Top 10: SMU Christmas wishes

[Letterman]

OK, so it already is Christmas (sorry it's late -- it's a holiday!) That notwithstanding, there are a few things on my wish list to Santa Claus .... on behalf of a few Mustangs. So, without further ado:

From the home office, High on the Hilltop, the Top 10 Mustang Christmas wishes:

10. Ugo Ihemelu
To sign with a professional team with a big enough fan base to fully appreciate this absurdly talented player

9. Todd Selders
More Ackerson sisters

8. Bryan Hopkins
A Vaseline-covered jersey so the nay-sayers can get off his back

7. Reggie Carrington
A note from his doctor, excusing him from all bench-pressing and push-ups

6. Jimmy Tubbs
A recruit who's as tall as Bamba Fall, has the shot-blocking ability of Patrick Simpson, the strength of Paulius Ritter, the outside shot of (a healthy) Brian Miller, the quickness of Bryan Hopkins, the hustle of Chris Reay, the explosiveness of Justin Isham and the post moves of Eric Castro

5. Reggie Carrington, Adrian Chevannes, Juli Colli, Lucky DeLay, Duke Hashimoto, Darrin Johnson, Desmond Jones, Brian Miller, Foy Munlin, Chris Phillips, Donatas Rackauskas, Justin Rogers (and others)
A complete return to health

4. Eric Roark
So many stud recruits that they come in and challenge for starting jobs all over the field

3. John Cossaboon
Another sister act for the women's soccer team -- first it was Heidi and Ashley Potthoff, then Sarah and Kim Harvey, now Krystal and Kimber Bailey

2. Rhonda Rompola
A do-over with TCU, in which the Ponies would administer an appropriate Frog-beating, leaving the Ponies undefeated heading into conference play

And the #1 Mustang Christmas wish:

1. All SMU athletes
Punching bags in the weight room painted to look like Mike Leach

[Roach]

Some humor, some sentiment. Very nice wish list, Letterman.
Merry Christmas!

[MrMustang1965]

Thanks, Letterman! You came thru for us once again! MERRY CHRISTMAS!

[Dement-ed]

Knew you wouln't let us down. Nice blend of comedy and real wishes (i.e. the return to health for injured Ponies).

#1 is great!

So, Letterman, what's your next subject??????

[Webmaster]

[Hal]

7, 8 and 2 are the best. Very good, Letterman.

[Corso]

I'd love to see #2 on a neutral court. Women's hoops is kicking butt!

[ClassOf81]

I'd love to see Ugo play on a big European team or something, but I'd rather see him play for the Burn (er .... F.C. Dallas) so PonyFans can see him play.

[Water Pony]

I humbly offer a few more wishes:

#11

Announcement of a plan to renovate Moody Coliseum, including a practice court for the Men and Women as well as a home for the Women's Volleyball team.

#12

Annoucment of a either a renovated Perkins Natatorium or new Aquatic Center with a 50 meter, long course pool and separate diving well.

#13

Spruce up Westcott Field with architectural touches, e.g. new brick facade to spectator stands and new steel fences around the field.

#14

Announcement to add new playing fields for intramurals, lacrosse, etc.

#15

Commitment to vigoriously support our remaining Men Sports to win CUSA conference and national championships while advancing our expanded Women's Sports to similar levels.



Ponyfans, we will need to be a major player in all sports and will compete at the highest levels. Congratulations to the 2004 Men's Soccer Team for winning at the hightest level. And watch this year's Women's Swim Team excel at Nationals this year.

[Jim Rome]

.... 8. Bryan Hopkins
A Vaseline-covered jersey so the nay-sayers can get off his back ....

I imagine that's already happening, since he just got named WAC player of the week for the second straight week. Congrats.

Good list, Letterman, and good additions, WaterPony.

[GrapevineMustang]

7 is the funniest - any update on Carrington's condition?