The "water cooler" impact of Saturday

[DanFreibergerForHeisman]

I actually had four people bring up the subject of SMU football with me at work Monday.

Yes, all of the conversations were positive.

[smusportspage]

While out walking my dog on Sunday with a SMU T-Shirt on, I actually had someone say, "Tough game for the mustangs yesterday, I thought they had it won". That has never happened before. At least the game had an audience it appears. Wish we could have pulled the win out.

[TidePony]

I did too, people want SMU to do well. Next, we need to get them to the games.

[1983 Cotton Bowl]

As the 4th quarter and OT unfolded, I remember thinking to myself, "If the Ponies can put on this kind of show on a semi-regular basis, then ESPN could fall in love ala Boise and Louisville." As putrid as it started, that game ended up being fantastic (despite the result). I've re-watched the 4th quarter and OT 3 times since Saturday.

[PSCA]

If we can avoid an emotional hang over from Sats game, this could actually be the catalyst we need to shake us lose and get on a run … esp with some of the upcoming games that we can build on further, If the coaches use this the right way. I actually wish we did not have a bye this week. Although, I know Shead an others can probably use the additional rest/heal time.

Had a buddy from out of state call me, said he missed the first half, but could not turn the TV off the second half and missed the start of his kids B-ball game.

[SMU2007]

Agree w the above. Had several people call at the end of the game

[AusTxPony]

That also happened to me, several phone calls. Can't believe so many were watching SMU. Maybe this 11AM start isn't such a bad thing for us at this stage.

[PK]

It is sort of like the opening band at a concert that gets you going as you wait for the star band. Saturday morning and everyone is ready for some football. The main draws of the day aren't until 1:00 or 2:00 in the afternoon so the 11:00 games get you some relief for your football craving.

[Comet]

I received a lot of similar comments from coworkers

[StallionsModelT]

Same here. My boss was chatting me up about the two point conversion first thing on Monday morning. He never talks to me about football.

[Hoofprint]

I had 2 co-workers ask me today if they can get tickets for the next home game. Got to love it.

[LHS81]

I had 2 co-workers ask me today if they can get tickets for the next home game. Got to love it.

Next home game is against Temple. . . Don't think getting tickets for the game should be a problem

[lwjr]

UT Alum co-worker watched the game and told me he wished G2 was quarterbacking his Horns this week. He also enjoyed the game

[PlanoStang]

FIRE JJ QUICK B4 THIS GETS OUTTA HAND

[CenTXpony]

Can the moderators censor the emogicons from PlanoStang??? I really think 50% of the content of his posts consist of