Andy Hodges

Joined: Sep 9, 2023

Sports columnist, writer, former radio host and television host who has been expressing an opinion on sports in the media for over four decades. He has been at numerous media stops in Arkansas, Texas and Mississippi. Follow on Twitter and Facebook

SMU Mustangs coach Rhett Lashlee talks to his players on a time out against the Tulane Green Wave during the second half at Yulman Stadium.

Football

Finally Back: Lashlee Prepared for What SMU is Facing in ACC

SMU Mustangs wide receiver Roderick Daniels Jr. turns upfield after making a catch against Navy on Nov. 25, 2023, at Ford Stadium in Dallas.

Football

Wait, What? Another National Pick for Mustangs to Have Big ACC Debut

SMU Mustangs coach Rhett Lashlee before a game between the TCU Horned Frogs and the SMU Mustangs at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth, Texas, last year.

Football

SMU Adds to Future Schedule, Has to Start Two-game Series on Road

SMU Mustangs coach Andy Enfield with USC last year.

Men's Basketball

Mustangs Left Out of ACC/SEC Challenge Create an Opponent This Year

Oklahoma's Danny Stutsman (28) and Gentry Williams (9) tackle SMU's Keldric Luster (6) in the first half against the Oklahoma Sooners and the Mustangs at the Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla., on Sept. 9, 2023.

Football

Lashlee's Been Planning for Few Months on Mustangs Getting to ACC

Entering the ACC in a week, football will be in the spotlight first and Mustangs coach confident they've addressed key need.

Former SMU Mustangs' golfer Bryson DeChambeau celebrates with the trophy after winning the U.S. Open golf tournament at Pinehurst, N.C.

News

PonyUp! SMU Sees History Repeat with DeChambeau Closing Out Win on No. 18

Mustangs got a "Pony Up" after Bryson DeChambeau won taking advantage of Rory McIlroy's mistakes over final four holes.

Former SMU golfer Bryson DeChambeau celebrates after putting on the eighteenth green to win the U.S. Open golf tournament on Sunday in Pinehurst, N.C.

News

LIVE UPDATES: DeChambeau Wins 2024 U.S. Open in Dramatic Fashion Sunday

Former Mustang starts Sunday with three-stroke lead in journey to win his second major championship

Former SMU golfer Bryson DeChambeau reacts after hitting from the number eight tee box during the third round of the U.S. Open golf tournament.

News

Bryson DeChambeau Gives Clear Description About Salting Golf Balls

Leading the U.S. Open coming into the final round, a former Mustang DeChambeau leading stampede in a colorful way.

Spectators pose for photos in front of a statue of late golfer Payne Stewart during the third round of the U.S. Open golf tournament.

News

DeChambeau May Find Himself in Similar Situation to Payne Stewart

At same course 25 years later, there could be a similar pattern between former Mustangs in U.S. Open.

Mustangs coach Rhett Lashlee on the sidelines in a game against Navy on Nov. 25, 2023, at Gerald J. Ford Stadium in Dallas.

Football

Biggest Three 2024 Games for Mustangs May Be Early for Lashlee

SMU's first trip through ACC gets off to tough start after difficult rivalry game against TCU Horned Frogs

SMU Mustangs coach Rhett Lashlee before the game between the TCU Horned Frogs and the SMU Mustangs at Amon G. Carter Stadium.

News

SMU May Have Moved Up Some, but Big Boys Still Trying to Bully Others

With the ACC getting run over by SEC, Big Ten in playoff revenue distribution, Mustangs looking to win most of all.

Former SMU golfer Bryson DeChambeau lines up a putt on the third hole during the second round of the U.S. Open golf tournament at Pinehurst No. 2. on Friday.

News

DeChambeau Staying Close in Early Rounds of U.S. Open as Favorites Fade

Former SMU Mustangs golfer staying near top of leaderboard before key final rounds start over weekend.

Football

Former Mustangs' Legends Land in High School Hall of Fame

Pair will be recognized for their contributions in high school for second class of inductees for new hall.

SMU Mustangs offensive guard Justin Osborne named to ACC first team by Phil Steele Preseason Magazine.

Football

Mustangs Add to Growing List of National Publication Honors in ACC

"Super senior" guard Justin Osborne leads group as Ponies head to new league with Rhett Lashlee's talented group in less than three weeks.

USC Trojans coach Andy Enfield yells from the bench in the second half against the UCLA Bruins at Pauley Pavilion presented by Wescom.

Men's Basketball

Insult or Favor? ACC/SEC Challenge Opponents Reportedly Set, but Not SMU

Getting left out of challenge may have been disrespectful or something Enfield really wanted.

SMU Mustangs defensive end Elijah Roberts (5) during the game against the Oklahoma Sooners at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium.

Football

Mustangs' Talent Level Stacks Up Well in State of Texas in Annual Magazine

Expectations for SMU's first season in ACC running high with some good pieces getting high honors from long-standing publication.