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  3. KICKBALL CLASSIC- MARCH 21st...IT'S ON!

    in Mean Green Football

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    Hard to believe that new are in our 10th year, but such is the case.  We are set for the 10th ANNUAL UNT SPIRIT FUNDRAISER EVENT! This year a tad earlier due to scheduling conflicts, but, we have secured the UNT SOFTBALL COMPLEX for our event this year...keep all fingers and toes crossed for good weather this year!

    Since KICKBALL was such a big success last year...we are doing kickball once again. We will "kick-off" at 11:00am on Saturday, MARCH 21st at 11:00am at the UNT Softball Complex off Bonnie Brae Rd in Denton.

    Registration fee for player (which includes the "collectors item t-shirt of course) is still only $35.00 per player. This is a CO-ED EVENT, so come one...come all!

    WE will once again include a silent auction with all kinds of goodies to bid on...UNT and non-UNT items...AND...once again we will have some yummy brisket sandwiches available for those interested.

    We do have a couple of back-up dates should the weather not cooperate, so please take note of these dates as well...Sunday, March 22nd and Sunday March 29th.

    So, what do we need...(1) Players, (2) Silent Auction Items, (3) Sponsors, (4)) Silent Auction Bidders and (5) Spectators...if nothing else, please come out and support our event.  The more folks that come, the easier it is to continue to obtain UNT Athletic Department and UNT Division of Student Affairs help and support.  So, yep, we need ya!

    Here are the appropriate links:

    SIGN-UP TO PLAY HERE:  https://one.unt.edu/annual-spirit-classic

    CAN'T PLAY, BUT WANT TO HELP WITH A DONATION OF ANY AMOUNT:  https://one.unt.edu/annual-spirit-classic-donation-page

    QUESTIONS?  Ask them here (other folks may have the same question) or PM me here on GMG.Com.  

    I am sure I have left something out.  So, check back here from time to time as I will use this thread to keep everyone updated as we progress toward game day.

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  11. Charles Bassey Suffers Season-Ending Injury

    in Mean Green Basketball

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    I know this will be a very unpopular opinion, but so be ii...in my ever so humble opinion Bassey was in no way ready for the pros. The times I saw him play...including tournament games against the Mean Green, he showed to be a good player, but hardly dominate.  I just never saw the "lottery pick", "best player in CUSA", "dominate player", etc.  Did he have the potential to improve and be that player?  Perhaps so, but no way, my opinion, was he NBA ready.  He would be yet another guy who was overrated by himself and others and who ended up in Europe, Asia, or South America to play a few years and disappear off everyone's radar.

    This injury really sucks for hi. If he was a "potential lottery pick" why did he not purchase insurance against such an injury when he decided to come back to college for another year.  Who was advising this kid? Or, did he listen to advisors (his Dad probably)?  Don't know.  Anyway, I do wish him the very best in his recovery.  Sorry we won't see him play against the Mean Green this year.  I would have loved to see if he had improved any from the times I saw him play.  God sped in your recovery young man.

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  12. Super Pit Seating?

    in Mean Green Basketball

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    On 12/8/2019 at 8:41 AM, Mean Green Matt said:

    IMO giving up on an organized student section was a huge mistake. The “Pit Crew is the late 2000s early 2010s was formidable. SGA played a big role in it too. Then as people graduated and moved on paired with the haplesslness of the Benford era it just fell apart. 

    Even Talons (though they were there on Thursday) do not seem to show up in force anymore. 

    Agree 100%!  I have discussed this with Wren, Jared, and others, but they simply "don't get it", and I don't get why they don't get it! Seems simple to me...the old Pit Crew was definitely formidable, fun to watch and they gave opposing team benches and coaches heck! Pit Crew area definitely needs to return and it would also cut down on folks sitting in other peoples' reserved seats.

    BTW...hiring those ushers for each game is VERY expensive for the athletic dept. Since that is so...they should at least work a little for their money...don't ya think?

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  13. Super Pit Seating?

    in Mean Green Basketball

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    On 12/6/2019 at 8:09 PM, Mean Green Matt said:

    The women’s team has GA only (other than floor seating). I would think the men should only have GA in upper level, but of course most people are just going to sit in the lower level anyway. 

