SMU running back Brashard Smith missed the first half of running back duty in the Stanford game due to violations of team rules, sources told On The Pony Express. Smith did return three kicks for 45 yards. His first carry came with 12:12 to go in the third quarter, going for five yards. In the 1st half without Smith, SMU piled up 364 total yards of offense, but just 86 came on the ground. SMU still averaged 5.4 yards per carry, but Smith is expected to give the offense, led by quarterback Kevin Jennings, a jolt. Smith has been a breakout star for the Mustangs this year, racking up 561 yards ru…