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SMU Statement - Big East
Posted: Sat Dec 15, 2012 6:34 pm
by PonySnob
"While conference membership can change, SMU's reasons for joining the BIG EAST remain the same -- to maximize exposure for the University and its athletic program and to compete against some of the nation's best universities. SMU is a nationally prominent, tradition-rich university located in the vibrant city of Dallas. We are committed to excellence both in the classroom and on the fields of play. We will compete for championships. We look forward to joining a strong league on July 1 and playing our inaugural BIG EAST season in all sports beginning next fall." - SMU President R. Gerald Turner
Re: SMU Statement - Big East
Posted: Sat Dec 15, 2012 9:32 pm
by mr. pony
PonySnob wrote:"While conference membership can change, SMU's reasons for joining the BIG EAST remain the same -- to maximize exposure for the University and its athletic program and to compete against some of the nation's best universities. SMU is a nationally prominent, tradition-rich university located in the vibrant city of Dallas. We are committed to excellence both in the classroom and on the fields of play. We will compete for championships. We look forward to joining a strong league on July 1 and playing our inaugural BIG EAST season in all sports beginning next fall." - SMU President R. Gerald Turner
Translation: where else we gonna go?
Re: SMU Statement - Big East
Posted: Sat Dec 15, 2012 9:39 pm
by Sam I Am
CUSA should have taken the football teams left in the Big East, but not the new teams that will be in the CUSA.
Re: SMU Statement - Big East
Posted: Sat Dec 15, 2012 11:09 pm
by CalallenStang
Nowhere in that statement did Turner say SMU is committed to the Big East.
Re: SMU Statement - Big East
Posted: Sun Dec 16, 2012 12:20 am
by Cougar King
Lol, the UNT boards already have a discussion on your president's statement.
Re: SMU Statement - Big East
Posted: Sun Dec 16, 2012 3:48 am
by Stallion
really-I think its pretty clear
Re: SMU Statement - Big East
Posted: Sun Dec 16, 2012 9:26 am
by mr. pony
CalallenStang wrote:Nowhere in that statement did Turner say SMU is committed to the Big East.
Maybe not for keeps, but it's VERY clear we're committed to next season.
Re: SMU Statement - Big East
Posted: Sun Dec 16, 2012 12:36 pm
by SMU2007
Ah, the ever optimistic ponyfan.
Re: SMU Statement - Big East
Posted: Sun Dec 16, 2012 12:37 pm
by SMU_Alumni11
CoxMustangFan wrote:Cougar King wrote:Lol, the UNT boards already have a discussion on your president's statement.
Do they not get that they're back in the Sunbelt and we're back in CUSA (2.0)? They're still as irrelevant as ever ... just in a new shinny package of irrelevance. They're "green" alright, green with envy. The great divide is coming and SMU has a good shot at making the cut; they have zero chance.
They have more irrelevant bowl tie-ins!