DeAndre McNeal: As most know, Sophomore WR DeAndre McNeal was suspended indefinitely by HC Charlie Strong for violating team rules. I was told that Strong “sent him home” and his future in a Texas uniform doesn’t look very bright. Most who have followed Texas since Strong’s arrival know his suspensions aren’t just slap on the wrists. If I recall correctly, Daje Johnson is the only player to have come back from a suspension at Texas. The rest were eventually dismissed. I’m not saying you should jump to any conclusions just yet on McNeal, just don’t get your hopes up. He will not be with Texas as they open fall camp tomorrow.
One guy who could take advantage of McNeal’s absense is freshman WR Lil’Jordan Humphrey. He’s somewhat like McNeal as both are thought of as offensive tweeners. I was told, “he’s going to be too good to keep off the field especially with McNeal out”. We shall see. – (
Andrew)
More on McNeal: To add to what Andrew has said, McNeal is now back in Mesquite. This suspension appeared to be coming for a while. I’m told, among other things I’ll leave out, that McNeal had a number of confrontations with coaches. And while that isn’t unheard of I was told that the team is such a tight knit group right now that the staff felt distractions like that are not good for the team chemistry.
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