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Microsoft_Works · 12-10-2010, 01:35 PM

Pony Exce$$

From 1981-to-1984, a small private school in Dallas owned the best record in college football. The Mustangs of Southern Methodist University (SMU) posted a record of 41-5-1 and won at least a share of three Southwest Conference titles.

Under head coach Ron Meyer SMU went 10-1 in 1981 largely thanks to the best half back combination in college football. The only thing that prevented SMU from playing for the National Championship in a bowl game was NCAA probation. The Mustangs would have to settle for a SWC championship.

Bobby Collins replaced Ron Meyer in 1982, but the team did not lose a beat, finishing undefeated and with a huge victory over Pittsburgh in the Cotton Bowl. SMU finished 1982 ranked 2nd in the AP Poll and may have won the National Championship if not for a tie with Arkansas.

A midseason loss to Texas 15 to 12 cost SMU another SWC championship in 1983, but the Mustangs finished the season with only two losses after a Sun Bowl defeat at the hands of Alabama. Although the 1984 team lost two conference games, they still tied for the SWC championship and went on to beat Notre Dame in the Aloha Bowl 27 to 20.

But as the middle of the decade approached, the program was coming apart at the seams. Wins became the only thing that mattered as the University increasingly ceded power of the football program to the city's oil barons and real estate tycoons and flagrant and frequent NCAA violations became the norm. On February 25, 1987, the school and the sport were rocked, as the NCAA meted out "the death penalty" on a college football program for the first and only time in its history.

SMU would be without football for two years, and the fan base would be without an identity for 20 more until the Mustangs' win in the 2009 Hawaii Bowl.

hoopla32 · 12-10-2010, 02:12 PM

I think that's word for word ESPN promo for their "Pony Excess" 30 for 30.

SMU can be fun dynasty, though. I played one with them for awhile and really enjoyed it.

Microsoft_Works · 12-10-2010, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by hoopla32


	I think that's word for word ESPN promo for their "Pony Excess" 30 for 30. SMU can be fun dynasty, though. I played one with them for awhile and really enjoyed it.

It's the combination of about 3 different articles, I should have put in a disclaimer, not trying to pass it off as my own.

Microsoft_Works · 12-10-2010, 02:48 PM

2010 REVIEW
A hot 4-and-2 start for the SMU Mustangs had the team thinking second consecutive bowl game since 1983-84, however, the Ponies made things difficult on themselves and needed a win on the road against East Carolina in the final game of the season to notch their sixth victory. In a thrilling game, SMU's 17 fourth quarter points proved to be enough for a 40-34 win and made the Mustangs bowl eligible.

Quarterback Kyle Padron, who set a school-record for passing yards, led another 4th quarter rally against 22nd ranked Middle Tennessee State and the Mustangs upset the Blue Raiders 31-24 in the New Orleans bowl.

With 19 starters set to return for 2011, June Jones and the Mustangs will be well equipped to capture the schools first conference championship since 1984.

SCHEDULE/RESULTS

Spoiler

at Texas Tech - L 0-41
vs. UAB - W 33-13
vs. Washington St. - W 24-10
vs. #5 TCU - L 10-34
at Rice - W 16-9
vs. Tulsa - W 23-20 OT
at #15 Navy - L 7-24
vs. Houston - W 27-17
at Tulane - L 26-27
at #24 UTEP - L 13-43
vs. Marshall - L 17-20
at E. Carolina - W 40-34
NEW ORLEANS BOWL
vs. #22 Mid Tenn St. - W 31-24

Overall Record: 7-6
C-USA Record: 5-3 (2nd in West)
C-USA Champion: #18 Central Florida (12-2, 9-0)
Bowl Game: New Orleans Bowl vs. Mid Tenn St. (W 31-24)
Offensive Player of the Year: WR Aldrick Robinson (100 Rec, 1084 Yds, 8 TD)
Defensive Player of the Year: DE Margus Hunt (47 Solo, 41 TFL, 12.5 Sck)
Heisman Winner: QB Taylor Potts, Texas Tech

Rose Bowl: #3 Boise State (13-0, 8-0) def. #13 Oregon (10-3, 7-2)
Fiesta Bowl: #6 Oklahoma (13-1, 8-1) def. West Virginia (8-5, 6-1)
Sugar Bowl: #2 TCU (13-0, 8-0) def. #12 North Carolina (10-3, 6-2)
Orange Bowl: #4 Miami (12-2, 8-1) def. #9 Iowa (11-2, 7-1)
BCS National Championship: #1 Ohio State (13-0, 8-0) def. #5 Alabama (13-1, 9-0)

hoopla32 · 12-10-2010, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Microsoft_Works


	It's the combination of about 3 different articles, I should have put in a disclaimer, not trying to pass it off as my own.

Naw, you're cool. I'm looking forward to this one.

Lupine · 12-10-2010, 03:46 PM

Will follow, good luck with SMU.

Microsoft_Works · 12-10-2010, 03:53 PM

CB Andrae May leaving Stillwater for Mustangs

Sophomore cornerback Andrae May announced earlier today his plans to transfer from Oklahoma State to play at Southern Methodist. May only saw limited action in 2010 for the Cowboys, recording two assisted tackles. As a true sophomore, May will be able to redshirt while he sits out during 2011 due to NCAA regulations. May will have two years of eligibility left once he is cleared to play in 2012. May possesses good speed and acceleration as well as good man coverage skills.

Deuce2223 · 12-10-2010, 06:26 PM

Always enjoy something new to read at work.

