Meanwhile, the DMN

OR-See-Nee · Post by **OR-See-Nee** » Wed Jan 18, 2012 12:07 am

has a very nice "5 Bold Predictions" piece on the hometown college football team, SMU, on the front and center of the College section:

College section: http://www.dallasnews.com/sports/college-sports/

Specific piece: http://www.dallasnews.com/sports/college-sports/smu-mustangs/20120117-photos-five-bold-predictions-for-the-smu-mustangs-2012-season.ece

smusic 00 · Post by **smusic 00** » Wed Jan 18, 2012 12:47 am

Bold. Sounds good. But I'm saying nine wins is more than possible.

goldenstang · Post by **goldenstang** » Wed Jan 18, 2012 12:48 am

As of right now I would be plenty happy with those results.

smusic 00 · Post by **smusic 00** » Wed Jan 18, 2012 12:56 am

Based on this year's recruiting class or what?

We have tons of talent taking the field next year.

goldenstang · Post by **goldenstang** » Wed Jan 18, 2012 12:58 am

We have no offensive line, we have no set QB and we play Aggy, Baylor and TCU. We have to replace a lot of people. We think we have talent but hard to know if they haven't taken the field yet. June basically told us that we would take a step back this upcoming season.

smusic 00 · Post by **smusic 00** » Wed Jan 18, 2012 1:47 am

But, I think we have a lot of talent.

Dement-ed · Post by **Dement-ed** » Wed Jan 18, 2012 1:53 am

Some of those who tend to devour their young when talking about SMU could stand a dose of the DMN's optimism.
Good find. Thanks for posting.

OR-See-Nee · Post by **OR-See-Nee** » Wed Jan 18, 2012 8:47 am

I'm no sunshiner, but there has been plenty of criticism of the DMN on this board over the years for lack of coverage. When I saw this yesterday, I was pleasantly surprised. I appreciate the DMN giving us this prime real estate. I'm giving credit when it is due.

And some outstanding photography, as well.

ponyte · Post by **ponyte** » Wed Jan 18, 2012 8:54 am

Nice pub. When was the last time the DMN took a little time and space to predict SMU's future?

I think we are fine on the O line. I think or D gets better and creates more TO. And we get settled at QB with a strong back up if needed.

LHS81 · Post by **LHS81** » Wed Jan 18, 2012 9:37 am

It was a good pub for SMU, sans the comments from the North Texas Community College posters.

jtoutloud · Post by **jtoutloud** » Wed Jan 18, 2012 11:25 am

Good piece. however, I think we could get our 9th win either against a weakened Baylor squad and we could win the Tick City Bowl or whichever Bowl in which we end up.