12-21-2012 - Time Is On Our Side

[Water Pony]

Hey Mayans, what's up?

Despite our long history wandering the desert after escaping from DP a generation ago and the most recent events linked to the major realignments of the college athletic conference, the shortest day of the year (or, alternatively, our final day traveling on planet earth ;-D ), SMU is doing better than we could have imagined a half dozen years ago. And, time is on our side ....

While we might lament the desertions from the BE or raiding by other conference (thanks ACC for starting the ball rolling by snatching Miami, BC and VT), our path back to the future, while not clear or assured, is there for loyal Mustangs.

First, we are not owe anything by anybody. Any demands for a better conference or circumstance, such as the Big XII, ACC or PAC 12, have not been earned - yet. With our four consecutive bowls, the hiring of Larry Brown, the acceptance by the BE, our valued positon located in Dallas and the State of Texas and a rich football tradition, SMU can at least appreciate that progress, abiet slow and late, has occurred.

However, our future is and should be under our own control and not some distant conference or media types. As we compete and put more students and fans into Ford, SMU will earn its rightful place. Our brand is recognized and there are true FB fans that are ready to re-embrace our Mustangs and our running logo.

Reading posts that inflate our value and desires simply increases our frustration, since we are all impatient with speed of our recovery and events that appear to be out of our control.

During the Holidays, I offer best wishes to all Ponyfans for a Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah and a fantastic year for our Mustangs, starting in Honolulu on December 24th. Pony Up!

I leave you with the Serenity Prayer:

"God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference."

[SMU1990]

I agree waterboy!

[SMU_Alumni11]

I do love the serenity prayer, as it can apply to everyone. I'm with this post it's not too pro where it leads to ridiculous expectations but not so down it makes you feel there's no hope it's right in the middle of reality. Good post.

[jpe747]

Very nice Waterpony!!! Sometimes we forget how far we have come in a very short time. We are all mustangs. We all love our school. We all wish to continue moving forward greener pastures (I guess that's what ponys wish for). And thank you for remembering the season.

I too wish my pony friends a Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah and blessings for the coming year.

[PK]

Ditto ^^^