SMU Hall of Fame: who should be next?

by **Nacho** » Mon May 09, 2011 2:21 pm

as far as new members three that jump out at me are kelcher, i t and the great lance.
wes hopkins and russell carter also right there with them.
so many great ones.

by **ponylb** » Mon May 09, 2011 2:53 pm

Jerry Norton, Duane Nutt, Mike Romo, Keylon Kincade (the only offense we had for two years!) Mike Ford (lead the team in team offense 3 years including the year he was benched for 6 games. Lead the US for one year against opponents like Penn State, Florida and Ohio State) Oscar Roan, John Hampton, Val Joe Walker (twice lead in interceptions) Billy Gannon, Chris Bordano, Jerry Ball, Luke Johnson, Anthony Beverly, & Craig Swann

by **SpringMustang** » Mon May 09, 2011 3:59 pm

PonyPride wrote:
SpringMustang wrote:I am sorry I missed being there Friday evening. I heard from others how wonderful it was. I am admittedly a bit biased,but I certainly agree that Diego Walsh deserves a spot. Diego had a very successful career in Australia and New Zealand after playing a few years in MLS. He was the leading goal scorer in the Asian Champions League Tournament in 2008 and in fact scored the goal that sent Adelaide United into the quarter-finals in that tournament. They were the first ever Australian team to do so.

Diego Walsh is one of the best handful of players in SMU history. Great scorer, and one of the best passers in the school has ever produced.

Got a chance to visit with him for a minute at the banquet. He sounded like he would like another chance at MLS, and I can't imagine there isn't a team out there that can use a guy with his talent.

Yes he would like another shot at MLS. I'm not sure why no one has picked him up other than he has had some injury problems the last couple of years and I'm not so sure he has an agent who really has his best interest in mind. Thanks for your kind words.

by **Stallion** » Mon May 09, 2011 4:08 pm

The only player in the last 20 years that should even be on the Long List is Emanuel Sanders. Sorry, we are taking about All-American types not All WAC, CUSA etc. Standards should not be lowered just to get a few guys who some of you have seen. When we get through with the All-Americans and 3 Time All Conference types then maybe SMU should consider these other guys.

by **Junior** » Mon May 09, 2011 4:11 pm

Giampaulo Pedroso?

by **mrydel** » Mon May 09, 2011 4:27 pm

Stallion wrote:The only player in the last 20 years that should even be on the Long List is Emanuel Sanders. Sorry, we are taking about All-American types not All WAC, CUSA etc. Standards should not be lowered just to get a few guys who some of you have seen. When we get through with the All-Americans and 3 Time All Conference types then maybe SMU should consider these other guys.

Let them keep going. Eventually they will get to me. Of course I am hoping to get in not as a former player, but as the Chairman of the WDNWHA Committee.

by PK » Mon May 09, 2011 4:36 pm

mrydel wrote:
Stallion wrote:The only player in the last 20 years that should even be on the Long List is Emanuel Sanders. Sorry, we are taking about All-American types not All WAC, CUSA etc. Standards should not be lowered just to get a few guys who some of you have seen. When we get through with the All-Americans and 3 Time All Conference types then maybe SMU should consider these other guys.

Let them keep going. Eventually they will get to me. Of course I am hoping to get in not as a former player, but as the Chairman of the WDNWHA Committee.

It is a tough job, but someone has to do it and you have been an excellent Chairman.

by **ponylb** » Mon May 09, 2011 4:38 pm

Then add All-American John Steward (1993 placekicker) to the list.

Alvin Maxson needs to be added to the list (3 time concenus all SWC).

We need to drop non all American, non 3 time all conference guys like Putt Choate from consideration. Naturally Forest Greg cannot be on the list (even though we retired his game jersey). Drop Wes Hopkins, and Chris Bordano. Chris was only All-SWC once (as a soph) and All WAC twice. Guess being all SWC as a Soph doesn't really count since the other two times was in a â€˜lesser' conference, eh?

by **NickSMU17** » Mon May 09, 2011 6:44 pm

TouchÃ© big stallion

by **BleedingRed+Blue** » Tue May 10, 2011 12:45 am

Someone mentioned Ted McLaughlin â€” definitely.

Junior wrote:Giampaulo Pedroso?

Definitely. Sensational college player, and a long career as a professional.

SMU has had so many great soccer players. The list of those who merit consideration (at least) is lengthy: Schellas Hyndman, Diego Walsh, Giampaulo Pedroso, Larry McPhail, Kevin Grimes, Kamal Khalilian, Bryan Thompson, Ugo Ihemelu, Daniel Hernandez, Alan Prampin, Hank Henry, Kara Lee, Alan Kirkup, Carl Bussey, David Carlson ... it's almost an embarrassment of riches, and I know I'm leaving out some obvious choices, too, but this is who comes to mind. These aren't "good" players and coaches; every one of these candidates was exceptional.

by **Nacho** » Tue May 10, 2011 7:40 am

hank kuehne-3 time all american.

by **Bergermeister** » Tue May 10, 2011 8:15 am

BleedingRed+Blue wrote: SMU has had so many great soccer players.

Wow! Let's just retire soccer.... please.

by **Nacho** » Tue May 10, 2011 8:49 am

jordyn petterson-equestrian all american.

by **Nacho** » Tue May 10, 2011 10:53 am

ashley luther-rowing all american.

by **ReedFrawg** » Tue May 10, 2011 10:59 am

Bergermeister wrote:
BleedingRed+Blue wrote: SMU has had so many great soccer players.

Wow! Let's just retire soccer.... please.

Haha...was reading this thread and this post made me laugh out loud. Bravo