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  1. Great article. Regarding the two talon claw/hand sign, it was reported they lost the third claw in a nasty wind turbine accident.
    4 points
  2. I was there and what I take from this game is that we still have much room for improvement and still won by 14 points. We would have never, ever won this game or the IU game the last 4 years. To win by 14 when we didn't play our best says a lot. I am extremely proud of this team considering we were starting: Thompson: pretty much a freshman. Made smart decisions all night and would have had better numbers if a number of players hadn't dropped throws that hit them in the hands. Lemon: true freshman starting at OG. Y'Barbo: RFr staring at OG Johnson: RFr starting at OT next to Y'Barbo. Stojkovic: True Fr starting at OLB Orr: Soph starting at MLB Wright: Soph starting at OLB: These three are athletic and will be beasts very soon. Orr is all over the place. Wariner: starting CB made some impressive plays last night. The DL outside of AK47 all return next year and are playing well. My point? We are very young and have a very brighjt future. It is like watching your kids grow up, they will do something that has you scratching your head one minute and then jumping for joy the next. This team is fun to watch and will become more consistent over time. Invite a friend and enjoy a great night watching North Texas football in the best stadium around.
    4 points
  3. This is a dumb thread.
    4 points
  4. I wanted to share a nice experience that my family and I had on Saturday night after the game. We went to eat at Wingstop off University so we can watch the Rangers game without having a lot of people around. Anyways, on our way out, a tall young man getting his drink asked us if we went to the game tonight and we were like "yeah, of course." The young man then said "Thank you for coming and thanks for supporting us." I was actually surprised to hear that and asked him if he was on the team and he said yes. All I said to him was "Great game tonight. Keep up the good work.!" I didn't bother to ask him his name or number since they're all equals in my book. I was just really impressed that he took the time to say thank you. It's experiences like that that make me think that things like this are happening around Denton. Go Mean Green!
    3 points
  5. Sorry, this thread is using renewable energy and will be around for a long time.
    3 points
  6. I can't believe how lazy some people are.
    3 points
  7. The guy that was supposed to press the record button on the camera didn't show up due to the OU-UT game, Rangers game, and weather concerns.
    3 points
  8. Welcome Bono...have you found what you're looking for ?
    3 points
  9. I don't think it would be significantly more competitive, but the opponents would still generate more fan interest. Rice, Southern Miss, Tulsa, UTEP, Memphis, Marshall > FAU, FIU, ULM, MUTS, etc. as far as fan interest. It seems it would also blow the doors off the Belt as a basketball conference.
    2 points
  10. Fixed Link More to come later. ETA: Fix Link.
    2 points
  11. Well that seems really out of character.
    2 points
  12. Royce had a great game Saturday. but...I don't understand how he is seen as a great player though. I guess if rarely turning around for the ball or tackling is what we want out of our d-backs, then I guess he's awesome. (bring on the minus's if you must)
    2 points
  13. I still contend that Stradford is your answer here. Just throw the ball AT him deep 3 or 4 times a game. He doesn't have to catch it, just prove you'll take the shot!!
    2 points
  14. After paying $20 to park and walking at least a mile at places like OU and UT, I find this discussion hard to believe. Parking at Fouts for $10 and only have to walk about a mile is a bargain in the college football world. You know what? Maybe our fans aren't ready for prime time. By the way, I think the Denton police have done a great job with the crowds.
    2 points
  15. I tire of such dribble...UNT is not irrelevant any more so than SMU, UTA, etc. The challenge UNT faces is self-made over years and years of apathy by its student body, it administration and the residents of the City of Denton. It is of our very own making and WE can change that. It's not the conference, it's not the schools we play, it's not the record over the last however many games. heck, if it were the conference, how in the world do all the DII and DIII schools get turnout? Do not get me wrong here...I full well understand that having some in-state rivals can and will help attendance, as will winning on a much more consistent basis...BUT, there was absolutely ZERO excuse for the poor showing Saturday night at Apogee from the students and alums alike. It is UNT...it is YOUR University...it was great tailgate weather...it was a fall Saturday evening...It was co-eds in shorts and cowboy boots, it was tequila shots and beer and brats...it was FOOTBALL for gosh sakes. UNT will be as relevant or irrelevant as its own fans and student body make it. Any other "excuse" is just that...and excuse. Irrelevant, my rear end. The "times they are a changing" for UNT...and as has been quoted..."we have met the enemy and he is US".
