Former Rice and Michigan running back Sam McGuffie could be headed to the Olympics.
Yes, you read that right. McGuffie was announced Monday as one of 15 members of the United States National Bobsled Team, all of whom have a chance to earn a spot in the 2018 Olympic Games in PyeongChang, South Korea.
McGuffie, a native of Cypress, Texas, was a four-star recruit in the 2008 class whose highlight tapes went viral for his elite speed and impressive hurdles over opponents.
He signed with Michigan out high school and rushed for 486 yards and three touchdowns as a freshman, but left the school after one season (which was marred by concussions) to return to his home state and play for Rice. He dealt with injuries during his time at Rice but still managed to finish his career with 1,057 yards and seven touchdowns rushing and 102 catches for 1,059 yards and nine touchdowns receiving. His 102 receptions rank 11th in Rice history.
McGuffie also competed in track at Rice and finished second in the 2009 Conference USA Outdoor Championships in the long jump and third in the 2012 Conference USA Indoor Championships in the Heptathlon.
After his college career ended, McGuffie posted a 4.32 40-yard dash time at his Pro Day and participated in training camp with the Oakland Raiders in 2013. After the Raiders waived him, McGuffie had stints on the practice squads of the Arizona Cardinals and New England Patriots. He later spent the 2014 season with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League.
Former Virginia running back Hakeem Abdul-Saboor and former Oklahoma State wide receiver Nathan Gilsleider also made the U.S. Bobsled team.
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