Jacob Richman
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NEW| Can SMU contain Cooper Flagg? What could a win today vs. Duke mean for recruiting?
Breaking down a few questions the Mustangs can answer in today's major MBB game in Dallas.
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Breaking down a few questions the Mustangs can answer in today's major MBB game in Dallas.
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Can SMU basketball contain Cooper Flagg and more questions ahead of Duke matchup
The Mustangs host No. 4 Duke Saturday afternoon.
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January 4, 2025 at 3:20 PM
NEW| Can SMU contain Cooper Flagg? What could a win today vs. Duke mean for recruiting?
Breaking down a few questions the Mustangs can answer in today's major MBB game in Dallas.
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Breaking down a few questions the Mustangs can answer in today's major MBB game in Dallas.
www.lonestarlive.com/smu/2025/01/...
Threading some of my favorite stories from 2024 here.
From NFL Draft prep to the College World Series to the College Football Playoff.
Very fun year of coverage over the past year:
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From NFL Draft prep to the College World Series to the College Football Playoff.
Very fun year of coverage over the past year:
(1/14)
December 31, 2024 at 5:29 PM
Threading some of my favorite stories from 2024 here.
From NFL Draft prep to the College World Series to the College Football Playoff.
Very fun year of coverage over the past year:
(1/14)
From NFL Draft prep to the College World Series to the College Football Playoff.
Very fun year of coverage over the past year:
(1/14)
NEW | Rhett Lashlee said SMU's defensive performance was "good enough to win" vs Penn State.
A look at what SMU's top unit did against the Nittany Lions and what kept the Mustangs from winning in Happy Valley.
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A look at what SMU's top unit did against the Nittany Lions and what kept the Mustangs from winning in Happy Valley.
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SMU’s defensive performance was ‘good enough to win’ vs Penn State says Lashlee
The Mustang defense kept Penn State's offense out of the end zone until midway through the second quarter.
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December 21, 2024 at 11:12 PM
NEW | Rhett Lashlee said SMU's defensive performance was "good enough to win" vs Penn State.
A look at what SMU's top unit did against the Nittany Lions and what kept the Mustangs from winning in Happy Valley.
www.lonestarlive.com/smu/2024/12/...
A look at what SMU's top unit did against the Nittany Lions and what kept the Mustangs from winning in Happy Valley.
www.lonestarlive.com/smu/2024/12/...
Kevin Jennings and Rhett Lashlee talk what happened during those three interceptions against Penn State.
Lashlee gave some insight into where Jennings can improve while shouldering some blame with playcalling.
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Lashlee gave some insight into where Jennings can improve while shouldering some blame with playcalling.
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Rhett Lashlee, Kevin Jennings take blame for SMU’s first-half interceptions against Penn State
Jennings threw three interceptions in the opening half of SMU's loss.
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December 21, 2024 at 11:12 PM
Kevin Jennings and Rhett Lashlee talk what happened during those three interceptions against Penn State.
Lashlee gave some insight into where Jennings can improve while shouldering some blame with playcalling.
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Lashlee gave some insight into where Jennings can improve while shouldering some blame with playcalling.
www.lonestarlive.com/smu/2024/12/...
SMU TE Matt Hibner going shorts this morning.
Former Michigan player did not seem concerned about the temperature this week.
Former Michigan player did not seem concerned about the temperature this week.
December 21, 2024 at 3:07 PM
SMU TE Matt Hibner going shorts this morning.
Former Michigan player did not seem concerned about the temperature this week.
Former Michigan player did not seem concerned about the temperature this week.
FEATURE | Conditioning and strength training for a season begins in January.
The work can prove crucial to a team’s performance in the fall.
A look inside SMU's all-in training mentality and keeping the team healthy in a long CFP season for @lonestarlive.com.
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The work can prove crucial to a team’s performance in the fall.
A look inside SMU's all-in training mentality and keeping the team healthy in a long CFP season for @lonestarlive.com.
www.lonestarlive.com/smu/2024/12/...
How SMU’s strength and conditioning culture builds physicality, longevity for CFP run
The Mustangs hope to reap the rewards of an all-in training mentality during the postseason.
