How about LeVias' statue at Ford Stadium?

by **SMU Football Blog** » Fri Jun 13, 2008 10:17 am

ponyboy wrote:It's improper to build statues of living people.

I agree with the sentiment in the context of politicians, not other professions.

by **mrydel** » Fri Jun 13, 2008 10:18 am

ponyboy wrote:It's improper to build statues of living people.

The primary reason for not building statues for living is because they may do something in their remaining years that is disgraceful and then what do you do. I am willing to take a chance with Jerry Levias. If he then goes out and let say kills 200,000 or 300,000 people, we can pull it down ala Sadaam.

by **mrydel** » Fri Jun 13, 2008 10:21 am

SMU Football Blog wrote:
ponyboy wrote:It's improper to build statues of living people.

I agree with the sentiment in the context of politicians, not other professions.

Even with politicians, there is no larger "statue" then their library, and we build those in life. And if I recall, several things were named for Regan before he passed. I think a battleship and an airport. That was against the normal grain.

by **jtstang** » Fri Jun 13, 2008 10:21 am

ponyboy wrote:How could you tell?

A.

by **jtstang** » Fri Jun 13, 2008 10:24 am

mrydel wrote:I would favor a statue in the style of Jerry running with the football as shown in Water Pony's post on page 1.

People would then know how the race barrier really worked in the old SWC days, making blacks play without a helmet....

by **ponydawg** » Fri Jun 13, 2008 10:28 am

What is the proper procedure for creepy wax statues?

by **ponydawg** » Fri Jun 13, 2008 10:30 am

Um....I just noticed her headlights are on.

by **Bergermeister** » Fri Jun 13, 2008 10:49 am

ponyboy wrote:I love the idea of honoring this SMU hero and legend. But you don't put up statues of living people.

There are TWO of Joe Jamail on the UT campus. Only ONE of Bevo and DKR - don't know about Willy. They're all alive (somewhat).

by **mr. pony** » Fri Jun 13, 2008 10:52 am

Ford's bust is on display in the stadium. He's still kickin'.

by **SMU Hockey 2010** » Fri Jun 13, 2008 10:55 am

There are dozens of statues of me around the world honoring my exploits. I don't mind.

by **CalallenStang** » Fri Jun 13, 2008 11:01 am

SMU Hockey 2010 wrote:There are dozens of statues of me around the world honoring my exploits. I don't mind.

Are you Vladimir Lenin?

by **Jeffrey Lebowski** » Fri Jun 13, 2008 11:19 am

Since we are having statue talk, shouldn't there be a better Payne Stewart statue on compus??? This has always bothered me...That little statue and exhibit in Heritage Hall is nice, but it is not enough in my opinion. I think a Doak-like statue should be positioned somewhere on campus, preferably near the stadium or Dedman Center...

He was my favorite all time golfer well before I even became an SMU student, and I always felt his tribute should have been greater and more in the open on campus.

by **mrydel** » Fri Jun 13, 2008 11:50 am

jtstang wrote:
mrydel wrote:I would favor a statue in the style of Jerry running with the football as shown in Water Pony's post on page 1.

People would then know how the race barrier really worked in the old SWC days, making blacks play without a helmet....

We were tougher in those days, but I do feel guilty that we only made the minority players go without helmets.

by **ponydawg** » Fri Jun 13, 2008 11:58 am

mrydel wrote:We were tougher in those days, but I do feel guilty that we only made the minority players go without helmets.

Do you still have your leather helmet?

by **mrydel** » Fri Jun 13, 2008 12:00 pm

ponydawg wrote:
mrydel wrote:We were tougher in those days, but I do feel guilty that we only made the minority players go without helmets.

Do you still have your leather helmet?

I never take it off. Apparently you have never seen me on the Boulevard.

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