12-10-2010, 03:53 PM	#7
Microsoft_Works Pro OVR: 4 Join Date: Feb 2008	Re: Pony Exce$$ CB Andrae May leaving Stillwater for Mustangs Sophomore cornerback Andrae May announced earlier today his plans to transfer from Oklahoma State to play at Southern Methodist. May only saw limited action in 2010 for the Cowboys, recording two assisted tackles. As a true sophomore, May will be able to redshirt while he sits out during 2011 due to NCAA regulations. May will have two years of eligibility left once he is cleared to play in 2012. May possesses good speed and acceleration as well as good man coverage skills.

12-10-2010, 06:26 PM	#8
Deuce2223 Hall Of Fame OVR: 22 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: La Grande Oregon	Re: Pony Exce$$ Always enjoy something new to read at work.

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12-10-2010, 01:35 PM	#1
Microsoft_Works Pro OVR: 4 Join Date: Feb 2008	Pony Exce$$ *Pony Exce$$* From 1981-to-1984, a small private school in Dallas owned the best record in college football. The Mustangs of Southern Methodist University (SMU) posted a record of 41-5-1 and won at least a share of three Southwest Conference titles. Under head coach Ron Meyer SMU went 10-1 in 1981 largely thanks to the best half back combination in college football. The only thing that prevented SMU from playing for the National Championship in a bowl game was NCAA probation. The Mustangs would have to settle for a SWC championship. Bobby Collins replaced Ron Meyer in 1982, but the team did not lose a beat, finishing undefeated and with a huge victory over Pittsburgh in the Cotton Bowl. SMU finished 1982 ranked 2nd in the AP Poll and may have won the National Championship if not for a tie with Arkansas. A midseason loss to Texas 15 to 12 cost SMU another SWC championship in 1983, but the Mustangs finished the season with only two losses after a Sun Bowl defeat at the hands of Alabama. Although the 1984 team lost two conference games, they still tied for the SWC championship and went on to beat Notre Dame in the Aloha Bowl 27 to 20. But as the middle of the decade approached, the program was coming apart at the seams. Wins became the only thing that mattered as the University increasingly ceded power of the football program to the city's oil barons and real estate tycoons and flagrant and frequent NCAA violations became the norm. On February 25, 1987, the school and the sport were rocked, as the NCAA meted out "the death penalty" on a college football program for the first and only time in its history. SMU would be without football for two years, and the fan base would be without an identity for 20 more until the Mustangs' win in the 2009 Hawaii Bowl.

12-10-2010, 02:12 PM	#2
hoopla32 MVP OVR: 12 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fort Smith, AR	Re: Pony Exce$$ I think that's word for word ESPN promo for their "Pony Excess" 30 for 30. SMU can be fun dynasty, though. I played one with them for awhile and really enjoyed it.

12-10-2010, 02:48 PM	#4
Microsoft_Works Pro OVR: 4 Join Date: Feb 2008	Re: Pony Exce$$ 2010 REVIEW A hot 4-and-2 start for the SMU Mustangs had the team thinking second consecutive bowl game since 1983-84, however, the Ponies made things difficult on themselves and needed a win on the road against East Carolina in the final game of the season to notch their sixth victory. In a thrilling game, SMU's 17 fourth quarter points proved to be enough for a 40-34 win and made the Mustangs bowl eligible. Quarterback Kyle Padron, who set a school-record for passing yards, led another 4th quarter rally against 22nd ranked Middle Tennessee State and the Mustangs upset the Blue Raiders 31-24 in the New Orleans bowl. With 19 starters set to return for 2011, June Jones and the Mustangs will be well equipped to capture the schools first conference championship since 1984. SCHEDULE/RESULTS Spoiler at Texas Tech - L 0-41 vs. UAB - W 33-13 vs. Washington St. - W 24-10 vs. #5 TCU - L 10-34 at Rice - W 16-9 vs. Tulsa - W 23-20 OT at #15 Navy - L 7-24 vs. Houston - W 27-17 at Tulane - L 26-27 at #24 UTEP - L 13-43 vs. Marshall - L 17-20 at E. Carolina - W 40-34 NEW ORLEANS BOWL vs. #22 Mid Tenn St. - W 31-24 Overall Record: 7-6 C-USA Record: 5-3 (2nd in West) C-USA Champion: #18 Central Florida (12-2, 9-0) Bowl Game: New Orleans Bowl vs. Mid Tenn St. (W 31-24) Offensive Player of the Year: WR Aldrick Robinson (100 Rec, 1084 Yds, 8 TD) Defensive Player of the Year: DE Margus Hunt (47 Solo, 41 TFL, 12.5 Sck) Heisman Winner: QB Taylor Potts, Texas Tech Rose Bowl: #3 Boise State (13-0, 8-0) def. #13 Oregon (10-3, 7-2) Fiesta Bowl: #6 Oklahoma (13-1, 8-1) def. West Virginia (8-5, 6-1) Sugar Bowl: #2 TCU (13-0, 8-0) def. #12 North Carolina (10-3, 6-2) Orange Bowl: #4 Miami (12-2, 8-1) def. #9 Iowa (11-2, 7-1) BCS National Championship: #1 Ohio State (13-0, 8-0) def. #5 Alabama (13-1, 9-0)

12-10-2010, 03:46 PM	#6
Lupine Rookie OVR: 9 Join Date: Nov 2010	Re: Pony Exce$$ Will follow, good luck with SMU.