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Re: Montana State: Pre-Season # 2 - FCS Poll
Posted: Thu Aug 08, 2013 1:55 pm
by PonySnob
East Coast Mustang wrote:If we lose to Montana State, we should announce the next day that JJ is stepping down at the end of the season
Late flight back to the islands?
Re: Montana State: Pre-Season # 2 - FCS Poll
Posted: Thu Aug 08, 2013 2:00 pm
by Mustangsabu
As I say every year, wait until the end of the season to evaluate the program. If we lose to Montana state and still win 8 or 9 games it will still be a rip roaring success.
Re: Montana State: Pre-Season # 2 - FCS Poll
Posted: Thu Aug 08, 2013 2:11 pm
by ponyscott
Didn't we play Stephan F Austin two years ago that was very highly ranked in the FBS?...it was no contest just like this one will be. The teams in the FBS have limited depth and not nearly enough talent to compete with even SMU at the D-1 level. This is a 3-4 TD win easy.
Re: Montana State: Pre-Season # 2 - FCS Poll
Posted: Thu Aug 08, 2013 2:35 pm
by RyanSMU98
OK, highly unlikely but somewhat serious question for the group: what do we do about JJ if we are 3-1 in OOC this year, with the one loss being Montana St.? I know I have a better chance of winning the lottery and growing all my hair back than this scenario playing out, but just curious what the collective thinks about it.
Re: Montana State: Pre-Season # 2 - FCS Poll
Posted: Thu Aug 08, 2013 2:41 pm
by StallionsModelT
He gets a pass for losing to MTSU if we run the gauntlet of Tech, Aggy, and FW Aggy.
Re: Montana State: Pre-Season # 2 - FCS Poll
Posted: Thu Aug 08, 2013 2:53 pm
by sbsmith
RyanSMU98 wrote:OK, highly unlikely but somewhat serious question for the group: what do we do about JJ if we are 3-1 in OOC this year, with the one loss being Montana St.?
Tell him to close the deal and win the conference.
Re: Montana State: Pre-Season # 2 - FCS Poll
Posted: Thu Aug 08, 2013 3:03 pm
by Grant Carter
sbsmith wrote:RyanSMU98 wrote:OK, highly unlikely but somewhat serious question for the group: what do we do about JJ if we are 3-1 in OOC this year, with the one loss being Montana St.?
Tell him to close the deal and win the conference.
I agree. What would we "do about JJ" 4 games into the season?
Re: Montana State: Pre-Season # 2 - FCS Poll
Posted: Thu Aug 08, 2013 3:03 pm
by leopold
We can lose to MSU if we beat Aggy or Tech.
Yes - I WILL take that deal for a year or two.
Re: Montana State: Pre-Season # 2 - FCS Poll
Posted: Thu Aug 08, 2013 3:13 pm
by ponyinNC
RyanSMU98 wrote:OK, highly unlikely but somewhat serious question for the group: what do we do about JJ if we are 3-1 in OOC this year, with the one loss being Montana St.? I know I have a better chance of winning the lottery and growing all my hair back than this scenario playing out, but just curious what the collective thinks about it.
that's like asking: what do we do about the cell phone bill if we win the megamillions?
who cares? we're rich!
Re: Montana State: Pre-Season # 2 - FCS Poll
Posted: Thu Aug 08, 2013 3:15 pm
by Horseshoe
GRGB wrote:BIGHORSE wrote:Win or lose vs. tech, we better be ready for Montana St.
the way to beat them is to run the ball and clock mgmt, use the lines. JJ is not going to do that
How do you know what he's going to do? He hasn't even made the game plan up for Texas Tech yet.
Montana State is a legitimate opponent. I see an SMU win, but it will be a fight. It sounds like Montana State is solid.
Re: Montana State: Pre-Season # 2 - FCS Poll
Posted: Thu Aug 08, 2013 3:37 pm
by Mustangsabu
I would hope that is a no brainer. If we were 3-1 and lost to Montana St. I would put it squarely on the players.
Re: Montana State: Pre-Season # 2 - FCS Poll
Posted: Thu Aug 08, 2013 3:47 pm
by SMU 86
Mustangsabu wrote:I would hope that is a no brainer. If we were 3-1 and lost to Montana St. I would put it squarely on the players.
Just curious as to what kind of loss would you put squarely on the coaches?

Re: Montana State: Pre-Season # 2 - FCS Poll
Posted: Thu Aug 08, 2013 4:07 pm
by Grant Carter
Mustangsabu wrote:I would hope that is a no brainer. If we were 3-1 and lost to Montana St. I would put it squarely on the players.
And who would you put the credit for the 3 wins squarely on?
Re: Montana State: Pre-Season # 2 - FCS Poll
Posted: Thu Aug 08, 2013 4:19 pm
by Harry0569
RyanSMU98 wrote:OK, highly unlikely but somewhat serious question for the group: what do we do about JJ if we are 3-1 in OOC this year, with the one loss being Montana St.? I know I have a better chance of winning the lottery and growing all my hair back than this scenario playing out, but just curious what the collective thinks about it.
I think PonyFans will cease to exist. The site will just blow up.
Re: Montana State: Pre-Season # 2 - FCS Poll
Posted: Thu Aug 08, 2013 7:17 pm
by SMU2007
3-1 or 1-3, I couldn't care less as long as we win the conference.