    2 points
  16. For peolple wanting to tailgate at the hill, there is a drop off zone off the access road. If youre complaining about a 10 min walk, go to a gym. Who cares, I walk from the rec to the games every week, its not that bad. If youre really complaining about $10 for parking youre just making more of an excuse not to come, seriously its $10, a penny more than a double bacon cheese burger with large fry and sweet tea from whataburger.
    2 points
  17. I thought Mrs. Miers only had Harry's balls.... Sorry, Harry. Too easy to pass up.
    2 points
  18. It's almost like a young quarterback is learning how to see the whole field while balancing making smart and safe plays on check-downs to keep the game in the hands of the defense. It's a rare thing, but it's just crazy enough to work.
    2 points
  19. First of all, the walk from Fouts to Apogee is nowhere near a mile. If you can walk around a mall once, then surely you can make it from Fouts to Apogee with no problem. Signage could be better but the signs at exits are controlled by the city and not by UNT. A shuttle would not work in this case because it would take triple the amount of time waiting to board and get across to Apogee than it would to just walk. Considering how many last minute walkup fans that we have, I don't think that would go over well for those that show up at 5:30 for a 6PM kickoff and expect to make it straight over. This being said, our fans need to SUCK IT UP! UNT fans have been spoiled for years and I am sure most would still complain even if we played the football game in their own backyard. You should know what to expect when you come to a sports stadium. A high volume of people will make traffic and parking difficult. There aren't many other options at this point and I think the lots and routes have been near perfected. If you think standing in line for an hour to get on a shuttle bus that would probably only fit around 30 people then you must be crazy. Come early, be prepared, GO MEAN GREEN!
    2 points
  20. If you are going to a sporting event it is a good idea to make a plan on traffic and parking. I don't want cops answering questions. It's not their job and it holds up traffic. That being said, I agree the signage should be better.
    2 points
  21. This was fantastic! I couldn't help but smile while reading. My story is somewhat similar in that I didn't really get into North Texas athletics until after I graduated. What changed it for me was finding that group that was hardcore about UNT regardless of how we were doing. For me, it was my colleagues in Admissions. Their enthusiasm was contagious and I was hooked! Now I'm a second year football season ticket holder, first year basketball season ticket holder and lifelong North Texas fan. I can't wait to see our little Mean Green nation grow and infiltrate the world of collegiate athletics. Go Mean Green!
    2 points
  22. This O Line is not the problem. But have I mentioned how much I hate it when teams hand off 6 yards deep to make one? Rick
    2 points
  23. I do. Attendance is always, ALWAYS better for our home OOC games.
    2 points
  24. The attendance was absolutely the worst part of the evening. I do believe that that was the actual count and did not include season tickets. If this is our fan base then we can forget about another conference. Where were the students? While we need many more Denton townspeople to embrace this program we need our students to lead the way. The two sections that did attend were magnificent but there needed to be at least four times that number. Let me say one positive about student attendance...the band. The band was as lively as I've ever seen them and the sound was great. Tremendous performance. Their pregame concerts also were appreciated.
