Bennett to students: Skip Class

[SMU Football Blog]

coach Phil Bennett said Tuesday that if students happen to miss evening classes to attend next Tuesday's game vs. UAB, which is being aired on ESPN2, that's alright with him.

"I'll be you all of those students have skipped class before," Bennett said. "I don't want to get in trouble for saying this, they would have my excuse if they didn't go. I'm not sure if that's good enough."

Bennett was kind of joking, but SMU needs all the help it can get heading into its final four games. With a three-game homestand and needing two wins to get to a bowl, the Mustangs are in a rare position this late in the season to control their future.

"This is where the money is made," Bennett said.

To which I say, "Good."

[J.T.supporta]

The team controls its future just like the SMU students control theirs. SKIP CLASS...

[PlanoStang]

Bennett should SUSPEND himself for encouragement of breaking team rules

[ponyfan84]

how many people have evening classes on a tuesday? and of those people, how many actually care about SMU football? exactly. it wont make a difference if they go or don't go.

[abezontar]

I have class on Tuesday evening, and I care about SMU football. So much so that I read and post on ponyfans while in class.

[Kappas Are Yummy]

I have class on Tuesday evening, and I care about SMU football. So much so that I read and post on ponyfans while in class.

Dang kids with their fancy computers and fancy WiFi.

Back in my day -- four years ago (ouch, it hurts just to type that) -- we had to make due with the crossword puzzle in the back of the DC.

[FroggieFever]

I have class on Tuesday evening, and I care about SMU football. So much so that I read and post on ponyfans while in class.

Dang kids with their fancy computers and fancy WiFi.

Back in my day -- four years ago (ouch, it hurts just to type that) -- we had to make due with the crossword puzzle in the back of the DC.

TCU ran into similar problems with their Thursday games..., students skipped class.

[LakeHighlandsPony]

I agree with Bennett on this one. Shame on Pinhead admini's for not shutting school down for national television.

[Col. Nathan R. Jessep]

coach Phil Bennett said Tuesday that if students happen to miss evening classes to attend next Tuesday's game vs. UAB, which is being aired on ESPN2, that's alright with him.

"I'll be you all of those students have skipped class before," Bennett said. "I don't want to get in trouble for saying this, they would have my excuse if they didn't go. I'm not sure if that's good enough."

Bennett was kind of joking, but SMU needs all the help it can get heading into its final four games. With a three-game homestand and needing two wins to get to a bowl, the Mustangs are in a rare position this late in the season to control their future.

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I'm surprised "DPD" hasn't been to the Coaches office, handcuffed PB, maze/taze & book him for those remarks.

Go, PB...

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[expony18]

just another move by PB saying if im out at the end of the season im going out putting everything on the table

[PonyPride]

Take a deep breath, everyone. Coach Bennett was kidding, as I think all of you know.

[LakeHighlandsPony]

I doubt classes would be held at LSU, Alabama or Auburn during a nationally televised game on campus.

[expony18]

I doubt classes would be held at LSU, Alabama or Auburn during a nationally televised game on campus.

yah they would because they know all the smu students would skip to come watch their favorite teams play

[Diamond Girl]

If Bennett encouraged students to skip classes Tuesday night, that would only be one additional reason for the Faculty Senate not to support the the athletic dept.

[Pony in Dawg Land]

all i know is that i haven't regretted one class i skipped at smu. in fact, if i had to do it over again...well, no need to encourage.