3 Smu Starters Suspended

NT03 · November 13, 2008

UNIVERSITY PARK – Three SMU starters – junior receiver Emmanuel Sanders, sophomore receiver Aldrick Robinson and linebacker Justin Smart – have been suspended for the final two games.

Sanders, Robinson and Smart were suspended under coach June Jones' "three strikes" rule. A player can pick up a strike for missing or being late to practice, team meetings and study halls, among other violations.

Jones said the suspensions will serve notice about what it takes to build a winning program.

"No team wins with players that don't pay attention to detail. You can't do it," Jones said. "It's hard to make these tough decisions, but as a leader you have to do them."

Robinson (1,047) and Sanders (958) are ranked No. 4 and No. 10 in the nation in receiving yards. Robinson has 11 touchdowns and is tied with Emanuel Tolbert (1978) for the SMU season record. Sanders has at least 600 receiving yards in each of his three seasons, a first on the Hilltop. He also has nine touchdowns.

But the Mustangs are well-equipped at receiver, with freshmen Cole Beasley and Bradley Haynes having strong games against Memphis.

Beasley had two touchdown receptions last week and has 34 catches for 281 yards. Haynes made his first start last week in place of Wilkerson and caught five passes for 64 yards.

Smart, who moved from defensive end to middle linebacker this season, is second on the team in tackles with 74.

greenminer · November 13, 2008

OMG UTEP better whoop the crap outta these 'stangs.

NT80 · November 13, 2008

Pony up? :whip:

SilverEagle · November 13, 2008

UNIVERSITY PARK – Three SMU starters – junior receiver Emmanuel Sanders, sophomore receiver Aldrick Robinson and linebacker Justin Smart – have been suspended for the final two games.
Sanders, Robinson and Smart were suspended under coach June Jones' "three strikes" rule. A player can pick up a strike for missing or being late to practice, team meetings and study halls, among other violations.
Jones said the suspensions will serve notice about what it takes to build a winning program.
"No team wins with players that don't pay attention to detail. You can't do it," Jones said. "It's hard to make these tough decisions, but as a leader you have to do them."
Robinson (1,047) and Sanders (958) are ranked No. 4 and No. 10 in the nation in receiving yards. Robinson has 11 touchdowns and is tied with Emanuel Tolbert (1978) for the SMU season record. Sanders has at least 600 receiving yards in each of his three seasons, a first on the Hilltop. He also has nine touchdowns.
But the Mustangs are well-equipped at receiver, with freshmen Cole Beasley and Bradley Haynes having strong games against Memphis.
Beasley had two touchdown receptions last week and has 34 catches for 281 yards. Haynes made his first start last week in place of Wilkerson and caught five passes for 64 yards.
Smart, who moved from defensive end to middle linebacker this season, is second on the team in tackles with 74.

The grandson of Abner Haynes. Playing for SMU. I just can't stand it.

Edited November 13, 2008 by SilverEagle