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  1. So I'd been meaning to share this before but hadn't had the time and couldn't really find the right place. As some people know, I'm the rare TAMS kid who stayed at UNT and got my degree. This summer was my 20-yr TAMS Reunion, and, for the first time, UNT hosted an official reunion for us. Now, we're not idiots (TAMS kids, remember?) so it was a pretty obvious money grab... and I applaud it. UNT has long needed to tap into a resource of people who leave UNT and go to places like MIT and CalTech and UC Berkeley. But a lot of those kids also go to places like UT and A&M. One reason that happens is that UNT has not historically granted auto-scholarships to TAMS students, post-TAMS. Well, Smatresk spoke at the event and indicated the University was going to do this, and committed to coming up with ways to encourage and keep TAMS students in the fold. This is the first time the University has really paid attention to TAMS alumni, who are generally doing pretty well out in the world. Now I'm admittedly a vagabond and weirdo who operates on the fringes of society, but most of my classmates are exactly what you'd expect. They're physicians and engineers and programmers and have letters before and after their names. When members of my class opted to start an independent endowment fund for TAMS this past year, it hit $52k within about 6 months. Half of that total came from my class of less than 200 people. That was without any real formal push and minimum effort. This is a resource that has been woefully underutilized for a long time. I'm glad UNT is finally working towards giving it attention. As the Zen Master said, "We'll see."
    14 points
  2. This will really get you going then. Still gives me goosebumps.
    5 points
  3. We took this a few days ago at Disney Land. It was Mean Green Day for the Scott Family.
    4 points
  4. rjy.photoshelter.com The "Stand" 100%
    4 points
  5. ESPN makes all of the decisions for athletic departments anyway. He has all the background he needs.
    4 points
  6. Im always looking for sweet Wall paper. How about this one?
    3 points
  7. Obama is not responsible for crazy people flipping out. Neither are any other Republican or Democratic politician. This is why I hate politics. The guy who killed the police officers, we now know, had serious personality issues. Got kicked out of the army. Couldn't hold a real job. Held extreme views. This is something no politician can just "fix." What can be done, but what rubs up against the First Amendment die-hards, is cracking down on hate groups' use of the internet to spread/spew their messages. The balancing act, then, would be, 'how much do we let these hate groups get away with before shutting down their online presence,' This police killer seemed to become radicalized online same as the kid who murder the people in the black church. There needs to be a revisiting of what constitutes protect First Amendment speech in light of those two incidents..
    3 points
  8. Our athletics have recently undergone changes in leadership on their own. Do you believe that they can boost school spirit this fall? Smatresk: I’m also very excited for the new coach and football program. It’s going to be a few years before we see the full potential of the program, but I believe choosing [Seth Littrell] was the right decision. Gosh, I sure should have liked to hear President Smatresk voice a "commitment" and backing for athletic success. And hiring a top athletic director to lead us.
    3 points
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  10. no one paid attention to my previous inane ranting, so here's a longer and angrier and somehow more inane version. please...everyone...pay attention to me. I have important things to say and am thus important. please. me. look at me.
    2 points
  11. I expected us to be near the bottom since we are coming from a 1-11 record with a new coach and a new quarterback. Prognosticators are not going to dig very deep reviewing one and two win teams. I still believe that this coaching staff is going to be better than advertised and the talent on board is underrated and late signees were done after the preview articles went to press. I believe that Coach Littrell said that the talent level was better than people think and that poor performance last year was more due to lack of motivation and effort. My instinct and optimism tell me that this is a four win team with the capacity to even be bowl eligible if the coaching staff is able to get new schemes to gel. The enthusiasm of the new recruits is refreshing. If all new JUCO recruits show up and play to near their potential we could be the team with the biggest turnaround.
    2 points
  12. Why Kansas State of all places?
    2 points
  13. I think it's safe to go ahead and shut this thread down. Lots of folks have needlessly lost their lives over the past few days. They deserve respect... not this drivel. Kudos to Quoner for trying to make something positive out of it.
    2 points
  14. Glad Emmitt is okay. Donation made. Dad was a 40 year DPD vet- great department, better people. I know it's egocentric, but damn if it doesn't feel different when it hits this close to home. I feel numb. And to some of Y'all- stop it. Not here. Not this one. It's beyond gross.
    2 points
  15. Little insensitive and hypocritical to turn this into a political bitchfest already, you think?
    2 points
  16. I had a response typed and at the ready, but you're right (online, no less). donated and shutting up
    2 points
  17. Suggested things we can all do today to try to make the world a better place: Make a donation for the officers and their families: https://atodallas.org/donate?sf30530737=1&sf30533598=1 Attend the prayer rally in Thanksgiving Square or think a good thought if that's not your thing Be good to people around you. Listen to their concerns, passions and statements. Some of it may be wrong and you don't have to cut them off with a "well actually" or a similar thought. Let people talk. Don't angrily engage with UNT90 (if you disagree with him) or CBL for a few days. No one died last night to help you be RIGHT ONLINE(TM). Repeat 1, 3 and 4 - schedule follow up actions accordingly Fire the non-sports forum into the sun.
    2 points
  18. but you know...just continue to hear what you want to hear.
