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I just read an article in Sports Weekly and they said that each year at the combine a question is posed to every player invited and that question is this:
Who is the best player you have ever played against and why?
According to the article, Willis McGahee was almost a unanimous choice amongst players who had Miami on their schedule. The players mentioned that McGahee was far and away the fastest guy they have ever played against, described as nothing short of a physical freak with great, quick explosive power and speed. I remember the run against Pittsburgh when Miami was playing like crap and they had something like 58 total yards of offense with about 2 minutes left in the half, got the ball at their own 28 and looked to be ready to run out the clock and head in for the halftime. They handed off to McGahee on a simple dive into the interior of the defense with the hope of getting enough yards to get a first down and avoid giving the ball back to Pitt. McGahee looks like he is bottled up, bounces off a guy and then just explodes into the clear and takes it 68 yards for the touchdown. It was the most awesome display of explosive power and speed I have seen in a big back since Bo's 91 yarder against the Seahawks on Monday night football. McGahee outran a corner on Pitt who had a great angle on him. He ended up a good 15 yards ahead of anyone when he crossed the goal line.
I sure hope he gets back to 100%. He sounds like a really great kid as well. 5 months ago I was pounding this board with pro McGahee threads and part of me hopes like heck that he is still there when we pick at #37.
Who is the best player you have ever played against and why?
According to the article, Willis McGahee was almost a unanimous choice amongst players who had Miami on their schedule. The players mentioned that McGahee was far and away the fastest guy they have ever played against, described as nothing short of a physical freak with great, quick explosive power and speed. I remember the run against Pittsburgh when Miami was playing like crap and they had something like 58 total yards of offense with about 2 minutes left in the half, got the ball at their own 28 and looked to be ready to run out the clock and head in for the halftime. They handed off to McGahee on a simple dive into the interior of the defense with the hope of getting enough yards to get a first down and avoid giving the ball back to Pitt. McGahee looks like he is bottled up, bounces off a guy and then just explodes into the clear and takes it 68 yards for the touchdown. It was the most awesome display of explosive power and speed I have seen in a big back since Bo's 91 yarder against the Seahawks on Monday night football. McGahee outran a corner on Pitt who had a great angle on him. He ended up a good 15 yards ahead of anyone when he crossed the goal line.
I sure hope he gets back to 100%. He sounds like a really great kid as well. 5 months ago I was pounding this board with pro McGahee threads and part of me hopes like heck that he is still there when we pick at #37.
