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ponyinNC wrote:
I agree - but I think it reinforces the fact that the "SMU" stereotype exists and we must work hard to break it.

Maybe we should break it by telling people to "Pony up" and by inviting them to our "soirée"

SMU2007 wrote:

ponyinNC wrote:
I agree - but I think it reinforces the fact that the "SMU" stereotype exists and we must work hard to break it.

Maybe we should break it by telling people to "Pony up" and by inviting them to our "soirée"

And make sure to tell them they aren't allowed to park in the surrounding neighborhoods.

Unless they have really impressive looking cars

SMUer wrote:The number 1 comment I get from fans-of-other-teams I bring into Ford Stadium is whether this-or-that local high school could compete/beat SMU.

What kind of "fans" are you hanging out with?

I occasionally share a ticket with a work colleague or with a visiting friend who wants to check out our Blvd scene...when they get to the game they are surprised at how small our stadium/crowd is and confused by our play because they had heard JJ had really turned things around.

It sounds overly harsh but I really think that is the overall impression of someone who walks into Ford who knows little-to-nothing about SMU football. We can pooh-pooh them as a-hole people but I really think they represent the "missing butts" we are trying to fill. Impressing first-time visitors is key.

MustangStealth wrote:

SMU2007 wrote:

ponyinNC wrote:
I agree - but I think it reinforces the fact that the "SMU" stereotype exists and we must work hard to break it.

Maybe we should break it by telling people to "Pony up" and by inviting them to our "soirée"

And make sure to tell them they aren't allowed to park in the surrounding neighborhoods.

That part floors me to no end.... Talk about perpetuating the stereotype of being unwelcoming

It's good that even people in New Jersey recognize that we are "ultra rich." Good for our resumes.

AustinPerson wrote:It's good that even people in New Jersey recognize that we are "ultra rich." Good for our resumes.

if we are ultra rich maybe we can get an IPF pretty soon.

Is it just money keeping us from getting an IPF? If not what is?

Priority

mrydel wrote:Priority

That may be part of it but I would also think that lack of a suitable location might also be a factor.

Where does an IPF even fit on campus? Do you build it on top of the intramural fields? Replace the existing practice fields? Across Mockingbird with the new tennis complex if it would fit?

It would fit anywhere they wished if it were a priority. They have said it will get done but it was not on the current to-do list.

small time programs don't really need an IPF.

RebStang wrote:

mrydel wrote:Priority

That may be part of it but I would also think that lack of a suitable location might also be a factor.

Where does an IPF even fit on campus? Do you build it on top of the intramural fields? Replace the existing practice fields? Across Mockingbird with the new tennis complex if it would fit?

I thought the soccer field is supposed to be moved over to the south of the Bush Library and the IPF would go where the current soccer field is. Maybe I'm wrong, though.

East Coast Mustang wrote:

RebStang wrote:

mrydel wrote:Priority

That may be part of it but I would also think that lack of a suitable location might also be a factor.

Where does an IPF even fit on campus? Do you build it on top of the intramural fields? Replace the existing practice fields? Across Mockingbird with the new tennis complex if it would fit?

I thought the soccer field is supposed to be moved over to the south of the Bush Library and the IPF would go where the current soccer field is. Maybe I'm wrong, though.

I don't belive there is enough room south of the Bush library for a soccer stadium...yes stadium. You need more than just a field not to mention a track for the track team.

Of course if SMU was willing to give up the income from the strip center at Airline and Mockingbird, the IPF could go there.