How do we matchup with Tulane?

[Pony_Fan]

Are we going to see another last minute miracle or an actual outright win? They went toe to toe with UTEP. Rice seemed to handle us pretty good but have improved throughout the year.

Matchup issues on Offense or Defense? I assume they'll run it most of the game.

[ponyscott]

Wow.... what do you scout as they only had 50 FIFTY---- TOTAL YARDS LAST WEEK? (sorry for shouting)
If we hold them to three times ( 150 yards) their total from last week, we will be doing good and should dominate the Green Wave.....

[lwedge]

The greenies cashed in early at UCF last week.

If they are down by 10 or more in the second quarter, they will likely fold.

Start strong and finish them early.

[Pony_Fan]

as you should know pscott, that means nothing in SMU fball...SERIOUSLY. How do you explain their UTEP game?

[ponyscott]

as you should know pscott, that means nothing in SMU fball...SERIOUSLY

Sorry...I stand corrected....!!!??? My bad.

[Charleston Pony]

we should not be over confident playing anyone; Tulane scores 1st or gets up early and this will be a battle. Looking at our composite scores and stats, you would not think this SMU team would own a winning record

play well, guys...and beat Tulane!

[huskerpony]

_____________Actual____Nat'l___Conf
Rushing Offense
SMU___________106.55_____106_____10
Tulane_________103.18_____107_____11

Passing Offense
SMU___________267.45_____26_____2
Tulane_________206.36_____74_____9

Total Offense
SMU___________374.00_____63_____7
Tulane_________309.55____105_____11

Scoring Offense
SMU___________28.09_____52_____4
Tulane_________15.64____116_____12

Rushing Defense
SMU___________172.82_____92_____7
Tulane_________207.00____110_____11

Pass Efficiency Defense
SMU___________119.16_____41_____1
Tulane_________162.08____118_____11

Total Defense
SMU___________409.36_____97_____6
Tulane_________420.82____103_____7

Scoring Defense
SMU___________29.82_____94_____7
Tulane_________37.64_____115_____11

Net Punting
SMU___________34.74_____78_____9
Tulane_________28.19____120_____12

Punt Returns
SMU___________14.53______9_____1
Tulane__________5.78_____98_____10

Kickoff Returns
SMU___________22.04_____57_____6
Tulane_________19.65____100_____12

Turnover Margin
SMU___________0.00_____60_____6
Tulane________-1.36____117_____12

Pass Defense
SMU___________236.55_____82_____4
Tulane_________213.82_____57_____1

Passing Efficiency
SMU___________130.72_____58_____6
Tulane_________119.54_____86_____8

Sacks
SMU___________1.73_____73_____8
Tulane_________1.18____108_____12

Tackles For Loss
SMU___________5.27_____77_____9
Tulane_________3.73____116_____12

Sacks Allowed
SMU___________2.91____107_____11
Tulane_________2.55_____90_____9

[Mestengo]

good work

[Stallion]

Tulane does have 2 outstanding players WR Jeremy Williams and RB Andre Anderson. Anderson was injured last year and quite frankly I haven't really seen many of their games to check his progress but as a Sophmore he was as good as there was in the Conference. He has almost 1,000 yards rushing even though he got zilch last week. Williams is reputed to be an NFL talent and has about 79 catches for 1,039 yards. So they have their Shawnbray and Emanuel caliber athletes at RB and WR. We squeeked by Rice, lost to Washington St and struggled with Texas State. I think we ought to prepare for a fight-and I am serious by the way.

[ponyscott]

We can't disagree as EVERY game will be close as we have demonstrated all year....but really can't we beat these guys pretty bad?

[lwedge]

Bottom line is we have to play well.

Important for momentum for the bowl game and next year.

Not to mention recruiting.


Go Ponies!

[Pony_Fan]

We can't disagree as EVERY game will be close as we have demonstrated all year....but really can't we beat these guys pretty bad?

you would hope but we give up big yardage to every team...I expect a tough game once again. Unless McNeal and Sanders have huge games. No lead is safe with this team.

[NorthEastMustang]

Game is a must win.

[Junior]

Like every game, this one's gonna be a fist fight. We need to show up for 4 quarters Saturday.

[ponyscott]

We can't disagree as EVERY game will be close as we have demonstrated all year....but really can't we beat these guys pretty bad?

you would hope but we give up big yardage to every team...I expect a tough game once again. Unless McNeal and Sanders have huge games. No lead is safe with this team.

I agree with you PonyFan..but just hoping we can blow someONE out this year....wouldn't that be fun?...JUST one time.....