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STUDENT BODY PRESIDENT JAKE TORRES

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Go Mustangs and Pony Up! For a young boy growing up

in West Texas, few things got me more excited than a

football game. Friday night promised excitement and was always the highlight of the week.

As I entered high school I had the privilege of playing for my hometown and never missed a game during my four years.

Although I lacked the physical talent to play on the collegiate level,

my love for football remained as strong as ever as I entered my first year on the Hilltop.

Of my high school friends that went to college, most became members of the Aggie family, Longhorn nation or joined the Raider army. None of my friends, however, held a pride for their school that matched mine for the mighty Mustangs.

For those seniors that remember our first year on campus, the number "1" holds a very sad place in our memory. One represented the number of wins our football team earned that season, which seemed to stretch on and on throughout our fall semester.

Despite our team’s inability to record wins, our Mustangs continued to compete and perform every week for their university.

The number of fans at each game slowly diminished, but the team continued to play with pride and never gave up.

I speak from experience because I didn’t miss a home

game that entire season and even traveled to Houston and Fort Worth to watch the Mustangs compete against two of our bitter rivals.

Win or lose, we, the student body, knew we had a responsibility to support the football team composed of our friends and classmates.

The next year brought with it much anticipation about Mustang football. We had a new coach, who was known for reviving football programs and being able to record wins where other coaches could not.

The buzz around campus was that “June Cometh” and billboards across Dallas read that his “Run and Shoot is Locked and Loaded.”

Not only did he come with a new offensive and defensive philosophy, he also brought with him a completely new mindset into the locker rooms.

But, with the exception of a win over Texas State in the opening game, the season looked the same as the last. Students began leaving games earlier and earlier or never even made it off the Boulevard.

People said that SMU football would never be successful and more and more people began to agree. Everyone except the football team seemed to accept the fact that losing would be the norm at SMU forever.

Then it happened.As if someone had flipped a switch, the wins came and

kept coming.2009 saw the biggest turnaround in the nation as our 1-11

Mustangs became an 8-5 football team. All of a sudden those close games began ending with SMU on top instead of our

normal narrow defeat.One of my favorite memories at SMU will always be

standing at Aloha Stadium as the Mustangs hoisted the triumphant trophy of the Aloha Bowl. The players who had played with passion and heart were finally rewarded.

We seniors have one more season to watch the football team as undergraduates. We will never forget the pain of two consecutive 1-11 seasons.

Though painful seasons to watch, they did, however, give us the opportunity to fully appreciate the incredible feeling of a winning season.

This year, the Mustangs are poised to be one of the best teams in our conference and even the nation. Regardless of whether they win one game or 12, be present at as many games as possible. Support your fellow classmates and validate the work that they began in spring practices.

Our football team is not made up of professional athletes that are paid to perform. They are students with lives outside of football, and they suffer through papers and finals just like you or me.

Support them unconditionally; their passion for their sport and university never wavers neither should our support.

Jake Torres is a senior Spanish and English double major. He is also the Student Body President. Jake can be reached for comments or questions at sjtorres@smu.edu.

