McNeil, Freeman
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Sons of Westwood: Bruin Legends
FREEMAN McNEIL
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
- Lettered at tailback in 1977,78,79,80
- Led team in scoring in 1980.
- Rushing leader in '79 & '80.
- Ended career as top single-season rushing leader with 1,396 yards in 1979 (now no. 3).
- Ended careers a top career rusher with 3,195 yards (now 2nd).
- 1st round selection (3rd pick overall) in 1981 NFL Draft (NY Jets).
- 1980 USC: Caught a TD pass from Jay Schroeder to pull out a 20-17 victory with less than two minutes to go.
ACCOLADES
- Earned All-American honors in 1980.
- Team offensive MVP in '79-'80.
- Inducted into UCLA Athletic Hall of Fame in 1992.
