Mason may be short lived here at SMU.....

SMU 86 · Post by **SMU 86** » Mon Dec 31, 2012 3:43 pm

Stallion wrote:
SMU 86 wrote:McMackin is 62 so I would assume he would hire someone younger.
Why would you assume tha?t-actually Coordinator usually isn't a big recruiter position anyway

Because Mason is one of our top recruiters now. If we lose him who do we replace him with? That would mean Hill and Phillips will have to carry even more of a load recruiting.

couch 'em · Post by **couch 'em** » Mon Dec 31, 2012 3:54 pm

Interesting - Mason already tried to leave. So now we know 100% of non-geriatric assistant coaches tried to leave June last year.

mavsrage311 · Post by **mavsrage311** » Mon Dec 31, 2012 4:01 pm

He went for a head coaching job, it's not like he was willing to take any job just to leave. He's done a great job, and if he gets a head coaching job with Nevada or elsewhere, I'll be really happy for him. I'll never get mad at a coach for accepting a promotion. Remember, he was the linebackers coach at Fresno State when we got him and most of us were scratching our heads over his hiring. I'll be really happy for him if he gets a head coaching job, whether it be at Nevada, SMU, or anywhere.

SMUguy · Post by **SMUguy** » Mon Dec 31, 2012 4:05 pm

You can't blame a guy for looking when a head coaching gig is put before him. He has a lot of ties out west, and has been at Nevada and Fresno State before, so to look at the head coaching position at either place is a natural chain of events.

I'll be disappointed if he gets it, but at the same time, he has done a wonderful job at SMU and deserves everything that comes his way.

Hopefully the fact that his daughter is a student at SMU will factor in to his decision to stay. PLEASE STAY, COACH MASON!

couch 'em · Post by **couch 'em** » Mon Dec 31, 2012 4:10 pm

I don't blame him one bit - just pointing out all non-bluehairs tried to leave around the time of ASU. Mason just didn't land what he wanted but still an ominous sign

Stallion · Post by **Stallion** » Mon Dec 31, 2012 4:11 pm

Its his alma mater. If offered he'll go. I really don't think he'll get the job

GiddyUp · Post by **GiddyUp** » Mon Dec 31, 2012 4:11 pm

Rebel10 wrote:Let's not put June in a box and assume he would hire some old white guy that he is buddies with that can't recruit.

funny

Warbow · Post by **Warbow** » Mon Dec 31, 2012 4:28 pm

GiddyUp wrote:He's gone then if he gets the job for sure. Does June bring in McMackin or what other old NFL buddy??

McMackin would be the smart choice for June as they have worked together very well. June won his ONLY 2 conference titles with McMackin as his DC.

He was also the Big-12 recruiter of the year while at TT.

SMU 86 · Post by **SMU 86** » Mon Dec 31, 2012 4:32 pm

Nevada might not even offer him.

SMU Football Blog · Post by **SMU Football Blog** » Mon Dec 31, 2012 10:04 pm

If Mason is talking to the paper, it means he isn't a target and is trying to angle his way in. Smart, but unlikely to be successful. Frankly, he would be smart to move on given the talent he is losing. And you don't turn down a head coaching job to stay an assistant at a mid-major.

lwjr · Post by **lwjr** » Mon Dec 31, 2012 10:24 pm

"I just love cities like Reno and Fresno," Mason said. "I'm in Dallas now and Dallas is kind of overwhelming. Reno is my kind of city."

Mason said he loved coaching with the Pack in 1999 when Ault was the athletic director.

Are any of our coaches happy to be at SMU?

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I much prefer the pistol to the run and shoot," Mason said. "You have so many more options with the pistol, with the downhill running game. There's been some talk that when June leaves SMU, I'd be the guy to take over and I've told everyone that I would run the pistol. "The pistol gives you the dive option, the speed option, everything. You can also run some of the same passing concepts in the pistol that you have in the run and shoot. But you have so many more things you can go to in the pistol as compared to the run and shoot."

JJ should like that quote. Seems to be a slight insult.

"Reno and Boise are similar type cities," he said. "The key to their success, I believe is due to that community getting behind that football program. Those fans came out to all our games, whether we were winning or losing. They might leave early if we were losing but they'd always show up again the next game. Getting the community behind your football program is a huge key to building a successful program. And I know it can happen in Reno."

A mild slam to the SMU community?

Mason must have taken a page from June's book on public relations. I understand this is part of the coaching game but give me a break. Try to be a little more diplomatic.

SoCal_Pony · Post by **SoCal_Pony** » Mon Dec 31, 2012 10:47 pm

Agreed Lwjr, especially in this Internet era when everyone can view it.

Pitch Nevada but don't insult your employer.

SMU_Alumni11 · Post by **SMU_Alumni11** » Tue Jan 01, 2013 2:34 am

Well we might as well crash and burn now... since we arent going anywhere really, just a new name.

Bergermeister · Post by **Bergermeister** » Tue Jan 01, 2013 10:20 am

Saw Mason and his wife at the Furman game Sunday afternoon. He seldom misses a home game. Big supporter of SMU. Would hate to lose him but you can't argue with an opportunity to be the boss and a huge bump in $$.

ponyboy · Post by **ponyboy** » Tue Jan 01, 2013 11:11 am

SMU_Alumni11 wrote:Well we might as well crash and burn now... since we arent going anywhere really, just a new name.

Have you considered an antidepressant? All will be ok. I promise.

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