SMU Beat TCU in the “DFW Duel”

I know, I know. Nobody cares. But I stayed up until 1:15 a.m. last night watching the thing. And if I didn’t blog about it, every yawn I’ve yawned this morning would be rendered pointless. Here’s an official recap. Only things worth noting:

1. I’m guessing SMU’s Freshman Forward Papa Dia has a rider in his player’s agreement that he must be called “Papa Dia” on second, third, fourth … fifteenth reference. Or, more likely, the announcers just liked saying “Papa Dia.”

2. Attendance was listed at 3,219; seems high to this television viewer, yet impressive given the 11:00 a.m. p.m. tip-off.

3. If I knew which announcer was which, I’d be able to pinpoint which one called SMU’s mascot “Cooner.” He later corrected himself and correctly identified “Peruna.” But I’m thinking “Cooner” might have staying power. It beats “Pony UP,” after all.