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Numerical RosterNO NAME POS HT WT CL-EXP HOMETOWN (HIGH SCHOOL)1 Chris Butler 5-10 215 RB SR-3L Brusly, LA (Brusly)1 Chris Parks 6-1 170 DB FR-HS Conroe, TX (Conroe)1 Taylor Weaver 6-0 187 DB FR-RS Atlanta, GA (Norcross High School)2 Sterling Moore 5-10 204 DB SR-1L Oakland, CA (Laney C.C.)2 Kyle Padron 6-4 210 QB SO-1L Southlake, TX (Southlake Carroll)3 Darius Johnson 5-10 178 WR SO-SQ Missouri City, TX (Hightower)4 Bryce Lunday 5-8 185 RB JR-1L Sheridan, AR (Sheridan)5 Steven McCormack 5-10 175 WR SO-TR Katy, TX (Dartmouth)6 Matt Szymanski 6-1 196 P/K SR-1L College Station, TX (Texas A&M)7 Darryl Fields 6-2 197 RB FR-HS Madill, OK (Madill)7 E.J. Drewery 6-5 215 LB SO-SQ Chesapeake, VA (Atlantic Shores Christian)7 Jay Scott 6-1 198 DB FR-RS Houston, TX (Strake Jesuit)8 Ryan Armstrong 5-8 165 RB JR-1L Scottsdale, AZ (Northern Iowa)8 Taylor Thompson 6-6 276 DE JR-2L Prosper, TX (Prosper)9 Marquis Frazier 6-3 298 DL JR-1L Garland, TX (Navarro J.C.)10 Chayse Joubert 6-0 193 WR FR-RS Duncanville, TX (Duncanville)11 Jeremy Gray 5-11 188 DB FR-RS Ashburn, VA (Briar Woods)11 Cole Beasley 5-9 180 WR JR-2L Little Elm, TX (Little Elm)12 Stephen Kaiser 6-3 217 QB FR-HS St. Louis, MO (Desmet)13 Chris Castro 5-8 188 DB JR-2L Allen, TX (Allen)14 Braden Smith 6-0 200 DB SO-1L Rockwall, TX (Rockwall)15 Marcelo Sada 5-11 170 K SO-SQ Monterrey, Mexico (Prepa Tec)15 J.J. McDermott 6-4 227 QB JR-TR Katy, TX (New Mexico St.)16 Randy McKinnon 5-10 191 DB SR-TR Jacksonville, FLA (Syracuse)16 Richard Crawford 5-11 180 DB JR-TR Mission Viejo, CA (Saddleback C.C.)17 Jeremy Johnson 6-1 180 WR FR-HS Tyler, TX (John Tyler)18 Terrance Wilkerson 5-10 183 WR JR-2L DeSoto, TX (DeSoto)20 Ryan Smith 5-11 189 DB SO-1L Houston, TX (Lamar)21 Robert Lloyd 6-0 187 DB FR-RS Baton Rouge, LA (University)21 Kenneth Acker 5-11 187 DB FR-HS Portland, OR (Grant)22 Hayden Greenbauer 6-0 199 FR-HS San Antonio, TX (Tom C. Clark)22 Terry Andersen 5-10 170 DB FR-RS San Antonio, TX (Alamo Heights)23 Chris Banjo 5-10 200 DB JR-2L Sugar Land, TX (Kempner)24 Aldrick Robinson 5-10 178 WR SR-3L Waxahachie, TX (Waxahachie)24 Steven Steinmetz 5-10 180 DB FR-HS Santa Margarita, CA (Santa Margarita Catholic)25 Justin Sorrell 5-10 195 DB JR-TR Brenham, TX (Blinn C.C.)26 Brett Haness 6-1 186 DB SO-1L Santa Margarita, CA (Santa Margarita Catholic)26 Kyle Guinyard 5-11 206 WR FR-HS Ennis, TX (Ennis)27 Der'rikk Thompson 6-0 188 FR-HS Troup, TX (Troup)28 Keith Robinson 5-9 172 DB JR-2L Atco, NJ (Winslow Township)29 Kevin Pope 5-10 225 RB FR-HS Mt. Enterprise, TX (Mt. Enterprise)30 Randall Joyner 5-10 208 FR-HS Carrollton, TX (Newman Smith)30 Niccolo Mastromatteo 5-9 173 WR FR-HS Walpole, MA (Walpole)31 Bennie Thomas 5-8 180 DB SR-2L West Palm Beach, FL (Pima (Ariz.) CC)32 Robert Parker 5-11 221 LB FR-RS Humble, TX (Humble)32 Travis Carlile 5-11 210 RB FR-RS Evansville, IN (North)33 Victor Jones 6-1 225 LB JR-1L Richland, TX (Richland)34 Robert Mojica 5-9 179 DB SO-1L Dana Point, CA (Mater Dei)35 Uchenna Nwabuike 6-1 211 LB FR-HS Missouri City, TX (Hightower)36 Billy Dugal 6-2 232 RB SO-SQ Norcross, GA (Wesleyan School)38 Michael Morse 5-11 230 LB JR-2L Richardson, TX (Pearce)39 Ryan Moczygemba 6-1 225 LB SR-3L Bulverde, TX (Smithson Valley)40 Justin Smart 6-2 247 LB SR-2L Marshall, TX (Marshall)41 De'Von Bailey 6-2 210 WR JR-2L Lawton, OK (Eisenhower)41 Forrest Hagar 6-3 215 LB FR-HS San Antonio, TX (Alamo Heights)42 Jesse Andrew 6-4 302 DE SR-SQ West Lafayette, IN (West Lafayette)43 Anthony Beard 6-0 209 LB FR-HS Lumberton, TX (Lumberton)43 Andrew Ellison 6-2 232 LB SO-1L College Station, TX (A&M Consolid.)43 Craig Jackson 6-0 205 LB FR-HS Newport Beach, Calif. (Sage)44 Taylor Reed 5-11 215 LB SO-1L Beaumont, TX (West Brook)45 Youri Yenga 6-1 231 LB SR-3L Euless, TX (Trinity)46 John Bordano 6-2 215 LB FR-HS New Braunfels, TX (New Braunfels)48 Zach Line 6-1 235 RB SO-1L Oxford, MI (Oxford)49 Byron Brown 5-11 210 LB SO-1L Minden, LA (Minden)50 Ben Hughes 6-4 263 OL FR-HS Sugar Land, TX (Austin)50 Cameron Rogers 6-0 224 LB SO-1L Abilene, TX (Wylie)52 Pete Fleps 6-2 230 LB SR-3L Southlake, TX (Southlake Carroll)53 Mark Voosen 6-2 206 DS SO-1L New Braunfels, TX (Canyon High)55 Aaron Davis 6-3 255 LB SO-1L Elsinore, CA (Fresno St.)56 Ja'Gared Davis 6-1 216 LB SO-1L Crockett, TX (Crockett)59 Brendan Ahern 6-0 220 LB SO-SQ La Jolla, CA (Francis Parker)59 Chase Wood 6-0 186 K FR-RS Coppell, TX (Coppell)60 Christian Miller 6-5 282 OL FR-HS Aledo, TX (Aledo)62 Will Densmore 6-5 265 OL FR-RS Shalimar, FL (Choctawhatchee)62 Jimmy Chase 6-3 273 OL SO-1L Garland, TX (North Garland)63 Blake McJunkin 6-2 280 OL JR-2L Plano, TX (Plano)64 Bryce Tennison 6-3 285 OL JR-2L Austin, TX (McNeil)65 Jordan Favreau 6-2 274 OL FR-HS Coppell, TX (Coppell)66 Szymon Czerniak 6-4 265 OL SO-SQ Houston, TX (Stratford)67 Bryan Collins 6-3 294 OL SO-1L Keller,TX (Keller)70 Kelvin Beachum, Jr. 6-3 298 OL JR-2L Mexia, TX (Mexia)71 Kelly Turner 6-1 308 OL JR-2L Dallas, TX (Highland Park)72 Ben Gottschalk 6-5 265 OL FR-HS Sherman Oaks, CA (Notre Dame)74 Joey Fontana 6-2 275 OL FR-RS New Orleans, LA (Brother Martin)75 Ashton Duhe 6-3 295 OL FR-HS Destrehan, LA (Destrehan)76 Josh Emshoff 6-4 274 OL FR-RS Lufkin, TX (Lufkin)77 Josh LeRibeus 6-2 363 OL JR-2L Richardson, TX (Berkner)78 Jordan Free 6-2 308 OL SO-1L Baton Rouge, LA (Parkview Baptist)79 J.T. Brooks 6-5 303 OL JR-2L Arlington, TX (Martin)81 Keenan Holman 6-1 170 WR FR-HS Beaumont, TX (Central)82 Deonte McDade 5-8 164 ATH FR-RS Ennis, TX (Ennis)83 Arthur Londy 5-11 175 WR FR-HS Spring, TX (Spring)83 Mike Loftus 6-1 202 P/K FR-HS Anaheim, CA (Servite)84 Cole Loftin 6-0 193 WR SO-SQ Aledo, TX (Aledo)85 Ryan Walker 6-0 185 WR SO-SQ Southlake, TX (Southlake Carroll)86 Marcus Holyfi eld 6-1 183 WR FR-RS Honolulu, HI (Mid-Pacifi c)88 Bradley Haynes 6-3 222 WR JR-2L Mansfi eld, TX (Summit)89 Patrick Fleming 6-4 242 WR SR-3L Houston, TX (Cypress Creek)89 Charles Clay 5-10 186 WR FR-RS Hilo, HI (Hilo)90 Kevin Grenier 6-4 259 DE JR-2L Tucson, AZ (Salpointe)91 Torlan Pittman 6-1 267 DL JR-2L Bryan, TX (Bryan)92 Margus Hunt 6-8 272 DE SO-1L Karksi-Nuia, Estonia95 Mickey Dollens 6-2 267 DL SR-1L Bartlesville, OK (Bartlesville)97 Mike O'Guin 6-2 321 DL FR-HS Missouri City, TX (Van Vleck)98 Brandon Henderson 6-2 229 LB SO-1L Abilene, TX (Cooper)

