TABLE OF CONTENTS SMU Football Visitor s Guide Welcome Letter/2008 Home Football Schedule 2 SMU Information SMU Quick Facts 4 SMU Athletic Information Key Athletic Administration & Staff Phone List 6 Football Information 7 General Game Day Timeline 9 Opponent Travel Information 10 Lightning and Severe Weather Management Plan 11 Team and Game Officials Evacuation Information 12 Maps, Facilities, and Directions Dallas Area Map 15 SMU Campus Map 16 Gerald J. Ford Stadium Facility Map/Diagram 17 Gerald J. Ford Stadium Press Box Diagram 18 Paul B. Loyd Jr. All Sports Center Level 0 Level 1 Diagram 19 Directions to Gerald J. Ford Stadium 20 The SMU Community 21 1
SMU MUSTANG ATHLETICS VISITOR S GUIDE The SMU Athletic Department would like to welcome you to Dallas and to the SMU Campus. This Visitor s Guide has been designed to make your visit to Gerald J. Ford Stadium and the surrounding area easier. We hope you enjoy your stay in Dallas and we look forward to seeing you on game day. If you have any questions or would like more information on the Visitor s Guide, call Ricky Dobbs at (214) 768-2313 or e-mail him at rdobbs@smu.edu. 2008 SMU HOME SCHEDULE September 6 Texas State 7:00 PM September 20 TCU 7:00 PM October 11 Tulsa 7:00 PM October 18 Houston 7:00 PM November 8 Memphis 2:00 PM November 29 Southern Miss 2:00 PM All Game Times are Central (CST) All Game Times and Dates are subject to Change 2
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SMU Quick Facts Location... Dallas, TX Enrollment... 10,901 Founded... 1911 Nickname... Mustangs Colors... Red and Blue Mascot... Peruna VIII (a Shetland Pony) Conference... Conference USA President... R. Gerald Turner Director of Athletics... Steve Orsini University Athletics Representative... Paul Rogers Chairman of the Athletic Council... Dan Orlovsky SMU Homepage... www.smu.edu SMU Athletic Homepage... www.smumustangs.com 4
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SMU Key Athletic Administration Staff DIRECTOR S OFFICE Steve Orsini Director of Athletics (214) 768-4231 Mike Vaught Exec.Assoc. Dir. of Athletics (214) 768-1649 Rosemary Hachtman Administrative Assistant (214) 768-4231 BUSINESS OFFICE Kris Lowe Assistant Athletic Director (214) 768-3585 Emily Wyman Assistant Business Manager (214) 768-1974 CONCESSIONS David Randolph General Manager (214) 768-1776 Tim Schaubb Concessions Manager (214) 768-1934 FACILITIES & OPERATIONS Ron Stevens Assistant Athletic Director (214) 768-1617 Ricky Dobbs Director of Ford Stadium (214) 768-2313 MUSTANG CLUB Debbie Mulvenna Assistant Director (214) 768-3315 Bob Sharp Assistant Director (214) 768-4001 Linda Miller Asst. to Director (214) 768-4323 VIDEO Michael Maples Video Director (214) 768-3672 PUBLIC RELATIONS Brad Sutton Asst. AD of Public Relations (214) 768-1651 MARKETING Monica Contreras Director of Marketing/Promotions (214) 768-2879 Skyler Johnson Asst. Dir. of Marketing/Boulevard (214) 768-4051 TICKET OFFICE Jason Asci Director of Ticket Operations (214) 768-2904 STRENGTH & CONDITIONING Vic Viloria Strength Coach (214) 768-3781 ATHLETIC TRAINING ROOM (214) 768-2888 Mike Morton Director of Sports Medicine (214) 768-1635 SPORTS EQUIPMENT John Mendow Equipment Manager (214) 768-2887 SALES Shawn McGee Associate Athletic Director (214) 768-4216 Ali Bradshaw Director of Sales (214) 768-4886 ATHLETIC S FAX NUMBERS Director of Athletics (214)768-3871 Business Office (214)768-4488 Compliance Office (214)768-3992 Ticket Office (214)768-2997 Sports Information (214)768-2044 Facilities/Operations (214)768-1122 Football/Soccer/Broadcasting (214)768-2255 Men s Basketball (214)768-1614 Women s Basketball (214)768-3317 Swimming & Diving (214)768-2340 Men s Tennis (214)768-3361 6
