Is this the year for a midnight madness?

[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.

[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.

[East Coast Mustang]

Agreed- great idea.

[Harry0569]

Fantastic idea. E-mail Brad/Rick Hart

[DanFreibergerForHeisman]

After seeing the enthusiasm last season, I can't imagine SMU wouldn't do something for the first practice this year.

[ECMustang]

Yes, please.

[SMU 86]

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.

[SMU 86]

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.

[SMU89]

Nine o'clock nightcap

[Big12Mustang]

Great idea...I would go even if I had work the next day.

[CoxMustangFan]

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.

[Bergermeister]

Anybody thought about asking the coach? Is LB a MM kind of coach?

[Terry Webster]

Isn't midnight a bit late for Larry?

[Junior]

would they serve beer?

[Bergermeister]

would they serve beer?

Did they serve beer at commencement?