Coaches: Head Coach - June Jones; Linebackers Coach - Joe Haering; Defensive Coordinator - Tom Mason; Assistant Head Coach/Offense - Dan Morrison; Defensive Line Coach - Bert Hill; Offensive Line Coach - Adrian Klemm; Special Teams Coach - Dennis McKnight; Secondary Coach - Derrick Odum; Wide Receivers Coach - Jeff Reinebold; Running Backs Coach - Wes Suan; Graduate Assistant (Offense) - Carlos Barocio-Leon; Graduate Assistant (Defense) - Evan Burk; Graduate Assistant (Defense) - Abraham Elimimian; Director of High School Relations - Tam Hollingshead; Director Of Football Operations - Randy Ross; Dir. of On-Campus Recruiting - Steve Stigall.

SMU MUSTANGS 0-1, 0-0 C-USA

MUSTANGS TO WATCH

WHEN SMU HAS THE BALL

WR24 Aldrick Robinson

WR88 Bradley Haynes

WR3 Darius Johnson

LT70 Kelvin Beachum Jr.

LG64 Bryce Tennison

C63 Blake McJunkin

RG71 Kelly Turner

RT79 J.T. Brooks

WR 11 Cole Beasley

QB2 Kyle Padron

RB48 Zach Line

P/K6 Matt Szymanski

CB29 Terrell Springs

S31 Chase Daniel

WLB34 Daniel White

DE94 Bryant Turner

DT51 Elliott Henigan

DE77 Connor Boyett

S5 Jamie Bender

CB2 T.J. Ballou

DT97 D.J. Reese

MLB43 Marvin Burdette

SLB35 Lamanski Ware

In 2009, Beasley caught a touchdown pass with 11 seconds remaining in the fi rst half in SMU’s win over UAB. Last season, he ranked fourth on the team in catches (40), yards (493), and touchdowns (3). During last week's game vs. Texas Tech, Beasley tied his career high of two touchdown catches, marking his eighth with the Ponies.

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WR • Little Elm, TexasHunt blocked a fi eld goal in the second quarter of the 2010 SMU season opener vs. Texas Tech, the eighth of this career. Hunt tied the combined blocked kick record for SMU and ranks ninth in NCAA history.

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DE • Karksi-Nuia, EstoniaPadron became SMU’s starting quarterback in the eighth game of the 2009 season. He fi nished the year with a 5-1 record, and led the Mustangs to the Sheraton Hawaii Bowl where he was named MVP, and Conference USA All- Freshman team. In Hawaii, he passed for a school-record 460 yards and two touchdowns. In 2009, he completed 135 of 201 pass attempts for 1,922 yards and 10 touchdowns.

