ScreamingEaglesFan

After trailing at the half 32-28 the lady eagles made some key adjustments and took care of business knocking off UALR 70-59. So we'll see if the lady eagles can better last years tournament performance. It will be tough though since they face WKY (12-2 conf 19-8 overall) next on Sat. at 1:30.

I don't want to steal Coach Segal's thunder but I happened to see something on the UNT website about an upcoming softball camp so I thought i'd repost it here. 2003 Mean Green Softball Camps * June 8-11, 2003 (Ages 8-17; All Skills) * June 11-14, 2003 (Ages 8-17; Pitchers/Catchers) -- For camp details, email North Texas assistant coach Angie Scharnhorst (scharnhorst@unt.edu) or call (940-369-7958)

Unjel leaving will free up a scholarship but will still count against the totals. I believe the rule was modified to allow 9 in two years recently but I discussed this topic a while back. Link to previous 5/8 topic

I too was a season ticket holder and my wife probably wishes we hadn't attended so many games this year. But that said I saw most of the conference games and will offer my observations. The biggest factor in our lack of success i'd say is either injuries or a lack of consistancy. When Will Smith and Scott Roniger went down it showed the lack of depth similar to the situation DD inherited when he got here. This will be JJ's first full season including a full recruiting class and i'd say we start seeing next year more of JJ's talent level. I also put consistency tied as a leading reason because it seemed like one game we'd need to pick up rebounding and turnovers would increase, then the next game fewer turnovers and less rebounds. That's just an example but it seemed like they'd focus on a certain problem and all of a sudden the others would creep up. I don't know if this is a coaching issue or not (maybe buford et al can help with that). Also with the lack of depth it put in my opinion too much of the load on Chris Davis and as we saw in the final minutes of the UNO game all they did in the final minutes was shut him down and closed the door on us. My biggest surpirse (pleasant) has been the play of newcomers Michael Degrate, Ty Thomas, and Ron Harris. There is a reason Baylor wanted him M.D. that being his ability to make the plays in crucial moments. I've seen him get more comfortable as the season progressed and watched his fouls go down and scoring increase. I'm curious how much of a factor Mike Jones (teammate and MCC) will have in making MD a bigger impact with him here to help. The season has also been good in the sense it let JJ get TT and RH see some playing time which will reap the benefits next year. It's also been a nice surprise watching J Barnett step up, remember he's a RS freshman and if the end of this season is any indicator we have great things to expect from him in the future. I think the true test will be next year with JJ finally putting his stamp on it, last year he really overachieved and raised my personal expectations to unreallistic levels just look back 2-3 seasons and that is what he inherited. I have full confidence in JJs ability and can't wait to see what happens next year. Just my .02

I personally dissagree, i've seen some great games from him. Not up to his potential though.

KTCK just reported Unjel left the team for personal reasons, does anybody have any detaills? Also how would they know about it if there wasn't some sort of release issued?

This was in yesterdays UNT Notes section of the FWST by Chad Conine UNT seniors not giving up UNT men's basketball seniors called a players-only meeting after the Mean Green's 85-70 loss against Western Kentucky on Saturday. The message was that the team shouldn't give up on the season despite a 7-15 record and eight losses in the past nine games. Coach Johnny Jones said it was evident in practice that the message was received. "We played one of our better games of the year [against Western Kentucky], in terms of competing," Jones said. "Then we came back to practice and competed and played very hard. I think we're looking forward to our next game."

