The Reclamation Initiative | The Coaching Career of Nico Augustine

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OH SHIT HOW DID I MISS THAT LETS FUCKING GOOOOOO

low key SMU is a great team. You gotta fight with Texas and A&M for the top in-state recruits, but if you keep them rolling like the wolves you'll be there in no time

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Sanchez gets around

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The Rhett Lashlee Experience

[Captain Canada]

this is top notch

Appreciate you checking in, brother

solid move to SMU. Good luck in the ACC! Lots of fun environments to play in over there.

Let's see how the jump to the ACC with a new team goes!

Bring back the Pony Express success now that paying players is legal

That tease with Minnesota though

Pretty excited to see how I do against legitimate competition. Always find myself back in the ACC. Minnesota and Kentucky were pretty intriguing offers but SMU just felt like the right move.

OH SHIT HOW DID I MISS THAT LETS FUCKING GOOOOOO

low key SMU is a great team. You gotta fight with Texas and A&M for the top in-state recruits, but if you keep them rolling like the wolves you'll be there in no time

New sheriff in town

Sanchez gets around

It's my ball for now

The Rhett Lashlee Experience

Boy dipped for Arkansas after making the CFP. Weirdo.

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Coaching Carousel
Dan Lanning - Oregon » Ohio State
Spencer Danielson - Boise State » Oregon
Mike Elko - Texas A&M » New Orleans Saints
Rhett Lashlee - SMU » Arkansas
Ryan Day - Ohio State » Washington
Nico Augustine - Arkansas State » SMU
Kyle Whittingham - Washington » Retired
P.J. Fleck - Minnesota » Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Jim Mora - BYU » Retired
Dave Doeren - NC State » BYU
Sam Pittman - Arkansas » Retired
Mark Stoops - Kentucky » Minnesota

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Life after Kevin Jennings the ultimate challenge for incoming Coach Augustine
By Veronica Downs | SMU Daily

If you were to ask newly-minted head coach Nico Augustine about the challenge he is facing this off-season, his answer would renew some confidence for the Mustang faithful.

"They didn't hire me for my pretty face."

The coach faces a tall task ahead of him, no longer being afforded an in-house quarterback that provides much to have confidence in. At Arkansas State, he was given the task of working with All-Sun Belt quarterback Jaylen Raynor. Not only did they never lose a Sun Belt game, Raynor quickly went on to become the best player in college football, winning the Heisman Trophy and levee of other trophies. A combatant of Raynor will also be joining him in the NFL rather than getting the opportunity to work with Augustine and his offense.

Kevin Jennings and his 4,000+ passing yard seasons will be heading to the NFL after graduating from SMU, leading them to the College Football Playoff. He was the second player drafted to the league from the Mustangs this season after star tight end Luke Masz went 14th overall to the New York Giants, joining quarterback Jaxson Dart, wide receiver Malik Nabers, and their strong offense.

Expected to take the brunt of the carries next season, Dramekco Green has opted to instead jump into the portal for greener pastures after not getting too much touches behind Kyson Brown last season, who will also be graduating.

The team will have their hands full in the transfer portal this season, having to replace their starting offensive tackles, quarterback, runningbacks while also plugging multiple holes in their defensive front.

"I'm not too nervous. Getting to lose the guys in the eyes and let them know what I'm about and what they can look forward to building here," commented head coach Nico Augustine. "They know what they are going to get here. If you can't hack it, we won't ever lock you in. The door is always open."

NFL Draftees
TE Luke Hasz (Senior) - 1st Round (New York Giants)
QB Kevin Jennings (Redshirt Senior) - 3rd Round [Indianapolis Colts]
OT P.J. Williams (Redshirt Senior) - 5th round (Dallas Cowboys)
HB T.J. Harden (Senior) - 5th round (Minnesota Vikings)

Transfer Portal
HB Dramekco Green (Sophomore)
DT William Spencer (Redshirt Junior)
EDGE Billy Walton III (Redshirt Junior)
EDGE Levone Simmons (Redshirt Junior)

Graduations
MIKE Brandon Miyazono
EDGE Aakil Washington
OT Andrew Chamblee
P Gabriel Patterson
EDGE Kerry Jones
SS Jaden Milliner-Jones
OT Jack Laphen
HB Kyson Brown
QB Conner Weigman
MIKE D.J. Arkansas
OG Carter Sweazie
DT Dylan Frazier
HB Saeed St. Fleur
TE Elijah Lagg

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22 losses isn’t terrible

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EDGE Aakil Washington

Dude was a dog for me at Coastal for one season - 21 sacks

[Captain Canada]

22 losses isn’t terrible

More quality losses than quantity. Hopefully, we can get some stop-gaps in the portal to maintain things.

EDGE Aakil Washington

Dude was a dog for me at Coastal for one season - 21 sacks

Damn shame I won’t get to use him

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It's gonna be fun rebuilding SMU