Greatest high school running back ever!
High school football is a very big thing in Texas and our local high school has been absolutely thrilling to watch this season. My stepson, Michael Castillo, is the starting center for the Cy-Fair Bobcats something we are very proud of in my household. The Bobcats have been thrilling to watch this year due to a very special player on the team, Junior running back Sam McGuffie. Sam may only be a junior but he is the most incredible running back I have ever seen at any level of the game, high school, college or professional. McGuffie turned in such a fantastic performance at last week’s game that even though I rarely post about non-tech topics I just had to mention it. Sam is one of the top-ranked running backs in the entire state of Texas and the performance last week punctuated that ranking. Sam rushed for 275 yards and 5 touchdowns in the first quarter! He finished the game with over 300 yards and 7 touchdowns, something you will usually never see in your lifetime. The most incredible play of the game involved a touchdown run the likes of which I have never seen before so I knew it was only a matter of time before it would appear on YouTube, and here it is. Watch this guy hurdle a 6’2” linebacker who is standing upright and appreciate the talent this guy has. Now watch it from a different angle and look how helpless the defensive back was as he truly didn't understand where Sam went! Then search YouTube for all the various clips of McGuffie taken over the season and you will understand why college recruiters are already all over this guy. With one game left to go in the regular season Sam has rushed for almost 2,000 yards and he may set a record tonight in the last game.
Go Cy-Fair Bobcats!
UPDATE: I almost forgot- if you want to see a great drumline check out the Cy-Fair band drumline. They go down to the sidelines during every game and they are so good they get the whole grandstands rocking.
Yes-we are very proud of Michael. Sam is awesome to watch. What an exciting time! All of the boys give 100% every week. Go Bobcats! BFND!
Posted by: The Wife | November 10, 2006 at 10:42 AM
WOW...thanks for sharing this with us James. After watching this young man on the video, you couldn't help but think that he has great things coming.....
Posted by: Jack (Experience Mobility) | November 10, 2006 at 05:17 PM
There's a coach in Ohio who would be interested in this guy.....you may have heard of him...Jim Tressel the head coach of the #1 OSU Buckeyes! :D
Posted by: gork | November 11, 2006 at 05:48 AM
I was at that game. He is incredible. Actually he had over 375 yards and 8 touchdowns in that game. Finished the regular season with over 2,300 yards and around 33 touchdowns.
Posted by: Brad | November 13, 2006 at 10:06 PM
Omar Conteh was the best running back Cy-Fair has ever seen, but no doubt Sam is a great athlete.
Posted by: Brandy | November 30, 2006 at 11:19 AM
Ryan Beard and Omar Conteh were great running backs at cy- fair, but remember, Omar really didn't break out until his senior year, and his senior year was a great year, but Sam has accomplished all of his success in just his junior season. McGuffie didn't even start half of his sophomore year. He was a backup, but after the starting running back was injured, Sam stepped up, and was a major reason to the bobcats success in 06. Remember, Sam is still a young man and he still has one year left.
Posted by: Garrett Borak | March 18, 2007 at 11:40 PM