The Reclamation Initiative | The Coaching Career of Nico Augustine

[Captain Canada]

(7-0, 4-0 ACC) @(4-3, 2-2 ACC)

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Cheeseman struggles through the air, makes up for it on the ground as Mustangs beat the breaks of WVU


‣ They challenged him to expand his game to run the ball more. He may have thrown two interceptions, but Alonzo Cheeseman more than made up for it on the ground.

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Scoring Summary

FINAL	1	2	3	4	T
#1 SMU	7	28	14	0	49
West Virginia	0	0	3	0	3

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1st Quarter
(6:44) Alonzo Cheeseman, 11-yard run (Miguel Benitez kick) [SMU 7 - 0 WVU]

2nd Quarter
(11:48) Dwayne Kasay, 28-yard pass from Alonzo Cheeseman (Miguel Benitez kick) [SMU 14 - 0 WVU]
(7:17) Alonzo Cheeseman, 8-yard run (Miguel Benitez kick) [SMU 21 - 0 WVU]
(1:56) Brian Volson, 3-yard run (Miguel Benitez kick) [SMU 28 - 0 WVU]
(0:57) Brian Volson, 3-yard pass from Alonzo Cheeseman (Miguel Benitez kick) [SMU 35 - 0 WVU]

3rd Quarter
(5:33) Dwayne Kasay, 22-yard pass from Alonzo Cheeseman (Miguel Benitez kick) [SMU 42 - 0 WVU]
(1:52) Josh Murphy, 36-yard field goal [SMU 42 - 3 WVU]
(0:27) Brian Volson, 5-yard run (Miguel Benitez kick) [SMU 49 - 3 WVU]

4th Quarter
NO SCORING

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Team Statistics
QB Alonzo Cheeseman: 17-22, 228 passing yards, 3 touchdowns, 2 interceptions, 13 carries, 149 rushing yards, 2 touchdowns
QB Randy Nealy: 13-16, 106 passing yards, interception

HB Brian Volson: 13 carries, 57 rushing yards, 2 touchdowns
HB Justice Spielman: 14 carries, 77 rushing yards
HB Jamerson Spruill: 10 carries, 41 rushing yards
HB Demetrious Murray: 7 carries, 22 rushing yards

TE Dwayne Kasay: 4 catches, 82 receiving yards, 2 touchdowns
WR Eric DeLuca: 4 catches, 36 receiving yards
WR Marquis Avant: 3 catches, 34 receiving yards
WR Santiago Silvestro: 2 catches, 30 receiving yards
WR Sam Osgood: 6 catches, 86 receiving yards
TE Chad Dodge: 5 catches, 22 receiving yards
WR Trishstin Glass: 1 catch, 13 receiving yards

SAM Ben Stutz: 8 tackles, 4 tackles for loss, 2 sacks
CB Alonzo Hix: 6 tackles, tackle for loss, interception
EDGE Junior Rudd: 5 tackles, 3 tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks
DT Trent Landry: 5 tackles, 3 tackles for loss, 2 sacks
SS Manny Williams: 10 tackles, tackle for loss, pass breakup
CB Lester Wilbon: 6 tackles, interception
MIKE Darrell Moon: 9 tackles, 2 tackles for loss

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[redsox907]

wasn't as sharp as you'd like, but in the end the gouda times keep rolling

[Captain Canada]

wasn't as sharp as you'd like, but in the end the gouda times keep rolling

You really not tired of the cheese puns yet, huh.

[Captain Canada]

Texas five-star safety Alex Longoria commits to SMU, class projected to be "program-changing"
By Cheryl Smith

DALLAS -- When you're the number one team in the country, momentum isn't just something you protect on Saturdays. It's something you weaponize on the recruiting trail.

SMY did exactly that this past week, landing a massive commitment from five-star free safety Alex Longoria, the number two safety in the country and the number 18 overall prospect in the ESPN300 prospects list out of Austin, Texas. Longoria arrives from Lake Travis High School, a powerhouse school in Austin fresh off a state championship, bringing with him a resume that screams readiness - and a ceiling that hints at dominance.

For head coach Nico Augustin, it's a program-defining addition.

"This is the type of player that changes what you can call defensively," SMU defensive coordinator Kerry Abraham said. "Alex sees the field like a veteran, and he hits like one too."

