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I think it's important to bring this thread up again. There is definite value in thinking about a coach like The Barry Switzer. Even if he doesn't coach the football team, I'd like to see him here in the AD's position. He's a proven administrator and could bring a lot of 'buzz' and authority to the program. We need someone old school, not another slick huckster like Copeland, at the helm of our athletic department!

There's no need to bring this thread back up.

A) Bennett isn't going anywhere.

B) He shouldn't be going anywhere.

C) If he did leave -- by his choice or the school's -- Barry Switzer would be somewhere after Idi Amin on the school's wish list for a coach who runs a clean program, graduates players, etc.

You call Copeland a "slick huckster" .... and then call for the school to hire Barry Switzer? There's something wildly ironic in that thought process.

Totally Agree.
SMU and Switzer - NO WAY

I DON'T UNDERSTAND. WHY DO YOU OPPOSE SMU HAVING SUCCESS?

Please read my posts over the last few years. I WANT success - NOW

Switzer is no way the answer. He brings scandel, sexual issues and no class. Oh and GUNS.

There are things that need to change but, let's not go here.

BUS wrote:Please read my posts over the last few years. I WANT success - NOW

Switzer is no way the answer. He brings scandel, sexual issues and no class. Oh and GUNS.

There are things that need to change but, let's not go here.

And so far all Phil Bennett has brought is the longest losing streak in school history.

Really Fat Guy wrote:I DON'T UNDERSTAND. WHY DO YOU OPPOSE SMU HAVING SUCCESS?

I haven't seen anyone on here opposing SMU having success (except the occasional opponent's fan). Not wanting Switzer doesn't mean not wanting success. It simply means either we support our current coach, or that B.S. isn't the right replacement. Personally, I support Coach Bennett all the way, and I still think he can - and will - get it turned around.

Since some of you seemed to gloss over my post on this thread, I'll reiterate:

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I don't know if some of you guys know what you're talking about...

Two years ago, I sat two rows from Barry Switzer on a Southwest Airlines flight out of New Orleans to Dallas. He was so old and decrepit he could barely walk and was ushered onto the plane by a couple of attendants and his companion during "pre-board". Frankly, I felt very sorry for him.

I think Switzer's days of coaching are over. REALLY.

Now, maybe some of you have some insight into what I saw that day...but this seemed more than just a "temporary illness." He looked very frail and feeble and was out of it.

Are you sure that wasn't Paterno you saw? If it was indeed Barry, he was probably just drunk.

I think people bring up Switzer more tongue in cheek than a serious replacement. Bottom Line people were truely excited when Phill Bennett became our coach, now the honeymoon is over and we have nothing to show for it. We are in worse shape than when he arrived. Reality is setting in and noone here wants to see it get any worse.
I will put my plea in again Please Step down Mr. Bennett you are not getting the job done, given your own assessment- you can't be pleased and probably realize being and assistant on defense is what you are cut out for! Go stangs! And Oh Phil Go Home!

Ponygrad90 - I'll bet you're a real authority at the water cooler.

pot meet the kettle

BUS wrote:Please read my posts over the last few years. I WANT success - NOW

Switzer is no way the answer. He brings scandel, sexual issues and no class. Oh and GUNS.

There are things that need to change but, let's not go here.

Scandal? Sexual issues? Guns and lack of class? Sounds like the SMU I know and love!

I predicted SMU winning the Fresno game 14-3. Despite his many supposed health flaws, we need Barry to come and save the program immediately. I am willing to give up my retirement to see it happen.

Sir Trolls A Lot wrote:

BUS wrote:Please read my posts over the last few years. I WANT success - NOW

Switzer is no way the answer. He brings scandel, sexual issues and no class. Oh and GUNS.

There are things that need to change but, let's not go here.

Scandal? Sexual issues? Guns and lack of class? Sounds like the SMU I know and love!

As Dale Hansen once so eloquently stated:

"When you combine the coaching smarts of a Jimmy Johnson and the character of a Chan Gailey, you get Tom Landry.

When you combine the coaching smarts of a Chan Gailey and the character of a Jimmy Johnson, you get.........Barry Switzer.