFL.  Hopefully he'll get a chance, and even if not he'll graduate.  Always liked him at UM, so wish him luck.

October 5th, 2012 at 7:36 PM | Slot receivers take a lot of (Score:3 Normal)
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Slot receivers take a lot of hits.

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October 5th, 2012 at 10:51 PM | Yeah. Crossing the middle of (Score:1 Normal)
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Yeah. Crossing the middle of the field is where WRs get blowed up by LBs.

October 6th, 2012 at 3:44 AM | He never quit football.  He (Score:1)
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He never quit football.  He left Michigan due to personal & family reasons, to be closer to home in Texas.

Also WR low contact?   His concussions at Michigan came when he was catching passes.,

I never understood the hate he got when he was here.  None of it justified.

 

 

 

October 6th, 2012 at 10:19 AM | Maybe I'm wrong, but I (Score:2)
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Maybe I'm wrong, but I believe he got a concussion at Michigan when returning a kickoff.

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October 6th, 2012 at 9:53 AM | He will no doubt test well if (Score:1)
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He will no doubt test well if given the chance to do so on the big stage of the combine. Otherwise, i don't see him moving up much from 44.

October 6th, 2012 at 10:16 AM | I often said when he was at (Score:2)
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I often said when he was at Michigan that he would have been better used as a slot receiver.  I liked his high school tape as much as anyone, but he didn't have the "it" factor for a quality Big Ten running back.

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October 6th, 2012 at 10:35 AM | I knew when he... (Score:3 Normal)
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committed to Michigan that he would make a great slot receiver for Rice.



/s

October 6th, 2012 at 10:48 AM | That's very impressive.  (Score:2)
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That's very impressive.  Where will Tony Posada end up?

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October 6th, 2012 at 2:44 PM | Assistant Parts Manager (Score:2)
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October 6th, 2012 at 10:23 AM | Here are some highlights of (Score:2)
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Here are some highlights of his game against Houston last week.  Nothing spectacular, but 88-yard touchdowns are nice, no matter what:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7hpLxNCxOj4

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October 6th, 2012 at 11:14 AM | He kind of looks like Christian Bale (Score:1)
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And Bale kind of looks like the Burger King.

 

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October 6th, 2012 at 3:36 PM | Aww yeah (Score:1)
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Especially after a good spray tan

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