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Want to know about the SMU linebackers? The man in charge, new LBs coach Archie McDaniel, visited with PonyFans.com to discuss a number of topics, including what it was like to play in high school for his new boss, Chad Morris … what he tells players’ and their parents about himself when he recruits … which coaches have impacted him on and off the field … the roles Van Malone and Buddy Wyatt played in getting McDaniel to SMU … why he talks to people OTHER THAN players and coaches when he visits high schools to recruit players … how the “Star” linebacker is different than the SAM in other defenses … what he thought the first time he met Shakiel Randolph … why sophomore-to-be Anthony Rhone was chosen to make calls for the defensive front seven — and why Rhone scares McDaniel.

(Note: this is another long interview, so grab something to eat and put your feet up for this one!)

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Thanks for the continued great work. A wonderful interview. I am so impressed by Coach Morris and the staff he has assembled. I know that we all here have been waiting a long time for our day to return to relevance. This whole staff gives me the chills when I hear them speak.

Go Ponies!

Thanks — Coach McDaniel was a real treat to interview, as were the first two. We have done three of these in-depth interviews so far, and all three of them absolutely crushed it.

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These interviews are great. The enthusiasm and focus of these coaches is amazing.

I loved Coach McDaniel's comments on recruiting.

It was hard to keep from laughing when he talked about finding out if a kid was "a knucklehead"

PonyPride wrote:It was hard to keep from laughing when he talked about finding out if a kid was "a knucklehead"

I laughed.

Great interview and I as well continue to be impressed by the "character" of the coaching staff along with their coaching and recruiting skills. I think Coach McDaniel has some talent to work with at the LB position.

I like him ... a lot ... very impressive

They all have been so far — REALLY impressive.

Another one coming soon!