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Postby gostangs » Sun Oct 22, 2017 8:44 am

That's the kind of play that can turn a season. Lots of confidence right now with this crew, and they enjoy playing for this staff and each other. Should be pretty fun next couple of games.

Talk it up, we'll need everyone's help on a Friday night.
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Re: 4th and 26

Postby Terry Webster » Sun Oct 22, 2017 9:32 am

That was an amazing play to see. It was right in front of us at the Nippert. Never heard a stadium go so quiet that quickly when Quinn caught the ball. Great play.
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Re: 4th and 26

Postby oilpony » Sun Oct 22, 2017 10:28 am

From today's DMN
"Anticipating that Cincinnati would line up in a prevent defense, quarterback Ben Hicks planned to use his feet to extend the play and give his receivers time to find space. He rolled to his right, nearing the sideline and line of scrimmage simultaneously. Hicks paused to gather himself and saw Trey Quinn open. Hicks unleashed the ball and Quinn made his 17th catch of the game. First down."
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Re: 4th and 26

Postby AusTxPony » Sun Oct 22, 2017 10:36 am

And that's why Morris starts Hicks. He read the defense, knew the line of scrimmage, and hit the receiver. Good job, Ben.
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Re: 4th and 26

Postby Stallion » Sun Oct 22, 2017 11:20 am

oilpony wrote:From today's DMN
"Anticipating that Cincinnati would line up in a prevent defense, quarterback Ben Hicks planned to use his feet to extend the play and give his receivers time to find space. He rolled to his right, nearing the sideline and line of scrimmage simultaneously. Hicks paused to gather himself and saw Trey Quinn open. Hicks unleashed the ball and Quinn made his 17th catch of the game. First down."
Well done, Ben.


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Re: 4th and 26

Postby skyscraper » Sun Oct 22, 2017 11:25 am

That throw and catch is a Top 5 play post-DP.
The play itself was amazing, it's the reason we won that game and it sets us up to go back to a bowl. Just massive.
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Re: 4th and 26

Postby FIVE-O-FAN » Sun Oct 22, 2017 11:28 am

As a Packer fan, 4th and 26 stirs up bad memories of McNabb to Freddie Mitchell. Nice to be on the right side of a 4th and 26 conversion.
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Re: 4th and 26

Postby mrydel » Sun Oct 22, 2017 11:39 am

I relate it to the 3rd or 4th and 33 that Houston had against us a few years back when we got our hands on the QB in the end zone and he got a pass off for a 40+ yard gain an ultimately the win. It showed me the mind set of both Houston and SMU. This time we are the team on the right side of the play. Big confidence and maturity builder.
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Re: 4th and 26

Postby Nacho » Sun Oct 22, 2017 11:42 am

I can't think of a better catch off hand. Incredible considering the db was riding his back. Massive props to Hicks also for a perfect throw.
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Re: 4th and 26

Postby Stallion » Sun Oct 22, 2017 11:45 am

that catch by Jeremy Johnson with the cross field pass from Garrett Gilbert- tip-toeing the endline against Rutgers(?) at the end of regulation might be a tad better but...

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1815 ... all-season
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Re: 4th and 26

Postby mrydel » Sun Oct 22, 2017 11:46 am

Game winner against UAB last play on the road was pretty big.
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Re: 4th and 26

Postby Stallion » Sun Oct 22, 2017 8:58 pm

Another nominee for greatest catch in SMU History-Jerry LeVias great catch from Inez Perez in corner of the endzone to beat Texas A&M at Kyle Field on the final play of the game-was on National TV. I've seen it before but it needs to be permanently saved on the internet
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Re: 4th and 26

Postby SmooBoy » Mon Oct 23, 2017 11:16 am

We need Rich's radio audio of the call. I heard from a few it's Homer Call worthy.
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Re: 4th and 26

Postby Stallion » Mon Oct 23, 2017 12:13 pm

Listen to the Ticket Monday at 1-or is it Tuesday? It will probably make Homer Call of the Week
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Re: 4th and 26

Postby PonyFan32 » Mon Oct 23, 2017 12:16 pm

SmooBoy wrote:We need Rich's radio audio of the call. I heard from a few it's Homer Call worthy.


Yeah, it's pretty solid. Can't remember where I found the clip, but I listened to it after the game.
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