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Not sure it's the last four's money. Since the conference did not have a buyout in place, the teams in the conference in the year the payouts are made would most likely have the right to their portion unless they agreed to forgo it. In our case, I believe we withheld receiving our distribution as part of the buyout.

What would make getting the PAC 4 sweeter would be SMU leaving to pay-to-play in the ACC.

@TheReal_jayD Early on, are any true Freshmen looking like they could be in the mix for playing time?

Thank you.

Personal opinion, no problem if you disagree, but giving the eye roll without a reply to explain is basically 🐔💩

At this point, I hope they go. What do you think Mike Aresco does? I would still think their first option would be to add Army. Does a Cal/Stanford move to the ACC mean OSU and WSH would go to the MWC, or is the American a better fit? If not, does he stay with the formula of looking for a team in/near large markets?

Let's hope they go and take their "pay-to-play" with them. At this point, their ability to act like it's anything special is gone. You (SMU) will always be known as the school that bought their way in. You did not earn it, so shut the F up and go away already.

@TheReal_jayD Is this a Football department hire, or does he work for the AD? Not to be disrespectful, but I follow UIW on Twitter, and this content is average.

The American had two of the more out-of-the-box thinking hires Between Dilfer and Poggi.

A bunch of rich old men want to go out, knowing they got SMU back to a power conference.

That didn't last long. L

On3 says they have "confirmed" that SMU is willing to give up media payments for five years. They have boosters ready to step in and cover the expenses during that period.

Having the right staff around you can make all the difference, regardless of who the HC is.

Here's a question - Why is George Kliavkoff still employed by the PAC 12?

Maybe it's just me, but before our first game as a member of The American, I would like to see the three do a Mega-Podcast GO MEAN GREEN SHOW - JD and Harry MEAN GREEN SHOW - Sanoe THE GREEN ROOM – Brune and Colin

@TheReal_jayD One of your best! Thank you.

If Boise State, which has had years of success in football, cannot move up, it's hard to think that UTSA, with recent success, would get a P5 invite based on that limited success. The more significant selling point could end up being just like Dallas is perceived for SMU; there is no doubt San Antonio which many look at as a significant untapped market, is much more likely to support UTSA(even though Texas and A&M probably have a much larger following in San Antonio). The teams that just joined the Big 12 from the American earned their way to this promotion through on-field performances and investments in their programs. SMU is attempting to be the first program of insignificant development and on-the-field success trying to buy its way into a power conference. Perhaps we should have more faith and our president and athletic director to continue building the pieces for sustainability in the future. * Markets matter to these conferences and networks. That is why even though some of us may not like to hear it, it probably was a significant factor for us getting invited to the American was to secure a place in the market (remember there were strong indications the MWC was strongly considering inviting UNT and UTSA). That is also why I believe if SMU leaves the American if they add a team, they will use their market there as a significant contributor to inviting them.

He could have the potential of a Todd Dodge hire with the support to hire an actual college staff.

It might be interesting that, believe it or not, the USF fans might be more delusional and feel entitled than SMU fans.

I would bet the reported attendance for this game 27K-29K

It's part of the ESPN Events portfolio, so hopefully, it will be shown on one of their primary channels.

🤔 Mabe they should connect with Jared and come up with something 🧩

Surely you have missed where everyone is proclaiming they represent the city of Dallas and bring the Dallas Market