Damage Control and Spin in Full Force and Effect

[Stallion]

Proof of Phony Big Pony-all Perunas I-VII pictorial. Ladies and Gentlemen I rest my case.

http://smu.edu/recsports/spiritsquad/im ... istory.jpg

[az1]

Wow, I did not know we have already had 6 stallions and 2 mares as mascots.

[ponyscott]

After looking at those pics.....during Peruna 2's reign I would doubt we were the 'Best Dressed Band in the Land'....

[Insane_Pony_Posse]

I don't think we are getting any money, just helping 2 rescued horses.

SMU86 I probably would not have allowed it and I am honestly worried about the fate of Peruna, but I guess it's really out of our hands and we'll just have to wait and see how the new horse is used. Maybe it will all turn out ok. I suppose once the new horse is introduced he becomes a part of the "Mustang family" and we'll just have to accept him as Peruna's bigger brother. I certainly will not be booing as some are threatening to do when he is introduced to his new home at the SMU/Navy game.

[Statler]

After looking at those pics.....during Peruna 2's reign I would doubt we were the 'Best Dressed Band in the Land'....

You obviously are showing your lack of knowledge of SMU tradition. Just like wanting to throw Peruna under the bus because you don't care about tradition, you make some stupid comment about the other great tradition of SMU - The Mustang Band.

For your edification:

The "Best Dressed Band in the Land' moniker occurred under the Great Irving D. Dreibrodt's leadership 1958-1983.

Also during 1930's the M Band was known coast to coast and played on the NBC radio network. In 1938, the M Band was named the "Best Collegiate Band in the United States" by the Hearst Newspapers.

Vince Lombardi even mentioned the M Band in his autobiography.

So before you take some cheap shot, you might want to find out the truth.

[Diamond Girl]

And don't forget the late great Bob Hope was an honorary member of the Mustang Band and even emceed Pigskin Revue in the early '80s.

[Statler]

And don't forget the late great Bob Hope was an honorary member of the Mustang Band and even emceed Pigskin Revue in the early '80s.

Actually he did not mc pigskin in the early 80's. The M Band was on NBC on a Bob Hope Special which was filmed in Moody Coliseum.

[ponyscott]

After looking at those pics.....during Peruna 2's reign I would doubt we were the 'Best Dressed Band in the Land'....

You obviously are showing your lack of knowledge of SMU tradition. Just like wanting to throw Peruna under the bus because you don't care about tradition, you make some stupid comment about the other great tradition of SMU - The Mustang Band.

For your edification:

The "Best Dressed Band in the Land' moniker occurred under the Great Irving D. Dreibrodt's leadership 1958-1983.

Also during 1930's the M Band was known coast to coast and played on the NBC radio network. In 1938, the M Band was named the "Best Collegiate Band in the United States" by the Hearst Newspapers.

Vince Lombardi even mentioned the M Band in his autobiography.

So before you take some cheap shot, you might want to find out the truth.

Sorry about that...didn't mean anything to offend...as I love the Mustang Band...just loved the old uniforms...

[Diamond Girl]

Statler wrote: Actually he did not mc pigskin in the early 80's. The M Band was on NBC on a Bob Hope Special which was filmed in Moody Coliseum.

My apologies. I was so distracted by Morgan Fairchild, I forgot where the band was playing.

[Pony4Life]

F U SID...

Wow — a little harsh, don't you think? What's your issue with the Sports Information Department? You know, don't you, that they write press releases about all sorts of decisions, but that it's not their office that makes these decision, right?

It's called therapy. Look into it.

[PonyKai]

Can we throw peanuts at the new mascots to make up for the...well you know.

[TheBestAvailable]

You guys are idiots.

Peruna Sux.

[George S. Patton]

Would you care to enlighten us as to why? You called Peruna a mistake on another thread.

Is this kneejerk or do you have something of merit to offer?

[TheBestAvailable]

You guys are listing reasons as to why the new horses aren't "Real" Mustangs. My point is that the 2 new horses are closer to "Real" Mustangs than Peruna was or will ever become.

It may sound trivial but psychologically mascots, uniforms,music, fan noise etc. does affect play on the field. It doesn't trump pure talent but it does affect all involved.

If you watched that video, JJ said "My players want to come out behind a real Mustang". I've also heard from former players who thought Peruna was ridiculous.

[MustangStealth]

What I want to know is if T. Boone is going to make us plant windmills in front of Dallas Hall next. Or maybe attach tiny windmills to Peruna...