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A Sane View on Realignment
Posted: Mon Nov 19, 2012 4:42 pm
by zimo
Most people on these boards seem to want a handout. Realistically the only way SMU can ever get an invitation to a power conference is by performing well on the field. Utah and TCU didn't get invitations by going 5-7 every year and touting their market size. SMU has to force their way into the conversation by winning 10+ games a year and filling up stadiums.
Re: A Sane View on Realignment
Posted: Mon Nov 19, 2012 4:43 pm
by SMU_Alumni11
Yes or negotiate with the larger conferences to basically say we dont really want the money just the stability and shelter. Please take us in for old times sake...
Re: A Sane View on Realignment
Posted: Mon Nov 19, 2012 4:45 pm
by sbsmith
zimo wrote:Most people on these boards seem to want a handout. Realistically the only way SMU can ever get an invitation to a power conference is by performing well on the field. Utah and TCU didn't get invitations by going 5-7 every year and touting their market size. SMU has to force their way into the conversation by winning 10+ games a year and filling up stadiums.
True, the Big East was a handout that turned out to be fool's gold. Time for us to get a new HC so we can get serious about winning.
Re: A Sane View on Realignment
Posted: Mon Nov 19, 2012 4:46 pm
by PK
SMU_Alumni11 wrote:Yes or negotiate with the larger conferences to basically say we dont really want the money just the stability and shelter. Please take us in for old times sake...
Oh what the hell...every conference needs a doormat...offer our services.
Re: A Sane View on Realignment
Posted: Mon Nov 19, 2012 4:47 pm
by SMU_Alumni11
PK wrote:SMU_Alumni11 wrote:Yes or negotiate with the larger conferences to basically say we dont really want the money just the stability and shelter. Please take us in for old times sake...
Oh what the hell...every conference needs a doormat...offer our services.
Haha hey i rather be a relevant doormat than a future big fish of Div 1-aa... just saying. At least if we got 5 mil we could cover our coach and some extra, and hopefully win enough to renegotiate more money.
Re: A Sane View on Realignment
Posted: Mon Nov 19, 2012 5:01 pm
by ojaipony
sbsmith wrote:zimo wrote:Most people on these boards seem to want a handout. Realistically the only way SMU can ever get an invitation to a power conference is by performing well on the field. Utah and TCU didn't get invitations by going 5-7 every year and touting their market size. SMU has to force their way into the conversation by winning 10+ games a year and filling up stadiums.
True, the Big East was a handout that turned out to be fool's gold. Time for us to get a new HC so we can get serious about winning.
Yep. Definitely agree.
Re: A Sane View on Realignment
Posted: Mon Nov 19, 2012 5:01 pm
by Ponymon
zimo wrote:Most people on these boards seem to want a handout. Realistically the only way SMU can ever get an invitation to a power conference is by performing well on the field. Utah and TCU didn't get invitations by going 5-7 every year and touting their market size. SMU has to force their way into the conversation by winning 10+ games a year and filling up stadiums.
I thought that was why our COC is paying the current coach $2.2 million per year?
Re: A Sane View on Realignment
Posted: Mon Nov 19, 2012 5:02 pm
by mr. pony
zimo wrote:Most people on these boards seem to want a handout. Realistically the only way SMU can ever get an invitation to a power conference is by performing well on the field. Utah and TCU didn't get invitations by going 5-7 every year and touting their market size. SMU has to force their way into the conversation by winning 10+ games a year and filling up stadiums.
JJ has interest in the 10-win thingee.
He picks out 6 or 7 he can win and shoots for those.