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[Charleston Pony]

although considered, we were not picked as the pillow fight of the week, but have a good chance of getting off this list and returning UTEP to their rightful spot with a win Saturday. Looking forward to this one.

[Higher Authority]

Does anyone see this as a potential ambush game? Palmer's a freshman, but he's a big kid with a big arm. If he gets hot, he might be immature enough to believe he's really good - and then have a big day.

I see a game that's closer than we'd like, but a win, nonetheless.

SMU 31
UTEP 23

[OldPony]

I am afraid of a let down. We haven't been favored all year and the players may believe that this one is in the bag. We are not good enough to take ANYONE for granted.

[Nacho]

How could we possibly take anyone for granted? Do we now have the big-head because we are favored? I have heard it all.

[Pony Up]

I see SMU coming out slobbering like wild dogs Saturday. I also see Richard Bartel having a big game. Remember last year, he sat for ages behind Tate Wallis - when he finally got in there, he lit up LaTech. Getting benched after the OSU debacle couldn't have been fun. I bet Bartel goes wild Saturday.

SMU 34
UTEP 13

[Diehard Pony]

Originally posted by Pony Up:
I see SMU coming out slobbering like wild dogs Saturday. I also see Richard Bartel having a big game. Remember last year, he sat for ages behind Tate Wallis - when he finally got in there, he lit up LaTech. Getting benched after the OSU debacle couldn't have been fun. I bet Bartel goes wild Saturday.

SMU 34
UTEP 13

With Palmer gone, SMU needs to be extra aware of a let down. As an earlier poster said, we can't afford to take anybody for granted.