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This took less than 15 minutes to create…sure there are many more

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3rd in # of Fortune 500 companies, including ATT, SW Airlines and Dr Pepper, 3 major CFB sponsors.

5th largest TV Market, largest TV Market in South/Southeast.

One of the fastest growing cities in the US, located in most vibrant economic area in US for foreseeable future.

Access to JerryWorld and Cotton Bowl during the State Fair of Texas.

The 50 mile radius around SMU has produced more college football players than any other school in America.

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With 5 members in the NFL HOF, we have more individuals than any other school in Texas, Oklahoma or the Southeast besides Alabama.

SMU has produced 2nd most Chief Executives at Fortune 50 companies.

2 SMU alumni are current NFL owners, and a 3rd alumni is actively seeking to own a team.

Completed a $560M capital raise past decade and are now in the midst of an additional $750M capital raise.

SMU Law school has the most billionaire graduates.

One of Top 60 academic schools in America, with its Business School traditionally ranked in the Top 20.
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SoCal_Pony wrote:This took less than 15 minutes to create…sure there are many more

Dallas
3rd in # of Fortune 500 companies, including ATT, SW Airlines and Dr Pepper, 3 major CFB sponsors.

5th largest TV Market, largest TV Market in South/Southeast.

One of the fastest growing cities in the US, located in most vibrant economic area in US for foreseeable future.

Access to JerryWorld and Cotton Bowl during the State Fair of Texas.

The 50 mile radius around SMU has produced more college football players than any other school in America.

SMU
With 5 members in the NFL HOF, we have more individuals than any other school in Texas, Oklahoma or the Southeast besides Alabama.

SMU has produced 2nd most Chief Executives at Fortune 50 companies.

2 SMU alumni are current NFL owners, and a 3rd alumni is actively seeking to own a team.

Completed a $560M capital raise past decade and are now in the midst of an additional $750M capital raise.

SMU Law school has the most billionaire graduates.

One of Top 60 academic schools in America, with its Business School traditionally ranked in the Top 20.



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Who is the owner other than Irsay?
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SMUstang07 wrote:Who is the owner other than Irsay?

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Which alum is trying to buy a team?
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Ford tried to buy the Rams before Kronke exercised right of first refusal.
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BUSH LIBRARY
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1st & 10
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would that be MikeHunt.
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Lamar's "other" son?
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Dutch wrote:1st & 10

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