MENS TRACK BEING CUT!

[Dooby]

I'll buy a round of beer for everyone if this story even makes the 10 p.m. news in Dallas tonight.

This is just another nail in the coffin for SMU athletics.

I've got a set of Texas license plates that say "S.M.U." that I may give up next year. I'm so disgusted.

I'll absolutely take that bet.

[Barbara Ann]

Ugh. I was in a bad mood a good part of the day yesterday about this crap.

In my mind, I've been defending Copeland for the last couple years BECAUSE we have such an awesome track & field program, but now that we're getting rid of it, get rid of him.

[PK]

I'll buy a round of beer for everyone if this story even makes the 10 p.m. news in Dallas tonight.

This is just another nail in the coffin for SMU athletics.

I've got a set of Texas license plates that say "S.M.U." that I may give up next year. I'm so disgusted.

Not only did it make the ten o'clock news...Mr. "Hates SMU" Hanson told the story. It also made front page of the DMN Sports Section. I'll have a Miller Lite...thanks.

[MrMustang1965]

I'll buy a round of beer for everyone if this story even makes the 10 p.m. news in Dallas tonight.

This is just another nail in the coffin for SMU athletics.

I've got a set of Texas license plates that say "S.M.U." that I may give up next year. I'm so disgusted.

Not only did it make the ten o'clock news...Mr. "Hates SMU" Hanson told the story. It also made front page of the DMN Sports Section. I'll have a Miller Lite...thanks.

It figures that that JERK would talk about it...he only talks about SMU when it's 'bad news'! Your Miller Lite will be bought for you at the tavern of your choice in Big D or at the next tailgate party before SMU football next fall.

[NuMexAg]

I hate to see minor sports cut anywhere, especially one that had been so successful! I feel for SMU. I have to say though that I somewhat disagree that Title IX is the main reason.

I know Title IX has contributed to many men's sports being lost, but I think now we are seeing the impact of the BCS TV money and the resulting arms race that it is fueling. As the BCS spends more money on facilities, recruiting and salaries, everyone is forced to ratchet up spending to try to compete. Most non-BCS schools don't have the revenue streams to keep up, so they are cutting expenses where they can to keep funneling money into FB and MBB (Isn't SMU spending something like $40 mil to upgrade Moody?).

It's a vicious cycle and it's not getting any better (LSU's Nick Saban just signed a new contract for $2.3 million/yr). SMU probably had little choice but to cut a minor sport - and they couldn't cut a women's sport. It's a sad situation IMO, and probably will eventually result in a number of schools cutting FB, unless some drastic remedies are sponsored by the NCAA (not too likely).

Anyway, best of luck!

PS, I watched the Ponies play Rice last yr at Ford - what a beautiful stadium you all have!!