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Re: Catch me up on the 2009 season in 140 characters or less

Postby davidpaul123 » Mon Nov 09, 2009 5:50 pm

the program has turned a corner and is probably 1 year ahead of schedule.
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Re: Catch me up on the 2009 season in 140 characters or less

Postby Charleston Pony » Mon Nov 09, 2009 5:52 pm

switch to the 3/4 defense and play of front 7 has significantly improved the defense. A better pass rush has made the secondary look much better.

without pressure to score 40 pts a game to have any chance, the offense has been good enough to win 5 while losing 4. finally have a break-a-way threat at tailback to keep defenses honest.

several close games that could have gone either way, but this year we are finding ways to win (blocked kicks and turnovers) rather than ways to lose
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Re: Catch me up on the 2009 season in 140 characters or less

Postby ThadFilms » Mon Nov 09, 2009 7:43 pm

Drama. Best start in conference since 1986. Two plays from being 7-2, but both those games weren't in conference. Tied atop the Western Division of CUSA. QB injury/change. Mascot controversy. One win from Hawaii Bowl.



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Re: Catch me up on the 2009 season in 140 characters or less

Postby Mustangs35SMU » Mon Nov 09, 2009 7:55 pm

davidpaul123 wrote:the program has turned a corner


I'm blaming you if they finish 5-8.
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Re: Catch me up on the 2009 season in 140 characters or less

Postby CalallenStang » Mon Nov 09, 2009 7:57 pm

Mustangs35SMU wrote:
davidpaul123 wrote:the program has turned a corner


I'm blaming you if they finish 5-8.


If we lose the last three games and make it to the conference championship, I will be shocked.
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Re: Catch me up on the 2009 season in 140 characters or less

Postby Mustangs35SMU » Mon Nov 09, 2009 7:58 pm

CalallenStang wrote:
Mustangs35SMU wrote:
davidpaul123 wrote:the program has turned a corner


I'm blaming you if they finish 5-8.


If we lose the last three games and make it to the conference championship, I will be shocked.


The Tulane loss would count twice obviously.
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Re: Catch me up on the 2009 season in 140 characters or less

Postby larskjenstad » Mon Nov 09, 2009 8:44 pm

Charleston Pony wrote:switch to the 3/4 defense and play of front 7 has significantly improved the defense. A better pass rush has made the secondary look much better.

without pressure to score 40 pts a game to have any chance, the offense has been good enough to win 5 while losing 4. finally have a break-a-way threat at tailback to keep defenses honest.

several close games that could have gone either way, but this year we are finding ways to win (blocked kicks and turnovers) rather than ways to lose


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Re: Catch me up on the 2009 season in 140 characters or less

Postby larskjenstad » Mon Nov 09, 2009 8:46 pm

LonghornFan68 wrote:It's been a strange year for me. Been too concerned with staying afloat in this unstable economy to be able to keep up with the Ponies. I see impressive wins over East Carolina and Tulsa and I see lopsided losses to TCU and Houston. I also see a smattering of wins and losses in there - some seemingly expected and some not. I also take note that SMU is one win away from bowl eligibility. Sweet. Catch me up.



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Re: Catch me up on the 2009 season in 140 characters or less

Postby Mestengo » Mon Nov 09, 2009 8:57 pm

Don't like Orange
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Re: Catch me up on the 2009 season in 140 characters or less

Postby LA_Mustang » Mon Nov 09, 2009 9:02 pm

RE Tycoon wrote:Margus Hunt, Chase Kennemer, Shawnbrey McNeal and to a lesser extent Kyle Padron.

I would add Ja'Gared Davis to that list.
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Re: Catch me up on the 2009 season in 140 characters or less

Postby LonghornFan68 » Mon Nov 09, 2009 9:57 pm

Mestengo wrote:Don't like Orange


Pretty sure I didn't ask, but thanks anyway. :D
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Re: Catch me up on the 2009 season in 140 characters or less

Postby SMU21TCU10 » Mon Nov 09, 2009 11:55 pm

We have a guy that put on a football helmet for the first time 3 months ago, and already has 2 sacks and 6 fg and ep blocks
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Re: Catch me up on the 2009 season in 140 characters or less

Postby LonghornFan68 » Tue Nov 10, 2009 1:07 am

SMU21TCU10 wrote:We have a guy that put on a football helmet for the first time 3 months ago, and already has 2 sacks and 6 fg and ep blocks


[Darth Vader]Impressive. Most Impressive[/Darth Vader]
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Re: Catch me up on the 2009 season in 140 characters or less

Postby SMU21TCU10 » Tue Nov 10, 2009 1:14 am

LonghornFan68 wrote:
SMU21TCU10 wrote:We have a guy that put on a football helmet for the first time 3 months ago, and already has 2 sacks and 6 fg and ep blocks


[Darth Vader]Impressive. Most Impressive[/Darth Vader]


You know I liked that! :D
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Re: Catch me up on the 2009 season in 140 characters or less

Postby ThadFilms » Tue Nov 10, 2009 10:06 am

LonghornFan68 wrote:
SMU21TCU10 wrote:We have a guy that put on a football helmet for the first time 3 months ago, and already has 2 sacks and 6 fg and ep blocks


[Darth Vader]Impressive. Most Impressive[/Darth Vader]



And he (Margus Hunt) is taller than Darth Vader.
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