Gilbert Will Have Two Years Of Eligibility

by **Pony^** » Fri Mar 30, 2012 4:22 pm

since he has been approved by the NCAA for an injury waiver, according to Max Olson of ESPN.com.

http://dallas.sbnation.com/smu-mustangs/2012/3/30/2914519/smu-football-2012-garrett-gilbert-texas-longhorns

by **Mitch McConnell** » Fri Mar 30, 2012 4:29 pm

This is old news

by **ponyte** » Sat Mar 31, 2012 9:11 am

I find it ironic that we have had multiple QBs that were 'disappointments' that have gone on to great things at other schools. Could it be we are the 'other' school in this case and for once benefit from the 'disappointment' coming from another bigger program?

by **ponyscott** » Sat Mar 31, 2012 11:36 am

I don't think it is old news...it just became official I understand from the NCAA. It was widely speculated but now we KNOW we have him for two years. Great news and I look forward to finally having a ex 5 Star QB on campus. Maybe UT wasn't the place for him and SMU will have him rise to the occasion...I'm betting on Gilbert!

by **ponyboy** » Sat Mar 31, 2012 7:20 pm

At SMU, Gilbert will have a chance to work with quarterback guru and Mustangs head coach June Jones who is known for rarely running the ball.

Except for the 452 attempts for 2718 yards Zach Line took in the last two years and 236 for 1188 Shawbrey took the year before that.

by **Junior** » Sun Apr 01, 2012 2:58 am

ponyboy wrote:
At SMU, Gilbert will have a chance to work with quarterback guru and Mustangs head coach June Jones who is known for rarely running the ball.

Except for the 452 attempts for 2718 yards Zach Line took in the last two years and 236 for 1188 Shawbrey took the year before that.

well, other than the running plays, we rarely run the ball. This Brandon Scott guy just proves that you don't have to know actual facts to report "news".

by **Insane_Pony_Posse** » Sun Apr 01, 2012 8:59 am

ponyscott wrote:I don't think it is old news...it just became official I understand from the NCAA.

Just Mitch enjoying being the "kill-joy" on something positive for SMU.

by **AusTxPony** » Sun Apr 01, 2012 10:39 am

It does amaze me that any one calling themselves a Mustang can pull AGAINST the collaboration of Jones, Phillips and Gilbert as being anything but an unqualified success. I guess I'm still a SUNSHINER and proud of it.

by **Junior** » Sun Apr 01, 2012 12:07 pm

all mitch said was that this is old news.

by **smuuth** » Mon Apr 02, 2012 3:12 pm

Funny how the media doesnt update a coaches rep over time. Guru tag as a qb coach or offensive genius when nothing could be further from the truth these last years at smu. His strength is hiring staff that produce results and recruiting defensive guys and leading! Gotta admit those who know him really like and admire him. Gilbert will be a star and have a great nfl career. Remember nowmluck and rg3 and tanneyhill werent rated as high as him coming out of hi school

by **MustangStealth** » Mon Apr 02, 2012 3:16 pm

ponyboy wrote:
At SMU, Gilbert will have a chance to work with quarterback guru and Mustangs head coach June Jones who is known for rarely running the ball.

Except for the 452 attempts for 2718 yards Zach Line took in the last two years and 236 for 1188 Shawbrey took the year before that.

To be fair, June Jones rarely does run the ball. Usually one of the players does.

by **ponyboy** » Mon Apr 02, 2012 4:05 pm

I stand corrected.

by **Mitch McConnell** » Mon Apr 02, 2012 9:55 pm

Insane_Pony_Posse wrote:
ponyscott wrote:I don't think it is old news...it just became official I understand from the NCAA.

Just Mitch enjoying being the "kill-joy" on something positive for SMU.

Sir, Ive known this was going to happen since January. I'm sorry you think this was considered ugliness. It wasnt. I'd also like to remind you I haven't expressed anything regarding this head coach since late December for reasons that are my own.

So the next time you want to make an accusation make sure you know ahead of time.

You have a nice day!

by **East Coast Mustang** » Tue Apr 03, 2012 12:01 am

Mitch,

Will you be rooting for SMU football this year, or rooting for the failure of the coach you consider to be the spawn of Satan?

by **Bergermeister** » Tue Apr 03, 2012 8:32 am

East Coast Mustang wrote:Mitch,

Will you be rooting for SMU football this year, or rooting for the failure of the coach you consider to be the spawn of Satan?

I doubt anyone will notice.