Mean Green Jump Out To First-Round Lead at Rice HOUSTON (2/10/03) -- The North Texas men's golf team opened the 2003 spring season in style as the Mean Green lead after the first round of the Rice Intercollegiate Invitational at Blackhorse Country Club. The Mean Green fired a first round 288, even par, to take a three-stroke lead over Northwestern. Four Mean Green golfers fired an even-par 72 first round to start the tournament off. Zack Atkinson, Brad Besler, Brad Gibson, and Thomas Kulack sit in a share of fifth place individually after the first round at even par, just four shots off the lead. Freddy Espericueta shot a six-over 78 to end the first round tied for 42nd place. The tournament will conclude Tuesday with a shotgun start from Blackhorse Country Club. North Texas scores Zack Atkinson 36-36--72 Brad Gibson 35-37--72 Brad Besler 37-35--72 Thomas Kulcak 36-36--72 Freddy Espericueta 41-37--78 Rice Intercollegiate Blackhorse G.C. Cypress, TX Par: 72 Yardage: 7075 Team Scores 1. North Texas -- 288 (E) 2. Northwestern -- 291 (+3) 3. Rice University -- 297 (+9) Texas-Arlington -- 297 (+9) Missouri, U. of -- 297 (+9) 6. Mississippi St. U. -- 300 (+12) 7. Coastal Carolina -- 304 (+16) 8. Kansas State Univ.-- 308 (+20) 9. Louisiana-Lafayette -- 309 (+21) 10. San Diego, U. of -- 311 (+23) 11. Texas-San Antonio -- 312 (+24) 12. Tennessee, Univ. of -- 313 (+25) 13. Virginia, U. of -- 314 (+26)

Another benefit of title IX, with them being a club team they may not be able to afford the costs associated with going back to Atlanta for the national playoffs. I'm checking on what they need to make it happen and will update everyone when I get some info. NT Club Hockey team headed to State Playoffs February 05, 2003 The Eagles' ice hockey team already made the playoffs this year, and many expect them to reclaim their title as state champions. The top six teams make it to playoffs, and the Eagles are in first place in their league. However, finances, which include plane tickets, hotels and other expenses, may prevent the team from competing again this year for the national title in Minnesota. Last year, the team finished ninth out of 40 teams at the national championships in Atlanta. The Eagles, a club team, does not receive funding from NT's athletic department. "It's pretty upsetting actually," said Sproles, about the possibility of not returning to the national championships this year. "We're definitely good enough to go," Sproles said. The Eagles will determine if they will return to the national championships in a meeting to take place soon, Sproles said. The Eagles expected to play Texas A&M last Sunday at Texas Ice, but the game was cancelled and is planned to be rescheduled soon. - Christina Hanford

It's my understanding Mike Jones (DeGrate teammate at MCC) is sitting out this season due to transfer rules, seems like i'd seen that somewhee before, to save eligibility. Also has anybody seen a good site for keeping up with Watsons' numbers, I tried looking at the Houston newspapers but not much luck, thanks.

I agree he was definately a bright spot last night.

Davis got 21 tonight only 184 left.

And to think Southhall is only a sophmore, so unless he leaves early we've got 2 more years. I think the nickname Godzilla would be fitting since he's ugly and definatley tears up anything in his way. It was particularly disstressing watching him point to a fellow teammate in the direction of the goal and literally shake it to the point of rocking the goal, pretty impressive! I did like the talons/students behind me asking for him to smile repeatedly after his mouth met J's elbow!

saw both stories last night, and they both dscussed the upcoming cuts. Ch 8 had Dr. Pohl and his thoughts including a possible increase in tuition costs, then followed up with a disgruntled student who said he couldn't afford tuition as it was and would really have problems if tuition goes up again.

I'm looking at doing the Hotter N' Hell 100 in Witchita Falls August 23rd and wanted to see if anybody has done it before or would like to join me. I'd like to put a "Team North Texas" team together to help train/ride. E-mail/PM me if your interested. Link to race info (Last years info, this years info is not up yet)

Currently Chris Davis is third on the North Texas all time scoring leaders list with 2,086 points and needs 205 to break Kenneth Lyons record of 2,291. With 10 games minimum left this season he needs to average 20.5 points per game. Davis' career scoring average is 20.1 points per game, however so far this season he is averaging 18.1 ppg. The good news is so far in Sunbelt league play he is averaging 20.7 ppg. My question to you is do you think he'll fall just shy of the record, squeak by, make it with no problem? Personally I think it depends on how he does these next two games, with both being against the cream of the conference it will set the tone. I bet he makes it though! In last years games he scored 28 in the first La-La meeting and 18 in their final meeting of the season. An additional note CD needs 44 to pass Jesse Ratliff and move into the #2 spot on the all time list.