    2 points
  25. It was a great win by our beloved Mean Green and I am excited to caravan to from Shreveport to Lafayette next Saturday. My wife is the general manager of a Marriott Courtyard in Shreveport and is willing to give an $89.00 per night rate to any Mean Green fans that would like to come in on Friday night and then caravan with me to Lafayette. (I think it is about a 3 hour drive.) Her hotel is just west Downtown at 6001 Financial Plaza,(exit 10-Pines Road) and only about 10 minutes from the casinos and Boardwalk area. If you would like to take advantage of this offer, the phone number is (318)686-0880. You must mention that you want the "UNT RATE" when making your reservattion. I will make sure I am at the hotel by 6PM on Friday with an ice chest of adult beverages to share with my fellow Mean Green friends. I look forward to meeting you all. Ntexeagle (Dwight Fortson 73)
    1 point
  26. I parked my wife's car in my parking spot down from the Athletic Center (near the walkway) Saturday afternoon about 4:30-5:00. Before I left, I hoisted my new Mean Green banner on my new flag pole. It's the kind of flag pole that uses the weight of the car to provide support. When I left Apogee after the game, I quickly saw my flag/flag pole were gone. Stolen ? Break in the wind and damage someone's car ? I didn't know. The resin base was shattered and part of it missing. I asked the CSC Security man standing near my car if he had been there the entire game and did he see my flag/Flag pole. He said he saw it and saw who he thought were Athletic Department staff remove it. No one at the Athletic Department or Stadium know anything about it. If any of you know anything about my missing North Texas flag and flag pole, please contact me here or with a PM. GO MEAN GREEN
    1 point
  27. Chapel Hill Bulldogs defeated Bullard 50 - 6 Friday night. CH had 438 yards total offense in the FIRST HALF; scored TDs on all six first half possessions; and called off the "Dogs" after scoring about mid-way through the third quarter. CH/UNT commits: Andrew Tucker - suited up, but did not play. I have no idea if it was because of an injury (seemed fine; warmed up before game and at halftime) or if possibly he violated team rules. Rex Rollins - 107 yards rushing on 11 carries (9.7 yards per carry) and two rushing TDs. Sir Calvin Wallace - double-teamed as usual - was such a moose that he simply pushed one or both of the offensive linemen back toward the QB. He made several behind the line tackles; created several "hurries", and dropped his 300 + pounds on the QB more than once - but I did not notice him making any sacks. An interesting prospect (although I am sure that UNT will not take any more CH commits - too many other schools to mine) - Jay Reagan is the THIRD string RB and is a senior. Last night he ran for 126 yards on nine carries for a 14 yards per carry average - and he is averaging 7.42 yards per carry for the season (he was the feature back for CH for several games when both Rollins and Tucker were injured), and averaged 10 yards a carry last season. Next Week: Brownsboro
    1 point
  28. This kind of fan conversion story makes my day: http://www.dentonrc.com/sharedcontent/dws/drc/opinion/columns/stories/DRC_fielder_1009.1e20d4a12.html
    1 point
  29. Are we bound by the whole "denia compromise" - or is this something we can get out of? The parking situation needs to be addressed somehow - either with lots of signs directing traffic from exits BEFORE N Texas Blvd, or by telling Denia to just deal with it. Most people that drive to town, wait until they see the stadium and then look for a place to get off. As it is, the cops just wave you through and do not give directions. There are also no signs that explan where the cash lots are. People are hurting and want to buy general admission and park somewhere for a low price. Make the parking at Fouts $5 bucks if you are going to ask someone to walk a mile to the game and offer a shuttle (with big signs explaining how it works). Also - there should be tons of directions on the highway directing traffic to Fouts (for free or cash parking). If I didn't know Denton so well, I would have no idea how to get there. I am lucky enough to have a parking pass but for the regular joe that is taking in one game or two a year - we are going to push them away. Someone posted on here about driving up from Ft Worth and then giving up when trying to find a place to park. That is scary.
    1 point
  30. One more note as I watch this... 4) ULL fans are drinking beer in the stands as they watch the game and cheer. I want to drink beer in the stands at Apogee as I watch the game and cheer.
    1 point
  31. My mother isn't handicapped and doesn't have a handicapped sticker. Just saying that long of a walk won't work. I don't know if there is a free shuttle or not, just throwing out ideas. I have not had any problems with the parking system, but want to make sure it is easy for those not familiar with the situation.
