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SMU Postgame Notes – September 11, 2021
[-/rv] SMU 35, North Texas 12
SMU (2-0), UNT (1-1)
Gerald J. Ford Stadium – Dallas, Texas

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TV: CBSSN
Radio: KTCK The Ticket 96.7 FM/1310 AM | TuneIn app | SMU Mobile App/Varsity Network

TEAM NOTES

Captains: Trevor Denbow (#16, S, Sr.), Tanner Mordecai (#8, QB, Jr.), Shaine Hailey (#23, LB, Sr.), Delano Robinson (#3, LB, Sr.), Reggie Roberson, Jr. (#21, WR, Sr.), Grant Calcaterra (#88, TE, Sr.), Hayden Howerton (#75, OL, Sr.)

Grant Calcaterra was an EMT before coming to SMU. He carried the U.S. flag to lead the team on the field.

SMU is 19-6 since the start of 2019
11-1 at home in that span

Ulysses Bentley IV had an 85-yard TD run (7:37 4th quarter)
That is the 7th longest run in program history
Longest run for SMU since Kris Briggs 96-yard TD run vs Tulsa in 2002

Tanner Mordecai had 4 TD passes: 62 career long to Rashee Rice, 58 to Danny Gray, 29 to Grant Calcaterra, 19 to Ulysses Bentley IV
First time with multiple 50+ yard TD passes since Shane Buechele had 85 yards & 70 yards to Reggie Roberson Jr. vs Memphis 10/3/20
62-yard pass was longest since Shane Buechele to Reggie Roberson Jr. for an 85-yard TD vs Memphis 10/3/20
Has 11 TD passes in the first two games, most in a 2-game stretch in program history

The Mustangs had 2 takeaways (2 interceptions)
Had at least one takeaway in 13 of the past 14 games and 33 of past 36 games
SMU has multiple takeaways in 4 straight games
6 takeaways so far this season
Forced Fumbles:
Fumble Recoveries:
Interceptions: Isaiah Nwokobia (2nd straight game), Chace Cromartie (1st of career)

SMU defense held UNT to 4-of-18 on third-down conversions

SMU was up 7-6 at halftime - Has been tied or leading at halftime in 18 of the past 24 games.


SMU had 537 yards of total offense – at least 500 yards of total offense in 13 of the past 25 games

Series History: SMU is 34-6-1 vs North Texas


SMU Radio Network Highlights https://soundcloud.com/user-274538678/s ... h-texas-12

Rich Phillips (PxP), Scott Garner (Analyst)


Head Coach Sonny Dykes postgame

https://soundcloud.com/user-274538678/s ... ost-game-1




SMU INDIVIDUAL RECORDS

Ulysses Bentley IV (#7, RB, So.) – Maxwell Award Watch List, CFPA Watch List, Doak Walker Award Watch List, Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award Watch List
10-141 rushing with a TD
85-yard TD run was a career long and ranks 7th in program history
5th career 100-yard game
2-21 receiving with a TD
First game with a rushing and a receiving TD
Had 185 all-purpose yard (141 rushing, 21 receiving, 23 kickoff returns)

SMU LONGEST RUN PLAYS

1 — Kris Briggs vs.Tulsa, 2002: 96t
2 — C. Morrison/J. Jacobs vs. Texas, 1985*: 95t
3 — Jim Hagle vs. Texas, 1965: 93t
4 — Preston Johnston vs. Auburn, 1940: 92t
5 — Frank Eidom vs. Rice, 1953: 91
6 — Frank Jackson, vs. Texas Tech, 1959: 87
7 — Ulysses Bentley IV vs North Texas, 2021: 85t
8 — Donte Womack vs. UTEP, 1996: 84t
Ulysses Bentley IV at North Texas, 2020: 84t
10 — Wayne Morris vs. New Mexico St., 1972: 82t
11 — Craig James vs. North Texas, 1980: 80t
Bill Ball at Rice, 1976: 80t

Tanner Mordecai (#8, QB, Jr.) – Davey O’Brien Award Watch List
22-34 passing for 312 yards with 4 TDs
Has 11 TD passes in the first two games, most in a 2-gae stretch in program history
Career-long 62-yard completion (TD to Rashee Rice 3:50 2nd qtr)

Reggie Roberson Jr. – Maxwell Award Watch List, Biletnikoff Award Watch List, Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award Watch List, Reese’s Senior Bowl Watchlist, NFLPA Collegiate Bowl Big Board, College Gridiron Showcase Watch List
Was 5-42 receiving
Now has a catch in 24 straight games

SMU CAREER RECEIVING YARDS
1 — James Proche, 2016-19: 3,949
2 — Emmanuel Sanders, 2006-09: 3,791
3 — Aldrick Robinson, 2007-10: 3,314
4 — Courtland Sutton, 2014-17: 3,220
5 — Cole Beasley, 2008-11: 2,959
6 — Darius Johnson, 2009-12: 2,854
7 — Emanuel Tolbert, 1976-79: 2,784
8 — Ron Morris, 1983-86: 2,410
9 — Jerry LeVias, 1966-68: 2,275
10 — Jason Wolf, 1989-92: 2,232
11 — Reggie Roberson Jr. 2018: 2,210

