Top 10: transferable JUCO classes

[Letterman]

For years, PonyFans have been howling for SMU to accept junior college transfers in an effort to add talent and immediate maturity to the roster. Thanks to the efforts of head coach Phil Bennett and his staff, the school has begun to make changes in the classes it will accept as transferable hours. The doors opened last year with the arrival of quarterbacks Tony Eckert and Jerad Romo, defensive tackle Kendall Mouton and wide receivers Bobby Chase and Chris Merrill. This year, four JUCO transfers already have enrolled: linebacker Clayton Cox, cornerback Victor Makinde, safety Randall Goode and defensive end Troy Therien. However, that does not mean SMU has adopted the "every breathing JUCO is eligible" stance that some schools seem to have. In fact, many junior colleges have employed celebrity instructors to teach classes that might be entertaining, but will not count as transferable classes at SMU. With that in mind:

From the home office, High on the Hilltop, the Top 10 classes that will not be accepted as transferable at SMU:

10. "Selflessness: putting aside stubbornness in the interest of what's best for the team"
Professor: Bill Parcells

9. "Commitment -- finish what you start"
Professors: Brad Pitt and Jennifer Anniston

8. "Appreciate your job -- represent yourself and your team with class"
Professor: Randy Moss

7. "Recruiting: address your biggest needs:
Professors: John Hart, Buck Showalter, Tom Hicks

6. "Give it everything you have in every game"
Professor: Vince Carter

5. "Success away from the game leads to success on the court
Professor: Steve Nash (who, despite his MVP-like season, has had his best performance off the floor, where he supposedly is back together with Elizabeth Hurley)

4. "Really ... it's not about the money"
Professor: Carlos Beltran

3. "It's part of the game: how to interact with the media"
Professor: Randy Johnson

2. "Play your best when it counts the most"
Professor: Peyton Manning

And the #1 class that will not be accepted as transferable at SMU:

1. "Timing is everything --take care of your body in the offseason so you can do your job to the best of your ability"
Professor: Don Nelson

[DallasDiehard]

I was starting to wonder if you'd survived the new year, Letterman. You've done it again - great list.
#3's my favorite.

[mavsrage311]

great list

[Corso]

great list

.... as always!

I especially like the Nellie reference. And the Parcells comment couldn't be more true!

[Otto]

It's hard to believe Elizabeth Hurley would want Nash when she could have me!

How long until Jennifer Anniston ends up in the stable of wannabe stars who've hooked up with Ben Affleck?

Good stuff, Letterman

[Pony4Life]

Another good one, Letterman

[PonyFan]

Randy Moss needs to TAKE that class, not teach it.
Not your best, Letterman, but still entertaining.

[tmustangp]

1. "Timing is everything --take care of your body in the offseason so you can do your job to the best of your ability"
Professor: Don Nelson

about these professors: Jeff Kent and J Williams (Chicago Bulls)