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Description: "30 for 30: Pony Excess" is a documentary film released in 2010 as part of ESPN's acclaimed "30 for 30" series. It explores the infamous SMU football scandal of the 1980s, which led to the NCAA imposing the "death penalty" on the university's football program in 1987. The film features interviews with key figures, including former players like Eric Dickerson, who discuss the culture of corruption and the impact on college sports. "Pony Excess" highlights the rise and fall of the SMU Mustangs and examines issues of ethics and compliance in collegiate athletics. The documentary is notable for its in-depth storytelling and cultural relevance, shedding light on the consequences of greed and ambition in college football.