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December 20, 2024 at 3:21 PM
FEATURE | Conditioning and strength training for a season begins in January.
The work can prove crucial to a team’s performance in the fall.
A look inside SMU's all-in training mentality and keeping the team healthy in a long CFP season for @lonestarlive.com.
www.lonestarlive.com/smu/2024/12/...
The work can prove crucial to a team’s performance in the fall.
A look inside SMU's all-in training mentality and keeping the team healthy in a long CFP season for @lonestarlive.com.
www.lonestarlive.com/smu/2024/12/...
A couple key comments from Rhett Lashlee today during his pre-CFP press conference.
Covered Penn State's Abdul Carter, prepping for a cold-weather game in State College and having a pair of homegrown quarterbacks leading the Mustangs and Nittany Lions.
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Covered Penn State's Abdul Carter, prepping for a cold-weather game in State College and having a pair of homegrown quarterbacks leading the Mustangs and Nittany Lions.
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Overheard at Rhett Lashlee’s news conference: Best defender SMU has faced, preparing for cold weather and more
The Mustangs are heading to State College on Saturday for their CFP debut.
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December 17, 2024 at 7:11 PM
A couple key comments from Rhett Lashlee today during his pre-CFP press conference.
Covered Penn State's Abdul Carter, prepping for a cold-weather game in State College and having a pair of homegrown quarterbacks leading the Mustangs and Nittany Lions.
www.lonestarlive.com/smu/2024/12/...
Covered Penn State's Abdul Carter, prepping for a cold-weather game in State College and having a pair of homegrown quarterbacks leading the Mustangs and Nittany Lions.
www.lonestarlive.com/smu/2024/12/...
Bandwagon SMU fan? Penn State fan looking to catch up on your opponent?
Something for y’all as I run through everything you need to know about SMU’s 2024 season ahead of the CFP.
Personnel breakdown, what to expect and key moments from the season below:
www.lonestarlive.com/smu/2024/12/...
Something for y’all as I run through everything you need to know about SMU’s 2024 season ahead of the CFP.
Personnel breakdown, what to expect and key moments from the season below:
www.lonestarlive.com/smu/2024/12/...
Everything you need to know about SMU’s 2024 season ahead of College Football Playoff
The Mustangs are going to the CFP for the first time as a program.
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December 17, 2024 at 4:09 PM
Bandwagon SMU fan? Penn State fan looking to catch up on your opponent?
Something for y’all as I run through everything you need to know about SMU’s 2024 season ahead of the CFP.
Personnel breakdown, what to expect and key moments from the season below:
www.lonestarlive.com/smu/2024/12/...
Something for y’all as I run through everything you need to know about SMU’s 2024 season ahead of the CFP.
Personnel breakdown, what to expect and key moments from the season below:
www.lonestarlive.com/smu/2024/12/...
NEW | SMU and Penn State each have their backup QB entering the transfer portal.
The difference: Preston Stone will remain with the team through the CFP.
More for @lonestarlive.com on what Stone's availability means for SMU's depth advantage in the CFP:
www.lonestarlive.com/smu/2024/12/...
The difference: Preston Stone will remain with the team through the CFP.
More for @lonestarlive.com on what Stone's availability means for SMU's depth advantage in the CFP:
www.lonestarlive.com/smu/2024/12/...
SMU enters CFP with quarterback depth advantage over Penn State
The Nittany Lions and Mustangs each have quarterbacks entering the transfer portal, but one is remaining with the team.
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December 16, 2024 at 5:53 PM
NEW | SMU and Penn State each have their backup QB entering the transfer portal.
The difference: Preston Stone will remain with the team through the CFP.
More for @lonestarlive.com on what Stone's availability means for SMU's depth advantage in the CFP:
www.lonestarlive.com/smu/2024/12/...
The difference: Preston Stone will remain with the team through the CFP.
More for @lonestarlive.com on what Stone's availability means for SMU's depth advantage in the CFP:
www.lonestarlive.com/smu/2024/12/...
Reposted by Jacob Richman
SMU didn't watch the CFP reveal together, everyone was on their own to find out.
OC Casey Woods was in church.
Roderick Daniels Jr. got a text from his brother.
