Who is Patrick McNamara (seriously, anyone know this kid?)?
by ElongatedHorn on Apr 5, 2011 3:00 PM CDT
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PrintBesides having a lot of pointy capital letters on the back of his jersey, what do we know about this Patrick McNAMARA kid? According the listings on TexasSports.com, he's 6-4, 210 pounds and is as white as a biscuit. He's a junior walk-on from Lubbock. Played high school ball at Monterey and totaled 890 yards and 11 touchdowns during his senior year.
If you watched Sunday's Spring Game, you know who we're talking about, even if you don't know a thing about him. He has appeared in just three games on special teams during his two seasons at Texas. Sunday, he appeared in the end zone at the end of a Case McCoy pass. McCoy went 5-for-5 on the drive and found McNamara in the front of the end zone for six.
McNamara also made a few other impressive grabs in traffic, and fought for a first down by fighting through a tackle and lunging for the first-down line. The receiver position is perhaps the most crowded on this year's team. With names like Mike Davis, DeSean Hales, Marquise Goodwin, Malcolm Williams, John Harris, Darius White and arriving freshman Jaxon Shipley, it's going to be tough to break out of that group, especially as the QB carrousel keeps going around and around. Ironically, McNamara is the biggest receiver listed. The good news for him is that the Harsin-Applewhite offensive coordinator combo is looking for anyone who can contribute. With the offense employing a lot of different looks and willingness to (gasp!) go down field more with deeper routes, McNamara could see more time if he progresses through camp in August. We just need to figure out who's gonna "give him the damn ball."
So, that's pretty much the skinny on McNamara (a.k.a P-Mac). Anyone else got some goods on him? Anyone on campus spot him lately? Thoughts? Post below.
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I noticed him and he looked solid...
but I assume he won’t see the field with all the WR on scholarship already…
Jordan Shipley/Ed McCaffrey/Steve Largent clone
But seriously, this reminds of reports from one of the springs in the last decade where the Sendlein brother that played DE was absolutely tearing it up in practice. He could not be blocked and many were projecting him to start and be the first double digit sack guy since Brackens(?). A couple weeks later he quit football and was never heard from again.
Why's he gotta be a clone of a white guy?
When the world slips you a jeffrey, stroke the furry wall.
by burntorangehorn on Apr 6, 2011 7:05 AM CDT up reply actions
When the world slips you a jeffrey, stroke the furry wall.
by burntorangehorn on Apr 6, 2011 9:09 AM CDT up reply actions
When the world slips you a jeffrey, stroke the furry wall.
by burntorangehorn on Apr 6, 2011 9:11 AM CDT up reply actions
When the world slips you a jeffrey, stroke the furry wall.
by burntorangehorn on Apr 6, 2011 9:11 AM CDT up reply actions
Good post
He was one of the top three at the Spring Game. I was impressed for a walk-on to deliver a performance like that. But I doubt he’ll contribute come fall.
2nd on the depth chart as far as possible roommates with McCoy
Shipley may regret not being on campus for the spring.
Can we at least call him Tank?
‘Patrick McNamara’ sounds like someone from Lord of the Dance.
We're going to play like we're in a bad mood.
He would make a great story
I was perplexed seeing him until he started catching everything thrown at him.
Anybody know the whereabouts of Malcolm Williams and James Kirkendoll?
We have a 12th man and he's Bryan Harsin
by SpiritOfTheFedora on Apr 5, 2011 3:26 PM CDT reply actions
Kirkendoll graduated
and malcom williams caught like a 6 yard pass i think
Malcom Now 240 LB TE
With the graduation of EBS – we fell below 15 TEs on the roster and were forced to move Malcolm to TE,
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by realmccoy on Apr 5, 2011 7:22 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
I feel like I'm behind on this one...
but why is Greg Smith referred to as “EBS”?
by double_longhorn on Apr 6, 2011 1:38 AM CDT up reply actions
"Extra Blocking Surface"
It was a term Greg Davis used to describe the reason Smith was brought into a certain offensive alignment one time.
When the world slips you a jeffrey, stroke the furry wall.
by burntorangehorn on Apr 6, 2011 7:08 AM CDT up reply actions
Given the voting above,
my guess is that P-Mac has some family members who read this site. Like 10 of them.
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by Wescott Eberts (GoBR) on Apr 5, 2011 3:37 PM CDT reply actions
You know right after the game I looked at my roommate and we googled him.
I found John McNamara who runs track.. I wonder if there is any relation…
Either way he looked good and was making plays all over the field.
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I was wondering the same thing.
