SMU or Rice ?

by **SPS** » Mon Aug 25, 2008 9:30 pm

Anyone hearing anything about what's changing ( players, plays, attitude, workouts, ... ) this year with the new head coach? What column is the Rice game going to be for SMU - an SMU "W"in or an SMU "L"oss ?

I'm surprised by the lack of coverage ( sports wise ) in the DFW area related to SMU given the new coach.

So what's it going to be, and why? Are they working harder in camp, or are they hardly working?

What about Rice compared to last year? As a team, are they Better? Same? Worse?

by **Pony Soup** » Mon Aug 25, 2008 9:53 pm

by **Pony Soup** » Mon Aug 25, 2008 9:55 pm

Pony Soup wrote:W.

Where W = WELCOME to the board newbie

by **Pony_Fan** » Mon Aug 25, 2008 9:55 pm

Not sure where you have been newbie -- the coverage is much better than previous years on SMU due to Jones.

Read all the nice sticky practice reports and previous posts for info on all your questions.

by **Dutch** » Mon Aug 25, 2008 10:05 pm

he's from rice

by **SPS** » Mon Aug 25, 2008 10:32 pm

Dutch wrote:he's from rice

I may eat Rice at Chipotle, but definitely not from Rice. Are "Newbie's" not welcome here?

Still looking for some discussion on the "why". I saw the "Sticky" info, saw the WFAA interview ( best material I'v seen ). I personally like the "message" sent if a new QB is on the field for the first series ( provided that he's proven himself to the coach/team-mates ).

On the "Why" - typical info / discussion is around holes filled, improved players ( year over year ), ... of course it works the other way too. One example - how many players on offense / defense are returning? Why is Rice more vulnerable this year? In what areas are SMU more vulnerable?
Has (and why) the Defensive line improved?

by **Pony Soup** » Mon Aug 25, 2008 10:35 pm

SPS wrote:
Dutch wrote:he's from rice

Are "Newbie's" not welcome here?

All are welcome here!

by **couch 'em** » Mon Aug 25, 2008 10:37 pm

If you are looking for bulk content like that, your best bet is the sticky stories at the top of this forum from ponypride, or the content over at ponystampede.com You wont' get much info from DMN, although the new beat writer for SMU Bobbi has been doing a much better job than those previous. Looks like everyone is positioning now for a better SMU tomorrow.

by **J.T.supporta** » Tue Aug 26, 2008 10:08 am

Pony Soup wrote:
SPS wrote:
Dutch wrote:he's from rice

Are "Newbie's" not welcome here?

All are welcome here!

ALL EXCEPT TROLLS!

by **expony18** » Tue Aug 26, 2008 10:29 am

J.T.supporta wrote:
Pony Soup wrote:
SPS wrote:
Dutch wrote:he's from rice

Are "Newbie's" not welcome here?

All are welcome here!

ALL EXCEPT TROLLS!

and pony soup

by **Bergermeister** » Tue Aug 26, 2008 11:02 am

expony18 wrote:
J.T.supporta wrote:
Pony Soup wrote:
SPS wrote:
Dutch wrote:he's from rice

Are "Newbie's" not welcome here?

All are welcome here!

ALL EXCEPT TROLLS!
and pony soup

and Newbies who do not know how to use an apostrophe...

by **Phxfan** » Tue Aug 26, 2008 12:41 pm

SPS wrote:
Dutch wrote:he's from rice

I may eat Rice at Chipotle, but definitely not from Rice. Are "Newbie's" not welcome here?

Still looking for some discussion on the "why". I saw the "Sticky" info, saw the WFAA interview ( best material I'v seen ). I personally like the "message" sent if a new QB is on the field for the first series ( provided that he's proven himself to the coach/team-mates ).

On the "Why" - typical info / discussion is around holes filled, improved players ( year over year ), ... of course it works the other way too. One example - how many players on offense / defense are returning? Why is Rice more vulnerable this year? In what areas are SMU more vulnerable?
Has (and why) the Defensive line improved?

Most of the time the people on this board are very welcoming. However you will get bashed for grammar, not making sense, or just because you haven't been on the board. Some times it is ruthless. I understand the frustration of many on this board. You will just have to deal with any negative comments about things you might say and laugh it off. Keep posting because I like hearing every ones opinion. You also get some good info. about SMU football. The biggest problem I have had is that many on this board live in Texas and think SMU is only a Texas school, rather than a national university. We get news about SMU in PHX. If you are a Methodist it's kind of like our Notre Dame. So post and take the good with the bad.
On another subject, so much has been made about JW not starting......
That a freshman is going to start. JW had his best season at SMU as a freshman. I think he is very talented. I wish the best for him no matter his career path, NFL etc. He has taken a lot of hits on this board, good and bad. He has certainly my respect.
As for the Rice game, SMU will win in a blowout. SMU has a good chance to win at TT. Folks, remember the coaching at SMU last year. Don't ever say never. EVER.

by **J.T.supporta** » Tue Aug 26, 2008 6:05 pm

Bergermeister wrote:
expony18 wrote:
J.T.supporta wrote:
Pony Soup wrote:
SPS wrote:
Dutch wrote:he's from rice

Are "Newbie's" not welcome here?

All are welcome here!

ALL EXCEPT TROLLS!
and pony soup

and Newbies who do not know how to use an apostrophe...

maybe his name is Newbie

by **SPS** » Wed Aug 27, 2008 9:49 am

> apostrophe

it was a "free time" measurement test. Not to worry, test results are not shared with your significant others.

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