Just eight months into his tenure at SMU, athletic director Rick Hart sat down with PonyFans.com to discuss a wide array of topics — about himself and about the future of the athletic department. In Part I of a three-part series, Hart addresses several subjects, including the initial goals he and the SMU administration have for his tenure as AD, his initial impressions of the department, his administrative style and his thoughts on SMU's upcoming move to the Big East.

Be sure to check back in the coming days for Part II and Part III of this Q&A series.

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