The future of SMU's passing offense looks bright

[me@smu]

Good article on two of our recruits coming in:

http://www.realfootball365.com/college/ ... 160206.php

[ponyplayer]

nice article....................

[Hoop Fan]

wow, strong statements. Mini VY? Is that a credible website or more of guy looking for hits on his site?

[Hilltopper]

Without knowing anything about either, other than what I read in the Recruiting Roundup, I wonder if it might be the other way around: Rhodes making an impact before Burley. Rhodes sounds like he has a little polish on his game (although, of course, he needs much more, I assume), and our quarterback situation is uncertain, to say the least. Maybe Willis and/or Johnson and/or Slater will be solid, maybe they won't. I expect if he dazzles in two-a-days, Rhodes might get a legitimate look. On the other hand, the wide receiver spots are pretty stacked. Chase was all-conference this year, Pellerin improved by leaps and bounds, Sledge came on somewhat last year, we still have Cleveland and Warren, I have faith that Givens will develop and I keep hearing that Emmanuel Sanders could be a star. Burley -- for all his much-heralded physical gifts -- comes from a small school where he undoubtedly was covered much of the time by guys who are not in the same physical and athletic stratosphere. I wonder if he has the technique needed to fight through college DBs and run routes that allow for separation. Surely his size and speed will allow him to make some catches, maybe even as a true freshman. I just wonder if he might need more refinement than Rhodes before emerging as a "monster" wideout. (Of course, they're still high school seniors -- they might both be great, they might do nothing .... this is guesswork at this point.)

Anyone have some more insight?

[Stallion]

a better question would probably be who the hell is Hugo Guzman and where does he get his facts. Fails to cite any source for some of these statements-I don't believe the Coach who recruited the No. 107 class in the country was named Recruiter of the Year.

[Pony Fan]

Gee, we would hate to have anybody write anything positive about us.

[couch 'em]

Stallions concerns are valid. The article was a little over the top. Of course, the article could be completely accurate. The media might also stop wasting time trying to make a controversy out of that Cheney thing.

[me@smu]

Much more valid is who peed in Stallions cheerios? The article was probably overblown...but who cares. It was positive media!

As for the whole 107th in the nation crap can we please drop it...the difference between the 107th and memphis at 73 is the following:

SMU has 2 Three Stars and so does Memphis
SMU has 6 4.9 rated players, Memphis has 5
SMU has 2 5.0 rated players, Memphis has 4
SMU has 2 5.1 rated, Memphis has 3
SMU has 2 5.2 rated, Memphis has 2
SMU has 1 5.3 rated, Memphis has 0
SMU has 1 5.4 rated, Memphis has 1

Pretty much a wash!

[NavyCrimson]

well said - me

[giacfsp]

I'd guess he got his information by calling folks at the recruits' high schools, talking to some PR wonk at SMU or even pirating stats from the Recruiting Roundup (if they're the same -- I haven't compared). Sounds every bit as valid as some of the other information out there that often gets quoted as gospel. The fact is that unless you know and trust the reporter or the media outlet, there's always going to be skepticism.

[EastStang]

Stalllion some years you say that it is the average points that count. But this year you seem to be harping on total points. Which is it? And where do we place on an average points basis? We may still be pretty low, but at least its consistent.

[The PonyGrad]

On thing to remember when considering this overblown. The writer discussed SMU returning " back into college football relevancy." He did not say we would challenge for the national championship.

[me@smu]

Stalllion some years you say that it is the average points that count. But this year you seem to be harping on total points. Which is it? And where do we place on an average points basis? We may still be pretty low, but at least its consistent.

Average points basis...we would be tied with Marshal for 5th best in Conference USA and tied for 78th overall

[EP Pony Fan]

Not great, but really not that bad.