Longoria's commitment is especially intriguing given SMU's current situation in the secondary. The Mustangs already boast one of the best defensive backs in the country in Armani Medlock, the free safety who took over for reigning Jim Thorpe Trophy winner Jaylen Moses. Rather than creating hesitation, Medlock's presence became a selling point.

Sources around the program believe Longoria has a legitimate chance to play Day 1, whether in specialized packages or fully replacing Medlock.

"You don't recruit scared," Augustin said recently when asked about stacking elite talent. "You recruit to dominate."

Longoria fits that philosophy perfectly. At 6-foot-2 with elite closing speed and rare ball skills, he's known as much for his film study as his physicality - a trait that helped lead his high school to a state title and cement his status as one of the most polished defenders in the class.

The timing of the commitment only adds to the intrigue. Augustine's contract - as well as both offensive and defensive coordinators, Tony Sanchez and Kerry Abraham - expires at the end of the season, yet all signs point to SMU preparing a record-breaking extension to keep the architect of their rise in Dallas. Landing a prospect of Longoria's caliber sends a clear message: SMU isn't bracing for change - its building for sustained dominance.

And Longoria wasn't the only win.

The Mustangs also received verbal commitment from four-star wide receiver Hayden Presley, a dynamic playmaker out of Dallas, and three-star running back Tyree Duke from Mansfield, Texas, continuing a recruiting strategy centered on locking down elite in-state talent.

Presley brings speed and route-running polish to an offense already known for its explosiveness, while Duke's downfield style and vision project well at the next level, giving SMU another physical option in the backfield.

Even with those additions, the Mustangs aren't done.

SMU remains firmly in the hunt for marquee, five-star prospects, including wide receiver Kenyon Natson and cornerback Henry Malik, two players who could elevate an already championship-caliber roster into something bordering on unfair.

For now, though, the headline belongs to Longoria - a five-star defender choosing the nation's top team, in the heart of Texas, with eyes on immediate impact.

SMU isn't just winning games anymore.

They're winning the future.

SMU 2030 Football Recruiting Board

RECRUIT	POS	HOMETOWN	HT / WT	STARS RATING	NATL (POS)	STATUS
Hayden Presley	WR	Dallas, TX	5'11"/168		#189 (#40)
Alex Longoria	FS	Austin, TX	6'2"/186		#18 (#2)
Tyree Duke	HB	Mansfield, TX	6'1"/202		#1015 (#137)
Dwayne Sowells	HB	Springfield, MA	6'0"/204		#125 (#13)	Top 5
Avery Knowles	HB	North Royalton, OH	5'10"/209		#17 (#2)	Top 5
Kenyon Natson	WR	Tomball, TX	6'4"/199		#32 (#3)	Top 3
Dalton Griffen	OT	Lufkin, TX	6'5"/286		#941 (#65)	Top 8
Stephen Barmore	OG	Cedar Hill, TX	6'4"/294		#83 (#3)	Top 5
Bryce Lewis	OG	Cypress, TX	6'4"/291		#1432 (#77)	Top 3
Kordell Reddick	EDGE	Virginia Beach, VA	6'5"/229		#431 (#39)	Top 5
Shaquille Dicker	EDGE	Tyler, TX	6'6"/247		#21 (#3)	Top 2
Eli Nall	MIKE	Oxford, MS	6'0"/238		#9 (#1)	Top 3
Eric Vizcaino	MIKE	Austin, TX	6'3"/227		#262 (#13)	Top 8
Dan Oben	MIKE	Arlington, TX	6'2"/213		#1522 (#93)	Top 8
James Doctson	CB	Bakersfield, CA	6'1"/160		#117 (#11)	Top 5
Henry Malik	CB	Broken Arrow, OK	5'11"/175		#12 (#1)	Top 5
Taylor Stick	FS	Grand Prairie, TX	6'3"/198		#30 (#4)	Top 3
Erik Iverson	SS	Baton Rouge, LA	5'10"/183		#1507 (#22)	Top 8
Juan Arcuri	SS	North Richard Hills, TX	6'0"/186		#139 (#3)
Owen McMahon	MIKE	Houston, TX	6'2"/239		#28 (#2)
Juan Carrizosa	OT	Houston, TX	6'8"/297		#329 (#30)

[redsox907]

You really not tired of the cheese puns yet, huh.

they write themselves

LONGO

huge addition to the defense. hopefully that is a precursor of those other 5* signing

[ShireNiner]

Nice looking recruting board. A 5 star and a 4 star already wrapped up.

