Official Thad 'Pony Excess' Congratulations Thread

[mavsrage311]

Just amazing work on this from Thad and the crew. Not a lot of words I can use to describe just how great this was. I know it took a lot of hard work to get done and I want to thank you for putting this together. Pony Exce$$ is a can't miss for anyone on this board. I'm looking forward to watching this with family again after the Heisman ceremony

[Pony_Fan]

well done!

[Big Hoss]

Terrific work Thad and team. Several points near the end literally gave me goose bumps. The crows was really into it as well, and made me appreciate that I got to see the premiere with everyone.

[ponyte]

With so little time it was hard to capture the environment that was Dallas when Meyer first arrived but this films gets as close as can be. The film flows so well. With so many different participants and so many different stories and points of view, the team did a great job capturing the story and presenting the story. A very well made film.

This film brought up some old wounds but so be it. And Thad didn't sugar coat the bitter pill. He did get a very important story out and did present hope for the future. There is an entire generation that doesn't know that we were once the best team in the land. This film educates that generation.

Congrats to Thad and his team for an incredible film. For most of us it will do us proud.

[Oliver]

Absolutely loved it...from the perspective of a current senior, it was amazing to finally see that kind of past footage from the glory days that we hear about. I'll admit as well, I got chills a few times near the end

[Stallion]

I recognize just about everybody in the trailer but who is the old codger who stated "you got to have athletes to be competitive and you've got to spend money." Voice sounds familiar but I can't place him.

[RGV Pony]

I recognize just about everybody in the trailer but who is the old codger who stated "you got to have athletes to be competitive and you've got to spend money." Voice sounds familiar but I can't place him.

one of the 'naughty nine'

[ALEX LIFESON]

I recognize just about everybody in the trailer but who is the old codger who stated "you got to have athletes to be competitive and you've got to spend money." Voice sounds familiar but I can't place him.

Come on Stallion, can't believe you don't recognize him.

[BUS]

Great job Thad. The crowd filled the floor and then the balcony. I was there in the early 80's and recongnized the Polyester Bowl sequence. (I still have my Tee shirt)
The only surprise for me was seeing Bo Carter.
Calling him today.
Thank you for the invitation Thad. Erin and I appreciate the opportunity.

[SmooBoy]

An unbiased look at the past in a film well done. My wife commented how much she appreciated that there was no "woe is me" aspect to the theme. Fun to see the 70s/80s style as Dickerson looked like Bill Cosby in one interview. Favorite line from the '89 team: "We're not big, but we're slow."

[jtstang]

Great time last night. Thad has really put together something special.

[mrydel]

I am still a little upset Thad would not hold the premiere in Sherwood (a town for which Mr. Blount was named), but I suppose congratulations are in order anyway. Can't wait for the 11th and to receive my preordered DVD.

[SmooBoy]

Very interesting to finally see the video of the aTm corps-boy "sword brandishing" incident. Pretty funny that the cheerleader pushed him on his keister.

[mrydel]

Very interesting to finally see the video of the aTm corps-boy "sword brandishing" incident. Pretty funny that the cheerleader pushed him on his keister.

I was there for that. Top moment in SMU lore.

[Pony_Fan]

Lots of emotions watching the film - "how could they be that dumb", anger, humor, bewilderment..

Hard to believe it got that out of hand. Greed takes over. I like how it's tied together with June and the direction we are headed.

Did Copleand shun the football alums in the 90's, early 2000's or did the entire administration?
Seems like Cavan, etc would have welcomed them. Glad to see they are appreciated.

Can't imagine being on that 1st team back to play against Houston and Notre Dame- I remember the Miracle on Mockingbird well.