Copeland to Retire

SMUltimedia · Post by **SMUltimedia** » Thu Feb 02, 2006 2:14 pm

DMN Reports Copeland will call it quits May 31.

http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent ... 71b5a.html

Dutch · Post by **Dutch** » Thu Feb 02, 2006 3:15 pm

great news. now the search begins for someone to take us to the next level. one unnerving thing is that AD's like to make their mark on schools and bring in their own coaches. i'm not jumping the gun, just stating the fact that they do this all over the nation, and especially w/ revenue sports.

hopefully it will be someone who likes the recent improvement in football and basketball (albeit minor) and will support the current staff and make improvements where necessary.

hunters · Post by **hunters** » Thu Feb 02, 2006 4:11 pm

who are some of the canidates

Hoss · Post by **Hoss** » Thu Feb 02, 2006 4:14 pm

I would think that with Ford Stadium in place, and with the improvement shown this year by the football team, the AD job will be a hell of a lot more appealing this time than it was the last time SMU had to hire one.

MrMustang1965 · Post by **MrMustang1965** » Thu Feb 02, 2006 4:23 pm

Prayer works!

Saw Copeland at the Signing Event yesterday at the Radisson and he didn't look too happy. In fact, he looked flat out awful.

Don't let the door hit ya on the way out!

Now it's time to bring in someone who can take SMU to the next level!

Hoss · Post by **Hoss** » Thu Feb 02, 2006 4:36 pm

Hmmm .... what a gracious send-off, MM65. Nothing like wishing him sell in his retirement, huh? He's not perfect -- none of us is. But he's a good guy, and I like him personally. Are there things I would like to have seen done differently? Sure, and that's probably the case for all of us. I'm all about discussing possible replacement candidates, but there's no need to throw a punch at the guy on his way out the door.
Good luck in your retirement, Jim.

MrMustang1965 · Post by **MrMustang1965** » Thu Feb 02, 2006 5:13 pm

Hoss wrote:Hmmm .... what a gracious send-off, MM65. Nothing like wishing him sell in his retirement, huh? He's not perfect -- none of us is. But he's a good guy, and I like him personally. Are there things I would like to have seen done differently? Sure, and that's probably the case for all of us. I'm all about discussing possible replacement candidates, but there's no need to throw a punch at the guy on his way out the door.
Good luck in your retirement, Jim.

Copeland can't get off The Hilltop fast enough for me. I'm sure there are others who will agree. Seems like there were a lot of folks calling for his head (along with other athletic officials) not too long ago. Short memory span? I don't know about the rest of ya'll but I'm ready to see someone come to SMU who can kick some major butt as AD! As for Copeland, I'm sure he'll do just fine retiring to his nice little bungalow on the East Coast. Hasta la vista, Jim!

Spaz · Post by **Spaz** » Thu Feb 02, 2006 5:36 pm

Hoss wrote:Hmmm .... what a gracious send-off, MM65. Nothing like wishing him sell in his retirement, huh? He's not perfect -- none of us is. But he's a good guy, and I like him personally. Are there things I would like to have seen done differently? Sure, and that's probably the case for all of us. I'm all about discussing possible replacement candidates, but there's no need to throw a punch at the guy on his way out the door.
Good luck in your retirement, Jim.

Copeland was a [deleted]. I've been involved in multiple attempts to bring more people to games that were brought in front of Copeland PERSONALLY. Each time he kinda shook his head and said "Whatever."
The guy's an idiot and self-centered. As far as I can tell, all he ever cared about was getting a paycheck.
What a loser, get out of her man

EastStang · Post by **EastStang** » Thu Feb 02, 2006 5:57 pm

Personally, I wish him well and hope that he will have a happy retirement and many healthy years ahead of him. I agree its time for some new blood and new energy in that position, but I won't kick him in the butt on his way out the door.

RE Tycoon · Post by **RE Tycoon** » Thu Feb 02, 2006 9:07 pm

Later Copeland, should have been gone before I ever heard of SMU.

SMUltimedia · Post by **SMUltimedia** » Thu Feb 02, 2006 9:18 pm

I wonder if Bennett's recent contract extension is related to this as well?

Maybe Copeland protecting him against a new AD who might want to switch things up...[/quote]

Boston Pony · Post by **Boston Pony** » Fri Feb 03, 2006 8:05 am

I thought the article in the DMN was well put....some great accomplishments (reputation within the university, fundraising, and overall athletic success) and some tremendous unfullfilled challenges (lack of success in rev sports & questionable hires in those sports). For the future, as we should all focus on, it would be great to get someone who can drive the grow in rev sports while maintaining a positive relationship within the college community. College sports is a business that can bring honor to our school or as we all know dishonor. Let's pray Dr. Turner & the Board make the right decision

Spaz · Post by **Spaz** » Fri Feb 03, 2006 9:46 am

I don't get why everyone seems to be tip-toeing around this subject. Great overall athletic success? Great reputation withing the uni? WHAT? C'mon people, if that's what you really think, fine, you're entitled to your opinion. But if you're trying to save feelings, my question is why?
This is a message board...
It's MADE for people to post pseudo anonymously about stuff like this!!

Dukie · Post by **Dukie** » Fri Feb 03, 2006 11:30 am

Spaz wrote:What a loser, get out of her man

Good heavens. What woman's man is Copeland in?

Otto · Post by **Otto** » Fri Feb 03, 2006 12:27 pm

SMUltimedia wrote:I wonder if Bennett's recent contract extension is related to this as well?

Maybe Copeland protecting him against a new AD who might want to switch things up...

No way. It was a recruiting move all the way. The two are not related in any way, I would bet.