    Nope...floor seating and loge seating reserved available for the ladies games.

  16. UNT regents to hear proposal for on-campus golf practice facility

    in Mean Green Football

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    On 11/15/2019 at 9:31 AM, UNTLifer said:

    Why is that?

    Seriously?  A down vote for asking why the women's team doesn't play or practice at Maridoe?  Must be Archie Bunker the golfer on here.

    It is my understanding, from helping work a UNT women's tournament held at Lantana last year, that Maridoe is not "set up" well for the women's game. The tournament I worked at Lantana, The one Bruzzy sponsors for women's teams, was at first played at Maridoe, but was moved to Lantana last year from Maridoe.  Now, I have not played Maridoe, so I really do not know what the challenge is with the set up...perhaps too long, but Lantana is certainly not a short course either.  But, I certainly do know that some courses are set up better for men than women and vice versa.  I know, from my experience, that there are certainly courses better "set up" than others for my game as well. While the UNT women may not consistently practice at Maridoe, they are certainly welcome, to do so any time they wish.

    Anyway...just what I heard.

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  17. HS playoff game at Apogee

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    Shouldn't we just be happy there is a playoff game at Apogee?  I recall lots of consternation on this site just a couple of years ago regarding such use of Apogee and/or the lack thereof.  Playoffs for Texas High Schools include so many teams and divisions now, and way too many 3-4-5 wins schools that finding appropriate places to play has to be an issue. Seems every year there are some long travel distances for some of the schools.  The way they make up the divisions these days certainly leads to such issues as much as anything else.  No big deal at all for Alverado fans, but Brownwood?  Hey, maybe Denton will see some hotel rooms booked for a night or two by Brownwood fans and perhaps a few of our restaurants and/bars will see some out of town money as well. 

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  19. Tattoos and piercings shouldn’t be restricted in the workplace

    in The Eagles Nest (There Should be Pie For Everyone Forum)

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    In my opinion, there simply is not a "one size fits all" answer to this question. Several things must be taken into consideration including the industry the firm represents, the customer base the firm is targeting, the employees of the firm and on an on.  Like most things, it depends on a lot of things, not simply the fact (or not) that the applicant has piercings, tattoos or a certain hairstyle.  Work in the food industry these days...pretty much anything goes. Work in a customer outside sales position...depends...and on it goes.  Plus, for me, it would also depend upon the applicants "attitude" regarding such things during the interview process.  Just way too many factors involved to have a blanket "yes/no" answer.

    But, I will say, having hired and fired lots of folks during my career, that if, for whatever reason...protected status or not...I did not want to hire someone...I would not! Period, and I guarantee you that I would have a legit reason why not. If an employer cannot figure out how to hire the individuals they think best fit their organization, they need to let someone else do the hiring and firing.  

    When I was but a young lad, they wouldn't hire any male who had long hair....Beatles type hair was a complete no no.  When I entered the Air Force tattoos were a no no in the military as well...and an earring on a male...nope...no way...not gonna happen.  Point is, times and customs change and employers need to change as well as best their industry/firm allows.  I would not "write off" any applicant until and after the interview process.  To write-off an applicant simply due to the fact that they have a tattoo or two, or "different" hair, etc. is silly in my opinion.  Hire the best candidate, period, for the position open.  

    True story, one of the steps in the interview process for me, when hiring upper level positions was to take the candidate to lunch.  After that, dinner with his/her spouse or significant other.  One can tell a great deal about people over a meal and how they respond and act in social settings. Was about to hire one guy once UNTIL we had lunch together.  Guy's table manners were TERRIBLE! Could not have him representing the firm.  Done!  Hired the lady that was my second choice after having dinner with her and her then boyfriend.  Was forever glad I did not hire the guy!  Didn't know if she had any tattoos or not!  

    But, about that man bun thing...don't even darken my doorstep!!!!  Ha!

     

  21. Bowl Game?

    in Mean Green Football

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    Just now, Big Z said:

    If other conferences can’t fill all their bowls then they will look other conference teams. 

