"Everybody has a rags-to-riches story. I grew up in a working neighborhood. I grew up in a Catholic school. ... But it was better for me to go away to an area where I couldn't get in trouble." (HSA)
HSA Note: "McBride, a safety, said he has met the NCAA eligibility requirements to participate in the Warriors' training camp, which begins Aug. 4. He was told he will earn a passing grade in a summer-session class needed to complete work on his associate's degree."
About how the final grade that he needed will be posted on July 31, McBride wasn't worried about completing his associate's degree because:
"I already passed the class. I'll be off to Hawaii July 27th. I'm ready to play for the Warriors." (HSA)
HSA Note: "McBride is 6-foot-3 and 200 pounds. He said he was timed at 4.45 seconds in the 40-yard dash. He drew interest -- but not scholarship offers -- from UCLA and Tennessee last fall. Both had hoped he would have been able to transfer in January. McBride said he kept in contact with UH associate head coach Rich Miano. Because the Warriors used up their allotment of scholarships for 2010, McBride was told he could join as a preferred walk-on."
About how he can earn a scholarship in 2011 if he earns his spot, McBride said:
"If I want a scholarship (in 2011), they told me I would have to work for it. I'm all for it. I don't mind. When I first got to (Mendocino), they told me I had to earn a starting job. I worked hard for it. It's the same with this. I know it's better for me to work hard for something than to be given something. I'm going to work hard." (HSA)
HSA Note: "McBride said financial aid and loans will cover his school and living expenses."
About how he is preparing for training camp, McBride said:
"I'm training hard. I'm running and lifting weights every day." (HSA)
HSA Note: "McBride said he will have three years to play two seasons."
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