Statue Dedication Today at Moody Coliseum

MrMustang1965 · Post by **MrMustang1965** » Wed Apr 27, 2005 2:10 am

Remember: dedication of the Mustang statues in front of Moody today at 11:15 a.m.

NavyCrimson · Post by **NavyCrimson** » Wed Apr 27, 2005 8:47 am

any pix '65?

PK · Post by PK » Wed Apr 27, 2005 9:30 am

I believe there is a picture in the "Mustang Insider" that's e-mailed out, but I don't have it at my office. Maybe some one else can post it.

NavyCrimson · Post by **NavyCrimson** » Wed Apr 27, 2005 9:42 am

thx PK - found it / fortunately, i saved it:

MUSTANG SCULPTURE DEDICATION

April 27th - 11:15am - Moody Coliseum Porch

Come and join the dedication ceremony of the Mustang Sculpture, which will be placed in front of Moody Coliseum! To commemorate the event, a ribbon ceremony to dedicate the sculpture will be held featuring SMU special guests. Hot dogs and snacks will be provided! This sculpture is symbolism of the spirit of the past and future of SMU. Please join us as we unveil this wonderful addition to the SMU campus.

youngalumpony · Post by **youngalumpony** » Wed Apr 27, 2005 3:14 pm

Didn't make it to the dedication this morning, but did go by and see it afterwards. It really does look good, great addition to the front enterance of Moody.

Bergermeister · Post by **Bergermeister** » Wed Apr 27, 2005 4:18 pm

A clean-up of the Moody facade would make for an improved backdrop for the Mustangs.

MrMustang1965 · Post by **MrMustang1965** » Wed Apr 27, 2005 4:49 pm

Had a 'last-minute' emergency at the house & was unable to attend. Plan to drive by later today or tomorrow to take a look at the newest addition on campus.

that's great raplh · Post by **that's great raplh** » Wed Apr 27, 2005 7:37 pm

anyone take any pictures?

DiamondM75 · Post by **DiamondM75** » Thu Apr 28, 2005 10:56 am

Bergermeister wrote:A clean-up of the Moody facade would make for an improved backdrop for the Mustangs.

The Mustangs are in a temporary place until the new Frat houses are built and the parking garage is completed on Binkley and Airline. Then the Mustangs will be moved to Binkley. Also, the expansion plans for Moody will change the facade, so there is no need for a face cleaning right now. It would be a waste of money.

MustangSally · Post by **MustangSally** » Thu Apr 28, 2005 11:51 am

They spent 3 months tearing up the sidewalk in front of Moody just for it be a temporary location? Looks pretty permanent to me, and I don't see the benefit of moving it from front and center of Moody to next to the new parking garage.

MrMustang1965 · Post by **MrMustang1965** » Thu Apr 28, 2005 12:39 pm

DiamondM75 wrote:
Bergermeister wrote:A clean-up of the Moody facade would make for an improved backdrop for the Mustangs.

The Mustangs are in a temporary place until the new Frat houses are built and the parking garage is completed on Binkley and Airline. Then the Mustangs will be moved to Binkley. Also, the expansion plans for Moody will change the facade, so there is no need for a face cleaning right now. It would be a waste of money.

What's your source for this information, DiamondM75? It doesn't make sense to dedicate something and then move it.

DiamondM75 · Post by **DiamondM75** » Thu Apr 28, 2005 1:31 pm

MrMustang1965 wrote:
DiamondM75 wrote:
Bergermeister wrote:A clean-up of the Moody facade would make for an improved backdrop for the Mustangs.

The Mustangs are in a temporary place until the new Frat houses are built and the parking garage is completed on Binkley and Airline. Then the Mustangs will be moved to Binkley. Also, the expansion plans for Moody will change the facade, so there is no need for a face cleaning right now. It would be a waste of money.
What's your source for this information, DiamondM75? It doesn't make sense to dedicate something and then move it.

I have close connections with the people in charge of this project. Since the Carpenters wanted to give the Mustangs to celebrate their 25th wedding aniversary, the university had to accept the statues now. Although this is a temporary place, the Mustangs will be there for several years, until the Frat houses are built and the parking garage is complete. This is probably 2 to 3 years away.

If someone wants to give to you now, you accept the gift. If you need the gift at a later date, accept it now, find a place for it, then do the permanent later.

couch 'em · Post by **couch 'em** » Thu Apr 28, 2005 2:41 pm

They should have just put it on the corner of airline and binkley, then they wouldn't have to move it.

MrMustang1965 · Post by **MrMustang1965** » Thu Apr 28, 2005 3:22 pm

Damn. In front of Moody Coliseum is a GREAT place for these statues!!! What the hell is the LOGIC in putting them someplace else? I thought SMU had a ban on hiring Aggie$!!!??? Sounds like there's one in charge of this project. :roll:

Hoop Fan · Post by **Hoop Fan** » Thu Apr 28, 2005 3:52 pm

and when exactly is this expansion of Moody which makes improving the facade a waste of money? I realize it takes money that we may not have, but until we do, people outta stop referring to the project as real. Its no more than pie in the sky plans at this point as far as I can tell.

Having said all that, I have a hard time believing SMU cannot either raise or come up with money for such a high profile project. Moody is one of the faces of the university, it holds alot of events other than just Mustang basketball too. Or it could. I've never criticized Copeland, but something needs to get done, now. We cant even seem to slap a coat of paint on the places that need it over in Moody. This is ridiculous.