    2 points
  19. and we're off. wonderful.
    2 points
  20. Does anyone have some 2016 schedule wallpapers for computer and phone backgrounds? I've spent about 5-6 hours trying to make stuff, but to be honest I'm really bad at this graphic design stuff. Thanks in advance
    1 point
  21. it always no until you ask-what do we have to lose? nothing. The odds are against us we all know that but maybe he has girlfriend going here.
    1 point
  22. If memory serves, we were picked 6th in our division the year we went to HOD bowl.
    1 point
  23. Again, do all the mental gymnastics you want. Her actions were treasonous, and disregarded the gravity of her office, her oath to serve her country as Secretary of State, and the security of the people of the U.S. If you or I did something similar, we would be in handcuffs in a federal prison cell.
    1 point
  24. NTAlum09- nice positive attitude. You our have to talk to him- you miss 100% of the shots you don't take.
    1 point
  25. Until I hear about our scholarship situation being better (maybe I'm overreacting), I think we will be hard-pressed to win more than 2 games. I want to believe in this system (as long as we don't dismiss Defense) and think so highly of Litrell, but none of these x-and-os can overcome a lack of Jimmie-and-Joes. GMG
    1 point
  26. don't know the answer to that but many think we should not even bother. All i am saying is it does not hurt to try.
    1 point
  27. Mr. Emmitt, watching CNN last night I had the pleasure of hearing an African-American (i mention her race to emphasize the quality of the message in a time like this) lady speak to the world about how much the citizens of Dallas love their DPD. She spoke about how she and her kids feel safe around our officers, how amazing the love was between everybody during the protest, how you can be walking down the street and be greeted by a random member of our DPD, and how our DPD protected them all when this happened. She told the world how amazing our DPD is to all of Dallas and are not discriminatory. I mention this because I think it's important for you to know that you are backed by all of Dallas, not just a small portion of our community. My brother is a member of DPD and one of his friend's lost his partner of three years at the hands of the shooter. My grandfather too was an officer for over 20 years. We love you all and value all of you. Dallas police has the lowest amount of officer involved shootings out of any major city in the country. No police department deserved this, but it just sickens me even more knowing we lost amazing officers who have nothing to do with what's going on around the country. Sorry for the long message. I support our men and women in Blue.
    1 point
  28. It will always be NO if you don't ask.
    1 point
  29. MGB: http://meangreenblog.dentonrc.com/2016/07/unt-recruiting-target-series-tony-kraniqi.html/
    1 point
  30. in cusa if we get decent qb play we will do well. We are not in a super conference. We had a terrible QBS last year. If we get decent qb play 3-4 wins is possible. I don't see us getting five or six but I hope I am proved wrong. I always hope for the best with this team.
    1 point
  31. Prez Smak down is a new kind of leader for UNT. Very impressed with his decisions and not be a stand on the sideline kind of Prez! He deserves all the credit for the recent athletic changes! GMG
    1 point
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  33. Thanks, Rick. Appreciate that. As for 90's post, while it doesn't deserve a response as is as disgusting an insinuation as I can imagine, rest assured that some of us who don't wish to devolve into politically charged discourse at a time of honoring, mourning, and finding ways to support our DPD family (who we grew up with, who were and are family and friends) are the LAST people who "support hatred of police." Vile garbage.
    1 point
  34. You're right - this is nothing, yet here you are and were from the second the first statement went out last night. At least FFR tried to step back - you're just happy to dance on some warm bodies in your neverending quest to be right and keep pushing your agenda. The idea of turning to GMG in the aftermath of last night versus friends and loved ones is about the saddest possible outcome I can imagine for my life.
    1 point
  35. Tell your father thanks for his service. Only cops, their family and those who work with them understand what they face every day. Rick
    1 point
  36. During an otherwise shitty day, this insane thread title made me giggle. What a time to be alive!
    1 point
  37. Bump It's been 2 months and the team has only raised half of the $4k. If you're able, give a little loose change to support some Mean Green student athletes. http://m.meangreensports.com/m/sports/c-xc/spec-rel/070816aaa.html
    1 point
  38. I agree with that sentiment. However, I assume he's looking for a place that can win a national championship and prepare him for a possible career in the NFL and not looking for a G5 school simply looking to become bowl eligible. Furthermore, I doubt he'll want to walk into the middle of a complete rebuilding project. At this point, I would focus our attention on righting the ship this season and let the recruiting fall in line thereafter.
    1 point
  39. Good prediction based on the past. I talked with a UNT football coach this past weekend and he said they are "all-in" on beating SMU. He said the priority is winning the first one, winning at home, and just winning. Coach speak, of course, but said we will know a lot about the team and the season after the first game.
    1 point
  40. Rudy just heard from Mrs. E. He's ok. Rick
    1 point
  41. FUNraiser. You misheard the d.
    1 point
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  43. I love the presence of the eagle logo which previously was pretty much limited to athletics. Great move!
    1 point
  44. Actually, I think the tacky Rudy's advertisement is a lot more distracting. Sponsorship is great, but if you are going to do it; do it right. I assume this was designed to sell advertising, but that is very poorly done.
    1 point


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