Engel Angle: Thaddeus Matula

The SMU alum and Dallas resident unknowingly became one of the key figures in the return of the Mustangs' football program to national relevance. In 2010, Matula directed the ESPN 30 for 30 documentary, "Pony Excess," the story of the SMU football team's infamous Death Penalty. SMU is currently the surprise of the entire college football season having been invited to the 2024 college football playoff. The award-winning filmmaker spoke to Mac about the film, among other topics.