SMU to open the 2009 season in Hawaii?

by **Garret** » Sat Jun 14, 2008 10:24 am

http://sports.honoluluadvertiser.com/ap ... e=UHsports

Donovan said UH is talking "to several schools" about filling one of the two UH openings for 2009 Ã¢â‚¬â€ Sept. 5 or Dec. 5 Ã¢â‚¬â€ and confirmed that SMU is among them.

"Both sides are taking a look at it," Donovan said. "June is very supportive."

by **mr. pony** » Sat Jun 14, 2008 10:38 am

UT said they couldn't afford it. Think we can?

I'd prefer ND at Jerry World....

by **Garret** » Sat Jun 14, 2008 11:01 am

mr. pony wrote:UT said they couldn't afford it. Think we can?

I'd prefer ND at Jerry World....

The two games do *not* affect each other. When a team plays a game in Hawaii, it does not count towards their limit for the year. So, by playing a game in Hawaii a team gets to add an extra game to their football schedule.

by **Alaric** » Sat Jun 14, 2008 11:25 am

mr. pony wrote:UT said they couldn't afford it. Think we can?

Money's no object for UT. That's about as much b.s. as us saying we don't have room on our schedule for Hawaii over the next 10 years.

Personally, I'd like to wait a few more years before playing Hawaii to give us a little time to be more competitive though I think we'd hang in there fairly well in 2009.

by **Scoops** » Sat Jun 14, 2008 11:43 am

I highly doubt this game happens. Enormous expense, and we gain nothing. Coach Jones and his crew might pluck a player or two from the islands every now and then, but that's going to be a result of his reputation, not a sudden increase in exposure by playing there. If we beat Hawaii, it will be said that we're supposed to, because we stole the World's Greatest Coach. If we lose, all we do is boost Coach McMackin's program in Hawaii and show island recruits that they might want to stay out there and play at UH. No-win situation for us, and I bet it doesn't happen.

by **mr. pony** » Sat Jun 14, 2008 1:16 pm

Alaric wrote:Money's no object for UT.

The 'Horns backed out of playing UH out there about three years ago, citing financial reasons. Something about it not making sense.

I was being sarcastic. It's obvious Mack Brown was afraid of going out there and getting his *ss kicked.

by **Stallion** » Sat Jun 14, 2008 1:22 pm

Oh stop being such a fraidy-cat. Extra game! Let's go to Hawaii. Haven't been in about 5 years. Problem with travel to Hawaii these days is that 3 airlines to the mainland went bankrupt last year and that has reduced competition and significantly raised prices.

by **mathman** » Sat Jun 14, 2008 1:57 pm

Maybe my sons would give me that trip next year for Father's Day!! Not that I don't appreciate the Lubbock trip this year, but....

by **Insane_Pony_Posse** » Sat Jun 14, 2008 2:32 pm

that would be a cool road trip
i say ....lets do it!
plus think of the extra PR SMU gets with stories
about June Jones returning to the Island
but lets wait long enough until we have
some of June's recruits playing....so it's a win

by **BrianTinBigD** » Sat Jun 14, 2008 2:55 pm

I say we play Hawaii. I need an excuse to travel there. The cost to send someone there right now will run into the $1800 a player range. Not sure what UH pays, but we can probably get a $200K pay day out of the deal and cover our expenses.

by **kull** » Sat Jun 14, 2008 2:59 pm

Insane_Pony_Posse wrote:that would be a cool road trip
i say ....lets do it!
plus think of the extra PR SMU gets with stories
about June Jones returning to the Island
but lets wait long enough until we have
some of June's recruits playing....so it's a win

Gotta love diving off Molokini. I was born and raised on Maui and our families ranch is still there. Can't wait till August to visit.

by **Peruna_Ate_My_Rolex** » Sat Jun 14, 2008 3:54 pm

Scoops wrote:I highly doubt this game happens. Enormous expense, and we gain nothing. Coach Jones and his crew might pluck a player or two from the islands every now and then, but that's going to be a result of his reputation, not a sudden increase in exposure by playing there. If we beat Hawaii, it will be said that we're supposed to, because we stole the World's Greatest Coach. If we lose, all we do is boost Coach McMackin's program in Hawaii and show island recruits that they might want to stay out there and play at UH. No-win situation for us, and I bet it doesn't happen.

You're too much cat for Oscar.

by **mr. pony** » Sat Jun 14, 2008 5:33 pm

Insane_Pony_Posse wrote:[

Ah, Molokini.

by **Mustangs35SMU** » Sun Jun 15, 2008 10:26 am

BrianTinBigD wrote:I say we play Hawaii. I need an excuse to travel there.

Amen to that.

by **EastStang** » Mon Jun 16, 2008 10:43 am

Anyone think that such a game might be a back door way of paying off their lawsuit against JJ?

SMU to open the 2009 season in Hawaii?

SMU to open the 2009 season in Hawaii?

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