Official: SMU vs. Baylor Thread

[East Coast Mustang]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HMUDVMiITOU

[PonySnob]

Only going up against Tenn and Utah State today. 2 games vs 100 yesterday. There will be some ppl watching the 1st half

Might have been better to play when people had choices. Could really hurt recruiting.

[lwjr]

Only going up against Tenn and Utah State today. 2 games vs 100 yesterday. There will be some ppl watching the 1st half

Might have been better to play when people had choices. Could really hurt recruiting.

This. It will be ugly today

[SC Pony]

Did he really post: "Easy top 40 team on the hilltop."

I can't say for sure that we are an easy top 100 team.

[Big12Mustang]

DeclareSMU? Say what? We are good at screwing things up. Soiree to Declare...

I like how all of the momentum this summer has been about going back to blue but it was still "wear red Friday".

But, no complaining - it's gameday!

Go Mustangs!

Fans wear red, but I think team will switch between both.

[Treadway21]

DeclareSMU? Say what? We are good at screwing things up. Soiree to Declare...

I like how all of the momentum this summer has been about going back to blue but it was still "wear red Friday".

But, no complaining - it's gameday!

Go Mustangs!

Fans wear red, but I think team will switch between both.

That makes sense, not. Should match the team and again lots of red teams out there.

[mrydel]

Yet we will have a white out for the home opener with our opponent wearing white.

[Big12Mustang]

[quote="GiddyUp"]DeclareSMU? Say what? We are good at screwing things up. Soiree to Declare...

I like how all of the momentum this summer has been about going back to blue but it was still "wear red Friday".

But, no complaining - it's gameday!

Go Mustangs!

Fans wear red, but I think team will switch between both.

That makes sense, not. Should match the team and again lots of red teams out there.[/quote]

It's just wear red friday. I don't see why you make it such a big deal...if you don't like it, don't wear red.

On the same note, they should have included in the tickets what color to wear to which game. Or hopefully they will announce at the game/fb/twitter?

[BaylorHistory]

Some more things to watch for in the game...

1) Baylor is breaking in a new secondary, and there are a lot of unknowns around SMU's receivers. It is an unknown at this point which unit is better. I also think the RBs at SMU are probably better than the Baylor LBs (outside of Hagar). In order to even see how these matchups evolve, it is imperative that the oline perform well. Our o-line is young, but should be better than the last two years. They are going against one of the best d-lines in the big 12, and probably the best we will face all season. If the o-line can do a decent job, it allows the team to try and win some of the other matchups. If not, the offense is really going to struggle, which will allow Baylor to get a lot of possessions and potentially run up the score. Specifically, take a look at the middle of the line. If they are getting pushed back into Burcham, a young qb is going to panick and make a lot of mistakes. If they can hold their own, it bodes well for the passing game as well as the delayed runs we execute.

2) Defensively, there is no way our secondary can perform against their wide outs or LBs in the running game if the d-line doesn't do a great job. Again, this is probably the best o-line that they will face all year. If they can hold their own and allow LBs to make plays, it really bodes well for the rest of the season. The key person to watch defensively is the NT position. If whomever is playing NT can demand a double team, and we are blitzing a linebacker, it allows Wood, Minor, and that Linebacker to be single teamed. Last season, Wright did not demand a double. So, when we didn't blitz anyone, both ends were double teamed and the opposing QB had all day to pass. Wood, Minor, and several backups have the ability to win individual matchups. The question is whether or not Wright can demand the double and provide them those winnable opportunities.

Great writeup. I think Baylor will have a fantastic O-line, but I think A&M has the best one you will see.

[Big12Mustang]

Some more things to watch for in the game...

1) Baylor is breaking in a new secondary, and there are a lot of unknowns around SMU's receivers. It is an unknown at this point which unit is better. I also think the RBs at SMU are probably better than the Baylor LBs (outside of Hagar). In order to even see how these matchups evolve, it is imperative that the oline perform well. Our o-line is young, but should be better than the last two years. They are going against one of the best d-lines in the big 12, and probably the best we will face all season. If the o-line can do a decent job, it allows the team to try and win some of the other matchups. If not, the offense is really going to struggle, which will allow Baylor to get a lot of possessions and potentially run up the score. Specifically, take a look at the middle of the line. If they are getting pushed back into Burcham, a young qb is going to panick and make a lot of mistakes. If they can hold their own, it bodes well for the passing game as well as the delayed runs we execute.

2) Defensively, there is no way our secondary can perform against their wide outs or LBs in the running game if the d-line doesn't do a great job. Again, this is probably the best o-line that they will face all year. If they can hold their own and allow LBs to make plays, it really bodes well for the rest of the season. The key person to watch defensively is the NT position. If whomever is playing NT can demand a double team, and we are blitzing a linebacker, it allows Wood, Minor, and that Linebacker to be single teamed. Last season, Wright did not demand a double. So, when we didn't blitz anyone, both ends were double teamed and the opposing QB had all day to pass. Wood, Minor, and several backups have the ability to win individual matchups. The question is whether or not Wright can demand the double and provide them those winnable opportunities.

Great writeup. I think Baylor will have a fantastic O-line, but I think A&M has the best one you will see.

JasonB- best OLine will be A&M and best Dline will be TCU.

[TidePony]

PonyUp from Tuscaloosa! Go Mustangs!

[mrydel]

If Jones wants t see a packed stadium, beat Baylor and NTSU and I will guarantee a full house for A&M. I will buy any unsold tickets and personally escort people into the seats of the ones I sell.

[Planter's Punch]

If Jones wants t see a packed stadium, beat Baylor and NTSU and I will guarantee a full house for A&M. I will buy any unsold tickets and personally escort people into the seats of the ones I sell.

Given A&Ms first game, that stadium will be full regardless of how SMU plays, lots of cult members, I mean Aggies in DFW. They play Lamar (FCS) and Rice before us, so they will most likely be going in 3-0 with their new idol Kenny Football.

[SMU89]

OT.
Anyone have universe.. What channel?
TIA

[mrydel]

If Jones wants t see a packed stadium, beat Baylor and NTSU and I will guarantee a full house for A&M. I will buy any unsold tickets and personally escort people into the seats of the ones I sell.

Given A&Ms first game, that stadium will be full regardless of how SMU plays, lots of cult members, I mean Aggies in DFW. They play Lamar (FCS) and Rice before us, so they will most likely be going in 3-0 with their new idol Kenny Football.

Well I am proud you were able to see the confidence in my statement.