Men's basketball: Jones: Win Saturday could jump start UNT in conference action 01/25/2003 By Tim MacMahon / Staff Writer The losing streak stands at four games for the Mean Green. That’s not the number, however, that North Texas coach Johnny Jones is focused on entering Saturday night’s game against Sun Belt West Division foe South Alabama. "We’re one win away from things getting better," Jones said after UNT’s 74-62 loss Thursday night at New Orleans. "We’ve just got to roll up our sleeves and make sure we play well on Saturday and try to make sure we get that victory, and we’ll be right back in the middle of things. It’s still early." Tip-off is at 7 p.m. at the Mitchell Center, where the Jaguars are 7-2 this season. South Alabama (9-8, 3-3), led by first-year coach John Pelphrey, has already surpassed last season’s victory total. Guard Chris Young, a junior college transfer, has stepped into a starring role for South Alabama. He leads the Jaguars in scoring with 17.6 points per game. Point guard Demetrice Williams, who averages 14.9 points and 5.8 assists per game, has also played a key role in the turnaround. UNT has struggled to build upon the success it experienced in Jones’ first season. The Mean Green (6-11, 1-4) is five games under .500 for the first time since it was 1-6 last season. "We’ve got to keep our heads up," said UNT swingman Chris Davis, who averaged 26.5 points in two meetings with the Jaguars last season. "Last year we had a long losing streak [to fall to 1-6], and we were able to turn it around and get a lot of victories in a row. Anything can happen. We just need to play to the best of our ability." UNT swept the season series against South Alabama last season. The Jaguars won both meetings against the Mean Green in 2000-01.

I e-mailed a very good source regarding SJ eligibility and their response was "Shawnson Johnson will become eligible at the end of the fall 2003 semester and play the remainder of the season. That's it for him."

I saw Smith and Roniger were questionable for the game, means maybe they'll be back soon!!

Looking at what JJ signed last year and the commitments' so far this year I calculate only 1 more scholarship available in this years class. The 5/8 rule (enacted last year) states you can only sign 5 players per season or a total of 8 in a two year period. So with last years class (Harris,Roniger,Thomas and Degrate) and this years so far (Calvin Watson 6'5" G, Mike Jones 6'7" F and Shawnson Johnson 6'9" PF the transfer from LSU ) gives us 7 with only one more to give. So far schools have been filing appeals (unsuccessfully) for additional ships but the NCAA has not budged, (two examples Univ of Ariz immediately after enacted and recently the general at TT) That coupled with the loss of Jermaine Green, Chris Davis, Lee Green, and Rusty Chiles could really hurt our chances for improvement. I hope JJ can find us a consistent big man it seems Justin Barnett is just not able to stay healthy (of course there's probably only 116 other D-I teams that would like the same thing!) The signees all have great numbers but i'm a little concerned about consistent rebounding and our presense in the middle. Finally watching Boxell in his limited minutes i've been real impressed with his passing abilities 10 assists in 4 games (caught other players off guard a few times) I wonder how much this will affect Ronigers playing time when he comes back. Your thoughts?

Will he have 2 years of eligibility left?

Thanks for the info!

I'm working on something and wanted to see if somebody could tell me 1. the players that JJ inherited from Vic Trilli's last recruiting class (3 signees I believe. Did they include Miller and Erskin or had they already played for Trilli?) 2. Who JJ signed in his first class (before his first season, he signed one player was it Justin Barnett?) 3.I remember Ron Harris, Scott Roniger, and Ty Thomas (as well as the loss of Sam Byrd) but was Michael DeGrate part of that class as well? I want to get the final pieces then i'll post the results, thanks!

There's a quote from Dallas Mayor Laura Miller that " I wish that the university had been envisioned for downtown," Miller said. "A downtown campus would have been really teriffic. With all the empty buildings we have downtown, we could have done something terrific." She has no clue what type school and magnitude they envision for UNT Dallas. I'd like to see where they put the dorms etc in those empty downtown office buildings!! If she'd check that is what the University Center of Dallas is for which houses courses from UNT,UTA,aTm Kingsville etc. Dallas is getting their medacine, and to think I didn't feel her loose cannon ideas could really make that many waves in Dallas politics! Link to full story

Wow now thats a first, flamed by a movin' maverick!!