Boo McLee was interested in Michigan State and Pittsburgh, but neither one gave him offers.
24 Facts About Boo McLee
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In 2003, Boo McLee got more playing time with the graduation of Grant Wiley, 2002's starting linebacker.
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Behind linebacker Scott Gyorko, Boo McLee totaled 46 tackles for the year and three sacks.
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Boo McLee recorded two tackles against Wisconsin, three tackles and a sack in the game against the Cincinnati, and six tackles, a sack, and a fumble recovery against the Maryland.
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In 2004, Boo McLee played on the Mountaineer team that was expected to be National Championship contenders with Rasheed Marshall, Adam "Pacman" Jones, Chris Henry, and Kay-Jay Harris.
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Boo McLee shared time with fellow junior Jeff Noechel, but recorded 44 tackles on the year.
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Against Virginia Tech, Boo McLee led the team with 11 tackles and recorded a 10-yard sack against Boston College.
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Boo McLee had a team-best eight tackles in the Gator Bowl loss to Florida State.
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In 2005, Boo McLee teamed up with a strong defense of Mike Lorello and Jahmile Addae at safeties.
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Boo McLee earned 2005 first-team All-Big East honors, ESPN All-Conference honors, and All-ECAC honors as the starter.
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Boo McLee recorded 78 tackles, which was second-best on the team.
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Boo McLee had a team-high six tackles at Syracuse for the season-opener, a team-best 11 tackles in the East Carolina win, team-best nine tackles and a sack of Marcus Vick against Virginia Tech, 10 tackles and two pass break-ups in overtime win against the Louisville, 30-yard interception against UConn, and was the leading tackler with 11 tackles against Pitt.
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Boo McLee won Gridiron Gladiator Award from the West Virginia coaches and was the Big East player of the week against Cincinnati.
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Boo McLee was named MVP on defense against Syracuse, Virginia Tech, Cincinnati, and Pitt.
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Boo McLee finished the season with 79 tackles but no sacks.
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Boo McLee had his second career interception against Connecticut, which he returned for 10 yards.
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Boo McLee had 9 tackles against Marshall, six tackles against Maryland, six against Syracuse, six against Connecticut, six against Cincinnati, and eight tackles in the overtime win against Rutgers.
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Boo McLee finished the season on the Butkus Award list and traveled to the Senior Bowl.
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Boo McLee's toughness was praised, while his discipline and learning of schemes were issues.
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Boo McLee played all three linebacking positions in college, which NFL scouts praised.
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In October 2007, Boo McLee was charged with intent to deliver cocaine and marijuana and several traffic violations.
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Boo McLee reported that the Green Bay Packers were interested in him after his season with Calgary.
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Boo McLee was drafted into the newly created United National Gridiron League by Team Louisiana.
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In 2016, Boo McLee was charged in a string of bank robberies in Pittsburgh and Crafton, Pennsylvania.