UNIVERSITY PARK, Texas — For about half an hour after practice last Sunday, Preston Stone stayed inside Lloyd All-Sports Center, shoulder pads on, throwing fade, over-the-shoulder passes to Grant Calcaterra.
After most throws, SMU’s starting tight end would give a pointer here or there to Stone. It was a veteran taking a freshman under his wing. The present of the program guiding the future.
Maybe not so fast.
Stone’s time under center, according to SMU head coach Sonny Dykes, may not be far in the future. In fact, it might come on Saturday against Central Florida.