no invitations extended

ponyte · Post by **ponyte** » Sun Oct 16, 2011 4:58 pm

Before drinking the Big East Kool-aid, there may be something else in the works. Just talked to a very close family friend who is a member of the LSU Board of Supervisors. He is also very politically active in Louisiana (and on a national level). A good source.

He indicated that the SEC is very interested in expanding into a large Texas media market and Dallas is number one on their list. He didn't go beyond that other than to say it is obvious who fits the Dallas market for the SEC to expand.

mrydel · Post by **mrydel** » Sun Oct 16, 2011 5:24 pm

You did not just do that did you?

smupony94 · Post by **smupony94** » Sun Oct 16, 2011 5:30 pm

mrydel wrote:You did not just do that did you?

He must not have plans tonight since the Rangers aren't playing and wants to watch the potential meltdown on the board.

NickSMU17 · Post by **NickSMU17** » Sun Oct 16, 2011 5:30 pm

Conflicting sources in arkansas....

Wuba · Post by **Wuba** » Sun Oct 16, 2011 5:33 pm

Somewhere out there EJ Holland just crossed his fingers.

Hoop Fan · Post by **Hoop Fan** » Sun Oct 16, 2011 5:34 pm

ponyte wrote:Before drinking the Big East Kool-aid, there may be something else in the works. Just talked to a very close family friend who is a member of the LSU Board of Supervisors. He is also very politically active in Louisiana (and on a national level). A good source.

He indicated that the SEC is very interested in expanding into a large Texas media market and Dallas is number one on their list. He didn't go beyond that other than to say it is obvious who fits the Dallas market for the SEC to expand.

why wouldn't they be interested in us? Columbia,Missouri? Cmon, that does hardly anything for them at all. They really should have taken TCU before the Big12 did, but we have just as much or more upside than TCU long term.

smupony94 · Post by **smupony94** » Sun Oct 16, 2011 5:35 pm

Wuba wrote:Somewhere out there EJ Holland just crossed his fingers.

poor kid. I felt terrible after reading his apology.

Clubs · Post by **Clubs** » Sun Oct 16, 2011 5:38 pm

I also think it is interesting that Boise was so quick to talk yesterday while SMU and Houston have both been quiet so far. I'm sure Turner and Orsini are competent enough to handle this situation correctly. It will be interesting to see if the Big East's actions cause immediate movements by the SEC and Big Bevo

ColoStang · Post by **ColoStang** » Sun Oct 16, 2011 5:40 pm

There is no f-ing way the SEC would take SMU, I am sorry. Watch a game on CBS on a saturday afternoon and tell me how we fit in there. This would be like skipping 10 steps.

ColoStang · Post by **ColoStang** » Sun Oct 16, 2011 5:42 pm

smupony94 wrote:
Wuba wrote:Somewhere out there EJ Holland just crossed his fingers.

poor kid. I felt terrible after reading his apology.

What did his apology say?

SoCal_Pony · Post by **SoCal_Pony** » Sun Oct 16, 2011 5:49 pm

Hoop Fan wrote:
ponyte wrote:Before drinking the Big East Kool-aid, there may be something else in the works. Just talked to a very close family friend who is a member of the LSU Board of Supervisors. He is also very politically active in Louisiana (and on a national level). A good source.

He indicated that the SEC is very interested in expanding into a large Texas media market and Dallas is number one on their list. He didn't go beyond that other than to say it is obvious who fits the Dallas market for the SEC to expand.

why wouldn't they be interested in us? Columbia,Missouri? Cmon, that does hardly anything for them at all. They really should have taken TCU before the Big12 did, but we have just as much or more upside than TCU long term.

we have MORE upside....much more, don't know why long-time posters on PFs don't recognize this

ColoStang · Post by **ColoStang** » Sun Oct 16, 2011 5:54 pm

I've only been associated with SMU since 2001. So all i know is really crappy and the recent rise. I just don't see the SEC wanting us right now. I understand that its possible, and if I am wrong i'll gladly eat some serious crow.

smupony94 · Post by **smupony94** » Sun Oct 16, 2011 6:01 pm

ColoStang wrote::?
smupony94 wrote:
Wuba wrote:Somewhere out there EJ Holland just crossed his fingers.

poor kid. I felt terrible after reading his apology.

What did his apology say?

19 year old kid, ran with a story idea he should not have

SoCal_Pony · Post by **SoCal_Pony** » Sun Oct 16, 2011 6:01 pm

ponyte wrote:Before drinking the Big East Kool-aid, there may be something else in the works. Just talked to a very close family friend who is a member of the LSU Board of Supervisors. He is also very politically active in Louisiana (and on a national level). A good source.

He indicated that the SEC is very interested in expanding into a large Texas media market and Dallas is number one on their list. He didn't go beyond that other than to say it is obvious who fits the Dallas market for the SEC to expand.

Wow, you mean to tell me the SEC is interested in expanding their Texas footprint and they would consider SMU over Waco or Lubbock? Shocking!!!

Look, I personally don't see us going to SEC right now, but for you posters who think we have as much chance of joining as winning the lotto, you are crazy.

I can see OU, I can see Fl State, after those 2 I see a drop-off. SMU is as good IMO as any other remaining choice because of DALLAS. Certainly on par (I think better) than Mizzo.

And home attendance issues, our biggest negative, would be solved.

mrydel · Post by **mrydel** » Sun Oct 16, 2011 6:03 pm

If we become a public school and increase enrollment to 40,000 and then I will agree with you.