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AT A GLANCE

Season Record: 0-1, 0-0 in Conference USA2009 Record: 8-5, 6-2 T-1st West in Conference USA2009 Starters Returning (Offense): 62009 Starters Returning (Defense): 7All-Time Record vs. U. Ala.-Birmingham: 3-0Last Meeting vs. U. Ala.-Birmingham: Lost 35-33 in 2009

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Numerical RosterNO NAME POS HT WT CL-EXP HOMETOWN (HIGH SCHOOL)1 Emmanuel Taylor QB 5-10 175 JR/JC Blakley, GA (East Central Mississippi JC)2 T.J. Ballou DB 6-0 200 JR/JC Russell, MS (East Mississippi CC)3 Andre Hicks CB 5-9 175 JR/2L Atlanta, GA (Lovett School)4 Roddell Carter WR 6-3 220 SR/2L Mount Pleasant, SC (Georgia Military College)5 Jamie Bender DB 5-11 205 JR/JC Raleigh, MS (Jones County JC)6 Joe Bento QB 6-1 180 SO/SQ The Woodlands, TX (The Woodlands Christian Acad.)6 Justin Smartt S 5-11 175 SR/1L Atlanta, GA (Shiloh HS)7 Frantrell Forrest WR 6-2 195 SR/3L Mobile, AL (Shaw HS)8 Marquis Coleman CB 6-1 185 JR/2L Chester, SC (Chester HS)9 Jay Davis WR 6-1 185 FR/HS Lilburn, GA (Parkview)10 Bryan Ellis QB 6-2 200 JR/1L Byron, GA (Peach County HS)11 Mario Wright WR 6-5 210 SR/3L Birmingham, AL (Minor HS)12 Nick Adams WR 6-2 195 JR/1L Walterboro, SC (Fort Scott, Kan. JC)13 Keon Harris LB 5-11 205 SR/3L LaGrange, GA (LaGrange H.S.)14 Jonathan Perry QB 6-2 205 RS FR/RS Baltimore, Md. (Dunbar HS)15 Jackie Williams WR 5-11 185 FR/HS Prichard, AL (Vigor HS)16 Patrick Hearn WR 6-2 185 SO/1L Quitman, MS (Quitman HS)17 David Isabelle QB 6-3 185 SO/1L Huntsville, AL (Johnson HS)18 Jamarious Crusoe CB 6-0 180 FR/HS Midfi eld, AL (Midfi eld HS)19 Ugonna Amarikwa CB 6-0 180 JR/2L Houston, TX (Hightower HS)20 A.J. Wilson S 6-0 185 SO/RS Marshall, TX (Trinity Valley CC)21 D.A. Autry LB 6-0 230 JR/JC Mt. Olive, MS (Jones County JC)21 Daniel Borne RB 5-11 205 SR/1L Marrero, LA (Jones County, MS, JC)22 Mike Jones WR 6-1 180 SR/3L Nashville, TN (Hunters Lane H.S.)23 Caleb Lester CB 5-10 175 RS FR/RS Atlanta, GA (Douglass HS)24 Greg Franklin RB 5-11 180 FR/HS Marietta, GA (Marietta HS)25 Brock Ferguson S 6-2 200 SR/3L Montgomery, AL (Sidney Lanier HS)26 Pat Shed RB 5-9 175 JR/JC Starkvile, MS (East Mississippi CC)27 Desmond Warren S 6-2 205 FR/HS Columbia, AL (Houston County HS)28 Cornelius Richards CB 6-1 180 SO/1L Northport, AL (Tuscaloosa County HS)29 Terrell Springs CB 5-9 175 JR/2L Chester, SC (Chester HS)30 Justin Brooks RB 5-11 215 SR/2L Dothan, AL (Troy University)31 Chase Daniel S 6-3 200 JR/2L Birmingham, AL (Hoover HS)32 Hiram Atwater S 6-0 200 SR/1L Decatur, GA (Garden City, Kan. CC)33 Darrion Wilson LB 6-2 225 SR/1L Crawfordville, FL (Jones County, MS, JC)34 Daniel White LB 6-2 230 SO/1L Apopka, FL (Hargrave Mil. Acad./Apopka HS)35 Lamanski Ware LB 6-2 220 JR/2L Lanett, AL (Lanett HS)36 Elliott McGaskin S 6-0 200 SR/1L Mobile, AL (Jones County JC)37 Trey Ragland P 5-11 175 JR/2L Trussville, AL (Hewitt-Trussville HS)38 Brian Taylor WR 6-3 210 RS FR/TR Demopolis, AL (Troy University)39 Stephen Allen S 6-1 200 SR/SQ Dora, AL (Bevill State)42 Ferson Stafford S 5-10 170 JR/1L Phenix City, AL (Central HS)43 Marvin Burdette LB 5-11 230 SO/1L Batesville, MS (South Panola HS)44 Caleb Dyck LB 5-10 215 SR/2L Dothan, AL (Dothan HS)45 Sam Accursio TE 6-1 240 SO/1L Homestead, FL (South Dade HS)46 Greg Irvin LB 5-10 215 SO/1L Demopolis, AL (Demopolis HS)46 Tamar Mickens RB 5-10 190 FR/HS Birmingham, AL (Spain Park HS)47 Patrick Bastien LB 6-3 210 SO/1L Immokalee, FL (Immokalee HS)47 Danny Volk TE 6-3 200 JR/HS Tonganoxie, KS (Tonganoxie HS)48 Drew Luker LB 6-3 210 JR/2L Sweet Water, AL (Sweet Water HS)49 Rickey Hrabowskie WR 6-1 170 RS FR/HS Hoover, AL (Hoover HS)50 David DeCordova DT 6-0 275 SR/1L Manhattan Beach, CA (El Camino, CA JC)51 Elliott Henigan DT 6-4 275 JR/2L Atlanta, GA (The Lovett School)53 Quartney Cox OL 6-3 270 JR/JC West Point, MS (East Mississippi CC)54 Billy Autrey C 6-2 290 SO/JC Columbus, MS (East Mississippi CC)55 Terence Edge OL 6-2 295 JR/2L Atlanta, GA (Tri-Cities HS)56 Jestin Williams LB 6-0 225 JR/SQ Carrollton, AL (Gordo HS)57 John Hix OL 6-2 270 FR/HS Auburn, AL (Auburn HS)60 Kaycee Ike OL 6-5 270 RS FR/RS Lawrenceville, GA (Central Gwinnett HS)61 Taylor Klein LS 5-11 220 SO/1L Lexington, KY (Paul L. Dunbar HS)62 Ryan Densmore SN 6-1 210 RS FR/RS Morris, AL (Mortimer Jordan HS)64 Greg Calhoun OL 6-3 300 JR/2L Alexander City, AL (Benjamin Russell HS)65 Hunter Mullins P 6-3 195 FR/HS Tallassee, AL (Tallassee HS)66 Adam Arthur OL 6-2 275 JR/2L San Antonio, TX (Reagan HS)67 Jesse Parrish DE 6-0 230 RS FR/RS Wetumpka, AL (Wetumpka HS)68 Albert Calloway OL 6-0 285 FR/HS Irondale, AL (Shades Valley HS)71 Matt McCants OL 6-7 295 JR/2L Mobile, AL (Williamson HS)72 Logan Creel OL 6-5 290 SR/3L Loganville, GA (Grayson HS)73 Caleb Thomas OL 6-3 290 JR/2L Decatur, AL (Decatur HS)74 Chris Hubbard OL 6-4 260 SO/1L Columbus, GA (Carver HS)75 Darion Smith OL 6-2 280 JR/JC Brookhaven, MS (Copiah-Lincoln JC)76 Brian O'Leary OL 6-2 270 FR/HS Venice, FL (Venice HS)77 Connor Boyett DE 6-5 250 FR/HS Danielsville, GA (Madison County HS)78 Greg Bulls OL 6-4 300 SR/2L Lubbock, TX (Blinn College)79 Cody Payne DE 6-6 260 SO/JC West Palm Beach, FL (Butler County JC)80 D.J. Vinson WR 5-9 175 FR/HS Clay, AL (Clay-Chalkville HS)81 Joseph Waller TE 6-4 255 SR/3L Huntsville, AL (Huntsville HS)82 Bud Pruitt TE 6-3 235 RS FR/RS Theodore, AL (Theodore HS)83 Stephen Herring WR 6-1 185 SO/RS Anniston, AL (Saks HS)84 Jamarcus Nelson WR 5-11 160 FR/HS Midfi eld, AL (Midfi eld HS)85 Nolen Smith WR 6-3 190 FR/HS Oneonta, AL (Oneonta HS)86 Jeffery Anderson TE 6-3 255 SR/3L Selma, AL (Southside HS)87 Jordan Longoria TE 6-4 195 RS FR/RS Atlanta, GA (St. Pius X HS)88 Freddie Moore WR 6-2 205 RS FR/RS Decatur, AL (Austin HS)89 Jamie Onufrak TE 6-6 235 FR/HS Sarasota, FL (Out of Door Academy)90 Chris Walton DE 6-3 220 FR/HS Atlanta, GA (Grady HS)91 Tim Davis DL 6-0 275 SR/3L Apopka, FL (Apopka HS)92 Justin Wells DT 6-4 280 SR/1L Madison, AL (Highland, Kan., CC)93 Andrew Mahan DE 6-4 235 FR/HS Selma, AL (Dallas County HS)94 Bryant Turner DE 6-2 260 SR/3L Daphne, AL (Daphne HS)95 Deric Scott DT 6-3 265 FR/HS Atlanta, GA (Carver HS)96 Josh Zahn K 6-0 205 FR/1L Gilbert, AZ (Highland HS)97 D.J. Reese DT 6-4 280 SR/3L Daphne, AL (Daphne HS)99 Reece Foreman DE 6-2 240 JR/JC Los Angeles, CA (Mt. San Antonio College)

