Dr. Phil's show called me

by **BUS** » Thu Sep 29, 2005 11:22 am

I am all for it. The false piety of this university. Yes, we have good academics but come on - WE ARE NOT HARVARD. YALE, BROWN etc....

It would be nice to have the standards or mission explained.

by **Nacho** » Thu Sep 29, 2005 12:37 pm

DG I guess we differ a little. I am all for a change in staff. I am monumentally in favor of a change. I would like for it to start with Big Jim Copeland but I don't think it will, at least for awhile.

What I see the psychologist doing is more with the players. They need someone to exorcise their demons, get their heads straight and truly believe in themselves. A tall order. Dr Phil probably doesn't have the time for this kind of intensive treatment. We need someone who can work with these guys on a regular basis.

I'm not opposed to having Dr Phil conduct a session with them but it is going to take a lot of time on the couch for this team to get where it needs to get mentally.

by **MrMustang1965** » Thu Sep 29, 2005 1:17 pm

Diamond Girl wrote:My point exactly, Nacho. This show actually wouldn't be a slam-fest but a how can we get past the death penalty stuff and move on, get motivated and become competitive (w/o a change in staff).

I'm sorry...I really don't think Dr. Phil's show is going to focus on SMU's problems in the wake of the DP. Sounds like a smokescreen to me. But...I could be wrong. :shock:

by **Diamond Girl** » Thu Sep 29, 2005 4:05 pm

Y'all will be pleased to know I've withdrawn my idea for the Dr. Phil show. I had a dumb blonde moment and took it too far. Believe me, my intentions were only good. I still believe the players, if not everyone associated with the university, should have the DP demons exorcised. I am at a loss as to how to go about doing it. All I know is complaining about certain people day-in-and-day-out isn't going to solve any problems. How about focusing on the good things the players do in each game and glossing over the bad? :roll:

(This is called negative reinforcement and is rather effective.)

by **MrMustang1965** » Thu Sep 29, 2005 4:43 pm

DG: Thanks for withdrawing your idea for Dr. Phil. As you said, your intentions were in the right place.

The DP demons will be exorcised when SMU once again has a winning program...hopefully that will be in our lifetime. :shock:

by **EastStang** » Thu Sep 29, 2005 5:06 pm

"Losing is like falling down a great big hole" Psychologist in The Natural. "I don't have to listen to some two bit carney shrink" - Roy Hobbs to the Manager.

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