Kincade's comment

[Lefty]

I'm glad to see the quote from Keylon in the Dallas Morning News story you have on your home page, about how having SMU to finish 7th in the WAC is a "slap in the face." From what I remember, there were some teams in years past that might have just shrugged their shoulders and sheepishly accepted that as their due fate. For him, as a senior and a team leader, to stand up like that and point out that the Ponies are due more respect than that shows the kind of leadership and fire I want to see in my team.

[Stallion]

respect is earned-why does SMU DESERVE more respect after last year? If any team is consistently underrated it would probably be Rice which is picked below us.

[MustangKurt20]

Rice does get screwed when it comes to preseason rankings. Based on what we did last year I think the #7 ranking is accurate, but I would be disappointed if we don't finish higher than that.

Kurt

[The PonyGrad]

I think the important point is not whether we deserve such a ranking or not. The point is how the players react to it and approach the season. KK's comments are a great and positive indication.

[Vitale]

Right! I've had the pleasure of meeting Keylon, and he's as nice and soft-spoken as he can be, and to see him take the prediction personally is inspiring. Hopefully that will carry over to the rest of the team.