ADDITIONAL INDIVIDUAL NOTES

Alan Ali (#77, C, Jr.) - NFLPA Collegiate Bowl Big Board, College Gridiron Showcase Watch List
30th straight start

Grant Calcaterra (#88, TE, Sr.) - Mackey Award Watch List, Reese’s Senior Bowl Watchlist, NFLPA Collegiate Bowl Big Board, College Gridiron Showcase Watch List
2-39 receiving with a TD (3 TDs this season)

Chace Cromartie (#18, S, Jr.)
Had an interception and 7 tackles

Trevor Denbow (#16, S, Sr.)
Shared team lead with 8 tackles (all solo), also had a QB hurry

Danny Gray (#5, WR, Sr.)
5-87 receiving with a TD

Shaine Hailey (#23, LB, Sr.) - AFCA Good Works Team Nominee, Wuerffel Trophy Award Watch List
Had 6 tackles and a forced fumble (second of the season)

Isaiah Nwokobia (#12, S, Fr.)
Had an interception for the second straight game
Had 7 tackles, including a sack

Rashee Rice (#11, WR, Jr.)
4-99 receiving with a TD
Has a TD reception in each game this season
Career-long 62-yard reception for a TD (3:50 2nd qtr)

Delano Robinson (#3, LB, Sr.)
Co-team-high 8 tackles, has led the tea in 9 of the last 11 games

Jaylon Thomas (#71, OL, Jr.) - Outland Trophy Watch List, Reese’s Senior Bowl Watchlist, NFLPA Collegiate Bowl Big Board, College Gridiron Showcase Watch List
Started 30 of past 31 games (Missed 2020 game at Tulsa due to injury)

Gary Wiley (#55, LB, Sr.)
Tied career high with 5 tackles, including a sack

Great stuff PP. Love hearing the radio call and Sonny’s interview with Rich.

2-0 is all that matters.

Please check on the longest runs list. Seems I recall a run of about 98 or 99 yards several years ago by I believe Kincade which did not result in a TD. From the one yard line to the opposite one or two.


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mrydel wrote:Please check on the longest runs list. Seems I recall a run of about 98 or 99 yards several years ago by I believe Kincade which did not result in a TD. From the one yard line to the opposite one or two.


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I remember that run. Kincaide just ran out of gas and was tackled on the one yard line.

The list comes from the athletic department. I remember a really long run by Kincade, too - I'll check. Maybe this was supposed to say "longest touchdown runs"

PonyPride wrote:The list comes from the athletic department. I remember a really long run by Kincade, too - I'll check. Maybe this was supposed to say "longest touchdown runs"

I image that is the case. I remember that as I do the 98 yard punt by O’Neil for the Jets from the 1 to the 1. Longest possible without a touchback.


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As it turns out... we're wrong. KK's longest run as a Mustang was 43 yards in 2002 (and just to be confusing, he had a 42-yarder in 2003). The two longest runs that did not end up in the end zone were in the 1950s ... each between 80 and 90 yards.

Which begs the question: who are we're all thinking of? I clearly remember thre Briggs run, and he played at the same time as Kincade, but they were such different runners - hard to mix them up.

I heard it on the radio so did not see. Possibly Briggs. I do know it did not go for a TD.
I want to say it was against UTEP but could be wrong.
Or it could be his Tulsa run but mistakenly shown as a TD

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OK, that's weird, because I thought I remembered UTEP. Cody Cardwell had a really long play against them, I think - maybe that's what we're remembering?

Or are we all getting forgetful?

My brain is very old and I often forget what I did 15 minutes ago, but I still remember walking to school in the snow in 2nd grade, and I clearly remember a long run, by someone in the SMU backfield from inside our own 5 and being tackled or run out of bounds inside their 5. May not have been 99 but was close to that.

Kincaid was known for carrying the ball so many times a game I may have mistakenly thought it was him but I know someone ran for over 95 yards and did not score. And I still think it was against UTEP.


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mrydel wrote:My brain is very old and I often forget what I did 15 minutes ago, but I still remember walking to school in the snow in 2nd grade, and I clearly remember a long run, by someone in the SMU backfield from inside our own 5 and being tackled or run out of bounds inside their 5. May not have been 99 but was close to that.

Kincaid was known for carrying the ball so many times a game I may have mistakenly thought it was him but I know someone ran for over 95 yards and did not score. And I still think it was against UTEP.


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Johnny Freeman

I was at that game. I would swear it was Kincaide.

SMU#92 wrote:

mrydel wrote:My brain is very old and I often forget what I did 15 minutes ago, but I still remember walking to school in the snow in 2nd grade, and I clearly remember a long run, by someone in the SMU backfield from inside our own 5 and being tackled or run out of bounds inside their 5. May not have been 99 but was close to that.

Kincaid was known for carrying the ball so many times a game I may have mistakenly thought it was him but I know someone ran for over 95 yards and did not score. And I still think it was against UTEP.


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Johnny Freeman

I watched his 20 minute YouTube and the play was not on it. I would think he would have included it if true. But it was fun watching his highlights.

I remember Keylon running out of gas and going out/down at the 2 against UTEP but I think it might have been only a 30-40 yard run where he ran east/west to avoid UTEP defenders before breaking for the north end zone and went down on the home side of the field. I think it might have been the 2003 game where he had 31 carries for 127 that day and he was just gassed