Realignment: Scenerios That Involve SMU

[Stallion]

Its funny when SWC broke up there were reports of a similar Big 8/SWC merger for the exact same purpose. Its like deja vu all over again

[Topper]

Its funny when SWC broke up there were reports of a similar Big 8/SWC merger for the exact same purpose. Its like deja vu all over again

Yes, and I can guarantee that then as now sports programming departments will have more to do with realignment than any college president.

[Mexmustang]

Oh, I think there are some things SMU can do to get ready. The first is to make sure everyone is on the same page, the administration, board, coaches and athetic department. We can't open an invitation to days of debate, but will need to react with confidence that everyone is on board in quick fashion. Just suppose one Sunday night at 10:00PM the Big Twelve invites TCU and SMU together to keep the conference together after MO and CO leave. Do you think TCU would take more than a minute to say "yes"? How long would our various committees want their say so and debate the issues? Hopefully, only seconds from TCU's acceptance.

[Harry0569]

Oh, I think there are some things SMU can do to get ready. The first is to make sure everyone is on the same page, the administration, board, coaches and athetic department. We can't open an invitation to days of debate, but will need to react with confidence that everyone is on board in quick fashion. Just suppose one Sunday night at 10:00PM the Big Twelve invites TCU and SMU together to keep the conference together after MO and CO leave. Do you think TCU would take more than a minute to say "yes"? How long would our various committees want their say so and debate the issues? Hopefully, only seconds from TCU's acceptance.

Trust me when I say this, but the Athletic Dept, Board of Trustees, and Turner are dilligently working on a plan. They want to make the step up, and although it is an uphill battle they are on the same page.

[westexSMU]

True SMU positives going into these realignment scenerios is JJ & Co. and our Circle of Champions. Fact is these guys are committed to our future success without the problems of the old days.

[CalallenStang]

Remember that comment that JJ made at one point that there was a reason that he came to SMU that he wasn't prepared to reveal yet? Could it be possible that he wants his coaching legacy to be the guy who took SMU back to the big leagues?

[PoconoPony]

Any hope of realignment requires a competitive basketball program for us to be considered. Right now we are not ready.

[mathman]

Any hope of realignment requires a competitive basketball program for us to be considered. Right now we are not ready.

If that is true then TCU is in a heap of trouble as well.

[VarsityShop]

Any hope of realignment requires a competitive basketball program for us to be considered. Right now we are not ready.

You are correct. Coach Doh has one year to get his house in order or his house may be up for sale. Steve's patience is wearing thin.

[NickSMU17]

Utah and Colorado ARE going to the Pac 10...My guess it will be annoucned sometime in mid June...


I have a feeling Big 10 will be adding Mizzu, so Big 12 is up for grabs....

[CalallenStang]

Any hope of realignment requires a competitive basketball program for us to be considered. Right now we are not ready.

You are correct. Coach Doh has one year to get his house in order or his house may be up for sale. Steve's patience is wearing thin.

We should put geldings on the side of the court. Then the basketball team will win!

[NickSMU17]

Any hope of realignment requires a competitive basketball program for us to be considered. Right now we are not ready.

You are correct. Coach Doh has one year to get his house in order or his house may be up for sale. Steve's patience is wearing thin.

We should put geldings on the side of the court. Then the basketball team will win!

I agree, the basketball team can have the 2 geldings since they were so responsible for the football teams improved play....I am willing to roll the dice with peruna...

[deepellumfrog]

Don't rule out us going to the Pac-10. They want to get 16 in their conference. (Add Colorado, BYU, Utah) They do not want to add Boise. The Pac 10 would love to add the Dallas Market to its base, and the access to recruiting would be unreal.

Delusion is funny.

[Insane_Pony_Posse]

"We should put geldings on the side of the court"...."the basketball team can have the 2 geldings"...

I'd prefer seeing a little guy like this for SMU Hoops games and the kids would love it!

[San Antonio Mustang]

I agree with those who believe our leadership team has a plan and is working on executing it. I fear however, that the real goal of the reallignment is to reduce the number of BCS schools to about 30. If my fear is correct it does not bode well for us despite the best efforts of our team. Our stadium is too little, we can't fill what we have and our TV ratings are not good enough for us to land in the BCS. I hope I am wrong about my fears.