WR coach Rob Likens was in his underwear celebrating on a table at home.
More CFP reveal stories:
www.lonestarlive.com/smu/2024/12/...
OC Casey Woods was in church.
Roderick Daniels Jr. got a text from his brother.
WR coach Rob Likens was in his underwear celebrating on a table at home.
More CFP reveal stories:
www.lonestarlive.com/smu/2024/12/...
How SMU players, coaches learned they made the College Football Playoff
The Mustangs received the 11-seed in the 12-team CFP bracket.
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December 13, 2024 at 8:20 PM
SMU didn't watch the CFP reveal together, everyone was on their own to find out.
OC Casey Woods was in church.
Roderick Daniels Jr. got a text from his brother.
WR coach Rob Likens was in his underwear celebrating on a table at home.
More CFP reveal stories:
www.lonestarlive.com/smu/2024/12/...
OC Casey Woods was in church.
Roderick Daniels Jr. got a text from his brother.
WR coach Rob Likens was in his underwear celebrating on a table at home.
More CFP reveal stories:
www.lonestarlive.com/smu/2024/12/...
Reposted by Jacob Richman
SMU DC Scott Symons' extension not only keeps him at home with the Mustangs but allows him to keep his word out on the recruiting trail.
“You want that to matter to our players in this program and the guys that we’re trying to get to come join us.”
More:
www.lonestarlive.com/smu/2024/12/...
“You want that to matter to our players in this program and the guys that we’re trying to get to come join us.”
More:
www.lonestarlive.com/smu/2024/12/...
Extension with SMU allows DC Scott Symons to keep his word on recruiting trail
The Mustangs announced an extension on Dec. 12 with the Hurst native.
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December 13, 2024 at 8:19 PM
SMU DC Scott Symons' extension not only keeps him at home with the Mustangs but allows him to keep his word out on the recruiting trail.
“You want that to matter to our players in this program and the guys that we’re trying to get to come join us.”
More:
www.lonestarlive.com/smu/2024/12/...
“You want that to matter to our players in this program and the guys that we’re trying to get to come join us.”
More:
www.lonestarlive.com/smu/2024/12/...
SMU didn't watch the CFP reveal together, everyone was on their own to find out.
OC Casey Woods was in church.
Roderick Daniels Jr. got a text from his brother.
WR coach Rob Likens was in his underwear celebrating on a table at home.
More CFP reveal stories:
www.lonestarlive.com/smu/2024/12/...
OC Casey Woods was in church.
Roderick Daniels Jr. got a text from his brother.
WR coach Rob Likens was in his underwear celebrating on a table at home.
More CFP reveal stories:
www.lonestarlive.com/smu/2024/12/...
How SMU players, coaches learned they made the College Football Playoff
The Mustangs received the 11-seed in the 12-team CFP bracket.
www.lonestarlive.com
December 13, 2024 at 8:20 PM
SMU didn't watch the CFP reveal together, everyone was on their own to find out.
OC Casey Woods was in church.
Roderick Daniels Jr. got a text from his brother.
WR coach Rob Likens was in his underwear celebrating on a table at home.
More CFP reveal stories:
www.lonestarlive.com/smu/2024/12/...
OC Casey Woods was in church.
Roderick Daniels Jr. got a text from his brother.
WR coach Rob Likens was in his underwear celebrating on a table at home.
More CFP reveal stories:
www.lonestarlive.com/smu/2024/12/...
SMU DC Scott Symons' extension not only keeps him at home with the Mustangs but allows him to keep his word out on the recruiting trail.
“You want that to matter to our players in this program and the guys that we’re trying to get to come join us.”
More:
www.lonestarlive.com/smu/2024/12/...
“You want that to matter to our players in this program and the guys that we’re trying to get to come join us.”
More:
www.lonestarlive.com/smu/2024/12/...
Extension with SMU allows DC Scott Symons to keep his word on recruiting trail
The Mustangs announced an extension on Dec. 12 with the Hurst native.
www.lonestarlive.com
December 13, 2024 at 8:19 PM
SMU DC Scott Symons' extension not only keeps him at home with the Mustangs but allows him to keep his word out on the recruiting trail.