Coaches: Head Coach - Neil Callaway; Offensive Coordinator/Tight Ends - Kim Helton; Defensive Coordinator/Safeties - Eric Schumann; Cornerbacks - Corey Barlow; Receivers - Tim Bowens; Defensive Line - Lorenzo Costantini; Running Backs - Steve Davenport; Offensive Line - Will Friend; Quarterbacks/Recruiting Coordinator - Tyson Helton; Linebackers - Tyson Summers; Strength and Conditioning/Football & Baseball - Steve Martin; Director of Player Development/Football - Jay Chapman; Director of Football Operations - Josh Lee.

UAB BLAZERS 0-1, 0-0 C-USA

WHEN UAB HAS THE BALL

X11 Mario Wright

Z22 Mike Jones

H16 Patrick Hearn

LT71 Matt McCants

LG73 Caleb Thomas

C 75 Darion Smith

RG 74 Chris Hubbard

RT55 Terence Edge

TE 86 Jeffrey Anderson

QB17 David Isabelle

RB26 Pat Shed

K96 John Zahn

P37 Trey Ragland

CB2 Sterling Moore

SS20 Ryan Smith

SLB45 Youri Yenga

LE8 Taylor Thompson

NG9 Marquis Frazier

RE92 Margus Hunt

BLB52 Pete Fleps

MLB44 Taylor Reed WLB

56 Ja'Gared Davis

FS23 Chris Banjo

CB16 Richard Crawford

BLAZERS TO WATCH

Forrest has established himself as one of the top receivers in UAB history. He ranks third in all-time in receptions and is No.4 in receiving yards. During his college career ,the senior has had 125 receptions for a total of 1,657 yards.

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WR • Mobile, Ala.Henigan emerges as one of the top defensive lineman in C-USA. Last season, he ranked fi rst among UAB’s defensive lineman with 47 stops, 9.5 tackles for a loss, and 4.0 sacks in a total of nine games. He also earned the “Outstanding Defensive Lineman” award following 2009.

