Northwestern State University Athletics

All-Gulf States Conference as a quarterback and safety in 1955 and 1956, McNew ran for 1,536 yards, averaging 4.9 yards per carry, and threw for 936 more, helping the Demons win the 1953 Gulf States Conference title under coach Harry Turpin … had a 75-yard punt return TD that still ranks among the longest in school history … averaged 24.3 yards per punt return in his career on 35 attempts (852 yards, 35 returns) … chosen for the Top 100 Demons of the Century roster picked during the 2007 football centennial celebration.