Football Information (Please make a copy of page 10, fill in the information and fax or mail it to the address at the bottom of that page prior to your arrival) COACHING STAFF June Jones Head Coach (214)768-3677 Randy Ross Director of Football Operations (214)768-1221 Dan Morrison Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks (214)768-1623 Tom Mason Defensive Coordinator/Defensive Backs (214)768-1626 Jeff Reinebold Receivers (214)768-1625 Derrick Odum Secondary (214)768-1629 Wes Suan Running Backs (214)768-4424 Tim Hundley Assistant Head Coach/Defense (214)768-1630 Bert Hill Defensive Line (214)768-1628 Dennis McKnight Offensive Line (214)768-4221 Tam Hollingshead Director, H.S. Relations (214)768-1631 Tolu Lasaki Graduate Assistant (214)768-4445 OPEN Graduate Asssistant (214)768-1947 Terry Gardner Administrative Asst. (214)768-7681 Evan Burk Graduate Assistant, Video/FB (214)768-3672 Steve Stigall Director of On-Campus Recruiting/FB (214)768-4879 GAME PERSONNEL Ron Stevens Assistant Athletic Director/Facilities & Operations (214)768-1617 Ricky Dobbs Game Director (214)768-2313 Brad Sutton Sports Information (214)768-1651 Jason Asci Ticket Office (214)768-2904 John Mendow Equipment Manager (214)768-2887 Mike Maples Video Coordinator (214)768-3672 Don Hopkins Marching Bands (214)768-3235 Zach Brannon Cheerleaders/ Mascots (214)768-1500 Game Day Staff Game Day Operations Center (game day only) (214)768-1292 Stadium (Capacity): Gerald J. Ford Stadium (32,000) Playing Surface: A-Turf (Synthetic) GENERAL INFORMATION Visiting Dressing Facilities: Visiting teams will dress in the northeast corner of the Paul B. Loyd Jr. All Sports Center Level 1. (See locker room and field access diagram page 16) Team Benches: Visiting teams will occupy the east bench area opposite the press box. The Mustangs will be on the west bench area of Gerald J. Ford Stadium. Equipment Services/Field Phones: If you have questions or would like more information regarding equipment services, please contact John Mendow at (214) 768-2887. Press Box Coaching Booth: The visiting team coaching booth is located on the south end of the press box Level 5, room 508. (See press box diagram page 15) 7
Friday Practice Time: All attempts to use the game field will be made; however, weather conditions and situations may dictate the need for other arrangements. If the game field is not available, walk-throughs will be conducted at the Pettus Practice Fields. Conference USA guidelines will be followed. To schedule a walk through, please call Ricky Dobbs at (214) 768-2313. Visiting Team Parking: Visiting teams using a standard-sized rental truck for equipment will park along the northeast end of the Paul B. Loyd, Jr. All Sports Center. Visiting team buses will be allowed to unload team members at the Paul B. Loyd Jr. All Sports Center and then will be directed by SMU Campus Police to park in a designated area. (See Gerald J. Ford Stadium Diagram page 14) Team Escorts: Team escorts will be arranged as needed. Game day escorts for the visiting team will be coordinated through the SMU police department. North Texas Dignitary will provide police escorts to the stadium on game day. Please contact Al Brooks to make your teams escort arrangements to the stadium on game day at 1- (888) 217-0306. SMU Police will meet team buses at the entrance to the SMU campus and escort those buses to the stadium. Escorts will not exceed normal speed limits or violate traffic signals. Sufficient time in game day traffic must be accounted for. The contact for the SMU escorts will be Major Rick Shafer who can be reached at (214) 768-1580. ATHLETIC TRAINING INFORMATION All athletic training facilities and information will be handled by Mike Morton (214) 768-1635. TICKET INFORMATION The Ticket Office will handle all game day ticket requests. The SMU Ticket Office is located in the northwest corner of the Gerald J. Ford Stadium. The ticket office will open at 10:00 a.m. on game days. General Will Call will be available at the main ticket office. Visiting team Player Will Call will be located at gate #8. (See Gerald J. Ford Diagram page 14). Contact Jason Asci for further information (214) 768-2904. MARCHING BAND INFORMATION All visiting team marching bands that will be attending a game at Gerald J. Ford Stadium and wish to perform at halftime should contact Don Hopkins, Director of Bands, at (214) 768-3235. MEDIA INFORMATION The Public Relations office will handle all media services and credential requests. The office can be reached at (214) 768-2883. The Media Relations office will also coordinate credentials for visiting coaches who will be sitting in the press box coaching booth. TEAM & GAME OFFICIALS EVACUATION INFORMATION The procedures to be followed for team and game officials evacuation are attached. 8