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DT • Atlanta, Ga.Isabelle is quick on his feet. In the last week's season opener against the Florida Atlantic Owls, the sophomore ran 214 yards on the ground and three TDs During his debut last week, Isabelle only completed nine passes, and had an interception returned for a touchdown, but his rushing yardage set a school record for a quarterback.

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BLAZERSUNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA-BIRMINGHAM

AT A GLANCE

Season Record: 0-1, 0-0 in Conference USA2009 Record: 5-7, 4-4 in Conference USA2009 Starters Returning (Offense): 82009 Starters Returning (Defense): 9All-Time Record vs. SMU: 0-3Last Meeting vs. SMU: Lost 35-33 in 2009

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Padron on the SMU vs. UAB gameBy JORDAN JENNINGS

Sports Editorjjennings@smu.edu

The 2010 college football season has officially begun, and SMU sophomore QB Kyle Padron is ready to take on the reins and lead the Ponies to victory again this year.

Padron’s fame began when he stepped onto the field as a freshman, replacing an injured Bo Levi Mitchell during the SMU vs. Houston game on Oct. 24. The Mustangs were already eight games into the 2009 season.

Little did Padron know that wouldn’t see the bench again that year.

His performance made history on December 24, 2009, at the Sheraton Hawaii Bowl that ended the Mustangs 25-year bowl game drought.

It was the first bowl game that SMU played in since receiving the death penalty in 1987.

During the game, the young quarterback set a school record, passing 460 yards and scoring two touchdowns in SMU’s 45-10 win over Nevada. Following the triumph, Padron was awarded the title of MVP of the Sheraton Hawaii Bowl and named to ESPN.com’s Non-AQ All-Bowl Team.

Padron’s success ranked him as the eighth-best among all players in the post-season by CollegeFootballNews.com.

He ended 2009 with a 159.9 passer rating that ranked him fifth in the nation.

That year, he completed 135 of 201 pass attempts for 1,922 yards and a total of 10 touchdowns. Padron finished with a 5-1 record as starter.

Following the season, SMU received attention from

several media outlets including mention in USA Today and AP polls.

During the offseason, Padron added 15 pounds to his 6’ 4” frame. Between time spent in the weight room, throwing at practice, or watching film, the 19-year-old proved his dedication to the team.

“I feel my role has grown this year. I have more of a leadership position. I am able to be more vocal in the huddle and I’m more comfortable leading by example,” Padron told The Daily Campus.

The Mustangs opened the 2010 season in Lubbock, Texas, competing against Big 12 team Texas Tech. SMU was defeated 35-27 after an action-packed fourth quarter in which the Mustangs shut out the Red Raider offense, and were able

to add 13 points to the score.It was a rough start for Padron. The sophomore threw

218 yards, two touchdown passes and a total of three interceptions.

“I felt pretty banged up after the game,” Padron said. “ I played a pretty bad game, and I know that this weekend I’ve got to step up and put my teammates in a good situation so we can be successful.”

Despite losing the first game of the season, Padron looks forward to this year’s competition, including the Mustangs upcoming game against the UAB Blazers.

“The turnover difference is very important. We have to take care of the football and not turn it over,” Padron said. “It’s a field position battle.”

UAB is coming off a narrow loss to Florida Atlantic in its first game last Thursday, 32-31. The Blazers' new starting quarterback David Isabelle set a UAB single-game record of 214 rushing yards.

“[Isabelle] is a different type of quarterback than I am. We both have good qualities. He can run the ball, and from what I’ve heard he’s not a traditionally prolific quarterback. He’s dangerous. As a team we are definitely going to have to come out and play a great game,” Padron says about the upcoming game this Saturday.

The Mustangs take on C-USA rival, the UAB Blazers on the ninth anniversary of 9/11. The game is set to have a patriotic theme in honor of the United States and SMU. Kickoff is at 7 p.m.

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SMU Quarterback Kyle padron attempts a pass downfi eld to an open receiver during play against Texas Tech Sunday, Sept. 5.

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Side-by-side: Mustangs vs. Blazers By EJ HOLLAND

Associate Sports Editoreholland@smu.edu

After a 35-27 loss against Texas Tech last week, SMU is anxious to get back on the field and prove why Mustang nation was so high on this team.

The Mustangs will take on the UAB Blazers in their home opener as both teams open Conference USA play at Gerald J. Ford Stadium on Saturday Sept. 8 at 7 p.m.

In 2009, the Blazers finished with a 5-7 record overall and a 4-4 record in conference play. Last week UAB suffered a 32-31 loss at the hands of Florida Atlantic.

Last year’s contest between SMU and UAB featured a high scoring affair that saw the Mustangs prevail 35-33.

Both teams have different signal callers under center this year but are still expected to light up the scoreboard.

Quarterback Kyle Padron started SMU’s last six games in 2009 and won 5 of those starts including a bowl game victory. Padron threw for 218 yards and 2 touchdowns against Texas Tech but also tossed 3 crucial interceptions.

SMU head coach June Jones said he was "a little disappointed" in Padron’s play against the Red Raiders.

Padron was able to find a new favorite target in junior Cole Beasley who caught five passes for 57 yards and two touchdowns against Texas Tech. Beasley is replacing SMU’s all time leading wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders who was selected in the third round of the 2010 NFL Draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers.

