It could be

[JonesDoe]

A great year for SMU football. We have the receivers and defensive players and the makings of a good offensive line. The system is in place and we have picked up a QB who has had a rough couple of years. The same scenario as when Colt Brennan went to Hawaii to play for the Warriors. They both had a dose of negative experience and were/are starting over. Brennan said his experience matured him and intensified his focus on football because he knew it was his last shot. I would imagine Gilbert may feel similar.

Colt Brennan, only a few months on the islands and new to Jones system, playing USC his first game and fighting for the starting job went 21-for-32 for 250 yards 1 td 1 int. and a touchdown. Graunke who played the other half of the game had 127 yards passing and led the Warriors with 43 rushing yards on seven carries. Next game Michigan State Brennan 23 -31 219 yards with 2 td 0 int. Brennans third game 347 YDS, 3 TD, Brennan fourth game against Boise 426 YDS, 4 TD, 2 INT. Great learning curve for an experienced football player which Brennan called himself. I think Gilbert would call himself experienced football player too.

When I watched G.G. highlight video I was very impressed with his athletic ability and of course all the throws were great completions. He appeared to make very quick physical movements, did not have to think before scrambling and runs like a half back, has a quick release and motion pulling the trigger, foot movement like Peyton Manning on the balls of feet not flat footed, a great arm and can throw the bullet. Wow, I think he has the potential to be better than Colt Brennan, appears bigger and more athletic. So I conclude if he puts the same kind of effort Brennan did into starting over, with the same coaching and having a defense that Brennan did not have... Gilbert sould be up to speed, with the help of Jones sideline tutelage, to run Jones offense at 80% easily within the first half of the season. To date I believe we have been around 60%.

So with the SUPPORT of the fanbase and encouragement without ridicule I think the possibility of winning all of the remaining games is very possible. That could mean ten wins... It won't please everyone but I sure will be happy and optimistic going forward.

Note to the death cult.. did you hear what Brandon Marshall said after the Pro Bowl yesterday? He said he went there with the mindset to be the MVP.. he scored four touchdowns.. he said to the effect.. "what you think and speak you can manifest" he sort of sounded christian and positive.

Let's keep the haters in check and do our part in elevating SMU, the team, Gilbert and Jones to a conference championship and big bowl win....

[ponyinNC]

pony up!

[austinponie]

Hell, I'M excited.

Don't see why another good bowl and 8-9 wins is a stretch.
Then, play on the momentum..

09/01/12 at Baylor Waco, Texas TBA
09/08/12 vs. Stephen F. Austin Ford Stadium TBA
09/15/12 vs. Texas A&M Ford Stadium TBA
09/29/12 vs. TCU Ford Stadium TBA
10/06/12 at UTEP * El Paso, Texas TBA
10/13/12 at Tulane * New Orleans, La. TBA
10/20/12 vs. Houston * Ford Stadium TBA
10/27/12 vs. Memphis * Ford Stadium TBA
11/03/12 at UCF * Orlando, Fla. TBA
11/10/12 vs. Southern Miss * Ford Stadium TBA
11/17/12 at Rice * Houston, Texas TBA
11/24/12 vs. Tulsa * Ford Stadium TBA

[Pony ^]

Damn I love college football

[ojaipony]

Totally agree. Early part of the season might be bumpy, but if this team sticks together it could get real fun starting with a Froggie [deleted] whipping.

[SMU2007]

i think baylor/atm/tcu first 3 out of 4 games are why we can't have a bcs buster type year.

win c-usa. that should be the realistic goal for next year without question.

[Cadillac]

i think baylor/atm/tcu first 3 out of 4 games are why we can't have a bcs buster type year.

win c-usa. that should be the realistic goal for next year without question.

I hate to bet on a team with possibly zero returning O-Linemen. Even if McJunkin comes back, we'll still be short on experience on the O-Line. We certainly have some talent coming on-line, but you can't dismiss the experience factor.

With that said, hopefully, by the time we start conference play in October, the line will have gelled, and the QB (whomever that may be) will be on the same page (timing and reads) with the Receivers. Against our C-USA opponents that could be very bad news. There are a lot of question marks across the league next year. (though I guess that's the case every year lol. That's why we love this game).

-CoS

[jpe747]

Assuming Gilbert and no major problems or injuries, I pick SMU to at least win Conference CUSA and win another bowl game. I'm also really excited about this coming year. Pony Up!!!

[SMU 86]

Assuming Gilbert and no major problems or injuries, I pick SMU to at least win Conference CUSA and win another bowl game. I'm also really excited about this coming year. Pony Up!!!

With coaches leaving UH and USM as well as QB changes at Tulsa, UH, USM and ECU we should win. We should win the conference and no excuses. Even the talent thing is no excuse because everyone is some talent and some even a head coach as well.