Clemson WR McNeal to leave team, stay in school

CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Clemson wide receiver Bryce McNeal has decided not to continue football, but will stay in school.

Coach Dabo Swinney said Monday that McNeal wants to concentrate on his education so he can graduate from Clemson next summer. Swinney says the sophomore plans to attend another school and play football in 2012.

McNeal played in Clemson’s first three games, one as a starter, and had one reception for eight yards. He played in 12 of last year’s 13 games as a red-shirt freshman and started three games. He had 19 catches for 187 yards in 2010.

His best game was against Boston College last year, when he had four receptions for 43 yards.