General Football Game Day Timeline PRE-GAME Time Countdown Until Kickoff (min) Action 60:00 Field cleared and available to teams 20:00 Game clock starts - teams clear field 12:00 Mustang Band takes field for Pre-game 9:30 Invocation 8:00 National Anthem 6:30 Mustang Band plays 5:00 Mustang Band exits field 4:00 Teams take field 3:00 Coin toss 0:00 Kickoff HALFTIME Scoreboard Clock (min) Action 20:00 Teams clear field, halftime clock starts 20:00 Visiting Team Band takes field 13:30 Visiting Team Band exits field, Mustang Band takes field 7:00 Mustang Band exits field, Special Introductions start 5:00 Playing field open for return of teams NOTE: This is a general timeline and is subject to change on a game to game basis. 9
SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT OF ATHLETICS OPPONENT TRAVEL INFORMATION (FOOTBALL ONLY) 1. VISITING TEAM GAME DATE 2. TEAM ARRIVAL DATE TIME BUS CO./AIRLINE 3. HOTEL ADDRESS PHONE 4. LOCAL TRANSPORTATION: BUS CO. # OF BUSES TRUCK CO. # OF TRUCKS 5. EQUIPMENT ARRIVAL: DATE TIME: FROM TO 6. FRIDAY PRIOR TO GAME DAY: PRACTICE TIME: PLEASE CONTACT RICKY DOBBS AT 214/768-2313 TO ARRANGE A PRACTICE TIME. SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS FOR PRACTICE 7. GAME DAY TEAM ARRIVAL EQUIPMENT ARRIVAL 8. TEAM REQUIREMENTS FOR DRESSING ROOM/ HALFTIME (Please state quantities): DRINKS ICE (lbs) TOWELS * NOTE: We provide taping tables for the dressing room. TEAM REQUIREMENTS FOR SIDELINE (Please state quantities): ICE (lbs) TOWELS COOLERS- 6 1/2 GAL 10 GAL. * NOTE: We will provide tables and cups for the sideline. 9. SPECIAL PARKING NEEDS (PASSENGER CARS) 10. WILL MARCHING BAND ATTEND THE GAME? 11. WILL YOUR MASCOT ATTEND THE GAME? IF SO, PLEASE CONTACT JUDITH BANES AT 214/768-3368. PLEASE COMPLETE AND RETURN THE ORIGINAL TO: RICKY DOBBS * Feel free to supply additional information SMU DEPARTMENT OF ATHLETICS on an attachment. 5800 Ownby Dr. (Suite 316) DALLAS, TX 75275-0216 214/ 768-2313 (OFFICE) 214/ 768-1122 (FAX) rdobbs@smu.edu 10
LIGHTNING & SEVERE WEATHER MANAGEMENT PLAN Gerald J. Ford Stadium If the likely hood of lightning or severe weather existing near Ford Stadium the following procedures will take place. In the pre-game meeting between the Game Manager and Head Referee, the parameters for a warning notification will be coordinated. A member of the SMU Athletic Facilities & Operations staff will monitor a computerize weather system from the 5 th level of the pressbox in Ford Stadium. This individual will notify a designated on-field representative of the warning, who will in-turn notify the game official on the field. Once the determination has been made by the referee to suspend play, both teams, team personnel and staff, and others will evacuate the field. A member of the SMU Facilities & Operations staff will escort the referee and both head coaches to room 316A ASC. The Game Manger will escort both participating Athletic Directors to room 316A ASC. The referee, head coaches, athletic directors, and Game Manager will review and monitor the serve weather from room 316A ASC and determine the appropriate course of action. Members of the working media will be kept updated and briefed by the SMU Assistant Athletic Director for Broadcasting and Communication. As well, the Senior Associate Athletic Director for Internal Affairs will update and brief the SMU staff as needed of any information related to the serve weather and suspension of play. Spectators seated in the stadium will be notified via the public address system of the warning and the need to seek shelter. Once the determination has been to resume play, spectators will be notified by the public address system that is safe to return to their seats. 11
