Weird Coaching Thought
Posted: Mon Jan 07, 2008 2:22 amThis is a very unconventional thought, but I was curious what you guys would think.
If a "big name" coach doesn't come to SMU soon, would it be terrible to sign one of the remaining football coaches to a 1-year contract, just to get geared up? The guy would understand that they'd be looking for a replacement, and he'd basically be a long-term interim coach. I'm not saying it would be as newsworthy as the WVU promotion, but it wouldn't be the "hostage" situation it is now...and who knows what kind of potential might come to the fore if the right person is given the opportunity?
Regardless, SMU and your team are very important to the Metroplex, and I think it's better to at least get something small going by promoting a coach you already have now rather than to keep playing games with other coaches that end up deciding against coming to Dallas.
Of course, I have yet to hear anything decisive about JJ other than that he flew home and Hawai'i wants to keep him, so if he does come here, this topic will be rendered moot...
You guys have a good thing going, and I liked the "Pony Up" campaign since you started it, all kidding aside. Really looking forward to some good programs in the Metroplex; we could have some fun games in the near future! Plus, I live closer to SMU now, so even with the baby, it would be an easy trip to visit you guys if North Texas were to play at your place! (Oh yeah, and my wife doesn't like straying too far from Dallas, so it's easier to get her to a game that way too!)
If a "big name" coach doesn't come to SMU soon, would it be terrible to sign one of the remaining football coaches to a 1-year contract, just to get geared up? The guy would understand that they'd be looking for a replacement, and he'd basically be a long-term interim coach. I'm not saying it would be as newsworthy as the WVU promotion, but it wouldn't be the "hostage" situation it is now...and who knows what kind of potential might come to the fore if the right person is given the opportunity?
Regardless, SMU and your team are very important to the Metroplex, and I think it's better to at least get something small going by promoting a coach you already have now rather than to keep playing games with other coaches that end up deciding against coming to Dallas.
Of course, I have yet to hear anything decisive about JJ other than that he flew home and Hawai'i wants to keep him, so if he does come here, this topic will be rendered moot...
You guys have a good thing going, and I liked the "Pony Up" campaign since you started it, all kidding aside. Really looking forward to some good programs in the Metroplex; we could have some fun games in the near future! Plus, I live closer to SMU now, so even with the baby, it would be an easy trip to visit you guys if North Texas were to play at your place! (Oh yeah, and my wife doesn't like straying too far from Dallas, so it's easier to get her to a game that way too!)
