Expectations

[LA_Mustang]

We have debated the lofty expectations of this coming season. I'm just going to enjoy the ride. One thing that is certain - every home game will be sold out. I spoke someone at the ticket office today and there is now a waiting list for season tickets. How crazy is that? This has to be the first time in SMU history that a sport sells out every home game in a season. I can't freaking wait. It will be a historic season regardless of the results.

[ponyboy]

I hope they keep I'm Coming Home as the theme.

[LA_Mustang]

Several things need to remain - the opening with a few tweaks, a bigger MOB, SNA and the post game high 5 from the players around the court.

[ponyboy]

Agreed.

[Pony Fan]

Several things need to remain - the opening with a few tweaks, a bigger MOB, SNA and the post game high 5 from the players around the court.

What is SNA?

[LA_Mustang]

Seven Nation Army....go to the 2:00 mark

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=rAMIWHC0Kog

[East Coast Mustang]

Expectation: a national championship.

Larry is all in with the two transfers, why shouldn't we be as well?

[smusic 00]

I'm coming home was appropriate for last season with the reopening of Moody, but I'd like a new theme song. Thanks that is all.

[East Coast Mustang]

I'm coming home was appropriate for last season with the reopening of Moody, but I'd like a new theme song. Thanks that is all.

"Right here right now" and end the montage with a picture of Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

Also have the radio calls of big dunks/threes/etc over the music during the highlights

[ojaipony]

Next season we have to play like real champions: beat the teams we are supposed to beat, take care of business, and keep the foot on the throat all the way to Indianapolis. Losing on the road to a great team isn't the worst thing in the world, but we HAVE to beat the teams we are supposed to beat and take care of Moody. That's it. And I think we will. Because of talent, of course, but also because of coaching. I think the season might start a little slow (Mudiay getting adjusted and the new guys getting acclimated) and we'll see some bumps here and there but I like our chances in March and April. How we manage success is the key - last year it was adversity (on the road against UConn - taking care of LSU and Clemson and Cal in the NIT - we proved we can overcome adversity) now we have to show we can handle prosperity.

[ponyboy]

I will just enjoy it all. No matter what.

[GiddyUp]

I'm coming home was appropriate for last season with the reopening of Moody, but I'd like a new theme song. Thanks that is all.

agreed, & a few more beer stands or kegs for the crowd. Gonna be enjoyable and a lot of fun

[sadderbudweiser]

I will just enjoy it all. No matter what.

This. While I my not be happy with each and every outcome I'm going to enjoy the heck out of this season. Can we start now? Please?!!!

[Pony ^]

louder.

[Pony_Law]

So I think the team has the talent to compete for a national championship it's not really fair to anyone to expect a final four or a national championship as so much of that has to do with seeding and match ups (Kentucky got gifted an easy path last year for instance).

Given all of that I will consider a success if SMU gets a 3 or higher seed in the tournament and makes the elite 8. I think we have the depth and mix of experience and talent to get that done.