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Harold McGuire is a three-time All-MAC safety who earned third-team All-America honors by the Associated Press as a senior in 1986. A four-year starter at UT, McGuire started in 42 games in his career, every game in which he played, making 273 tackles and grabbing eight interceptions. The Rockets were 30-15-1 in his four years as a starter, winning one MAC title and finishing in second place twice. As a redshirt freshman in 1983, McGuire started in nine games, missing the last two due to injury. He had 43 tackles and one interception. In 1984, McGuire led all UT defensive backs with 78 tackles and added three interceptions. He earned second-team All-MAC honors and helped UT win the MAC Championship and earn a trip to the California Bowl. As a junior, McGuire made first team All-MAC, once again leading UT’s secondary with 72 tackles. McGuire added two interceptions, including an 18-yard TD return, and forced four fumbles that season, helping UT lead the MAC in total defense. McGuire was a repeat choice on the All-MAC first team in 1986, as well as team captain, making 80 tackles and leading the team with three interceptions. McGuire earned his degree in electronic engineering technology from UT in 1986. He currently works as a contract engineer in industrial automation.
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