Should Jon Koncak's jersey be retired?

by **Junior** » Fri Feb 22, 2008 3:23 pm

I'd like to hear what you guys (and girls) think about this.

by **papawasamustang** » Fri Feb 22, 2008 3:25 pm

I agree witht he article in the DMN today.
IT & GP should be ahead of JK.

by **PonyPride** » Fri Feb 22, 2008 3:43 pm

papawasamustang wrote:I agree witht he article in the DMN today.
IT & GP should be ahead of JK.

That may be true, but the question as it was asked - should Koncak's jersey be retired - is a definite yes, in my opinion.

by **gregkinzer** » Fri Feb 22, 2008 11:34 pm

Just got back from the reception. Koncak deserves to have his number retired, 1st in rebounding and 3rd in scoring in his career, during an era where SMU was ranked nationally and beat the likes of Kentucky, Louisville, Duke, and North Carolina.

Ira was at the reception, which was a classy move. Orsini made a reference that there is a committee now that will review player credentials yearly for new admittance to the rafters, so Ira will be up there soon.

The retirement ceremony will take place at halftime of the UAB game. Hope to see a good crowd.

by PK » Sat Feb 23, 2008 12:40 am

gregkinzer wrote:Ira was at the reception, which was a classy move. Orsini made a reference that there is a committee now that will review player credentials yearly for new admittance to the rafters, so Ira will be up there soon.

Glad to hear that. SMU athletics has been asleep at the wheel too long now. Two thumbs up for the Mob Boss...Orsini.

by **Mexmustang** » Sat Feb 23, 2008 9:43 am

Have we not retired Jim Krebs number? If not then that was a major error. We should have retired Krebs first, then Ira's and Jon's.

by **mrydel** » Sat Feb 23, 2008 10:29 am

Mexmustang wrote:Have we not retired Jim Krebs number? If not then that was a major error. We should have retired Krebs first, then Ira's and Jon's.

Krebs is retired. Only one at this point.

by **mr. pony** » Sat Feb 23, 2008 11:18 am

yes, Koncak should be retired.

But perhaps the poll question should have included options for: Koncak -yes, but not before Terrell or Phillips or - yes, along with Terrell and Phillips.

by **gregkinzer** » Sat Feb 23, 2008 12:29 pm

I was always confused while I was playing there why we didnt have one jersey retired. I think they retired Krebs number in 2001 or so....only after the women's program retired Kennedy's number.

Gene Philips and Ira are the two most likely choices remaining....Maybe Sasser in a few years?

It is basically the Mustang B-ball HOF.

by **PonySnob** » Sat Feb 23, 2008 3:24 pm

gregkinzer wrote:I was always confused while I was playing there why we didnt have one jersey retired. I think they retired Krebs number in 2001 or so....only after the women's program retired Kennedy's number.

Gene Philips and Ira are the two most likely choices remaining....Maybe Sasser in a few years?

It is basically the Mustang B-ball HOF.

And what exactly did Sasser do to have his jersey retired?

by **ThadFilms** » Sat Feb 23, 2008 3:27 pm

Of course Koncak's jersey should be retired. I think the poll question should have been are there other now old-timers deserving that should have been honored first.

by **QuikSStang** » Sat Feb 23, 2008 4:58 pm

it took me a while to find out why, but i think its appropriate to induct him. i just dont understand why its not getting more attention around campus or being promoted at all

by **Quoner4Unity** » Wed Feb 27, 2008 3:34 pm

I hope you guys see the humor in this feature that was linked from TY on Deadspin: http://deadspin.com/361359/one-rich-commish (fifth bullet down.) I know you think we are soul-sucking trolls, but if you can't laugh at NT and SMU, what can you laugh at?

If it helps, NT is still waiting to induct our first NBA-style white stiff and probably will be for years if it helps. Now, if anyone needs me, I'll be getting the burgers nice and warm at Wendy's until my next post!

by **couch 'em** » Wed Feb 27, 2008 5:19 pm

Why are you a racist?

by **expony18** » Wed Feb 27, 2008 5:52 pm

when you vote does it count as a post?