    Yes, but a glance at "other conferences" does not give me a lot of hope they can't fill their bowls.  But, I have not analyzed every conference and all the bowl tie-ins either.  Just a glace at the standings and records in Monday's paper. Will keep fingers crossed for sure.

  23. Bowl Game?

    in Mean Green Football

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    I see a possibe issue for UNT should it get to 6 wins.  Look at the number of bowl eligible CUSA teams already...and those that have 5 wins in the books.

    FAU - 7-3

    La Tech 8-1

    Marshall 6-3 

    So Miss 6-3

    UAB 6-3 

    W. KY 6-4

    Several of the above have some "should win" games left on their schedules, and Charlotte and FIU sit with 5 wins each.  So, with the number of bowls allocated to CUSA, does six wins get UNT into a bowl? I count six bowl tie-ins for CUSA this year (First Responders, Gaspirilla, New Orleans, New Mexico, Frisco and Bahamas) with six CUSA teams already at 6 wins or more.  If the current six win teams each win one more to get to seven wins...well, that would spell trouble for a six-win UNT.

    So, who do the six win teams have left to play you ask?

    Marshall has La Tech, Charlotte and FIU yet to play;

    So Miss has UTSA, W. Ky and FAU to play;

    UAB Has UTEP, La Tech and UNT to play, and

    W. Kentucky has So. Miss and Middle Tenn to go.

    So, it is somewhat logical to assume all of the current six-win bowl eligible teams will win at least one of their remaining games. Thus, CUISA ends up with six 7-win plus teams and six bowl tie-ins.  Leaving on the sidelines any 6-win team.

    Not trying to be a "Debbie Downer" here, but the odds are not looking to be in UNT's favor at the moment.  So, question...are there any other bowls that might take a six-win CUSA team should they not be able to fill? BUT, first things first...BEAT RICE...then BEAT UAB and we will see where the chips fall.  Go Mean Green!

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  24. WBB: Mid-American Christian

    in Mean Green Basketball

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    19 hours ago, GrandGreen said:

    What an example of poor coaching.   Can't hit the broadside of a barn and coach allows team to keep throwing up the long shots.   2 made out of 35 threes, that 6%.  Mitchell should not allow a single three point shot in the next game.  Going to the inside would have easily won this game. 

    Mitchell maybe an NT icon, but coaching like this will lose a job in a hurry.   

    I love Jalie Mitchell, but her "in-game" coaching, or lack thereof, has always puzzled me.  I attended both the TWU and the Mid-American games, and came away from both shaking my head. We have women's season tickets so we go to most every home game and an away game or two from time to time.  The lack of "shooters" is puzzling, but what is more puzzling to me is Coach Mitchell's response during games to scoring droughts. She never seems to change her expression, never seems to get excited...thus her teams never seem to get excited...rarely gets on an official, never "chews out" a player on the bench, often leaves players in the game after making multiple turnovers, rarely calls a time out to stop an opposing team's run.....I just don't get it. I am nowhere near ready to "throw in the towel" on Coach Mitchell.  I think she has the potential to become one of UNT's all-time best coaches, I just do not understand her "in-game" coaching style. In the Mid-American game, as Mid-America was draining threes over the top of UNT, Jalie never had her team go out an actually guard against the three. Just seemed to sit back and say, "well, they can't keep doing that" much longer.

     But, then again, what the heck do I know about coaching basketball?  Pretty much nothing...except that I only lost one game over a two-year span coaching one of Argyle's 6th grade basketball teams back in the day. Does that count?  Ha! OK, let's just say I was a much better recruiter than coach.  I think there was a rule added after my two years about having to live in Argyle or go to school in Argyle to play on an Argyle team now.  Hey, no such rule when I coached...hmmmmm...recruited my way to the championship two years in a row!  Ha!

    I just hope the Mid-American fiasco (they are 4-0 on the year) was an "outlier", and things will get better starting with the next game. I do have faith in Coach Mitchell and believe she will get things straightened out.  The team if full of newcomers and it was obvious in the first two games that the new comers have not gelled into the team as yet. Most are playing their first Division I games and seem to be a tad "lost" at times. This will certainly change as the year progresses, so, for me, I'll keep the faith and keep attending. 

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