SMU Ranked in 31st Place...

[PK]

...in the NACDA Directors' Cup Division I Standings

SMU finds itself in 31st place after Thursday's release of the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) Directors' Cup final winter standings. SMU is the WAC's top-ranked school with Hawaii the next highest at 87th. SMU records a cumulative total of 368 points, gaining points in the men's and women's swimming and diving as well as men's and women's outdoor track and field championships.

You can check out the rankings of other schools here:
<A HREF="http://graphics.fansonly.com/confs/nacda/graphics/0203D1FinalWinterStand.pdf" TARGET=_blank>http://graphics.fansonly.com/confs/nacda/graphics/0203D1FinalWinterStand.pdf</A>

Rankings of note...
Texas - 4th
Oklahoma - 27th
Texas A&M - 46th
TCU - 83rd
Texas Tech - 107th
Rice - 171st
Baylor - 220th




[This message has been edited by PK (edited 05-01-2003).]

[Water Pony]

Thanks, PK:

As a non-revenue sport bigot, this very important to SMU, Athletic Depart, Student-Athletes and me. As we strengthen FB and BB, SMU is an example of how we are making our Athletic Programs among the elite schools in the NCAA. Without them, we are betting the ranch on revenue sports, which isn't easy for a Private School.

The students we attract can be more national and world class when we can demonstrate our depth in Olympic Sports. I point to Stanford as the best example of a private school which values and excels in most competitive sports. Makes us attractive to any future alliance.

[Vitale]

Well said, Water Pony. The fact that we kick tail in swimming, soccer, track, etc., is vital to the school.