Competing with the big boys

HubbaHubba · Post by **HubbaHubba** » Tue May 11, 2021 3:36 pm

Another Manning. It is clear to me those other schools should just concede now.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/n ... 034642001/

Charleston Pony · Post by **Charleston Pony** » Tue May 11, 2021 4:53 pm

At least the program is getting more attention these days. Some talented QBs and WRs have come out of SMU in recent years.

ponyboy · Post by **ponyboy** » Tue May 11, 2021 7:37 pm

That is some pretty good company.

SMUguy · Post by **SMUguy** » Wed May 12, 2021 9:21 am

Does Sonny Dykes or Garret Riley have some connection with the Manning family?
Interesting to see us on that list.

ponyboy · Post by **ponyboy** » Wed May 12, 2021 2:11 pm

I think there must be. I want to say that Eli Manning considered SMU back in the day.

mrydel · Post by **mrydel** » Wed May 12, 2021 4:20 pm

ponyboy wrote:I think there must be. I want to say that Eli Manning considered SMU back in the day.

Yes. Three Dog Night did a song about it.

ponyboy · Post by **ponyboy** » Wed May 12, 2021 4:58 pm

Two, actually: EliΓÇÖs Coming and Mama Told Me Not To Come

mrydel · Post by **mrydel** » Wed May 12, 2021 5:00 pm

Both perhaps referenced in The Book of Eli

FriscoPMG · Post by **FriscoPMG** » Tue Jun 01, 2021 4:36 pm

You have to be a subscriber, but there's a great article on The Athletic about Arch's recruiting:
https://theathletic.com/2623221/2021/06/01/the-courting-of-arch-manning-im-wide-wide-open/

And then there are the perceived outsiders: Virginia, North Carolina, Notre Dame, SMU and Stanford. You could make a case for each as a neutral choice if Manning ventures outside the SEC for college.

ΓÇ£IΓÇÖd definitely consider somewhere like Virginia or SMU. Obviously, itΓÇÖs not as big, but great people, still great coaches, and something a little bit more my speed, IΓÇÖd say, kind of in terms of off-the-field stuff.ΓÇ¥

indianmustang · Post by **indianmustang** » Tue Jun 01, 2021 7:10 pm

Good to see SMU name,some how is SMU signs archie we need to do better on campus games.

ponyboy · Post by **ponyboy** » Tue Jun 01, 2021 8:40 pm

Manning would be a huge get.

Charleston Pony · Post by **Charleston Pony** » Wed Jun 02, 2021 5:38 am

That would be all about his "blazing his own trail". Obviously it has been shown that you don't have to play P5 football to make it in the NFL

indianmustang · Post by **indianmustang** » Wed Jun 02, 2021 9:52 am

looks like smu had relationship Archie Manning, in Dallas for SMU Athletic Forum, said neck surgery next month forced him to take leave from CFP committee, announced Mon

https://twitter.com/khairopoulos/status ... 9383408641

mustangxc · Post by **mustangxc** » Tue Jun 15, 2021 9:06 am

The Isidore Newman five-star took in the Mustangs' campus on Thursday, getting an opportunity to talk football with head coach Sonny Dykes and offensive coordinator Garrett Riley. Per sources close to the Mannings, things that stood out to the Arch were small student body, the cool architecture on campus and being in a neat area in Dallas. The 6-foot-4, 208-pound Manning who also sees the prolific offense including talented receivers year in and year out that the Mustangs take the field with on Saturdays. The Manning family really hit it off with Dykes and Riley and had a good time visiting with them.

https://247sports.com/college/smu/Artic ... 166511298/

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