SMU gets new Deputy Director of Athletics

[Rebel10]

Looks like SMU is getting some more OU big time sports people in here. That's good.

PonyPride Staff ‏@PonyPride

#SMU announced they have hired new Deputy Director of Athletics in Matt Roberts. Roberts has been at #OU for the past 8+ years.

[couch 'em]

Loading up on OU and SEC connections. I wonder what that says about expansion

[Rebel10]

Loading up on OU and SEC connections.

I hope that continues because they know what it takes to win.

[ponyboy]

Yes, be a huge state school with the political pull to deflect the consequences of multiple major rules violations.

[DiamondM75]

Loading up on OU and SEC connections. I wonder what that says about expansion

Bob Stoops Next?

[redpony]

I can almost guarantee that if Bob Stoops had been our coach we would not have been embarrassed last Sun. like we were.

[ojaipony]

Barry Switzer!

[redpony]

Barry's a little old but sure as hell can recruit (and will ).

[Pony ^]

Barry's a little old but sure as hell can recruit (and will ).

..and cheat

[Junior]

One of my best friends knows Matt Roberts very well. Says we are getting a high quality guy.

[RednBlue11]

Looks like SMU is getting some more OU big time sports people in here. That's good.

PonyPride Staff ‏@PonyPride

#SMU announced they have hired new Deputy Director of Athletics in Matt Roberts. Roberts has been at #OU for the past 8+ years.

oh a new deputy director, im sorry i thought you said something about a marketing department

[Mexmustang]

another jock major from North Carlolina... who is he replacing as head of athletic fund raising?

[SMU SID]

Who is he replacing as head of athletic fund raising?

No one is being replaced. Tim Leonard still heads up fundraising. Matt will have a different role. Read more here:

http://www.smumustangs.com/genrel/090612aab.html

[Rebel10]

another jock major from North Carlolina...

Great maybe together they can get a PE or another type of jock major reinstated at SMU. I like the hire.

[Digetydog]

Loading up on OU and SEC connections. I wonder what that says about expansion

If we leave the Big East, I think that it will be for the SEC. We just have to improve enough in BB and FB to prove that we can be competitive.

With TAMU unable to play any Texas Big 12 teams, SMU would be a natural Dallas "rival" for them. Plus, Arkansas fans love coming to Dallas. Adding 4-5 SEC games in the Dallas area would be a nice counter to the Big 12. Lots of local TV, Radio, and print ink to be had.

With the new Big 12 TV deal, no current Big 12 teams will be available for 13 years. While the ACC has some power teams, it would be hard to grab any of them:
1) Politics would probably prevent grabbing NC or UVA without taking NCSU and VT.
2) Would Florida allow FSU or Miami into the SEC?
3) Would South Carolina allow Clemson into the SEC?

That leaves the Big East. In terms of TV markets, SMU is sitting on the biggest one within a reasonable geographic distance to SEC schools.

Dream Game: Tuesday Night Rivalry Game at JerryWorld against the Aggies on National TV.

Realistic Rivalry Game: Saturday before Thanksgiving - SEC Private School Championship Game against S