Real problem is Faculty and Staff's lack of support for FB

[mustangxc]

I know it has been argued that dropping ticket prices would not attract more fans, but I call BS. I would definitely go to more Rice and UH football games if I could get a ticket for $5, just saying.

[SMU2007]

I'm always amused when people come on here and rail on the only 35 people left who are dumb enough to invest the time and energy to join an SMU message board to talk about SMU athletics.

+1000

[gostangs]

we've beaten this one to death on many occasions. although not always the case, as of now our standard are no different than any other school that we compete with. Any coach that says differently is just trying to cover for their recruiting deficiencies.

[jpe747]

I was once told that a ticket must sell for $10 or more to be counted in the official attendance numbers. I think it is a NCAA rule.

[blackoutpony]

You guys, you gotta stop responding to the troll and then maybe he'll go away.....

[NavyCrimson]

Knowing the NCAA that could be believable.

But business is business. Discount the prices & get the 'customers' in there & build a fan base. Screw the silly rules because at the end of the day it's how many fans are there - not stupid NCAA accounting rules.

But unless we have a quality product it's all academic. Win big & the prospects will be turned into 'customers' but they'll come at reasonable ticket prices.

[mrydel]

We gave away free tickets to all military and first responders this weekend. Did not see a massive flow into the stadium. Baylor and Tech played in our backyard and set a record for their game attendance and I would wager they did not discount tickets.

[East Coast Mustang]

PS: All you jackasses that talk crock about me-you did not come to the game. I was there and you just hid behind your laptop and cell phone. I gave my all today and we had a good thing going in our section. We need creative ideas to make the game day experience better than what it is today. Stop talking crap and being all [deleted] about "post counting"cause I could care less. (Eastcoast mustang, blackout pony, and every one else that speaks cack)

I wasn't there because I broke my foot, otherwise I would've gone. I will be at the UCF game.

And we will continue to talk "crock" until you shed the same type of ignorance you've once again demonstrated in this thread. You should try reading the boards for a couple weeks and not posting, therefore you can be a little more educated when you do weigh in.

[SMU 86]

But why is basketball recruiting so successful? Just an honest question.

It's easier to turn around a basketball program with just 1 great recruit.

This is not true in the AAC. 1 great recruit will get you middle of the road status because everyone is getting highly regarded players. Hoops needs several good players to really contend. That is a myth perpetuated to defend themselves. Also as Stallion said we have not lost any more players than any other school due to academics. Also Frazier had a very shaky academic situation and he was admitted into SMU.

[feelthehorsepower]

PS: All you jackasses that talk crock about me-you did not come to the game. I was there and you just hid behind your laptop and cell phone. I gave my all today and we had a good thing going in our section. We need creative ideas to make the game day experience better than what it is today. Stop talking crap and being all [deleted] about "post counting"cause I could care less. (Eastcoast mustang, blackout pony, and every one else that speaks cack)

I was busy grilling and boiling seafood with a couple other PF users on the blvd. Sorry that I did not feel the need to neglect friends and fun to come on here for a p!ss!ng match.







Went to the game as well... didn't see you though.

I don't blame you. You are excused.

[feelthehorsepower]

we've beaten this one to death on many occasions. although not always the case, as of now our standard are no different than any other school that we compete with. Any coach that says differently is just trying to cover for their recruiting deficiencies.

That's true. I just mentioned some of the things I heard.

[blackoutpony]

For the record, I was also at the game. I flew halfway across the country to come to this game. And you're calling me a bad fan? The dude that wants to blame the schools professors for our crappy football team??? You're insane.

[feelthehorsepower]

Our academic standards are no more stringent than NCAA minimum standards. Give me some examples or empirical data before spouting baseless opinions.

The only recruits that SMU has rejected have NEVER played a down of D1 football- and I can name them all. This is no longer a valid excuse.

If you had said that academic support for FB players was lacking, I might have actually listened. But the fact is we are recruiting on a level playing field with just about any program.

The lack of fan support I cannot argue with - and I'm sure that does affect recruiting in a very negative way.

Lack of support from the faculty and staff towards our Football program.

[Rebel10]

Is feelthehorsepower really Mexmustang?

[Rebel10]

Our academic standards are no more stringent than NCAA minimum standards. Give me some examples or empirical data before spouting baseless opinions.

The only recruits that SMU has rejected have NEVER played a down of D1 football- and I can name them all. This is no longer a valid excuse.

If you had said that academic support for FB players was lacking, I might have actually listened. But the fact is we are recruiting on a level playing field with just about any program.

The lack of fan support I cannot argue with - and I'm sure that does affect recruiting in a very negative way.

Lack of support from the faculty and staff towards our Football program.

Lack of support from the faculty and staff toward any program is no longer an excuse. Cedar Hill coach said that he had not seen June in years. That is more of the issue.