In your conversations with other SMU alumni, how do they feel about the hole "will join and you don't have to pay us" negotiation position taken by SMU?
Ray Allen ... but in all seriousness, the big-time wealth in CT did not go to their state school ... their money goes to Ivy Leagues and exclusive elite private schools. UConn has always been a budget/best value state school that just recently changed its approach in favor of money over the state via international students... many of whom I've been told from attendees are wealthy and from China... and occupy the most expensive parts of campus like downtown storrs.... which let's be honest, was not added to attract in-state students...
Peter Werth…
Burton, Shenkman, Werth.
You spend your money as you see fit, I'll spend mine as I see fit, and they are free to do likewise.
I believe SMU is getting some money, more than what they got in the AAC. It’s still a small fraction of a normal payout. The SMU alumni are super rich. To many of them, the money is insignificant. They just want to be in a power conference no matter what it takes. I’m just a regular alumnus/fan and am grateful for all they’ve done. It should be a good year. I think 7-5 is a real possibility, maybe better.
Some giving depends on the success of the athletic department. SMU was in the football wilderness for 37 years. It will take time to catch up to some others. Football is a priority for many donors and that will make the situation better in the coming years.
In this new era of college football, you need to lean on your alumni/supporter donors for the $$.
