SMU Postgame Notes

[PonyPride]

SMU Postgame Notes – October 10, 2009
SMU (3-2, 2-0 C_USA), East Carolina (3-3, 2-1 C-USA)
Dallas, Texas
Gerald J. Ford Stadium

TEAM

The Mustangs are 2-0 in Conference USA, which marks the first 2-0 start in league play since 1986 when SMU started 3-0 in the Southwest Conference.

The Mustangs are 3-2 overall and 2-0 at home for the first time since 2006

The 96-yard TD pass from Bo Levi Mitchell to Aldrick Robinson ties for the longest in SMU history (ties Jeff Courtwright to Craig James against North Texas in 1982) – Robinson and Mitchell also had a 94-yard TD connection at UCF in 2008. It is also the fourth-longest in C-USA history.


The 53-yard interception return for TD by Rock Dennis is the first for SMU since Wilton McCray’s 23-yard return for a TD against UTEP in 9-29-2007

The FG block by Sterling Moore that led to Bryan McCann’s 65-yard TD return was the first FG block for TD by SMU since Jonas Rutledge had a 50-yard return for a TD against San Jose State 10-13-2001

The Mustangs had two takeaways (one interception and one fumble) and now have 19 takeaways (13 interceptions, 6 fumbles) in five games

INDIVIDUAL

Rock Dennis
- Had an interception and returned 53 yards for a TD
- It is the first interception returned for a TD by SMU since Wilton McCray’s 23 yard return for a TD against UTEP in 9-29-2007
- He now has four interceptions on the season and five for his career
- He also had two pass breakups and three solo tackles

Margus Hunt - Blocked the 23 yd FG attempt by Ben Hartman in the first quarter, his second straight game with a blocked kick (PAT at TCU)

Bryan McCann
- The FG block by Sterling Moore that led to Bryan McCann’s 65-yard TD return was the first FG block for TD by SMU since Jonas Rutledge had a 50-yard return for a TD against San Jose State 10-13-2001
- He also had seven tackles, including one for loss, and a pass breakup

Bo Levi Mitchell
- The 96-yard TD pass from Bo Levi Mitchell to Aldrick Robinson ties for the longest in SMU history (ties Jeff Courtwright to Craig James against North Texas in 1982) – Robinson and Mitchell also had a 94-yard TD connection at UCF in 2008. It is also the fourth-longest in C-USA history.
- Had 2 passing TDs; now has 34 career passing TDs, which is tied for fourth at SMU (Mike Ford, 1977-80)
- Had 266 passing yards; now has 4350 career passing yards, which is sixth at SMU
- Had 17 completions; now has 361 career pass completions, moving into sixth at SMU (passed Dan Freiburger, 349 from 1989-92)
- Had 247 yards of total offense (266 pass, -19 run), now has 4139 career yards, moving into ninth at SMU (passed Lance McIlheny, 4007 from 1980-83)

Sterling Moore
- Had his first career blocked kick, which led to the 65-yard return for a TD by Bryan McCann; it was the first FG block for TD by SMU since Jonas Rutledge had a 50-yard return for a TD against San Jose State 10-13-2001
- Also had a tackle and a pass break up

Taylor Reed – Had his first career forced fumble and his first career sack

Terrance Wilkerson - His receiving TD was his third of the season and fifth of his career

Aldrick Robinson
- The 96-yard TD pass from Bo Levi Mitchell to Aldrick Robinson ties for the longest in SMU history (ties Jeff Courtwright to Craig James against North Texas in 1982) – Robinson and Mitchell also had a 94-yard TD connection at UCF in 2008. It is also the fourth-longest in C-USA history.
- Had 4 receptions for 125 yards; this is his first 100-yard receiving game of the season and fifth of his career, which ranks sixth at SMU

Emmanuel Sanders
- Had 62 receiving yards to extend his SMU record for career receiving yards to 2980 (second is Emanuel Tolbert, 2784 from 1976-79). He is ninth in Conference USA history.
- Had 4 receptions and now has 234 career receptions, which is fifth in Conference USA history. He is currently second at SMU (Jason Wolf, 235 from 1989-92)

Matt Szymanski
- Had his first career fumble recovery
- Was 4-4 on PATs, now is 18-18 for the season

[ThadFilms]

PP -- Great stuff as usual!


Quick question, in the press conference both McCann and Kennemer credited Margus with both blocks, saying that the credit to Sterling was incorrect. Obviously you are going with official stats... but it it was Hunt, how soon would we see a stat change? Or will we see one?

[PonyPride]

Won't be for a couple of days. Early in the week, if a change is made at all.

[ThadFilms]

Won't be for a couple of days. Early in the week, if a change is made at all.

I mean I am fine with Sterling getting the credit, I mean I had a camera glued to my eye so I wouldn't know.... but it's interesting that they would both credit Margus with the two blocks with it not being true. Who knows?

And really I was just curious about "scoring changes" and how they work in the NC2A.

[Mexmustang]

I think that Emanuel is now the top "active" player in the nation in total receptions. He was tied last week with Deon's friend at Oklahoma State. The Sanders must stick together.

[ponyte]

Who ran over the ECU running back then forced the intentional grounding? That has to have a category for most impressive pancake of a running back. Though the stats will not reflect their accomplishments, the D as a unit did very well. They made a late game stop after a turnover in our territory. That is a first for us in a very long time.

[jtstang]

PP -- Great stuff as usual!


Quick question, in the press conference both McCann and Kennemer credited Margus with both blocks, saying that the credit to Sterling was incorrect. Obviously you are going with official stats... but it it was Hunt, how soon would we see a stat change? Or will we see one?

The mornign news gave both to Hunt.

[RGV Pony]

PP -- Great stuff as usual!


Quick question, in the press conference both McCann and Kennemer credited Margus with both blocks, saying that the credit to Sterling was incorrect. Obviously you are going with official stats... but it it was Hunt, how soon would we see a stat change? Or will we see one?

The mornign news gave both to Hunt.

as did ESPN, which gave Hunt a helmet sticker.

[Mestengo]

Thanks for the info.