UAB’s new quarterback, sophomore David Isabelle, has big shoes to fill this year replacing Joe Webb who was selected in the sixth round of the 2010 NFL Draft by the Minnesota

Vikings.Isabelle impressed in his first career start against Florida Atlantic last week passing for 79

yards and one touchdown while also rushing for 214 yards and three touchdowns. The Mustangs were able to find a ground game last week behind running back Zach Line

who rushed for a career high 72 yards and one touchdown.Defensively both teams struggled in their opening games surrendering over 30 points

apiece.UAB allowed 347 yards of total offense last week while SMU allowed 431. Both teams

gave up most of those yards through the air.The Blazers are led by defensive end Bryant Turner who was the team leader in sacks

last year. Turner is picking up right where he left off last season as he recorded two sacks in last week’s loss.

The Mustangs are led by defensive back Chris Banjo who made his presence felt against the Red Raiders. Banjo had 86 tackles and 1 interception last year

Special teams may play a big factor in this week’s game and if so SMU looks to have an advantage after stellar play against Texas Tech.

The Mustangs blocked two field goals, kick returner Darryl Fields had a 92-yard kickoff return, and kicker Matt Szymanski booted a 61-yard field goal.

Szymanski also nailed a 24-yard field goal earlier in the game and his 61-yard kick was a school record. Szymanski’s efforts earned him Conference USA Special Teams Player of the Week.

Both teams are a hungry to garner their first victory of the year on Saturday night so expect a fierce conference battle under the bright stadium lights.

CHILD CARE

AFTERNOON BABYSITTER WANTED. Pick up my two children from school and help with homework and after school activities. Children are ages 8 and 6. Flexible dates. 2:45 to 5:45 M-F. Must have reliable transportation. Great Kids! Please contact 410-703-0440 anne@beard.com.

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AFTER SCHOOL CHILDCARE needed for UP family with 3 kids. M-F, 3-6 pm. Must have own car. Contact Chris, cpopolo@mac.com 214-663-0948

AFTER SCHOOL CHILDCARE needed for two St. Rita boys ages 7 and 10. Monday - Friday 2:45 pm-5:45 pm with flexibility. Help with car-pool, homework, etc. Family car available during work hours if needed. Please contact Barbara 214-350-9089 or barbara.taylor@us.panasonic.com.

AFTER SCHOOL CHILDCARE NEEDED. Three kids ages 13, 10, 5. 2:30-6 M-F. Car for driving kids provided. Close to SMU. 214-369-5209 or email guess.2715@gmail.com.

AFTER SCHOOL HELP NEEDED for children ages 8 and 12. Nearby UP home. Tuesdays and Thursdays 3-6:30 pm. Must have own car to transport kids locally. $12/hr. Email Barb bkorn@jcpenney.com.

AFTER SCHOOL HELPER needed. $100/week Pick up 15 year old after school and bring home. 5 hours per week; 2-3 weeks per month. Please

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AFTER SCHOOL NANNY needed to pick up 5y boy from school M-F 2:30-6:30. Flexibility on on days/times if needed. Competitive pay. Please contact Debbie at 214-987-3441.

AFTER SCHOOL NANNY M-F for 12y twins. 3-6pm flexible. Driving and help with homework. Mature, experienced candidates only. Competitive pay. Email resume, references ocamina@susmangodfrey.com.

AFTER SCHOOL SUPERVISION needed for our cool, fun well-mannered 12yo daughter. 20 hrs/month, about 5 days M-F 3-7p. Must be flexible. $15/hr. Some driving required, but you can use our car. Contact Kim 602-625-8896 bclark1129@aol.com.

BABYSITTER WANTED 3 days a week, afternoons for 3rd and 5th graders. Lakewood area. Drive to activities or help with homework. $13/hr. Email Stasia.Langford@gmail.com.

NANNY WANTED: FOR 9 year old boy. 3 - 6 p.m., M-F, Lakewood neighborhood. Need car. Start August 18 if possible. Rate negotiable Call LuAnn 214-864-2195.

NEED READING TUTOR for a 3yo boy around 4:30-5:30pm (flexible) daily. $13/hr. 5 min drive from campus. Please contact Jessie qzhou@smu.edu.

PART-TIME NANNY NEEDED for 2 boys after school. Ages 5 and 8. Call Robbin 214-718-2966. Need to fill asap!

PART-TIME NANNY NEEDED for 5 and 3 year old girls. 10 to 15 hours weekly. E-mail resume: TammyNP@aol.com

EMPLOYMENT

BUSY MOM/LAWYER NEEDS help getting organized. Flexible part time hours. $10/hr. Some errands. Contact Natalie at nbrandt@me.com. Preston Hollow location.

BEST JOB ON CAMPUS! The Daily Campus is seeking top notch marketing in the advertising department. This is an opportunity for advertising, marketing, or business majors to acquire “real world” experience. Looks great on resume! Flexible hours. Call Diana at 8-4111, come by Hughes-Trigg, or e-mail ddenton@smu.edu.

BEST JOB ON CAMPUS! The Daily Campus is seeking advertising sales reps. This is an opportunity for advertising, marketing, or business majors to acquire “real world” experience. Looks great on resume! Earn commission while learning outside sales. Flexible hours. Call Diana at 8-4111, come by Hughes-Trigg, or e-mail ddenton@smu.edu.

BEST JOB OFF CAMPUS! Internet Sales Rep needed to process orders, answer phones. Able to work as a team and individually. Phone etiquette is a must. Casual offi ce environment in Dallas. $10/hr. Send resume to sales@chromeemblems.com.

FINANCE ACCOUNTING POSITION available for private IT staffi ng company in Dallas. Duties would include: AR/AP/Business analysis. Looking for intern or full-time hire. Please email resumes to arpinnacle1.com. Website: www.pinnacle1.com.

