"We took all the mascots..." Steve Orsini

[Bergermeister]

in response to question about the 2009 Hawaii Bowl at Armed Forces Bowl teleconference, 12-5-10.

[PonySnob]

Didn't the Picken's pay to fly the geldings over there?

[Samurai Stang]

I would not make much of this statement. The outside world would think him insane if he stated "we took Peruna, the school's only mascot, along with a pair of larger horses which are not actually mascots but that just come to games."

It was a simplified answer for people that do not care about SMU mascot politics. To make something out of this would be unfair.

[smustatesmen]

While this is off topic, I was amazed how inarticulate both Orsini and Jones came off in comparison to the representatives from the USMA .

[couch 'em]

Orsini isn't known for his speaking skills.

[NickSMU17]

Neither is JJ..big mumbler...

[smustatesmen]

Land grant college grads?

[RGV Pony]

Land grant college grads?

Notre Dame? Don't think so

[NickSMU17]

Land grant college grads?

Notre Dame? Don't think so

Depends who you ask...

[PerunaPunch]

I like the way JJ speaks. He comes across as honest and forthright rather than "slick". He's a coach, not a "suit". It's nice to have a leader with a little individuality and character.