No Love From the DMN

[AusTxPony]

Not surprising is it? They pick us to end up 6-6. At least the Dave Campbell Texas Football site puts us at 8-4 with 6-6 being the worst case. I think they are all underestimating SMU's talent with a "quality" QB. We shall see.

[Junior]

wow. no respect from the hometown Longhorn-owned paper? how surprising.

[LakeHighlandsPony]

I get no love from that rag as a Mustang or as a Republican.

[JasonB]

From the outside, we have a tough schedule, new o-line, graduated 2 NFL players on defense, and a new QB. My expectation before watching practice was that we would probably be around 6-6, possibly even a 4 or 5 win season.

It could still go that way with injuries and if the o-line is a disaster. I think 6-6 if the o-line is really bad. if the oline is halfway decent, we are 8-4 or better.

[Mustangs_Maroons]

I think 6-6 is the worst case scenario, which is what the DMN always thinks about us. They're high school level reporters in general. I think we win at least 2 of these games (baylor, toads, tulsa or southern miss). 3 of those 4 are at home. 9-3 or 8-4 are more likely.

[ponynut]

Don't need love, let us just prove them wrong on the field. Me thinks that is where it counts the most. Would you be happy if they picked us 10-2. Wow, what love.

[Rebel10]

Just win baby.

[78pony]

So where do you draw the success/failure line? Realizing that we are still in CUSA and we are jumping up considerably in conference quality next year in the Big East. Is anything less than a CUSA championship deemed a success?

[Bergermeister]

wow. no respect from the hometown Longhorn-owned paper? how surprising.

I think they've switched their allegiance to Michigan.

[austinponie]

I don't get it.

I just don't see 6-6.

No way in hell...

[PonySnob]

We need a better start than 1-3 in September.........

[Charleston Pony]

6-6 is very realistic expectation if we go 1-3 in those non-conference games. We go 6-2 in CUSA play and that means we beat all the lower echelon teams and split with UCF. USM, Houston & Tulsa. Those who assume 8-4 are not respecting our opponents. Not saying it can't happen, but let's face it...Baylor game sets the tone for this season.

[soccermom]

Personally, I would rather be ranked low and win and prove them wrong then vice-versa. I hope our early opponents feel like the DMN and get a huge surprise when we beat 'em!!!
KICK 'EM MUSTANGS!!!!!!!!!!

[couch 'em]

Without Gilbert we are praying for 6-6. He is transferring here in disgrace and hasn't played a down. Skepticism is understandable. Based on practice reports we will quickly price them wrong.

[westexSMU]

I guess the DMN writers haven't been to practice, or have no ability to understand football.