“You want that to matter to our players in this program and the guys that we’re trying to get to come join us.”
More:
www.lonestarlive.com/smu/2024/12/...
“You want that to matter to our players in this program and the guys that we’re trying to get to come join us.”
More:
www.lonestarlive.com/smu/2024/12/...
SMU might prep for a big-time atmosphere at Penn State, but the focus is still on their own game.
“We know it’s going to be way different because it’s going to be like 100-plus thousand, but [the crowd] can’t play for them on the field."
For @lonestarlive.com:
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“We know it’s going to be way different because it’s going to be like 100-plus thousand, but [the crowd] can’t play for them on the field."
For @lonestarlive.com:
www.lonestarlive.com/college/2024...
Why SMU is playing ‘Mo Bamba’ during practice ahead of CFP matchup with Penn State
The Mustangs face the Nittany Lions on Dec. 21 in the first round of the CFP.
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December 12, 2024 at 9:49 PM
SMU might prep for a big-time atmosphere at Penn State, but the focus is still on their own game.
“We know it’s going to be way different because it’s going to be like 100-plus thousand, but [the crowd] can’t play for them on the field."
For @lonestarlive.com:
www.lonestarlive.com/college/2024...
“We know it’s going to be way different because it’s going to be like 100-plus thousand, but [the crowd] can’t play for them on the field."
For @lonestarlive.com:
www.lonestarlive.com/college/2024...
SMU was absolutely blaring “Mo Bamba” during practice today.
I could hear it from halfway down the street.
I could hear it from halfway down the street.
December 12, 2024 at 5:13 PM
SMU was absolutely blaring “Mo Bamba” during practice today.
I could hear it from halfway down the street.
I could hear it from halfway down the street.
Cosm is pretty legit.
December 11, 2024 at 3:27 AM
Cosm is pretty legit.
Reposted by Jacob Richman
After SMU’s loss in the ACCCG, Rhett Lashlee was hurting for his players in part because “their faith in the system (was) shaken.”
An unsettling 12 hours later, the Mustangs received affirmation their season of work held value to the CFP.
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An unsettling 12 hours later, the Mustangs received affirmation their season of work held value to the CFP.
www.lonestarlive.com/college/2024...
SMU’s faith restored after earning College Football Playoff berth
The Mustangs had to wait a tense 12 hours after an ACC title loss to learn their postseason fate.
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December 9, 2024 at 3:34 PM
After SMU’s loss in the ACCCG, Rhett Lashlee was hurting for his players in part because “their faith in the system (was) shaken.”
An unsettling 12 hours later, the Mustangs received affirmation their season of work held value to the CFP.
www.lonestarlive.com/college/2024...
An unsettling 12 hours later, the Mustangs received affirmation their season of work held value to the CFP.
www.lonestarlive.com/college/2024...
After SMU’s loss in the ACCCG, Rhett Lashlee was hurting for his players in part because “their faith in the system (was) shaken.”
An unsettling 12 hours later, the Mustangs received affirmation their season of work held value to the CFP.
www.lonestarlive.com/college/2024...
An unsettling 12 hours later, the Mustangs received affirmation their season of work held value to the CFP.
www.lonestarlive.com/college/2024...
SMU’s faith restored after earning College Football Playoff berth
The Mustangs had to wait a tense 12 hours after an ACC title loss to learn their postseason fate.
www.lonestarlive.com
December 9, 2024 at 3:34 PM
After SMU’s loss in the ACCCG, Rhett Lashlee was hurting for his players in part because “their faith in the system (was) shaken.”
An unsettling 12 hours later, the Mustangs received affirmation their season of work held value to the CFP.
www.lonestarlive.com/college/2024...
An unsettling 12 hours later, the Mustangs received affirmation their season of work held value to the CFP.
www.lonestarlive.com/college/2024...
Just mentioned on CFP teleconference, the Texas side of the field is linked to the Cotton Bowl, SMU side is linked to the Orange Bowl for the semifinals.
So no chance for the Mustangs to be playing in the DFW area in the CFP.
So no chance for the Mustangs to be playing in the DFW area in the CFP.
