Different coverage from different views

by **PonyPride** » Mon Mar 10, 2008 11:30 am

Dallas Morning News (written by Orlando-based stringer):
http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent ... ea1d7.html

El Paso Times:
http://www.elpasotimes.com/sports/ci_8516376

(Apparently UTEP-friendly) ESPN.com
http://sports.espn.go.com/ncw/recap?gameId=280692638

by **smu diamond m** » Mon Mar 10, 2008 11:59 am

ESPN story was dumb... whatever. We still got the trophy

by **PonyPride** » Mon Mar 10, 2008 12:39 pm

Sad that ESPN.com started with a UTEP quote about "we didn't play well" rather than an SMU quote about the excitement of going to the NCAAs, ending UTEP's streak, etc.
Not surprising - but a shame, nonetheless.

by **RGV Pony** » Mon Mar 10, 2008 12:45 pm

Another story on the link shows how UTEP got a bunch of 9th and 10th graders to sub for their pep band. Nice story, and good experience for the 9th and 10th graders, but I kind of feel bad for them having to contend with our mighty Mustang Band...

not to mention they have that damn Marty Robbins song in their head now.

by **smu diamond m** » Mon Mar 10, 2008 1:26 pm

They were no where near as loud either

by **regis** » Tue Mar 11, 2008 1:02 pm

It was great to see that Mustang Band made the trip, despite rumors to the contrary. It truly shows the TOP 25 committment of the Athletic Dept when they Pony Up the $$$ like that. I couldn't imagine the outrage if a HS band showed up in Mustang Band's place.

The Band sounded great. Hopefully, they will get to play four games in Memphis.

by **MustangStealth** » Tue Mar 11, 2008 1:28 pm

Surprisingly, only about half of the schools sent bands. Off the top of my head, I believe Marshall, ECU, Rice, Tulsa, and Tulane did not have a band.

by **Longtime** » Tue Mar 11, 2008 5:17 pm

Surprisingly? Did you see the attendance at these games?

by **MustangStealth** » Tue Mar 11, 2008 5:37 pm

Yes, but I also went to the WAC tourneys in Fresno, where everyone sent a band and the attendance was similar. I guess having the guys and girls play at different sites is financially restrictive for a lot of the schools.

by **Longtime** » Tue Mar 11, 2008 6:26 pm

That's probably it. It's a little easier to justify the travel money if the band and cheer can work both men's and women's games.

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