SMU ESPN 3 Announcers

[sadderbudweiser]

I remember one game when dunking was illegal and IT slammed one home toward the end of the game (against tcu I think). Crowd went crazy.

Heh heh.... Thanks for reminding me! I was there.

[Topper]

I don't remember Ira doing TV games prior to this year, but I do remember him doing
several radio broadcasts over the past 5 or so years. It is always interesting to get
his perspective on the Mustangs and I really enjoy his positive comments.

He is very approachable and loves to talk SMU hoops.

He did some tv color commentary maybe 25 or 30 years ago or so when many of our home games were carried on one of the local non-network stations.

[DanFreibergerForHeisman]

I don't remember Ira doing TV games prior to this year, but I do remember him doing
several radio broadcasts over the past 5 or so years. It is always interesting to get
his perspective on the Mustangs and I really enjoy his positive comments.

He is very approachable and loves to talk SMU hoops.

He did some tv color commentary maybe 25 or 30 years ago or so when many of our home games were carried on one of the local non-network stations.

HSE maybe? Sounds right.

[stl.pony]

Had no idea dunking was ever once banned

[mrydel]

Could not dunk when I was at SMU. Of course it was a big enough deal that they cut the bottom out of the peach basket.

[smusic 00]

You didn't have to climb a ladder to get the ball? You kids were spoiled...

[Topper]

Had no idea dunking was ever once banned

They outlawed it because of Lew Alcindor (Kareem Jabbar) when he was at UCLA. Re-instated it in the late 70s hence the rise of Phi Slamma Jamma at Houston.

[mrydel]

They outlawed it due to too many backboards being broken causing delays and game terminations. Then when allowed again it was banned during warm ups and it still may be. Not sure on that. The thrill and the collapsing rims helped get it reinstated.

[Terry Webster]

Wasn't IT ineligible for his junior ear for some reason?

[malonish]

They outlawed it due to too many backboards being broken causing delays and game terminations. Then when allowed again it was banned during warm ups and it still may be. Not sure on that. The thrill and the collapsing rims helped get it reinstated.

If a warming up player slams the ball after the officials are on the court, the game begins with free throws (Technical foul).

[CalallenStang]

They outlawed it due to too many backboards being broken causing delays and game terminations. Then when allowed again it was banned during warm ups and it still may be. Not sure on that. The thrill and the collapsing rims helped get it reinstated.

If a warming up player slams the ball after the officials are on the court, the game begins with free throws (Technical foul).

Not anymore: http://www.sbnation.com/2015/6/9/875298 ... nical-foul