Cheese getting all the headlines but solid game from Kasay, is he the top target?

[Captain Canada]

You really not tired of the cheese puns yet, huh.

they write themselves

LONGO

huge addition to the defense. hopefully that is a precursor of those other 5* signing

This could be THE class

Nice looking recruting board. A 5 star and a 4 star already wrapped up.

Cheese getting all the headlines but solid game from Kasay, is he the top target?

Really pleased with how the class is coming together so far. As for Kasay, he's definitely Mr. Reliable with some of the route concepts we throw out there. He definitely leads in receptions, I believe he's first in yardage, and then obviously Santiago Silvestro is our TDs leader. But, we spread the ball pretty evenly, or at least try to approach with balance.

[Captain Canada]

Week 8 Top Stories
The Longhorns walk into Gainesville and drains the swamp, edging past Florida 31-24
Oregon continues their dominant start to the season, beating rivals Washington 45-24
Minnesota continues meteoric rise to the top, knocking off Ohio State with a 28-21 victory
Auburn hands the Georgia Bulldogs their second SEC loss, pulling off the upset with a 19-17 walk-off victory

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Week 8 ACC Results
Florida State (20 - 35) Virginia
#5 Pittsburgh (45 - 27) NC State
Tulane (31 - 36) Virginia Tech
#1 SMU (49 - 3) West Virginia
#4 Miami (40 - 21) #22 Duke
North Carolina (42 - 21) Georgia Tech
Memphis (14 - 29) Clemson

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Week 9 ACC Matchups
Virginia Tech (4-3, 1-2) at North Carolina (5-3, 2-2)
#1 SMU (8-0, 5-0) at #5 Pittsburgh (7-1, 3-1)
Georgia Tech (3-4, 2-3) at Wake Forest (2-6, 0-4)
Boston College (4-4, 2-3) at Florida State (4-3, 3-2)
Syracuse (5-3, 3-1) at Louisville (4-3, 3-1)

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ACC Standings
#1 SMU (8-0, 5-0)
#4 Miami (7-0, 5-0)
#5 Pittsburgh (7-1, 3-1)
Louisville (4-3, 3-1)
Syracuse (5-3, 3-1)
Clemson (5-3, 3-2)
Florida State (4-3, 3-2)
#22 Duke (6-2, 2-2)
North Carolina (5-3, 2-2)
West Virginia (4-4, 2-3)
NC State (4-4, 2-3)
Georgia Tech (3-4, 2-3)
Boston College (4-4, 2-3)
Virginia Tech (4-3, 1-2)
Tulane (3-5, 1-4)
Virginia (3-5, 1-4)
Memphis (2-6, 1-4)
Wake Forest (2-6, 0-4)

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Heisman Watchlist
QB Alonzo Cheeseman, Rs So » 2,398 passing yards, 29 touchdowns, 4 interceptions, 73% CMP, 181.0 QB RTG, 460 rushing yards, 7 touchdowns
QB Matt Zollers, Rs Sr » 2,725 passing yards, 24 touchdowns, 6 interceptions, 65% CMP, 159.9 QB RTG, 545 rushing yards, 6 touchdowns
QB Ify Cashman, Rs Fr » 2,699 passing yards, 23 touchdowns, 7 interceptions, 64% CMP, 150.0 QB RTG, 321 rushing yards, 9 touchdowns
WR Tavares Bars, Sr » 66 catches, 1,007 receiving yards, 15.3 AVG, 8 touchdowns
WR Deontae Byler, Sr » 57 catches, 906 receiving yards, 15.9 AVG, 14 touchdowns

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Players of the Week
WR Quincy Bulluck (LSU): 13 catches, 263 receiving yards, 2 touchdowns
CB Evan Mauldin (Army): 9 tackles, 3 interceptions, 2 pass breakups, forced fumble, 2 fumble recoveries
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WR Daryl Shaheen (Pittsburgh): 7 catches, 138 receiving yards, 2 touchdowns
SAM Isaac Jeffery (Miami): 7 tackles, 2 interceptions, 2 pass breakups

[toysoldier00]

The nil checks are coming in for the #1 team

[Captain Canada]

The nil checks are coming in for the #1 team

They're here for the love of the game, kind sir