You knew it was coming: 'black out' for AFB

[RGV Pony]

So says smumustangs.com

[Junior]

http://smumustangs.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/122410aab.html

[Junior]

SMU Calls For Bowl "Blackout"
Fans Asked To Show Support For U.S. Military

Fans Asked To Show Support For U.S. Military, Wear Black

Dec. 24, 2010

DALLAS (SMU) - As a tribute to the Armed Forces and the U.S. Military Academy, SMU is calling for a "Blackout" and asking fans to wear black for the Bell Helicopter Armed Forces Bowl. Known as the Black Knights, Army will be taking on SMU in the post-season bowl on Dec. 30 at 11 a.m. at Gerald J. Ford Stadium.

"While we recognize that they may be our opponent for this game, we want to show our thanks and appreciation to the Armed Forces and the U.S. Military Academy and its student-athletes for their service to our great nation," said SMU Director of Athletics Steve Orsini. "This will serve as a tribute to service men and women across the globe for all their sacrifices to protect our freedoms."

Black SMU apparel is on now sale at the SMU Barnes & Noble Bookstore (3060 Mockingbird Lane, Dallas, TX 75205) and online from TeamFanShop here.

SMU also announced that as a special tribute to legendary Mustang quarterback and television broadcaster Don Meredith, who died Dec. 5, the Mustangs will wear a special "17" sticker on their helmets for the game. Meredith was a two-time All-America selection (1958 & 1959) on the Hilltop, setting a Southwest Conference record with a 69.6 completion percentage in 1957.

For more information on SMU's appearance in the Bell Helicopter Armed Forces Bowl, click here.

[RGV Pony]

Thanks for the link

[RGV Pony]

Glad the 17 sticker movement was successful. Was hoping for that or one that said 'Don'

[Junior]

glad to see the bookstore was plugged in the press release.

they'll probably sell out their limited supply by 10pm. how long can 10 shirts last?

[RGV Pony]

Think June is gonna let raplh down?

[Junior]

i would find it more surprising if we didn't wear black at this point.

[RGV Pony]

And then I guess we can roll the black jerseys out again vs navy for the same 'tribute'

[mrydel]

And then I guess we can roll the black jerseys out again vs navy for the same 'tribute'

Maybe that is when we will get the old Pony Express half jerseys since Navy is called the Middies.

[Hilltop]

Well, I was certainly proved wrong, I seriously didn't think this would ever happen. I have multiple friends in the service and feel like I am just as thankful for their sacrifice as any other American, but I feel like we are taking things a little far. I thought the point of a football game was friendly competition and to chear on your team, not to dress up like your opponent.

I will be wearing red to the game.

[smupony94]

I just bought a new red sweatshirt especially for this game. Oh well, like Hilltop I am wearing red

[Dutch]

One of my cousins went to west point and is going to the game and 3 others were/are in the army. I amwearing red & blue

[smupony94]

Dumbasses-there is no way in hell I'm wearing Black. [deleted] them.

No longer have the Johnny Cash look at Red River?

[RGV Pony]

One of my cousins went to west point and is going to the game and 3 others were/are in the army. I amwearing red & blue

Thought this was going to be a post about 1st and 10 running Johnny walker black specials in honor of this movement