Orsini's contract

[ponydawg]

Am I the only one that thinks that Orsini may have been on ponyfans posting as Biggin.

Here are some exchanges from Biggin to some regular posters. Stevo would be my hero if that was him......

to Billy Joe:

BUMP: Still want a new Athletic Director - Billy Joe? How's that d!ck in your mouth taste?

To StallionsModelT:

F U - to the little twerp who started this thread. It is obvious that you are still drinking from mommy's t!t.

Biggin on Orsini:

If Orsini waits until after the Sugar Bowl only to get a big fat "NO" (again) he is a bigger dumba$$ than I thought.

[ponydawg]

Even funny to picture Stevo saying these things in your head......

[BIGHORSE]

We need to keep SteveO!!!

[78pony]

Having been involved with SMU (Mustang Club Board & fundraising) since the late 1970's, I have been around SMU's and other school's ADs numerous times and at multiple functions. From this perspective, I am proud to say that Steve Orsini gets my vote as one of the premier collegiate athletic directors in the business.

Extending SMU's relationship with Steve is, in my opinion, critical to the continued momentum and success of SMU Athletics.

Steve has not been perfect in all of his hires (bounce, bounce), but few if any in the business are. And you may or may not know what internal pressures and roadblocks he has had to face. I believe that Steve has done a terrific job under a scenario that has been far less than desireable and certainly not typical.

This is it. Steve is the final year and his contract needs to be handled immediately. Steve has fought the good fight for those of us who love SMU athletics. Truth be told, he has fought a fight that few in his profession have ever had to face. He has done it faithfully, ethically, with great passion for SMU and I am proud of being able to call Steve Orsini my friend and a great Mustang!

[f4shionablecha0s]

JJ fell into SMU's lap, Steve had nothing to do with it.

The athletic department is pitifully run. It would be hilarious if it wasn't so frustrating. Zero attention to detail, zero foresight, and that [deleted] basketball coach should have been fired a long time ago.

[fivemon]

JJ fell into SMU's lap, Steve had nothing to do with it.

The athletic department is pitifully run. It would be hilarious if it wasn't so frustrating. Zero attention to detail, zero foresight, and that [deleted] basketball coach should have been fired a long time ago.

These aren't AD problems (with the exception of bb), CEOs don't monitor the commercials or small stuff, that is the job of the associate ADs, his job is hiring the coaches and big picture items.

[Mexmustang]

Can't believe some of the comments that have drifted off topic. Without Orsini, athletics gets nothing...nothing. He is the buffer between the faculty, the administration, the major donors and the coaches. He knows his role, he supports his staff, he fights for recongition and funds for his people, he has a plan, and he is a businessman.

[Mestengo]

Steve Orsini is, unquestionably, vital to the continued success of SMU Athletics. I have been involved with SMU for too many years to count, and I am firmly of the opinion that he is the best, and most effective, A.D. that we've had. Orsini brought us June Jones...can you put into perspective what an astounding feat that was?...and he is creating a culture of winning, and championships, on the Hilltop. In addition, he is The Man when it comes to being in the room during the on-going conference realignment discussions.

He is in the last year of his contract, and it needs to be renewed, sooner rather than later. He has laid it on the line for the Program, time and again, and he loves SMU. He is an incredibly valuable asset, and we absolutely must keep him.

Hold on a second!

If you’re making 700 grand a year at a job you’re burned out and ready to quit. You’re approached with what Steve calls the wish list and offered twice what you were making / a new challenge that makes you a great salesman / AD???

Give me a 4 million dollar budget per year for a coach I bet I can replace June fast.
Better yet with all the deep pockets and serious men surrounding SMU let’s say their willing to pay 10 million a year for a coach you could get anyone you wanted eventually… Would that make you a great AD?

The real people who are behind the recent success of this program are the men who pay Junes salary. And that’s not Steve or the Dr.

[PK]

Keep wining June.

That would be winning! But I'll have a glass if you are sharing.

[Mestengo]

Keep wining June.

That would be winning! But I'll have a glass if you are sharing.

You bastard winning.

[Paladin]

JJ fell into SMU's lap, Steve had nothing to do with it.The athletic department is pitifully run. It would be hilarious if it wasn't so frustrating. Zero attention to detail, zero foresight, and that [deleted] basketball coach should have been fired a long time ago.

This response I'm afraid may have triggered the idiot alarm !

[Mestengo]

Ask Steve the real reason he left UCF at the pinnacle of his success.

[PK]

Keep wining June.

That would be winning! But I'll have a glass if you are sharing.

You bastard winning.

I do love a glass of good wine.

[Mestengo]

33 = beer for you and me.

[mustangxc]

Steve-O is great. Lose Bob Sharp

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