CFB publications and what they think of SMU

[George S. Patton]

I was at a Barnes & Noble today and looked Texas Football, Lindy's, The Sporting News and I think I looked at Athlon's.

All of them predicted us to finish third in CUSA West behind Houston and Tulsa. But they are all projecting us to go to a bowl. The analysis was pretty much the same:

Love the offense behind Willis. They think Sanders can be really dangerous. Looking for Martin to rebound. They were also concerned about defensive line and a steady influence in the secondary without Sturdivant. But they also said we should compete for the West.

Predicted records were 7-5 or 6-6. Obviously, this helps the summer pass until workouts start.

It's nice to have expectations and to be in the conversation for a bowl. But let's do the right thing and live up to them.

[PonyKai]

Certainly a far cry from them all picking us to finish pretty much dead last 3-5 years ago.

[ponyfan84]

That's pretty much the word on this team anyways. Pretty obvious stuff we've been discussing since the season ended. The offense should be fine, but that D is going to be an issue. Hopefully these 'talented' players step up like everyone says they will.

[Sam I Am]

PB in September is the story for SMU. The team has to go at least 2-2 in NC, making the UNT game the pivot point for the season record. CUSA should go at least 4-4. 6-6 should be secure, but more is expected. 7-5 will be an improvement, but only 8-4 will turn the cornor.

[LakeHighlandsPony]

I really think he needs to win one of the games vs. TCU or Tech. Orsini wants to see him win a game we are not supposed to win. Beating UNT and Ark. St is not enough.

[SMU Football Blog]

Bennett doesn't need to beat Tech or TCU. He doesn't even need to win seven or eight games. Such talk is laughable. Bennett didn'even need to go to a bowl game last year.

Bowl = Job.
No Bowl = No job.

[friarwolf]

Bennett told a prospective hire early last spring that he had to win 8 games to keep his job.

[mrydel]

Bennett told a prospective hire early last spring that he had to win 8 games to keep his job.

Any idea on how many years he has been given to do that in?

[mrydel]

Bowl = Job.
No Bowl = No job.

For a moment there when my dyslexia kicked in, I thought you got this thread deleted.

[Mustangs35SMU]

Bowl = Job.
No Bowl = No job.

Isn't that the 3rd year we've said that?

[SMU Football Blog]

Bowl = Job.
No Bowl = No job.

Isn't that the 3rd year we've said that?

Second or Third. That just shows that "needing to win eight games" and "needing to beat Tech or TCU" is simply wrong.

[Mustangs35SMU]

Second or Third. That just shows that "needing to win eight games" and "needing to beat Tech or TCU" is simply wrong.

Winning eight games would be nice, not that I see it happening.

A win over Tech or TCU would no doubt be nice but SMU has to get to a a bowl this year no matter what. If not, get out Phil. But we also said that last year.

[George S. Patton]

I really think this is Phil's last chance.

And I'm not talking about a Major League Baseball Steve Howe type of last chance.

This is our hill. And these are our beans.

[Treadway21]

SMU Football Blog wrote:
Bowl = Job.
No Bowl = No job.


For a moment there when my dyslexia kicked in, I thought you got this thread deleted.

Bravo, mrydel, bravo.

[PonyPride]

Bowl = Job.
No Bowl = No job.

For a moment there when my dyslexia kicked in, I thought you got this thread deleted.

Funniest post in ages.
Nice work, sir!