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Is this the year for a midnight madness?

PostPosted: Thu May 29, 2014 12:24 pm
by LA_Mustang
I know this was discussed last year and I agreed we weren't there yet, but it seems now is the perfect time to start the tradition - the preseason hype/ranking, the chance to welcome Eman to the SMU family and gave SMU fans/students a preview of the 2014-15 Mustangs. I honestly believe we would fill Moody. Also, It'd be a good chance for the department to make money - concessions (I assume beer would be allowed at this type of event?), special/new merch (I hope we take a big step up in the SMU basketball merch available this season) and offer the few if any remaining season tickets available for sale. I don't see the downside.

Re: Is this the year for a midnight madness?

PostPosted: Thu May 29, 2014 2:19 pm
by Pony ^
Yes. I have no doubt that place would sell out just to see EMAN alone. Top 15 preseason team. Most momentum we have ever had. Most excitement we have ever had. A rocking arena that can finally have special effects/lights/smoke, etc. Lets do it.

I also want to see Jean-Michael Mudiay throw down some dunks.

**Great recruiting tool as well.

Re: Is this the year for a midnight madness?

PostPosted: Thu May 29, 2014 2:54 pm
by East Coast Mustang
Agreed- great idea.

Re: Is this the year for a midnight madness?

PostPosted: Thu May 29, 2014 3:00 pm
by Harry0569
Fantastic idea. E-mail Brad/Rick Hart

Re: Is this the year for a midnight madness?

PostPosted: Thu May 29, 2014 3:21 pm
by DanFreibergerForHeisman
After seeing the enthusiasm last season, I can't imagine SMU wouldn't do something for the first practice this year.

Re: Is this the year for a midnight madness?

PostPosted: Thu May 29, 2014 7:17 pm
by ECMustang
Yes, please.

Re: Is this the year for a midnight madness?

PostPosted: Thu May 29, 2014 8:23 pm
by SMU 86
Pony ^ wrote:Yes. I have no doubt that place would sell out just to see EMAN alone. Top 15 preseason team. Most momentum we have ever had. Most excitement we have ever had. A rocking arena that can finally have special effects/lights/smoke, etc. Lets do it.

I also want to see Jean-Michael Mudiay throw down some dunks.

**Great recruiting tool as well.

Make it it free to the public. I believe the other schools that do that make it free to the public.

Re: Is this the year for a midnight madness?

PostPosted: Thu May 29, 2014 8:25 pm
by SMU 86
Harry0569 wrote:Fantastic idea. E-mail Brad/Rick Hart

I emailed Rick Hart last year on the having a midnight madness and he was against it but now with the success of SMU and EMan coming here maybe he will have a change of heart (no pun intended). Let us know what he says to you.

Re: Is this the year for a midnight madness?

PostPosted: Thu May 29, 2014 10:18 pm
by SMU89
Nine o'clock nightcap

Re: Is this the year for a midnight madness?

PostPosted: Fri May 30, 2014 7:13 am
by Big12Mustang
Great idea...I would go even if I had work the next day.

Re: Is this the year for a midnight madness?

PostPosted: Fri May 30, 2014 9:07 am
by CoxMustangFan
SMU 86 wrote:
Pony ^ wrote:Yes. I have no doubt that place would sell out just to see EMAN alone. Top 15 preseason team. Most momentum we have ever had. Most excitement we have ever had. A rocking arena that can finally have special effects/lights/smoke, etc. Lets do it.

I also want to see Jean-Michael Mudiay throw down some dunks.

**Great recruiting tool as well.

Make it it free to the public. I believe the other schools that do that make it free to the public.


I can't speak for every school, but most are free.

Re: Is this the year for a midnight madness?

PostPosted: Fri May 30, 2014 2:39 pm
by Bergermeister
Anybody thought about asking the coach? Is LB a MM kind of coach?

Re: Is this the year for a midnight madness?

PostPosted: Fri May 30, 2014 3:01 pm
by Terry Webster
Isn't midnight a bit late for Larry?

Re: Is this the year for a midnight madness?

PostPosted: Fri May 30, 2014 3:05 pm
by Junior
would they serve beer?

Re: Is this the year for a midnight madness?

PostPosted: Fri May 30, 2014 8:07 pm
by Bergermeister
Junior wrote:would they serve beer?

Did they serve beer at commencement?