Is it true about the freshmen getting redshirted?

[RunPeruna]

I have heard rumors that Coach Bennett wants to redshirt all of the freshmen this year. Is this true or is that just a perfect world scenario? It seems hard that SMU couldn't use a freshmen anywhere on the field when other schools who are very successful play there freshmen. Just wondering what you guys know about that or if it is not accurate.

[BUS]

Most will red shirt. Maybe 3 to 5 could play.

[Pony Up]

Yeah, I think that's a perfect-world scenario. When we have enough depth -- which we're building, but we're not there yet -- then we'll be able to redshirt everyone. I would bet that one (maybe both) freshman WRs -- Givens and/or Sanders -- will play. Maybe a freshman will play (Curtiss Powell?) if he shows particular ability on special teams. If either line is hit hard by injuries, a young pup might get thrown into action. Ideally, however, none of them will play.

[ALEX LIFESON]

Unless injuries factor in, Givens is the only one that will play. (for now anyway)

[Grider]

What about Chase Smith, that guy seems like he could be a huge presence on the d-line?

[ponyte]

One would hope that all are red shirted. Nothing against any of our freshmen, but a year to learn the college game and get bigger and stronger is very beneficial. A kid coming out of high school has a higher chance of getting hurt (not career ending but very beat up) and that can delay development. If a school has a sure fire NFL kid, then why waste a year on a red shirt? Use the kid as soon as possible and as often as possible (I know, sounds like a business or factory but that is the nature of the game). Bennett is wise to red shirt as many as possible.