majerus?

[ponydawg]

I find it hard to believe that a man of that age would leave such a good and promising team for more money and a complete rebuilding job at SMU. Maybe SO and co. can lift their skirts and woo him? I hope it happens but I'm not about to get excited just yet.

Agreed, hopefully he likes the challenge of turning around teams, but.........

[#1PONYUP]

Would be a fantastic hire..no nonsense guy, health problems would be the only thing that may prove to be problematic! Considering all of the failed attempts at hiring a new coach, this would surpass my expectations at this point.

[ponyinNC]

Would be a fantastic hire..no nonsense guy, health problems would be the only thing that may prove to be problematic! Considering all of the failed attempts at hiring a new coach, this would surpass my expectations at this point.

...may be another failed attempt yet again.

[lwjr]

As was the case with Buzz, I think Rick is playing us for a raise only

[ponyscott]

This was just sent to me today as a PM from a former player of mine and also played for RM:

"Oh yea, I just saw that today. I would be SHOCKED if he actually does leave because I've heard that this upcoming season will be his last year due to his age and reaching 500+ wins for his career. I couldn't see him trying to build another program, especially one playing in the big east, but you never know! I would try like HELL to get on staff at SMU if that were to happen. He's pretty tough to work for, but he is a hell of a coach and that would definitely help my career too. So I guess we'll see!"

[HB Pony Dad]

My Cardinal and Gold Blood is appalled that SMU would even consider this Fat Quitter!

[Hal]

I'd be ecstatic to get Rick Majerus to the Hilltop. The man wins, and I'm ready to see the Ponies win ... a lot.

[SMU 86]

Would be a fantastic hire..no nonsense guy, health problems would be the only thing that may prove to be problematic! Considering all of the failed attempts at hiring a new coach, this would surpass my expectations at this point.

Doh was a no nonsense guy as well. He just did not coach that well.

[CoxBizGrad]

Yeah... but Majerus has a personality and can motivate a team. He is tough and demanding, but will let his team play. I can guarantee you the team will have a much improved defense and more discipline under his direction. Would love to see him come on board, with a couple of strong assistants and recruiters. Let's show him some nice hotels when he's in town. Maybe one of our donors in real estate can work a deal in finding him a nice hotel room/home.

[mrydel]

You would think any restaurant located in a hotel would supply him with a room in the hotel.

[Canadian Mustang]

Anybody have an idea of how long something like this would take to put together if they already have permission to talk?

[redpony]

IIRC the article stated that he had 'recently' been given permission. So I would suspect that talks have been going on. I seriously doubt this deal happens but would not mind seeing him as our coach.

[mrydel]

All the others have turned us down fairly quickly.

[redpony]

Probably depends on how quick SLU ups the ante with a raise and new contract.

[Mitch McConnell]

I'm not taking his candidacy seriously.

But then again, I'm really not taking any name seriously because SMU is not taking this search seriously.