    1 point
  32. This...plus 1 for you, Sir! UNT did win this game, right? Our coaching staff is pretty experienced, right? Just wondering....
    1 point
  33. I bought the game on pay-per-view last night- couldn't make it out there, I'm sad to say, but this game should have been 38-17. A fourth down pass was placed right on the money into the back of the end zone, I was about to cheer and scare the bejesus out of my dog, when the receiver dropped it. Then it hit me, DT is throwing the ball with zip and authority, but who the hell is catching them? I stopped counting dropped passes last night, because I was getting more and more angry with each one. Honestly, outside of Chancellor, I'm not sure we have a legitimate receiving threat, based on relative consistency. Has anyone else noticed this problem? I think obviously this is Thompson's team, and glad for it as he is growing up, Lance Dunbar got going, the offensive line is playing well considering their relative youth, and the defense is ridiculously aggressive. Our kicker is nailing 50+ yard field goals and our punter is lights out. Our team is growing up right before our eyes, but without talented receivers that can catch on a regular basis, nobody is going to respect our passing game and continue to box up Dunbar. Just throwing that out there to see if anyone shares the same sentiments about positions that absolutely MUST be filled when we hit the recruiting trail- which, does anyone know of any receiving talent we have signed for next year? I'm sure there are a number of kids down in Arlington Martin that may want to play at Apogee.
    1 point
  34. I too appreciate the displine. Have you noticed we haven't drawn an unsportsman like conduct penalty all season. Also no late hits or roughing.(if I'm wrong, please hammer me) I never heard what caused Coach MaC to 'fire' Darius Carey. Some will say it doesn't matter, but as an ardent follower of the Mean Green, I want to know more than, he violated team rules." The same as I'd want to know more than "an undisclosed" injury is keeping "X" out of this week's game. I'd want to know what kind of injury. I wish Riley well also. GO MEAN GREEN
    1 point
  35. OK, just found out that "my guy"...#78 Troy Kokjohn...Deep Snapper...is on the list of candidates for Homecoming King at UNT! How about that, sports fans? He is matched up with Delio Covo...a diver on the UNT Swim team who stands less than 5 feet tall. That should be an interesting site if they let Troy on the field in his uniform for the announcement. NOW...if you are a UNT student and can vote for Homecoming King and Queen...get out there and vote for the pride of the Mean Green...#78...Troy Kokjohn and Delio Covo! If you are not a student...find out how we can hack into the vote process and stuff the ballot box...OK, Just kidding...
    1 point
  36. Collin Mangrum Richard Thomas Deginald Erskin Ben Knox Sean Riley Or is that the starting All-Quitters team?
    1 point
  37. Teams really do need to learn how to win. I loved the 4th down call because it felt so good to finally win one comfortably and would've loved to be jerks about it and be called out by Captain Kangaroo for running up the score...not because its good policy, but to get back at years of frustration. It will come for this staff...we're seeing a much more disciplined brand of football...the numbers may not be there because the players aren't there yet...I too was getting frustrated with the first bit of the 4th, but we adjusted and that last drive, save for Schutza's drop was exactly what an end game drive should look like
    1 point
  38. Going independent is a great plan, if your goal is to get us into FCS. SBC membership automatically gives us four home games a year with programs we can compete with. Smaller programs usually sell their road games at the start of the year, and then everyone is busy with conference play. Because of that, buying road games would be cost prohibitive for us. A indy schedule for us would be about 4 home games, maybe 5 in a great year, with 1 or 2 of those games being against FCS teams. The number of body "bag games" would be much higher than it is now. Membership in the SBC gives us 8 games a year against FBS programs we should be able to compete with. We probably play 3 or 4 of those games if we go indy.
