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Travis Carlile: SMU 'WHERE I WANTED TO BE'

Postby PonyPride » Sun Jul 26, 2009 2:46 pm

Each February, football fans across the country break down the merits of the new recruits who sign with their favorite schools. But many coaches insist that a key part of the recruiting process is identifying lesser-known players who don't necessarily occupy the recruiting spotlight, and getting them to join the team as walk-ons. When successful, these players are key additions to teams, with some earning scholarships and considerable playing time.

Travis Carlile has a chance to be such a player. The running back/defensive end/kick returner was a star player, elite student and class leader North High School in Evansville, Ind. He considered college options from his home state of Indiana to the Ivy League to military academies, but chose instead to accept SMU's invitation as a "preferred walk-on."

Carlile visited with PonyFans.com to discuss why he chose SMU, how he could contribute to the Ponies and his plans for life after college.

http://www.ponyfans.com/features/index.php?id=108

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Re: Travis Carlile: SMU 'WHERE I WANTED TO BE'

Postby ALEX LIFESON » Sun Jul 26, 2009 3:40 pm

Thanks PP!
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Re: Travis Carlile: SMU 'WHERE I WANTED TO BE'

Postby indianmustang » Sun Jul 26, 2009 3:48 pm

good read
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Re: Travis Carlile: SMU 'WHERE I WANTED TO BE'

Postby giacfsp » Sun Jul 26, 2009 4:12 pm

Nice story, webguys.

Travis sounds like a really impressive young man, one of those "can do anything he puts his mind to" types.
Can't have enough of those.

Welcome to SMU, Travis!
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Re: Travis Carlile: SMU 'WHERE I WANTED TO BE'

Postby SMU 86 » Sun Jul 26, 2009 7:57 pm

Best wishes to you Travis! This new format is going to take some getting use to.
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Re: Travis Carlile: SMU 'WHERE I WANTED TO BE'

Postby Pony4Life » Sun Jul 26, 2009 9:21 pm

I don't think the new look is permanent. Sounds like the mods are working on finishing the facelift of the site.
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Re: Travis Carlile: SMU 'WHERE I WANTED TO BE'

Postby San Antonio Mustang » Wed Jul 29, 2009 3:54 pm

Nice piece on his hometown TV station
http://tristatehomepage.com/content/fulltext/?cid=84532
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Re: Travis Carlile: SMU 'WHERE I WANTED TO BE'

Postby MustangFan » Fri Aug 07, 2009 1:32 pm

Good find, S.A.M.
Thanks for posting that.
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