Review:
Pony Excess: The Smu Mustangs And Death Penalty
overall review score: 4.2
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Pony Excess: The SMU Mustangs and Death Penalty is a documentary film that explores the rise and fall of the Southern Methodist University football program in the 1980s, culminating in NCAA sanctions known as the 'death penalty'.
Key Features
- Detailed examination of college football corruption
- Historical context of college athletics
- Interviews with former players, coaches, and officials
Pros
- Insightful look at the dark side of college sports
- Engaging storytelling
- Relevant themes of power and corruption
Cons
- Limited focus on broader social impact of NCAA sanctions
- Lack of diversity in perspectives presented