Last Friday evening, SMU Football held a scrimmage in preparation for the start of the season on Friday. The Mustangs practiced all aspects of the game, including special teams.

The white and blue teams matched up in a low contact practice game. The blue team highlighted the first team offense, led by QB Matt Davis, but consisted of about 2/3 of the team. The white team spent most of the game on defense. The offense worked on its new no-huddle attack and looked to be on the same page throughout.

After the game, fans were invited to join the team on the field. The players thanked them for coming and then Head Coach Chad Morris took to the microphone. He unveiled a new flag that features the SMU Mustang logo with the words “Lock Arms” beneath it. The phrase will be the slogan that symbolizes the relationship between the fans, student body, and football team.

Coach Morris emphasized the dedication and commitment it will take on behalf of the players and supporters to get the program headed in the right direction.

As part of the new tradition, the team will board buses at Ford Stadium and be taken to the Boulevard after stretching. Around two to two and a half hours before kickoff, the team will present the flag to Mustang 11 and then walk to the stadium with their arms locked. Then, a few minutes prior to kickoff, Mustang 11 will carry the flag out of the tunnel and raise it on the flagpole behind the south goalpost. The team will emerge from the tunnel and lock arms in the end zone as part of their pregame introduction.