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Dodge was on the CBS 11 news tonight for a very short interview, but it looks like part of an interview thats going to be on The Score Sunday night. Looked like they shot a pretty good amount of tape. Now for the media types do you think UNT coordinated both channels 8 and 11 both shooting/airing their footage on the same night or was it coincidence? PS Check out the interview Sunday night @ 10:30 on CBS 11.

What I thought was pretty impressive was the quote "The staff boasts resumes that include 26 bowl appearances, 14 bowl victories, 18 high school state titles as well as a Super Bowl title and BCS national title" Not to shabby

Plus the fact Peterson was voted by his peers as the best assistant coach in D I in 2003 says something as well.

Sounds like they've been listening to our very own former Pres. Norval Pohl! Also I found (thanks Stebo) the video for the UNT stadium from ~ 2 years ago (I think) check it out and see how much our own situation is changed. Pretty impressive progress!! Link to 2004 Stadium capital campaign video It's time to get some new audio/ video!!

I know it's fairly obvious how much of an effect he has already had in the metroplex raising visability, but how much more can he do? I think he will be the best thing to reawaken/ awaken many NY alums in as long as I can remember. Given how many people are hopping on for Dodgeball here's my question. If we have a great season, and TD gets out and does the Mean Green/ fundraiser type things i.e NT Exes etc. that coaches tend to do has RV set us up to get that new stadium by 08/09, and how much can TD help see that process succeed/ sped up? PS. Think he can get us a deal on an indoor facility?

The new features are great, will you be able to re-enable the search funtionality?

I wonder if he would like to come play for the HC of the team that ended Euless' title run ?!

If anyone's interested or knows anyone Haltom is not waiting around to fill their HC position! Link to Haltom HC Job application

I'm sure if you had anything to do with it, it will be top shelf!!! We're definately going to check it out!! We miss you in Euless Rick!!

I heard coach Dodge spoke with about 30 of the players last night, did anyone hear how long he spoke to them, and was it before or after press conference. Plus any comments/ reactions from players parents. I can't wait for next season!!

I was talking to one of the Euless Trinity HS football parents this weekend and learned one of their defensive beasts senior DE Youri Yenga has decided to stay close to home and is opting for either TCU, SMU or UNT. I don't know if you saw the Carroll / Trinity game but this kid was incredible and has an awesome story. He has only been in the country for two years, and played football for two years since moving here from Africa. After seening this kid play this year he is something special, plus he was Defensive player of the year for district 7-5A (not an easy feat at all!) I really hope we land this kid!! Link to story about staying close to home 2006 7-5A All District team

I don't doubt Dodge is a great offensive coach. My question is how much of an impact is it having his system implemented starting in the junior high level, so in essence by the time they are in HS he has already cherry picked the best players and they're very familiar with his system. That contrasted with players that he first has to recruit and then learn his system fresh each year, just a thought/concern.

If they have to run for their life like they did this past Sat. I say start working with K. Washington.

Or could it be because he "tweaked it Thursday in practice?" that is what Dickey said on the post game. I'm far from a Dickey apologetic but I think it may be more tweaked than he's letting on.

We just found out Tarrant County has 4000 on its way and should be here within the next 5 days. We are going to house 400 at our church (First Baptist Euless) and have created a make-shift shelter. In addition at work we lost ~ 30 stores (I work for GameStop) and have agreed to bring on the displaced workers at our local stores/headquarters in Grapevine. But it could be much worst Walmart had ~ 120 stores completely wiped out (not including those that were looted)

I am very proud of my nephew, Cameron Vester at Northwest, he's been a big reason they've been as successful with the running game as they have. Per the DMNs' write up of the difference makers he's "Relentless on offense and defense " It's been fun watching the whole recruiting thing from a close up. He went to football camps at K State, Baylor, TCU and our very own camp at UNT this summer, and has stuff coming in from across the country.

