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  1. I think a larger budget for assistants needs to happen. I don't want us to get too excited about Littrell and start giving him a raise and end up with an albatross of a salary like Mac.
    15 points
  2. I think any time that you follow a one-win season (that included a blow-out loss to Portland State) with a five-win season, you can call that a "highly successful" season. Kinda off topic, but does anyone else think that college football is out of control when the linebacker coach gets paid more than many professors, the defensive coordinator gets paid more than some deans, and the head coach is the highest paid public employee in the state?
    8 points
  3. It's just as obscene with the big boys. These are, for the most part, state universities. No coach, even at UT or TAMU, should be paid ten times what a tenured professor in business, physics, or engineering is paid. Athletics are a valuable part of the university experience but are not the university's reason for being. You're right about the probable course of affairs in college athletics. I would hope that that 'second tier' would end up being more compelling than the semi=pro first tier. College athletics should be for student athletes. Students who play for their college and for the love of the game. Screw the Alabamas & Oklahomas, and the athletes who skip their last college game to avoid an injury that might compromise their draft position. Rant over.
    7 points
  4. Does that mean they are thinking about upping it or prolonging it already? It was a decent improvement this season, but given the recruiting that seems a bit early. I would much rather they discuss the contract of Benfords successor. On the other hand, I am happy the track thing seems to be moving along.
    7 points
  5. The women win! Win streak now at 5! The girls are definitely closers (exactly what the boys are missing)! That was the third OT road win of the year.
    6 points
  6. Maybe they are upping Littrell's salary to what it was supposed to be before he took a pay cut to get better assistants.
    6 points
  7. At the men's game on Thursday I was approached by the head of concessions. He introduced himself and, unsolicited, asked me to notify him if there was anything that could be improved...food or service. That isn't big like breaking ground on a baseball stadium, but it's a clear indication that this new regime wants to listen. I have seen multiple small steps just like this. I truly believe that Wren understands the things that RV never could, namely that athletic events are an EXPERIENCE. Winning and losing makes all the difference in the world to the die hards, but everyone who buys a ticket wants a good experience. It's why people like Mark Cuban (even when Dallas wasn't very good) pumped games full of giveaways, contests and entertainment...until you're winning sell the experience, after you're winning sell the team.
    5 points
  8. I hope Baker is not going to make the same mistake, RV made with the McCarney contract. McCarney had one good year and got a big contract boost despite not showing any ability to recruit. Littrell's first year was very promising based on the mess he inherited. However, if you look at the details; who NT beat and how non-competitive they were in many of the games; everyone should know NT has a long way to go. I hope Baker waits until a pattern of success is established before making a significantly bigger financial commitment.
    5 points
  9. I like this one. He was Ruffin's DL coach and Ruffin knows the DL.
    5 points
  10. People steal ATMs from Rudy's. They steal whole briskets from Bet The House. Feel free to draw your own conclusion...
    4 points
  11. This is a fantastic hire. Many ECU fans I know loved that guy.
    4 points
  12. The bolded part and maybe a bump on recruiting money are the only thing I currently really would like to see. I do think it is too early to extend, but getting him more resources to actually succeed could only be good.
    4 points
  13. MGB: Discussion of budget and scope of new track venue also on agenda http://meangreenblog.dentonrc.com/2017/02/unt-regents-to-discuss-littrells-contract.html/
    3 points
  14. Considering he came in right before the beginning of the new fiscal year (Sept 1 to Aug 31) there's only so much maneuvering Wren can do with the budget. That right there limits him on being able to make a "splash" impact. There are some small changes that have been made. I expect more changes with the start of the next football season. You might see about scheduling a phone call or a meeting with Wren to see if anything has been done in regards to the report since it was released.
    3 points
  15. I don't profess any knowledge of how football contracts should go. He has already been given a $35K handshake after the bowl game, per Vito's research. I suspect a one-year contract extension, a percentage bump on the base, or perhaps extra perks not already provided. It is also possible they would grant him a bigger budget for assistants and/or staff. Just SWAG.
