Athletic department sets up live chats with AD, coaches

[The PonyGrad]

While some of the gripes of this board were not addressed the selection of questions did not seem to just be softballs. They seemed of genuine interest and did include the DISD relations question. I will admit the answer to that was rather general though.

[SMUFan]

I don't see what's so secretive about this. These chats are set up to make the athletic program look good. Of course they're not going to answer jtstang's question about the investigation surrounding Coach Tubbs' dismissal. He's going to talk about season tickets, the upcoming football season, Coach Bennett, Coach Doherty, facilities upgrades, fund-raising, etc. He's going to be enthusiastic and optimistic. There's no way he'd tackle quesstions like that in this forum. Nor should he. I don't think the school is inclined to discuss anything about it until after the NCAA findings are released, and even then, I expect we'll never get an answer from the school -- there are too many positive things in the department that they'll focus on, instead.

[jtstang]

There's no way he'd tackle quesstions like that in this forum. Nor should he. I don't think the school is inclined to discuss anything about it until after the NCAA findings are released, and even then, I expect we'll never get an answer from the school -- there are too many positive things in the department that they'll focus on, instead.

Well, do you think it's right for them to ignore these issues? When is the last time you can recall a d-1 coach being fired for alleged violations when they were not made public concurrently?

[jtstang]

I truly hope that Jtstang has already asked MD his question on the investigation. It has to be early enough for consideration and that will be a telling sign of how things will be handled.

I did.

[mrydel]

I truly hope that Jtstang has already asked MD his question on the investigation. It has to be early enough for consideration and that will be a telling sign of how things will be handled.

I did.

BTW, between just you and me, I got my new seat assignment today. Section 104, Row 8, Seats 12,13. My wife is coming to the first game, but you are always invited to join me.

[BUS]

Hello Mydrel

I think that is the section that I am in. Close to the 50 right? It's only money
Row 7
Seats 24 - 20.

See you there after I see you at the tailgate!!!

GO Mustangs

[mrydel]

Hello Mydrel

I think that is the section that I am in. Close to the 50 right? It's only money
Row 7
Seats 24 - 20.

See you there after I see you at the tailgate!!!

GO Mustangs

I hope I do not lower the property value.

[Corso]

I just hope these chats continue year-'round. Work in Schellas Hyndman, Steve Collins, Todd Selders, (non-revenue sport coaches), etc., too.

Is there a reason a player couldn't do something like this? When DeMyron Martin runs for 288 and five touchdowns in the opener, they could hold one with him, right -- sort of like a press conference for fans?

[jtstang]

Got my Doherty question in early. Hope it gets answered today.

[mrydel]

Got my Doherty question in early. Hope it gets answered today.

I asked about academic eligibity but did not ask until today.

[SMU Football Blog]

I am sure your questions will be answered. Assuming they are about restaurants.

[jtstang]

I am sure your questions will be answered. Assuming they are about restaurants.

Yes: Which restaurant are you going to drown your sorrows at when the NCAA drops the hammer for burgers and Cheer? Please not the same one the burgers came from.

[SMU Football Blog]

I am sure your questions will be answered. Assuming they are about restaurants.

Yes: Which restaurant are you going to drown your sorrows at when the NCAA drops the hammer for burgers and Cheer? Please not the same one the burgers came from.

[jtstang]

Glad to see you blogging again. Now this singer chick, does she play both kinds of music, country and western?

[SMU Football Blog]

Glad to see you blogging again. Now this singer chick, does she play both kinds of music, country and western?

Folk. I think she is the love child of Sarah McLachlan and Melissa Ethridge. Not that such a thing is possible. Wait. Maybe it is. Forget I said anything.