How about LeVias' statue at Ford Stadium?

by **mr. pony** » Thu Jun 12, 2008 9:05 pm

Whatcha think?

by **SMU 86** » Thu Jun 12, 2008 9:15 pm

I would vote yes.

by **SMU89** » Thu Jun 12, 2008 9:26 pm

Should be a priority -- recognition of the history of the time/nation and of a MAN who had to use a lot more than just his athletic strengths to compete at the time. A true American and SMU hero.

by **CalallenStang** » Thu Jun 12, 2008 9:36 pm

I'd like to see the area above the hill become a sort of Monument Park, if you will. The Peruna monument is already over there. If we ever need that room for expansion, we can relocate Monument Park somewhere else.

by **CalallenStang** » Thu Jun 12, 2008 9:37 pm

Also, why do we not recognize our National Championship(s) anywhere inside the stadium?

We have football history, and need to promote it.

by **SMU89** » Thu Jun 12, 2008 9:39 pm

CalallenStang wrote:I'd like to see the area above the hill become a sort of Monument Park, if you will. The Peruna monument is already over there. If we ever need that room for expansion, we can relocate Monument Park somewhere else.

Nice idea; however, someone somewhere will be against moving the "Monument Park". Good idea -- better to have it away from an obvious future expansion.

by **Water Pony** » Thu Jun 12, 2008 9:40 pm

You could make a strong case for it. We could thank Hayden Fry too.

by **Water Pony** » Thu Jun 12, 2008 9:41 pm

by **couch 'em** » Thu Jun 12, 2008 10:02 pm

It would be a good way to help recruit black athletes who might be weary of going to a school with such a small black presence.

by **SMU89** » Thu Jun 12, 2008 10:15 pm

couch 'em wrote:It would be a good way to help recruit black athletes who might be weary of going to a school with such a small black presence.

Disagree -- In no way should be used for any gain.

We simply need to recognize an SMU athlete/alum who was tested more than most and was able to excel among the highest of athletes and the lowest actions of mankind.

by **SMUguy** » Thu Jun 12, 2008 10:17 pm

Would love to see him honored.
His number should be retired, too.

by **Stallion** » Fri Jun 13, 2008 2:42 am

Jerry LeVias is my HERO. No. 23 is my favorite number because of LeVias and Gene Phillips.

by **50's PONY** » Fri Jun 13, 2008 7:00 am

The National Championships are recognized in the atrium leading into Heritage Hall. There is a huge banner honoring each of the six with pictures of team members on the banners.

by **CalallenStang** » Fri Jun 13, 2008 7:37 am

50's PONY wrote:The National Championships are recognized in the atrium leading into Heritage Hall. There is a huge banner honoring each of the six with pictures of team members on the banners.

I know about that...I'm talking about having a small recognition sign actually within the stadium (that people can see as they are watching the game).

by **BIGHORSE** » Fri Jun 13, 2008 7:37 am

I sent my Jerry Levias Story tape to Jerry York of Heritage Hall

so he can make dvd;s available for purchase.

How about LeVias' statue at Ford Stadium?

How about LeVias' statue at Ford Stadium?

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