Unless it's changed since last year, yes you can. My wife won't go to a game without hers (bought at Bass Pro Shops in a forest green shade)

In an article titled "Stadium deal almost done" in todays NT Daily RV was quoted saying Villarreal, who has long said that bringing NCAA baseball back to NT is a priority for him and the athletics department, said his goal is to have an NCAA team at NT "at the latest by the beginning of the 2007-2008 academic year." Link to article Full Text of the article Stadium deal almost done chris buckman Staff Writer February 16, 2005 Baseball fans at NT who have been deprived of a team to root for since 1988 may soon have something to cheer about. Although no official agreement has been reached, negotiations are well underway between NT and the Denton Outlaws of the Texas Collegiate League, an independent baseball league that showcases Texas collegiate talent, to build a state-of-the-art baseball stadium on the NT campus at no cost to the university. The construction costs would instead be paid by the owners of the Denton Outlaws and the collegiate league. Under the proposed agreement, NT would retain ownership of the stadium and the collegiate league would lease the park from NT. The field would provide a home for NT's club team during the academic year until NT baseball can receive NCAA accreditation, and the Outlaws would use the facilities as a home park during the summer months. "The memorandum of understanding, the facility usage agreement, and the construction agreement are all now in their offices being reviewed," NT athletic director Rick Villarreal said Monday. "We continue to work with them, and feel that it's all going to come into place." However, a few hurdles still must be cleared before NT can see NCAA baseball again. John Hampton, president of the Outlaws, said the team has raised "a significant portion" of the money they will need, but the planned stadium could cost up to $3 million. The Outlaws had originally hoped to build the stadium in the summer of 2005, but have pushed back their plans, hoping to have the facilities completed instead by the summer of 2006. "We're going to continue to move on as fast as we can [with the construction,] but we're not going to do it before everyone's satisfied with what we're building and how we're building it," Villarreal said. "We're a little bit at their mercy as they continue to raise the money, but we're going to continue to work on it." Villarreal, who has long said that bringing NCAA baseball back to NT is a priority for him and the athletics department, said his goal is to have an NCAA team at NT "at the latest by the beginning of the 2007-2008 academic year." Several years ago when NT and several other schools were under consideration for membership in Conference USA, the lack of a baseball team was cited as a weakness. NT was later denied an invitation to join. "I think it's an important part of a complete athletic program in this part of the country," Villarreal said. "You can look around and see the teams from this part of the country that have been in the [college] World Series. It's a great spectator sport. We think we can generate good crowds for baseball here." The proposed stadium would seat approximately 6,000, more than the initial plans held for, and would sit on what is called the Newton Rayzor site, a 10-acre stretch of land west of Bonnie Brae Street. This area, known as Eagle Point, is home to NT's new athletic complex and to Victory Hall, the newest dormitory at NT. Should NT reinstate a NCAA baseball program, it may raise Title IX concerns. Villarreal said plans to meet that challenge, and is committed to doing what it takes to bring baseball back to NT while continuing to provide opportunities for everyone. "We've put a number of things into place the last year and a half." Villarreal said. "We've got cap numbers in football, we've got cap numbers in track, we've got cap numbers in men's golf. We'll continue to keep our numbers down in the other sports to meet the Title IX requirement. That may mean adding another women's team. That may mean any number of possibilities. But we don't want to really define those things until we find out definitively where we are."

I'd assume over at the converntion center, they start play in November. Here's the info. Fort Worth Tycoons

This is not intended for small children. Ricky's life after football.

It's in the works and will probably be out/official in late June/July.

Actually I got an e-mail from the Exes that the Alumni center was going to be open starting at 5:00 for tailgating tonight. Link to info

You are all invited to a tailgating party this Friday, February 20, 2004 from 10:30am- 12:30pm in support of our Mean Green Softball Team. Game starts at 12:30pm at Denia Park in Denton (see flyer for directions). FREE FOOD, giveaways and tons of fun. We would love to see you there supporting the Mean Green. (Sponsored by the Residence Hall Association (RHA), Residence Life Advisory Council (RLAC), National Residence Hall Honorary (NRHH), First Year Experience (FYE) and the Office of Commuter and Off Campus/Non-Traditional Student Services.

I've resolved this year I am going to put my health and fitness as a number one priority, and needed some guidance from some die hard message board surfers. I'm specifically looking for a site that has some good work out/weight loss support message boards. I know about the weight watcher type boards but was curious if there was a grass roots type board out there I could get some program advice etc. Also I'm marking it down and throwing out a challenge to any other Mean Green backers with more than a couple of pounds to lose that I can lose more weight than anyone else within a certain time frame, without gimmicks or short cuts, and want to make it interesting so maybe we could wager something fun like maybe a trip to Austin or something smaller if that's too much(tying it back in to UNT) We could even do a percentage type goal to even it out if there are different weight loss goals, any takers?

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