For the life of me, I couldn’t believe I just flat didn’t know who this guy was on Sunday. For any of those criticizing the Griffin Gilbert scholly offer, there’s a perfect example of why he might’ve been a good’un.
Perfect Practice makes Perfect Performance
It’s gotta start somewhere. No sense in being negative when it’s not merited. Give him a chance.
Maybe because they're both 6'4" tall and could play WR / TE ...
… and both look like they have limited speed but could play a ‘possession’ role with really good hands like a Zeke Mowatt. Maybe cuz they’re both white. I don’t know, man. It was just a comment based more on their play & value as pass-catchers than any scholly offer.
I think he'll be the next David Smith
"The only sport that should be cried over is tee ball."
- don't remember who said it, but I like it.
Great Kid
He is what we are missing on the team. He isn’t as physically blessed as the other guys, but he gets open by hard work and football IQ. We have so many 5 star athletes, but we need people more like him or Emory Blake on Auburn who just have the IT factor and work hard. I don’t know if he will actually get any play time next year but it’s great to see him get some respect.
As far as outside of football, the guy is a Texas Fiji and a really good guy.
Fellas, it was a practice
I know we’re hungry for any scrap about our beloved football team, but this was an everybody-gets-to-play exhibition. I’m happy for Mr. McNamara, because this was likely his One Shining Moment in a Longhorn uniform.
Consider these names: Davis, White, Shipley, Goodwin, Williams, Monroe, Hales. And then tell me how McNamara fits into the 2-deep. I could see him playing in blowouts. Anyone foresee the Horns blowing anyone out next year? Me neither.
The bigger question is, how did he get open so consistently? I worry for the secondary. (When I’m not busy worrying for the offensive line. Or the defensive line. Or the running backs. Or the quarterback.)
Simplicity is always the secret, to a profound truth, to doing things, to writing, to painting. Life is profound in its simplicity. - Charles Bukowski
"The bigger question is, how did he get open so consistently? I worry for the secondary. (When I’m not busy worrying for the offensive line. Or the defensive line. Or the running backs. Or the quarterback.)"
And why didn’t the other receivers get open as consistently…
Are you really worried about the defensive line.
I think many would say that unit should be one of our strengths next year. Perhaps you were taking the long route to saying that you are concerned about the whole team next year.
"The only sport that should be cried over is tee ball."
- don't remember who said it, but I like it.
I should have been more specific
I worry about the defensive TACKLES. Defensive End might actually be the strongest position on the team right now.
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by windycityhorn on Apr 5, 2011 6:53 PM CDT up reply actions
Miles Onyegbule and Caleb Jones should be happy
McNamara’s spring success doesn’t speak much to P-Mac’s future in the program, but more to how effective a big-bodied WR with good hands but limited speed can be in the HarsinWhite system.
fratsketballstar
i’ve seen the kid play low hoops fratsketball over at the fiji house, and he kills it. if that’s not a predictor of on field performance, than i don’t know what is.
by InVincentWeTrust on Apr 5, 2011 6:42 PM CDT reply actions
Hahaha, fratsketball
That’s hilarious…
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P-Mac rocked it
I loved seeing the solid performance and I’m glad someone posted about it. I had checked him out online already too. I don’t care about no freaking stars. On the field is what matters, not your star or schollie count leaving h.s. I liked what I saw.
But, let’s tap the brakes on the dishes on the D in regards to coverage, etc. The D was limited in the looks and packages they were allowed to run. So, the O had a huge advantage last Sunday.
I don’t care if P-Mac starts or not, I just want our team to be more hungry and challenge to be numero uno again.
Dont' be such a baby.
Why wouldn’t he get a good look? All the talent listed ahead of him dropped the ball consistently last year. Williams drops it alot, dj dropped one in the spring game, Goodwin for some unknown reason couldn’t get separation last year, jaxon isn’t here yet to speak on. That leaves Davis and White. Seems like there is room to me.
by horninraidercountry on Apr 5, 2011 7:30 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
This of coarse is assuming the WR listed are above are still having problems catching, from what I saw in the spring games there were some dropped balls.
by horninraidercountry on Apr 5, 2011 7:32 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Also omitted Hales( one of my favorites) and John Harris. My apologies. Either way there is room for a good WR with good hands if he continues to tear it up in the fall.
by horninraidercountry on Apr 5, 2011 7:36 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Uhum, Kirkendoll feel offended that you didn't mention him too.
The Kirk-man was a brickhand man too last year. Don’t diss him.
Anybody on our team is capable of making plays out there.
