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The SMU quarterback derby reached a stunning conclusion Monday. Ultimately, execution overruled experience. Coach June Jones announced that Bo Levi Mitchell and Braden Smith, both true freshmen, would be the top two quarterbacks on the depth chart as the Mustangs prepare for their season opener at Rice on Aug. 29. Assistant head coach/offense Dan Morrison, Jones' right-hand man in evaluating quarterbacks, said Mitchell is the No. 1 for now. Justin Willis, a junior who has started 22 of the last 23 games and holds the school record with 51 career touchdown passes, is the third-stringer.

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August 19, 2008  07:21 AM ET

I guess Willis just isn't made for the offense. I can't wait to see what a 4 year starter in June Jones offense can do.

August 19, 2008  07:50 AM ET

The only thing stunning about SMU football is the fact that they made it back from the death penalty.

August 19, 2008  08:03 AM ET

I'm just stunned that SMU is still playing football.

August 19, 2008  08:13 AM ET

Ouch, that's a blow to your self-esteem.

August 19, 2008  09:20 AM ET

Bo Levi Mitchell? The TRUTH longs for the good ole days when bubbas were bubbas...

August 19, 2008  09:58 AM ET

Sounds to me Jones just wants one of his guys at the helm.

August 19, 2008  10:16 AM ET

^^^^ Yep, sure does, maybe the kid can still transfer??? Cause he's not gonna see the field there

August 19, 2008  10:45 AM ET

I have placed a curse on June Jones and SMU. They build football field on ancient burial ground. I took a mighty crap in the press box.

August 19, 2008  11:15 AM ET

A new coach wants to go with his QB. Plus the Mitchell kid was going to Hawaii to play for June before he got the SMU gig.

June just wants his guy.

August 19, 2008  11:56 AM ET

Bo Levi Mitchell? The TRUTH longs for the good ole days when bubbas were bubbas...
THE TRUTH | 08/19/08, 09:20 AM

Shocker...The Truth longing for dudes named bubba. I knew it!

August 19, 2008  12:04 PM ET

As per usual, when you can't figure it out, start them both.

August 19, 2008  12:34 PM ET

Bo Levi Mitchell? The TRUTH longs for the good ole days when bubbas were bubbas...
THE TRUTH | 08/19/08, 09:20 AM

Shocker...The Truth longing for dudes named bubba. I knew it!
Weapon X | 08/19/08, 11:56 AM

Morning "X"........I thinkk what Truth was trying to say is he longs for the days when Bubba could be Bubba, you know like Manny being Manny.

August 19, 2008  12:58 PM ET

Shocker...The Truth longing for dudes named bubba. I knew it!
Weapon X | 08/19/08, 11:56 AM
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As opposed to you longing for , JUST Dudes....

August 19, 2008  01:06 PM ET

HAHAHAH Weapon X, he hava rough time. Arways have cats chasin him down da arreys, he arway smerr rika tuna

August 19, 2008  01:28 PM ET

A valiant effort Truth but just as in the bedroom with Bubba, you fall short. Yeast, why you know dat? I smerr rika tuna fro too much of da miss o'reirry sashimi

August 19, 2008  01:53 PM ET

I like some good sashimi

August 19, 2008  02:51 PM ET

A valiant effort Truth but just as in the bedroom with Bubba, you fall short. Yeast, why you know dat? I smerr rika tuna fro too much of da miss o'reirry sashimi
Weapon X | 08/19/08, 01:28 PM
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Let the record show, Weepin' X has a jones for boat people

August 19, 2008  02:57 PM ET

Truth, just quite, this guy is killing you.

August 19, 2008  03:06 PM ET

The only TRUTH here is you've been outed. Have fun trying to think of insults for the rest of the day since we all know your life revolves around blog smack talking. Speaking of smack....is there any truth to the rumor about you and Bubba and the rough stuff? Eh, to each his own, I guess. You shouldn't have bothered me and I would've let you be. Later fraud.

 
August 19, 2008  06:16 PM ET

It seems like some of you enjoy your little jokes more than actually blogging about college football. I can agree with his decision. Alex Brink set many school records here at WSU. Aside from the fact he won 3 apple cups for us, he should not of started. Stats are worthless without wins to show for them.

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