    3 points
  16. man. you grown. you gotta proofread, brah.
    3 points
  17. Sorry to burst your bubble, but the color/lighting profile on this image is darker than it should be. @TheWestie can confirm.
    3 points
  18. what does it matter anymore. WB wasted this year dithering and evaluating, might as let the dumpster fire finish off now, just do not complain when the crowds do not return for the next year even with a new coach. UNT Administration showed they were absolutely fine with letting Benford completely destroy MBB.
    3 points
  19. The men are leading by 5 at the half. The women just put in a buzzer beater 3 to get it to overtime and try to put their winning streak to 5
    2 points
  20. Good win for the men. Glad they finally stepped on somebodies throat when they were in the lead. Not sure what would have happened had it gotten close in the end, but I would not have been too optimistic.
    2 points
  21. Great half time recognition for the 2007 sun belt championship team. There are a good chunk of fans at the pit and we are leading. The team alwaysmpkay better with a lot of fans. It was interesting to see some of the videos of the 2007 run and see the pit less full than it is now though. Hopefully we can hold on to the lead considering we are a horrible second half team. Maybe it's a good sign that it looked like Todd Shelton was making some calls out of the tunnel with the team. Maybe they decided Benford should not lead he half time pep talk haha
    2 points
  22. Perry must have been hired at Nevada, he's tweeting out a lot of Wolf Pack stuff.
    2 points
  23. NT lost 3 coaches to P5's, NT is not going to raise staff pay enough to counter this or should they even attempt to. Losing coaches is just part of the job at the G5 level. NT got hit hard, but it's not like NT is getting raided by peer programs.
    2 points
  24. This could be the game that ends the chances of making the conference tournament. If Southern Miss and FAU both win and the Mean Green loses, there aren't enough games left in the schedule to overcome the difference.
    2 points
  25. Good news. Anytime we are able to allocate more financial resources toward the program it's helpful. This could include, but not be limited to: coaching salary pool, support or administrative salary pool, strength staff pool, operational budget increase (equipment, nutrition, training, etc.), etc. It's great seeing this being discussed by the BoR.
    2 points
  26. Only at NT would the beat reporter call a five win season "highly successful"
    2 points
  27. I like the way Seth has refilled the staff!
    2 points
  28. Ever seen varsity blues?
    2 points
  29. SMU receiving the death penalty...again
    2 points
  30. Like the hire. Welcome to Denton and UNT Coach Yellock.
    2 points
  31. So basically: I'm just glad he's alive, let alone able to play football!
    2 points
  32. Similar to the smash n grab jobs from the coaches we've hired?
    2 points
  33. Only clue found at the scene was an extra large suit. Appears to be unworn.
    2 points
  34. This game again shows, that there is talent and the team isn-t actually as bad as the record. If it had a coach that knew how to teach it how to finish, win in tight situations and close out teams, it could actually have a decentish record.
    2 points
  35. DD recruited better than those that came after him but lets not act like he was a good recruiter. He just sucked the least.
    2 points
  36. Wow, UTSA is awful. Probably should give up basketball. Better yet, all sports.
    1 point
  37. Can't believe NT even has an official green, when they seem to change every year; not to mention every NT team seems to use a different variation.
    1 point
  38. I don't know. @emmitt01 might put his jersey in the rafters.
    1 point
  39. Think we would take Gottfried in a heartbeat, of course that means UNT would need to find some serious $$$, so not going to happen
    1 point
  40. 1 point
  41. I think Vito is the stubborn old timer. He's always been a Dickey apologist and for some reason has harbored an unnatural hatred of Dodge (my opinion). For Dodge, the talent he was able to bring in never translated in results on the scoreboard. That is undeniable. It seems silly to even argue about this, but by far, Dodge brought in the most highly rated (by the rating services) and regarded talent and it's not even close. I provided my feedback on this topic in another thread, but Vito's statement is just plain wrong. Just because he says it over and over and over doesn't make it true.
    1 point
  42. 1 point


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