Double Eagle

Agree with Mean Green 93-98

The March 25th Intercollegiate Tennis Association rankings have UNT ranked #55 in the NCAA Division 1 Women's Division. UNT has an 8-8 match record to date, but has played an extremely difficult schedule. Ten of their sixteen matches have been against teams currently ranked #69 or above (listed in order played): Lost to #18 Oklahoma (7-0) @Norman Lost to #12 USC (4-0) @ Los Angeles Lost to #31 Utah (4-1) @ Los Angeles Lost to #45 Arkansas (7-0) @ Fayetteville Beat unranked Southern Illinois (4-0) @ Fayetteville Lost to #27 Houston (5-0) @ Houston Beat unranked Miami of Ohio (4-1) @ Denton *Lost to #21 Tulsa (4-2) @ Tulsa Beat #61 Kansas State (4-3) @ Tulsa *Beat unranked UTEP (4-1) @ Irving (indoors due to weather) Beat #57 TCU (4-3) @ Ft. Worth Lost to #67 Louisville (4-0) @ Denton Lost to #69 Denver (4-3) @ Denton Beat unranked Liberty (5-1) @ Denton Beat unranked New Mexico (5-2) @ Denton *Beat unranked Louisiana Tech (4-1) at Denton ALL REMAINING MATCHES IN DENTON: 3/29 11:00 Memphis 4/2 3:00 UTA 4/14 11:00 UTSA* 4/12 11:00 South Alabama *denotes conference opponents 4/16-4/20 CONFERENCE USA TOURNAMENT IN NORFOLK, VA GO MEAN GREEN!

The March 25th Intercollegiate Tennis Association rankings have UNT ranked #55 in the NCAA Division 1 Women's Division. UNT has an 8-8 match record to date, but has played an extremely difficult schedule. Ten of their sixteen matches have been against teams currently ranked #69 or above (listed in order played): Lost to #18 Oklahoma (7-0) @Norman Lost to #12 USC (4-0) @ Los Angeles Lost to #31 Utah (4-1) @ Los Angeles Lost to #45 Arkansas (7-0) @ Fayetteville Beat unranked Southern Illinois (4-0) @ Fayetteville Lost to #27 Houston (5-0) @ Houston Beat unranked Miami of Ohio (4-1) @ Denton *Lost to #21 Tulsa (4-2) @ Tulsa Beat #61 Kansas State (4-3) @ Tulsa *Beat unranked UTEP (4-1) @ Irving (indoors due to weather) Beat #57 TCU (4-3) @ Ft. Worth Lost to #67 Louisville (4-0) @ Denton Lost to #69 Denver (4-3) @ Denton Beat unranked Liberty (5-1) @ Denton Beat unranked New Mexico (5-2) @ Denton *Beat unranked Louisiana Tech (4-1) at Denton ALL REMAINING MATCHES IN DENTON: 3/29 11:00

Followed up with a 4-1 victory Saturday over Conference USA foe Louisiana Tech. Junior Spinkmeyer back at #1 doubles and played at #6 singles slot after 6-months absence due to injury. I assume she will move up after she gets back into playing shape. This should strengthen the team in both doubles and singles. Conference tournament coming up in mid-April. GO MEAN GREEN!

I think I heard something about George Derr Stadium as a birthday gift. What do you think?

Rick, sounds like you are a celebrity...I'll be sure to ask for your autograph the next time I see you! Just goes to show how long t-shirts can advertise a university!

I think that Voertman's and/or the bookstore missed a tremendous opportunity by not having championship t-shirts to sell at the selection party..they could have made a lot of money and spread the word around the metroplex long after the tournament is over. I guess we are still learning how to maximize our opportunities for exposure on a daily basis. Maybe we could have chipped in and bought this guy a t-shirt to wear!

Catch George with Babe now

JJ live interview with Joe Trahan on Channel 8 tonight at 10:20 pm

My perspective was a historical one. Those of us who have been around awhile (high school in the 60's), I think, will agree whether small town or large town, in general, weekly support of high school athletic events has declined over the years as more entertainment options have become available. My point was that we cannot take for granted that freshman (or transfer students, for that matter) come to us with the innate desire to support UNT athletics. It has to be cultivated and that will take persistent and consistent effort. Of course, it is much easier when we are winning, but we have to take the same attitude about instilling pride whether we are winning or not. These are the students that become loyal alums, give money to the university, and support its efforts. So, those of you working freshman orientation....don't give up...every fan you make is one more we didn't have before!

In today's DMN Mavericks Briefs, there is a footnote article indicating that Avery Johnson, coach of the Mavs, said his allegiance is firmly behind North Texas now that his alma mater (Southern University) didn't make the tourney. "Since Southern didn't make it and they're out of it, I may give him (JJ) some more tips," Johnson said. " WE need to upset somebody in the first round. I'm excited about North Texas." I see a beautiful friendship in the making between two classy coaches--not too bad to have Avery as a fan, is it? Check out full text under "Buckner, George have outside job" at http://www.dallasnews.com/sports

Will these champion t-shirts be avaliable at tomorrow's Selection Show Party at the Athletic Center for those of us driving up from Dallas/Ft. Worth? Seems like a natural place to make lots of sales!

How many people attended the games when there is not an inter-city rivalry match up?

Being a big city high school educator for 38 years, I totally agree with you, Screaming Eagle. Over the years, loyalty to one's high school and support of athletics, in general, has diminished. Too many distractions and split loyalty among many schools from the community. It is totally different in one high school towns. So, we have to build our own fans, starting with freshman orientation. There will be resistance from some freshmen, but not all--we just need to cultivate one proud student at a time. We keep plugging away..then follow up with an entertaining product that makes an athletic event a fun place to join your friends. This will not happen quickly or easily, but progress has been made and we need to keep up the battle and not get discouraged. Personally, I think our new President will be very helpful in our cause and students will see this. It all begins at the top and we seem to have a good start in that area. We, as alums, need to show our school pride in our communities and promote our university in all the ways we can (wear your UNT shirts). Visiablity is crucial and it is free. If people see the pride we have in the university, it will spread. We are located in different parts of the state, so we can have an impact on a large area. Sometimes the small things work the best--try to recruit at least one new fan in your home town this year and this can grow exponentially. GO MEAN GREEN!