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PonyLaw_aTm · Post by **PonyLaw_aTm** » Fri Feb 27, 2009 4:24 pm

So I grew up in Mesquite, did my undergrad at A&M (cult and sheep jokes incoming), and I'll be heading to SMU this fall for law school. I realize that I know nothing about SMU football, other than hasnt been anything to write home about as of late, and June Jones is the new coach.

I assume we run some kind of spread variation with JJ at the helm, but what kind of D do we run?

Any hope for the future, any decent recruits incoming, or should I just enjoy the tailgates and see the game as a social experience? I'm kind of used to this since A&M has seen better days, too.

RGV Pony · Post by **RGV Pony** » Fri Feb 27, 2009 4:28 pm

PonyLaw_aTm wrote:
I assume we run some kind of spread variation with JJ at the helm, but what kind of D do we run?

Well, we just hired a former Aggie who is a big time defensive coordinator who thinks he can sit in the same living room as the Big XII coaches and compete with athletes, so help's on the way!!!!

Oh, wait...that was like 7 years ago. That guy left after a one win, a zero win, and a few mediocre seasons.

But yeah, JJ's here and we have the R&S. And we won one game last year.

Most of us think enough things have been changed within the program to start turning it around. I wouldn't get too antsy in your 1L or 2L years though.

Welcome.

abezontar · Post by **abezontar** » Fri Feb 27, 2009 4:35 pm

Unless there is a dramatic change in the law school culture while you are there, the football program is non-factor in the law school experience

mrydel · Post by **mrydel** » Fri Feb 27, 2009 4:41 pm

We also run a spread defense. It puts up a lot of points.

HB Pony Dad · Post by **HB Pony Dad** » Fri Feb 27, 2009 4:45 pm

mrydel wrote:We also run a spread defense.

I think what are Arkie contingent is trying to say is that the "spread" is another variation of SMU's "No Defense", and it has "spread" to the BBall team as well!

RGV Pony · Post by **RGV Pony** » Fri Feb 27, 2009 4:57 pm

something we have that aTm doesn't:

PonyLaw_aTm · Post by **PonyLaw_aTm** » Fri Feb 27, 2009 5:03 pm

are you referring to the cheerleaders or the empty seats?

SMUtrojanFAN · Post by **SMUtrojanFAN** » Fri Feb 27, 2009 5:04 pm

Yes, no fans.

RGV Pony · Post by **RGV Pony** » Fri Feb 27, 2009 5:06 pm

PonyLaw_aTm wrote:are you referring to the cheerleaders or the empty seats?

empty seats should go without saying. Just as sure as College Station is a toilet, you're going to have no problem ever finding a place to sit. You, along with Frenchie (here's where fellow pf.com poster smupony94 can chime in), will always have plenty of choices as to where to sit.

PonyLaw_aTm · Post by **PonyLaw_aTm** » Fri Feb 27, 2009 5:14 pm

showing up early to get a good seat (or to even get your assigned seat...for which you paid) is lame. So im going to be able to see sporting events, so I got that going for me...which is nice.

Having grown up in the Dallas area (Pleasant Grove and Mesquite, represent) and spent the last *mumble* years in College Station, I can say that College Station is no toilet, but it for sure cant compare with Dallas. Its ok.

jtstang · Post by **jtstang** » Fri Feb 27, 2009 5:38 pm

abezontar wrote:Unless there is a dramatic change in the law school culture while you are there, the football program is non-factor in the law school experience

that's too bad, they have one of the best tents on the 'vard.

Dr Jeske friend · Post by **Dr Jeske friend** » Fri Feb 27, 2009 5:40 pm

mrydel wrote:We also run a spread defense. It puts up a lot of points.

this just might be you best one yet. at least it's my favorite

mathman · Post by **mathman** » Fri Feb 27, 2009 5:47 pm

PonyLaw_aTm wrote:showing up early to get a good seat (or to even get your assigned seat...for which you paid) is lame. So im going to be able to see sporting events, so I got that going for me...which is nice.

Having grown up in the Dallas area (Pleasant Grove and Mesquite, represent) and spent the last *mumble* years in College Station, I can say that College Station is no toilet, but it for sure cant compare with Dallas. Its ok.

Nice to have another Grove rat on the board. W.W. Samuell

PonyLaw_aTm · Post by **PonyLaw_aTm** » Fri Feb 27, 2009 5:58 pm

Mesquite High School (my mom is a samuell grad tho)

Skeeters represent

expony18 · Post by **expony18** » Fri Feb 27, 2009 6:06 pm

we dont have yell leaders so cheering might be a little confusing

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