Dykes ready to take the reins

Sonny Dykes is ready to coach SMU in the Frisco Bowl nine days after being hired. Photo credit: Shelby StanfieldIt’s been a whirlwind of a week for Sonny Dykes.

Just last Tuesday, the former TCU offensive analyst was named the head coach of the SMU Mustangs football team. Just one day later, it was announced that he would coach SMU in the Frisco Bowl against his former team, the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs. Despite the short notice, Dykes was ready for the opportunity.

“It’s a lot of irony playing those guys the first time,” Dykes said. “It’s going to be fun to see a lot of familiar faces after the ball game. You know, it’s always the same: you are mortal enemies the day of the game and you are…