TEAM & GAME OFFICIALS EVACUATION INFORMATION Supplement to the Ford Stadium & Southern Methodist University Emergency Management Plan The Team & Game Officials Evacuation Information is a supplement to both the Ford Stadium Emergency Management Plan and the Southern Methodist University Emergency Management Plan (EMP). The EMP is under the executive control of the University President and under the operational control of the Chief of Police of the SMU Police Department. When an emergency situation arises on the SMU campus, the Chief will contact the University President or designee and advise him/her of the situation. Upon direction of the President or designee, the Chief will activate the EMP. He/she will notify and retain control of the Emergency Operations Group (EOG). The EOG is a group of selected individuals who are tasked to coordinate the university s response, implement procedures, and monitor the progress of the situation. The EOG will meet in the Lettermen s Room located at the northeast corner of Moody Coliseum. Steve Orsini as Director of Athletics by position is a member of the EOG. In the event the EMP is activated and Ford Stadium is evacuated the following procedures are set forth: SMU Police will notify the game officials of the situation and the need to evacuate. The game officials will in turn notify both team head coaches. Both teams and the game officials will follow the SMU police officer along the evacuation route. The evacuation route will be through the southwest maintenance tunnel to the sidewalk along Mockingbird. Proceed west to Bishop Boulevard and turn north. Take Bishop Boulevard to Binkley Boulevard and turn right. Take Binkley Boulevard east to Airline Road. SMU players will proceed to Dedman Center to wait for further directions from the EOG. Players are asked to please remove their shoes prior to entering the facility. The visiting team will proceed to Moody Coliseum to wait for further directions from the EOG. Players are asked to please remove their shoes prior to entering the facility. The game officials will proceed to the Men s Basketball locker room located along the south side of the concourse in Moody Coliseum to wait for further directions from the EOG. The following individuals are requested to convene in the Director of Athletic suite in Moody Coliseum to await further direction from the EOG. Visiting Team University President Visiting Team Athletic Director Visiting Team Head Coach Head Referee June Jones, SMU Head Coach Mike Morton, Head Trainer Ron Stevens, Assistant Athletic Director Brad Sutton, Assistant Athletic Director 12
Steve Orsini will update and brief this group as needed of decisions the EOG has made. Distribution: Steve Orsini, Athletic Director June Jones, Head Coach Mike Morton, Head Trainer Mike Vaught, Executive Associate Athletic Director Ron Stevens, Assistant Athletic Director Brad Sutton, Assistant Athletic Director Randy Ross, Director of Football Operations Rick Shafer, Chief, SMU Police Department Visiting Team University President Visiting Team Athletic Director Visiting Team Head Coach Head Referee 13
Moody Dedman 14
Maps, Facilities, And Directions 15
DALLAS 16
SMU CAMPUS Binkley Garage 17
Visiting Team Player Drop-off GERALD J. FORD STADIUM FACILITY MAP/DIAGRAM Visiting Team Equip. Drop-off Visiting Team Bus Parking Visiting Team Equip. Truck Parking (Standard-Sized Vehicle Gate 4 Gate 5 Gate 3 Field Access Tunnel Gate 4 Gate 5 Gate 6 Doak Walker Plaza Gate 2 Home Sideline Visitor Sideline Gate 7 Gate 1 Gate 8 18
GERALD J. FORD STADIUM PRESS BOX DIAGRAM VISITING TEAM ATHLETIC DIRECTOR VISITING TEAM COACHES BOX 19