IMMEDIATE INCOME AVAILABLE! Seeking self motivated, determined people! Signifi cant spare time income. Set own hours! No sales! Fun! Earn within 24 hours! 972-408-5029.

STATIONERY STORE NEEDS energetic, creative help. Flexible schedule. Computer skills/savvy. Near SMU. Call 214-528-2850.

FOOD

EAT A SUB anywhere else? I’d rather have a root canal. N.Y. SUB 3411 Asbury 214-522-1070.

OUR BUSINESS IS subs, and business is excellent. N.Y. SUB 3411 Asbury 214-522-1070.

FOR LEASE

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5620 ANITA AVE. Competely updates single family house. 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1,500 sq ft. Minutes from SMU seconds from Mockingbird Station. Large yard. Asking $2,100 monthly/or For Sale $315,000. OPEN SUNDAY 3-5 pm Call 214-926-0158 to see.

IMMACULATE, UPDATED 2BED/1.5BATH Condo: 1Blk from SMU (Hillcrest & Shenandoah), Granite, 2Fireplaces, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer, Pool, Garage. $2000/mo –Gillian Cunningham, Keller Williams 214-556-1505

FOR RENT

2 BR/2 BA 3309 Rosedale. One Block from campus and Snider Plaza. Washer Dryer off street parking. $1400/mo. 817-239-2765.

BILLS INCLUDED $1650/M0. 2/1.5 Gated condo. Meadow @ 75. California feel. Chocolate hardwoods, granite counters, SS appliances. 1st floor, 5 doors open onto pool, grill station, gazebo, palms. Fenced back porch. New Washer/Dryer. Equipped with security, cable, DSL. 469-688-3518 - Aaron.

ROOM FOR RENT in Executive Home for the right female student. 5 min to SMU also 2-Bedroom, 2-bath furnished condo for Lease $600 per student. 214-528-9144.

REAL ESTATE

FOR SALE

6640 AIRLINE MLS#11436182. Great Corner unit condo *Heart of SMU” Granite, stainless, fireplace, Hardwoods, 2 Car Garage. $410,000. SANDRA MELMED, COLDWELL BANKER. 214-384-5767.

WHY LEASE WHEN you can OWN for $55,000. 2 Bedroom/2Bath Condo - 1100sqft. 7914 Royal - #C215 - Contact Timm Kralovetz, Realtor - Keller Williams 972/740-3659 or tkmarathonrun@msn.com.

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PROFESSIONAL FEMALE LOOKING for responsible roommate to share 2 bedroom 2.5 bath in Oak Lawn area. $500 per month includes, internet, cable, washer/dryer. Will split electric bill. No smok-ing, drugs or drama. Contact Jessica: 214-546-0436 or jessicaseu@gmail.com.

TUTOR SERVICES

ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE TUTOR. Voted “The Best” for 15 years. College is more fun when you have a tutor. Lee Lowrie, CPA, MBA 214-208-1112.

ACCOUNTING, MATH, CHEMISTRY, Statistics, Economics, Finance, Physics, Rhetoric, Tutoring. “Learn to work smarter not harder.” David Kemp Tutorial Services. Call 469-767-6713.

ACCOUNTING TUTOR 12 YEARS experience teaching/tutoring accounting students. Results-based tutoring. Let me help you excel this summer! Jason Rodrigue CPA, MS, MBA. 985-414-5331.

ALL SCIENCES: Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Anatomy, Physiology, English, SMU Alumna Graduate degree. Tutor All Levels, college, high school. Piaras (Pierce) McGonagle Individual or group settings. (214) 789-0425.

MATH, STATISTICS TUTOR for MBA, college, high school students. Highland Park, Austin College, SMU alumna; M.S. Math; 20 years Texas Instruments; 2 years college math instructor; 11 years professional tutor. Sheila Walker 214-417-7677.

TUTORS

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ENGLISH TUTOR NEEDED for instruction on proper written communication skills. One on one. Please contact Etta at 214-965-1033.

HOMEWORK COACH NEEDED for two boys ages 9 and 13. Job requires after school hours M-Th. Please email mwatsonllc@me.com. Job location Hillcrest and Lovers Lane area. Responsibilities include helping 3rd and 7th graders with homework and school projects.

NEED READING TUTOR for a 3yo boy around 4:30-5:30pm (flexible) daily. $13/hr. 5 min drive from campus. Please contact Jessie qzhou@smu.edu.

TUTOR NEEDED FOR 10th grade HS student in history, English and French. We are looking for a bright charismatic student who is interested in tutoring our daughter three times a week. Please e-mail: taaron@stevenstransport.com.

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The Boulevard Celebration before SMU home games has become ingrained in Mustang spirit. Students, alumni, families and members of the surrounding community all gather to enjoy each other's company and cheer on SMU football.

Student organizations, university departments and alumni reserve spots on The Boulevard to set up tents and entertain their guests with traditional tailgating activities. Game-goers

are welcome to enjoy live music, set up a picnic or enjoy the large selection of food from the many vendors present on game day.

"Boulevarding" is a tradition unique to SMU. The culture, the fun, and the social scene set on the beautifully landscaped background of the SMU campus is an experience that cannot be found on any other campus from coast-to-coast.

"Scene on the Boulevard" will be a regular part of The

Boulevard edition. In this section, we hope to capture the spirit of The Boulevard itself and of the activities and celebration hosted by the SMU community.

Attendees are invited to email their own photo submissions to dc@smu.edu for consideration in this section. Pictures from today's game will be featured in the next edition of The Boulevard, but to get a sneak peak visit smudailycampus.com.

The Daily Campus presents "Scene on the Boulevard"

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