SMU Film: Ron Meyer's Introductory Press Conference

[Stallion]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W30YBJU ... e=youtu.be

[ponyboy]

"...instead of apologizing for SMU, I think we need to go out in a bold [manner]...." That's the key.

[CA Mustang]

How did SMU end up choosing Myers and how was his hiring perceived by the alums/fans/media? Hiring a guy from UNLV (barely above an FCS program in those days) must have created a few waves.

[oilpony]

I wonder if I can buy that jacket at Culwell & Son?

[SoCal_Pony]

How did SMU end up choosing Myers and how was his hiring perceived by the alums/fans/media? Hiring a guy from UNLV (barely above an FCS program in those days) must have created a few waves.

Ron worked for the Dallas Cowboys prior to his UNLV gig and got and extremely high endorsement from them for the SMU job. If memory serves me correctly, I think Tex Schramm even saw Ron as a potential later replacement for Tom Landry, he thought that highly of him. I know they were pleased that he was back in Dallas.

[SoCal_Pony]

Ha, just looked at the video. Looks more like a Cowboy jacket than an SMU one, plus it looks like he’s wearing his Super Bowl ring.

[SoCal_Pony]

I wonder if I can buy that jacket at Culwell & Son?

Too funny.

Charlie Burgin probably sold him that jacket.

[CA Mustang]

How did SMU end up choosing Myers and how was his hiring perceived by the alums/fans/media? Hiring a guy from UNLV (barely above an FCS program in those days) must have created a few waves.

Ron worked for the Dallas Cowboys prior to his UNLV gig and got and extremely high endorsement from them for the SMU job. If memory serves me correctly, I think Tex Schramm even saw Ron as a potential later replacement for Tom Landry, he thought that highly of him. I know they were pleased that he was back in Dallas.

That would have been enough to do it!

[ponynut]

Thanks for posting this. I was in New Orleans at the time and anxious as learn the identity of our coach. I called then acting Athletic Director, [deleted] Davis, and Ron answered the telephone. We had a long conversation and open doors for his frequent recruiting trips to New Orleans. He craved the oysters!

[ponynut]

Can't use the name of the person, wow! How about Richard.

[Arkpony]

I loved that guy! You could place a call to him and if he was busy you get a return call from him 5 minutes later! Always upbeat and accessible.

[Bergermeister]

I loved that guy! You could place a call to him and if he was busy you get a return call from him 5 minutes later! Always upbeat and accessible.

You get that same attention today (Thoroughbred Level and Above)

[Arkpony]

Thanks for the compliment!