Paul B. Loyd, Jr. All Sports Center Facility Diagram L E V E L 0 Stairwell Access Level 1 (Visitor s Locker Room) Player s Tunnel GAME FIELD Visiting Players Entrance L E V E L 1 Official s Locker Room Chain Crew Locker Room Visitor s Locker Room Visiting Coaches Locker Room Stairwell Access Level 0 Game Field Visitor s Equipment Drop-Off Visiting Team Locker Room Access Route Visiting Team Game Field Access Route 20
Directions to Gerald J. Ford Stadium FROM DFW AIRPORT Take the South Exit from the airport to State Hwy. 183 East. State Hwy. 183 turns into I-35E South. Take I-35E South down to I-30 East (Left). Off of I-30 East take U.S. Hwy. 45/75 North and take the Mockingbird Lane Exit. Head West (Left) on Mockingbird Lane and turn right on Ownby Drive. The Gerald J. Ford Stadium and Paul B. Loyd Jr. All Sports Center will be on your right. FROM DALLAS LOVE FIELD AIRPORT Exit from the Airport to Mockingbird Lane. Go East on Mockingbird Lane and take a left on Ownby Drive. The Gerald J. Ford Stadium and Paul B. Loyd Jr. All Sports Center will be on your right. FROM I-35E (NORTH OF DALLAS) Go South on I-35E to I-635(LBJ Freeway). Go East on I-635 to U.S. Hwy. 75 South (Right). Take the Mockingbird Lane Exit. Head West (Right) on Mockingbird Lane and turn right on Ownby Drive. The Gerald J. Ford Stadium and Paul B. Loyd Jr. All Sports Center will be on your right. FROM I-35E (SOUTH OF DALLAS) Go North on I-35E to I-30. Go East on I-30 to U.S. Hwy. 45/75 North (Left). Take the Mockingbird Lane Exit. Head West (Left) on Mockingbird Lane and turn right on Ownby Drive. The Gerald J. Ford Stadium and Paul B. Loyd Jr. All Sports Center will be on your right. FROM U.S. Hwy. 75 (NORTH OF DALLAS) Go South on U.S. Hwy. 75. Take the Mockingbird Lane Exit. Head West (Right) on Mockingbird Lane and turn right on Ownby Drive. The Gerald J. Ford Stadium and Paul B. Loyd Jr. All Sports Center will be on your right. FROM U.S. Hwy. 75/I-45 (SOUTH OF DALLAS) Go North on U.S. Hwy. 75. Take the Mockingbird Lane Exit. Head West (Left) on Mockingbird Lane and turn right on Ownby Drive. The Gerald J. Ford Stadium and Paul B. Loyd Jr. All Sports Center will be on your right. FROM I-30 Go North on U.S. Hwy. 45/75. Take the Mockingbird Lane Exit. Head West (Left) on Mockingbird Lane and turn right on Ownby Drive. The Gerald J. Ford Stadium and Paul B. Loyd Jr. All Sports Center will be on your right. FROM I-20 Go North on I-45. I-45 turns into U.S. Hwy. 75. Continue North on U.S. Hwy. 75. Take the Mockingbird Lane Exit. Head West (Left) on Mockingbird Lane and turn right on Ownby Dirve. The Gerald J. Ford Stadium and Paul B. Loyd Jr. All Sports Center will be on your right. 21
THE SMU COMMUNITY SMU recommends the following restaurants and services in the Dallas area. All are supporters of Mustang Athletics and are more than happy to take care of you during your stay. RADISSON HOTEL CENTRAL DALLAS www.radisson.com/dallastx_centralexpy Contact: Randy Elmore 6060 North Central Expressway Dallas, TX 75206 214-750-6060 HILTON DALLAS/PARK CITIES www.dallasparkcities.hilton.com Contact: Jennifer Thomas 5954 Luther Lane Dallas, TX 75225 214-368-0400 HOTEL RESTAURANTS Italian Barbeque RED, HOT & BLU E www.rhnb.com 9810 North Central Expressway @ Walnut Hill Lane Suite # 600 Dallas, TX 75231 Phone: 214-368-RIBS (7427) Fax: 214-373-FAXS (3297) Casual PLUCKERS WING FACTORY www.pluckers.com 5500 Greenville Ave. Suite 406 Dallas, TX 75206 214-363-WING (9464) TEN SPORTS GRILL www.tensportsgrill.com 1302 Main Street Dallas, TX 75202 214-748-1010 MAGGIANOS LITTLE ITALY-NORTHPARK CENTER http://www.maggianos.com/ 8687 North Central Expressway Dallas, TX 75225 Phone: 214-360-0707 Fax: 214-360-0756 General Manager: Cole Widney CAMPISI S www.campisis.us 5610 E. Mockingbird Ln. Dallas, TX 75206 214-827-0355 Mexican MI COCINA www.mcrowd.com/micocina 77 H ighland Park Village Dallas, TX 75205 214-521-6426 TACO DINER www.mcrowd.com/tacodiner 3699 McKinney Ave. Dallas, TX 75204 214-521-3669 22