    1 point
  39. I watched the game on ESPN3 while listening to George & Hank on kntu.com because I don't live anywhere near Denton. Let's be real... and it's been repeated in this thread: the only thing that will get people in the stands is a winning football program. You can't demand loyalty from students or alumni... you have to earn it. The way you earn people's loyalty in college football is by winning. Why should we be surprised that there were so many empty seats on a weekend when Texas & O.U. played and the Rangers are in the ALCS (and bad weather to boot)? How can we criticize those who chose not to attend a game featuring Florida Atlantic? Furthermore, why is the athletic department scheduling home games on Texas/O.U. weekend? We can beg everybody to attend through letters and other gimmicks all we want... but why try to fight that tradition head-to-head? It didn't work for the USFL trying to beat the NFL... it's not going to work for North Texas at this stage of the game. People will start being more than mildly interested once the program starts winning consistently... and last night's win over FAU gives us hope that the winning program is a lot closer than it's been in recent years.
    1 point
  40. I would have to see more Osborn before I could agree with that.
    1 point
  41. while in college, I was first teat
    1 point
  42. We criticize the fanbase and have constant posts about crappy attendance and the ones that do come to our game we make fun of him and call him a douche. Interesting...
    1 point
  43. Vanderbilt claims 2,677 alumni in their Dallas group http://www.alumniconnections.com/olc/pub/VDT/cpages/home.jsp?chapter=35 Indiana http://alumni.indiana.edu/chapters/dallas/index.html Maryland http://alumni.umd.edu/s/1132/index.aspx?sid=1132&gid=1&pgid=382 Kentucky claims 1,750 http://www.ukalumni.net/s/1052/index-no-right.aspx?sid=1052&gid=1&pgid=477 Arizona http://alumni.arizona.edu/alumni_groups/chapters/dallas_ftworth/news_scholarships Iowa State http://www.isualum.org/index.cfm?nodeID=7719&audienceID=1 Southern Illinois http://siualumni.com/s/664/alt.aspx?sid=664&gid=1&pgid=1135 Houston http://www.alumniconnections.com/olc/pub/UHU/cpages/home/home.jsp?chapter=15&org=UHU UTEP http://alumni.utep.edu/dallas Northwestern http://alumni.northwestern.edu/dfw Mississippi State http://www.alumni.msstate.edu/s/811/index.aspx?sid=811&gid=1&pgid=890&contentbuilder=1 Stephen F Austin http://www.sfaalumni.com/?dallas_chapterevent South Florida claims over 1,000 http://usfalumni.org/s/861/internal.aspx?sid=861&gid=1&pgid=1400 Mississippi http://www.rebelclubdfw.com/ Kansas State http://www.k-state.com/s/1173/start.aspx Connecticut http://uconnalumni.com/get-involved/geographic-groups/271-dallas-chapter.html Duke http://www.dukealumni.com/category/clubslocation/duke-dallas New Mexico http://www.unmalumni.com/regional-chapters.html Virginia Tech http://dfwhokies.com/events.html BYU http://alumni.byu.edu/s/1085/03-provo-Alumni/index.aspx?sid=1085&gid=7&pgid=1093
    1 point
  44. John; I have to agree 100%. When I read this in today's paper this morning, I just had a great big smile on my face. You win them over one at a time and one game at a time. This sort of positive PR from a local DR-C writer is worth its weight in gold. Thank you Donna Fielder and welcome to the Mean green nation. You are both very much appreciated and very much needed!
    1 point
  45. Denton has a "Sports Commission", but you would never know it from the lack of any activity supporting local teams/universities, etc. I think the Commission is pretty much a "clique" of folks who really see it as their own little universe to do with as they please, and could really care less about actually promoting sports in and around Denton. I give the Denton Sports Commission a BIG FAT "F" FOR "FAIL BIG TIME". Seems to be a pure waste of energy, time and money. Anyone know any members of this esteemed Commission?
    1 point
  46. Those programs are not the answer to our attendance woes. Playing good, solid football, and scheduling teams like Rice, Houston, TCU, SMU, UTEP, Baylor, Tx Tech, etc., along with Tulsa and the military academies will help.
    1 point
  47. This whole thread is ridiculous.
    1 point


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