Ben Pointer on Channel 8

[Diamond Girl]

Ben Pointer (forgive me if I spelled his last name wrong) was on Channel 8 news tonight. Dale Hanson spoke about what a good influence Bennett is for the team by emphasizing community service and giving back to others. Pointer has been volunteering since his public service obligation was up 3 years ago. And, he said since he's on scholarship, he has more time to give back to the community. What a great young man! And Coach Bennett is a good role model, too.

[WildHorse]

Well said. Poynter (both of them, actually) is a fantastic young man, and couldn't learn from a better man than Coach B!

[PonyCat]

http://www.smu.edu/videos/student-athlete-tutor.wmv

[RedRiverPony]

Very nice story on another Mustang about whom we all can be proud. Good job, Ben.

[MrMustang1965]

on SMU Football Blog's site, he comments that the SMU SID should have given advance notice of the story about Ben Poynter. I sent an email to Brad Sutton. Here's his reply:

Thanks for your e-mail. When a story is going to air, I try and post it on SMUMustangs.com or on PonyFans. The story on Ben, though, presented a problem in that, when they filmed it, they weren't sure when it was going to run. Since I wasn't sure and didn't want to post erroneous info, I just waited and then linked the story up on the site after it had run. That way everyone can see it.

Thanks again for your interest in SMU & GO MUSTANGS!

Brad