In reality, he won’t see the field.
"Hey, don't y'all think that's beautiful right there? That crystal is SO beautiful. And it's coming home to Texas." - Vince Young
Slim chance
but don’t discount the dream. It’s pretty powerful in and of itself.
We have a 12th man and he's Bryan Harsin
by SpiritOfTheFedora on Apr 5, 2011 8:10 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah, that's not to say I wouldn't like to see it happen.
I mean, he probably won’t, but maybe he could/should. Maybe Harsin places less importance on how highly-recruited a guy was than the other coaches.
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I don't know about that
I think if our receiving corps continues to have brickhands, he’ll get a shot. There’s alot to be said for 6-4 receivers with good hands that get open. I’ll bet Harsin has a few packages for him.
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Butler basketball players in the championship game ...
… made UT’s WR corps look good. Those guys played like they all had bricks taped to their hands all game.
Pretty cool hes a walk on
maybe he will be one of the guys that the team picks to win a scholarship.
Waiting for Peter or GoBR
I’m waiting on the detailed analysis then I will venture into the waters and tell you what I saw from the field because I had a great time with my fellow lettermen. FYI I’m socked that most of the posting are all subjective and way off base because this is one of the few dead on sites for Longhorn Sports….
by French-Horn on Apr 5, 2011 9:40 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
Meet P. McNamara
First, I am not Patrick’s parent, nor am I a big UT fan, but I am a Patrick McNamara fan, and you would be too if you knew him. Patrick McNamara is an A-#1 young man. Besides being the student body president of his 5-A High School and being named “Mr. Monterey”, the highest honor given to a graduating senior by faculty and students, he is so strong in character that he walked on to the UT Longhorns football team and hasn’t stopped giving 100 % yet. FINALLY, you people had a glimpse of him. He’s all boy and a leader with a giant heart who, even tho’ relegated to the back-back seat, and facing lots of adversity, has never quit on the Longhorns. He contributes in any way asked. Could you show up at UT football practice everyday, give everything you’ve got, go home exhausted, sore and beat up, knowing all the while that you probably won’t set foot on the field? For three years? That’s the heart of this amazing kid. Does he want a fair chance? Hell yes. Wouldn’t you? At the very least, you have to admit, you guys have a lot of “garbage in your pail”. Be proud you have a young man like this on your team. So, there. There’s a little bit on who this kid is. Lastly, yesterday his stats were the best of any receiver. If the D was only going 1/2 – speed, why didn’t the other receivers do better?
Thanks for your comment.
Welcome to BON.
I’ve know walk-ons and it takes plenty of perseverance.
He did extremely well with his opportunity and that is all you can ask.
The guy has good hands and that’s good to know.
He Did
extremely well with his opportunity and that is all you can ask
as in , No entitlement issues……….I’ll take him over a 4-5-Star WR anyday.
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I was on an IM basketball team with him
He’s a real nice guy and pretty solid athlete
I think what we saw yesterday is:
Heart > Talent.
"Stats are for losers, I like winning games"
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Reading your post was like watching "Rudy" all over again.
Cool the jets, bro. The tenor of this thread was that mostly we ALL recognized how great he did on Sunday and how great he seems to be excelling past his initial recognition from fans. It was complementary, in the least.
When I heard this kid was a walk-on
I immediately thought of Bill Bates and the Cowboys. No one thought he could play either.
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Walk-on WRs sometimes come out of nowhere to make an impact
IIRC, Northwestern has had former walk-ons turn out to be their top receivers several recent years, and I think Blair White was one for MSU as well. These things aren’t too unusual. I’m not saying McNamara’s likely to catch 80+ passes, but he could catch 40+ and still be a top-three WR on the team.
My expectation is that he plays a bigger role than is typical of a walk-on, but that he doesn’t crack the actual starting lineup in a 3WR set.
When the world slips you a jeffrey, stroke the furry wall.
His height gives up a big-receiver option on certain match ups.
Short slants – the first down variety – to a big body with strong hands is a great option. With basketball hands he gives a thrower a range they just might need.
Any other possibilities?
Must admit, I got confused by his # and thought he was a TE at first… This actually made me very happy to see a TE catching the ball and striving for yards after catch. Any chance he could move to that position? I realize he might need to put on some size to play there but at 6’4, he should have the frame. And it would be great to see a TE with hands like his. I don’t know if he has the speed or skills to compete with our other rcvrs, but our TEs have not been producing. I def think he has determination being a walk-on – that’s tough!
The real question here is...
Who is the kid’s roommate?
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