December 8, 2024 at 8:37 PM
Just mentioned on CFP teleconference, the Texas side of the field is linked to the Cotton Bowl, SMU side is linked to the Orange Bowl for the semifinals.
So no chance for the Mustangs to be playing in the DFW area in the CFP.
So no chance for the Mustangs to be playing in the DFW area in the CFP.
The SMU Mustangs are going to the College Football Playoff.
SMU comes in with the 11-seed in the first-ever 12-team bracket, facing 6-seed Penn State.
The Mustangs have a path to the national championship.
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SMU comes in with the 11-seed in the first-ever 12-team bracket, facing 6-seed Penn State.
The Mustangs have a path to the national championship.
www.lonestarlive.com/college/2024...
Did SMU make the College Football Playoff for the first time? 12-team bracket set
The Mustangs finished the season with an 11-2 overall record and an appearance in the ACC Championship.
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December 8, 2024 at 5:35 PM
The SMU Mustangs are going to the College Football Playoff.
SMU comes in with the 11-seed in the first-ever 12-team bracket, facing 6-seed Penn State.
The Mustangs have a path to the national championship.
www.lonestarlive.com/college/2024...
SMU comes in with the 11-seed in the first-ever 12-team bracket, facing 6-seed Penn State.
The Mustangs have a path to the national championship.
www.lonestarlive.com/college/2024...
NEW | ‘Criminal’ omission or last-team in: SMU sits on the brink of key CFP decision
More on @lonestarlive.com:
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More on @lonestarlive.com:
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‘Criminal’ omission or last-team in: SMU sits on the brink of key CFP decision
The Mustangs are going to be at the center of an important CFP decision.
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December 8, 2024 at 2:00 PM
NEW | ‘Criminal’ omission or last-team in: SMU sits on the brink of key CFP decision
More on @lonestarlive.com:
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More on @lonestarlive.com:
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SMU players, coach Rhett Lashlee react to the final seconds of the Mustangs' heartbreaking loss.
"I’m hurting for our guys."
"A lot of emotions going on those last four seconds."
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"I’m hurting for our guys."
"A lot of emotions going on those last four seconds."
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SMU players react to heartbreaking walk-off field goal in ACC Championship
The Mustangs fell 34-31 to Clemson in the title game Saturday night.
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December 8, 2024 at 6:26 AM
SMU players, coach Rhett Lashlee react to the final seconds of the Mustangs' heartbreaking loss.
"I’m hurting for our guys."
"A lot of emotions going on those last four seconds."
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"I’m hurting for our guys."
"A lot of emotions going on those last four seconds."
www.lonestarlive.com/college/2024...
Taking a look at where things stand for SMU's College Football Playoff prospects.
Long story short, it's going to be a weird 11 hours until the reveal show.
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Long story short, it's going to be a weird 11 hours until the reveal show.
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What does SMU’s ACC Championship defeat mean for College Football Playoff chances?
After the Mustangs fell Saturday night to the Clemson Tigers, things grew complicated.
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December 8, 2024 at 5:51 AM
Taking a look at where things stand for SMU's College Football Playoff prospects.
Long story short, it's going to be a weird 11 hours until the reveal show.
www.lonestarlive.com/college/2024...
Long story short, it's going to be a weird 11 hours until the reveal show.
www.lonestarlive.com/college/2024...
Rhett Lashlee after ACC title loss
I have no comment on how it was officiated. I have a lot of respect for that crew and all those guys and they're very respectful towards us
There were two critical calls that didn't go our way that gave them 14 points...Calls go your way; calls don't go your way.
I have no comment on how it was officiated. I have a lot of respect for that crew and all those guys and they're very respectful towards us
There were two critical calls that didn't go our way that gave them 14 points...Calls go your way; calls don't go your way.
December 8, 2024 at 5:50 AM
Rhett Lashlee after ACC title loss
I have no comment on how it was officiated. I have a lot of respect for that crew and all those guys and they're very respectful towards us
There were two critical calls that didn't go our way that gave them 14 points...Calls go your way; calls don't go your way.
I have no comment on how it was officiated. I have a lot of respect for that crew and all those guys and they're very respectful towards us
There were two critical calls that didn't go our way that gave them 14 points...Calls go your way; calls don't go your way.