June speaks on SMU/Hawaii in Hawaii Bowl

[Kynd Tulsa Phan]

I have a three year old. I wont be able to go to the Hawaii bowl until Im a blue haired fail.

Not to worry- your tulsa team won't get there before then anyway.

GO PONIES!!!

Have you always been this dumb?

Dec 24th 2010
Tulsa 62
Hawaii 35

[MustangSTATS]

SMU vs Hawaii would probably grab a good deal of media attention as it makes for a compelling match-up in the otherwise boring part of the season and thus expose us to more potential recruits. But whatever helps the program the most is fine by me. Being able to play a Big10 school and win would also be great.

[couch 'em]

If snob is name calling or whatever, then let me know what words I cant use cause i rather not start a lame forum fight with alumni.

It's a losing battle on this one. The "if you can't afford to drop $2k a person to go to Hawaii you are a bad husband/father" attitude is why SMU is generally hated by everyone in Dallas and we can't draw flies.[/quote]

Ok before more continious name calling: not a husband or father, a young grad student, that doesnt have enough to go out and spend money like that, but thanks for letting me know[/quote]
I was agreeing with you referencing Mestengo's earlier post that implied if you can't afford a Hawaii trip you are a failure, which of course is silly and generally the kind of Coppell new money arrogance that makes SMU hated.

[smupony94]

Mestengo loves to throw the fact he has money around to everyone. Hence - ignore

[MustangSTATS]

and they wonder why we can't get people from the community to come to games or identify with SMU as being Dallas's team.

[Mitch McConnell]

Since there really is no chance at getting to the Liberty Bowl, I would prefer they stay here to play a Big 10 team in the Ticket City Bowl. It would take on a different feel because they are playing a BCS program (Iowa, Illinois). That's great visibility.

I'm so worn out on the Hawaii thing. June's going to get what he wants anyway, so we're probably heading for the island on Christmas Eve. I found his answer about helping Hawaii pretty typical for the way he runs his show. It's always been more about him than SMU.

[SoCal_Pony]

Since there really is no chance at getting to the Liberty Bowl, I would prefer they stay here to play a Big 10 team in the Ticket City Bowl. It would take on a different feel because they are playing a BCS program (Iowa, Illinois). That's great visibility.

Don't know if visibility is quite as important now that we are BCS.

If we had a better team, I would prefer to see us play Iowa, but we don't and it could get ugly.

Seriously doubt the Cotton Bowl would be half-filled. If the weather was bad, I could see it in the embarrassing 20-25k range.

Assume Hawaii vs SMU is a sell-out crowd...that has more TV appeal IMO.

Conclusion - I am so happy with pending BCS membership, this is not a big deal either way.

[RGV Pony]

If we go im staying in Kawaii and flying over game day

Dfw-lax-lih

[Mestengo]

Mestengo loves to throw the fact he has money around to everyone. Hence - ignore

I don't have any money

[Mestengo]

I live in a cottage I drive two year old cars

[Mestengo]

I don't have enough gas to pick up my last check

[Eddie P]

If snob is name calling or whatever, then let me know what words I cant use cause i rather not start a lame forum fight with alumni.

It's a losing battle on this one. The "if you can't afford to drop $2k a person to go to Hawaii you are a bad husband/father" attitude is why SMU is generally hated by everyone in Dallas and we can't draw flies.

Ok before more continious name calling: not a husband or father, a young grad student, that doesnt have enough to go out and spend money like that, but thanks for letting me know[/quote]
I was agreeing with you referencing Mestengo's earlier post that implied if you can't afford a Hawaii trip you are a failure, which of course is silly and generally the kind of Coppell new money arrogance that makes SMU hated.[/quote]

Coppell is the newly rich destination now? Bloody hell! I'm doing better than I thought. Glad I didn't huff all of that butane last night. This gives me hope!

[Mestengo]

If snob is name calling or whatever, then let me know what words I cant use cause i rather not start a lame forum fight with alumni.

It's a losing battle on this one. The "if you can't afford to drop $2k a person to go to Hawaii you are a bad husband/father" attitude is why SMU is generally hated by everyone in Dallas and we can't draw flies.

Ok before more continious name calling: not a husband or father, a young grad student, that doesnt have enough to go out and spend money like that, but thanks for letting me know

I was agreeing with you referencing Mestengo's earlier post that implied if you can't afford a Hawaii trip you are a failure, which of course is silly and generally the kind of Coppell new money arrogance that makes SMU hated.[/quote]

Coppell is the newly rich destination now? Bloody hell! I'm doing better than I thought. Glad I didn't huff all of that butane last night. This gives me hope![/quote]


Sorry I used the same negative motivation my wife used on me when I set my goals low

[Statler]

If SMU wants more attendance then it should support Dallas, not Hawaii.

Jones' comments indicates he cares more about Hawaii, then why should Dallas come see his football team.

[sacklunch]

The ticket city bowl isn't comparable to the AFB last year. Yah the players weren't motivated to play at their home stadium against ARMY.

I think they would get a little bit more excited playing a nationally recognized powerhouse in a legendary stadium right here. I think some fans would come out of the woodwork and so would casual fans if we were playing a Big 10 team in the Cotton Bowl.

Does fans coming out of the woodwork mean 5000 or 7000 fans?

Come on...its gonna look like the SMU WAC game attendance.

Isnt that game at noon on New Years Day?

Everyone has the day off on New Years Day and doesn't really do anything. Perfect day to go to a game.