What a nice change.

Special_Delivery_Smu_Fans · Wed Jan 16, 2008 11:21 am

I was in Knoxville, Tennessee the last two days and had a nice surprise.

I usually wear an SMU ballcap and it is extremely rare for anyone to every mention SMU when I am out of the Dallas area. Well while I was in Knoxville 4 different people in completely different settings saw my cap and immediately brought SMU up to me. All the feedback was positive. Even the guy at the TSA security checkpoint at the Knoxville airport mentioned that it was great for SMU to hire June Jones. This hiring appears to really be creating some great vibes nationally for SMU!

2112 · Post by **2112** » Wed Jan 16, 2008 11:22 am

i am catching a good buzz from it!!!!!!

Paladin · Post by **Paladin** » Wed Jan 16, 2008 11:26 am

it's called the 'Orsini effect'.....

George S. Patton · Post by **George S. Patton** » Wed Jan 16, 2008 11:33 am

While we're at it, a friend of mine who is a LSU grad and went to the NC called me the Wednesday after game. Instead of talking about the title, he wanted to congratulate us on hiring Jones. The NC talk came later.

Now let's get some damn football players and let's get some wins.

PonyLove · Post by **PonyLove** » Wed Jan 16, 2008 11:33 am

Happened to me at the Ft Lauderdale airport this morning too. Folks in this area seem to like Orsini.

Maryland78 · Post by **Maryland78** » Wed Jan 16, 2008 11:55 am

...happened to me as well...in the D.C. area...wearing an SMU sweatshirt...the hiring of Jones has been great pub for the University!

RGV Pony · Post by **RGV Pony** » Wed Jan 16, 2008 12:02 pm

I got a couple of glares from two guys wearing Hawaii sweatshirts while I was in Vegas last weekend.

SMU Football Blog · Post by **SMU Football Blog** » Wed Jan 16, 2008 12:04 pm

RGV Pony wrote:I got a couple of glares from two guys wearing Hawaii sweatshirts while I was in Vegas last weekend.

You should have bought them a beer and told them it was from the "Circle of Champions."

smu diamond m · Post by **smu diamond m** » Wed Jan 16, 2008 12:33 pm

SMU Football Blog wrote:
RGV Pony wrote:I got a couple of glares from two guys wearing Hawaii sweatshirts while I was in Vegas last weekend.

You should have bought them a beer and told them it was from the "Circle of Champions."

Heh, I wonder if they'd drink it.

Hell, I would.

dcpony · Post by **dcpony** » Wed Jan 16, 2008 1:01 pm

Yeah a few people at work, here in DC noted the JJ hire. I hope SMU wins soon...

papawasamustang · Post by **papawasamustang** » Wed Jan 16, 2008 1:12 pm

I think it points out that we are all excited & proud again to display our loyalities. It has been embarrassing to wear my smu gear.
Not anymore. I wear it proudly & get positive comments too.

Not one negative comment from my TCU & North Texas State friends, all positives.

Pony Up · Post by **Pony Up** » Wed Jan 16, 2008 1:25 pm

Time to order some more SMU gear off the Spirit Shop link on PonyFans!

Diamond Girl · Post by **Diamond Girl** » Wed Jan 16, 2008 1:40 pm

Enjoy the afterglow. It's been awhile since we've received any positive press regarding football.

expony18 · Post by **expony18** » Wed Jan 16, 2008 1:45 pm

ive been wearing SMU stuff almost everyday since the hire... lots of compliments on the hire!

Chuck Norris · Post by **Chuck Norris** » Wed Jan 16, 2008 2:50 pm

Havent heard a thing in LA. Besides the fact that Brit Spears bought a diet coke from subway yesterday