[Husker] McNeil & Recruiting

[David Strong]

> Can someone enlighten me why we have
> turned the best receiving tight end
> (McNeil) we've had in years into an average wide out? 
> McNeil had the speed
> to beat the linebackers but not DB's.  They are
> wasting his senior year.  I
> guess it's because our starting receivers can't always
> catch the ball and
> there must be a shortage at back-up.
> Donnieray70

I was thinking this exact same thing last night.  McNeil is a very good tight end, but not near as good as a WR for just the reason you mentioned.  Maybe since the team went to a more rushing offense, they felt that they needed a more physical TE for blocking.  McNeil is listed at 6' 4" 235...not really a punisher.  He has the best hands on the team.  I think he he has 6 catches in 6 games this season. no catches yesterday.

Dave