Corporate America reaches the blvd.

Diamond Girl · Post by **Diamond Girl** » Mon Oct 22, 2007 7:38 pm

I was disappointed to see the large 'the boulevard sponsored by Hummer' sign that almost dwarfed the brick 'Southern Methodist University' at the entrance to the campus on Saturday. It was bad enough when the Alumni Relations tent was erected where it is and completely blocks out the view of Dallas Hall from south of Binkley. On Saturday, a visitor couldn't even see any tents or other indication of what the boulevard is because of the Hummer sign.

RGV Pony · Post by **RGV Pony** » Mon Oct 22, 2007 7:42 pm

Diamond Girl wrote:I was disappointed to see the large 'the boulevard sponsored by Hummer' sign that almost dwarfed the brick 'Southern Methodist University' at the entrance to the campus on Saturday. It was bad enough when the Alumni Relations tent was erected where it is and completely blocks out the view of Dallas Hall from south of Binkley. On Saturday, a visitor couldn't even see any tents or other indication of what the boulevard is because of the Hummer sign.

that's pretty big time. Was it sponsored by Hummer (i.e. GM) or sponsored by Sewell (i.e. an SMU alum)?

Diamond Girl · Post by **Diamond Girl** » Mon Oct 22, 2007 7:50 pm

That's a good question. There were two Hummers on the sidewalk outside of the freshman quad and a Saab tent set up outside of Perkins Natatorium. I guess it could have been Sewell, since they sell both.

Pony94 · Post by **Pony94** » Mon Oct 22, 2007 8:41 pm

Only two Hummers outside the Freshman quad? That's a slow Saturday night.

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couch 'em · Post by **couch 'em** » Mon Oct 22, 2007 9:56 pm

If they give us money to put them there, and don't interfere with tailgating/drinking space, I'm all for it.

NavyCrimson · Post by **NavyCrimson** » Mon Oct 22, 2007 11:58 pm

I agree, too. Great idea

Eddie P · Post by **Eddie P** » Tue Oct 23, 2007 12:14 am

There are few who continue to support the program like Carl Sewell. Assuming these were Sewell automobiles, I have no problem with it whatsoever.

The XtC · Post by **The XtC** » Tue Oct 23, 2007 2:42 am

It's kind of interesting, only because I can remember the original boulevard rules that prohibited any kind of commercial advertising on tents. The original intent was to keep the boulevard clear of that sort of thing. Oh well, it's a new day.

MrMustang1965 · Post by **MrMustang1965** » Tue Oct 23, 2007 7:37 am

Pony94 wrote:Only two Hummers outside the Freshman quad? That's a slow Saturday night.

Sorry couldnt resist...begin the countdown for how quickly this gets deleted.

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EastStang · Post by **EastStang** » Tue Oct 23, 2007 9:23 am

Every freshman guy wants a hummer.

jtstang · Post by **jtstang** » Tue Oct 23, 2007 9:47 am

Better take what money you can before all interest in football dries up.

Peruna2001 · Post by **Peruna2001** » Tue Oct 23, 2007 10:01 am

Personally, I thought it was kind of cool. I was able to get a free SMU blanket. Probably the best part of my Saturday as sad as that is.

giacfsp · Post by **giacfsp** » Thu Oct 25, 2007 9:04 am

The XtC wrote:It's kind of interesting, only because I can remember the original boulevard rules that prohibited any kind of commercial advertising on tents. The original intent was to keep the boulevard clear of that sort of thing. Oh well, it's a new day.

I assume that rule meant that those renting tents couldn't put up commercial advertising .... with the understanding that if ANYONE was going to make money off the Boulevard, the University would, so SMU would be the only entity with the right to advertise.

The Spaz · Post by **The Spaz** » Thu Oct 25, 2007 12:41 pm

couch 'em wrote:If they give us money to put them there, and don't interfere with tailgating/drinking space, I'm all for it.

Do you mean everyone's drinking space, or just your own peronal 4X4 square, Couch?

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