Winslow's Robinson picks SMU for football

0 Comments | Philadelphia Inquirer, The, January, 2008 | by Sam Carchidi Inquirer Staff Writer

Winslow Township defensive back Keith Robinson has orally committed to attend Southern Methodist University on a football scholarship, Eagles coach Mike McBride announced yesterday. Robinson, a 5-foot-10, 180-pound senior, also visited William & Mary, Duke and Northwestern. "He wanted to go to the Deep South," McBride said.

"He has a lot of aunts, uncles and cousins in the Dallas area, so it was a good fit for him, and he liked the academic programs at SMU." Robinson, who also played running back and rushed for 625 yards and five touchdowns last season, carries a 3.5 grade point average. "He's a very cerebral person, smarter than his coach," McBride said. Robinson had 54 tackles, forced two fumbles, and had three interceptions last season. He was recruited as a defensive...