[‘21 RB Keith Jackson - Missouri City [SIGNED LOI]]

Not getting the least bit excited about any player and a commitment until that player signs on the dotted line to play for the Mean Green.  Seen way way too many "star rated" players commit only to decommit and sign elsewhere when the "better offer" comes along.

Hopeful he signs...not counting on any of the until they do.

[Season Ticket Pickup?]

Going to be a bit challenging to give tickets to someone if you have to miss a game if they are on-line. What about parking passes?

[Season Ticket Pickup?]

46 minutes ago, ipd054 said:

Released last week 7/28/2020

https://meangreensports.com/news/2020/7/28/tickets-mean-green-athletics-expands-mobile-ticket-options.aspx

"All season tickets will be available on mobile devices"

Ugh

[Former UNT WR now Cowboys FB Jamize Olawale Opts Out]

The "challenge" here for Olawale as I see it is has he forfeited his position on the squad for good? The Cowboys have an undrafted free agent fullback out of TCU (I think) and McCarthy  likes to use the fullback in his scheme. So, the free agent will get lots of opportunity to play and will be well versed in the offense after this season. Thus, potentially making Olawale expendable.

I do not question his motives nor his stated interest to protect his wife and kids.  That is his personal choice and I am sure he "weighed the potential consequences" of opting out of the season.  Would just hate to see him lose his spot.

The other possibility is that after eight years in the league he is tired of it and ready to move on.  And, this gives him $150,000 as a "severance" that he would not have gotten had he simply "retired".  No clue, I just hate to see a UNT guy not on the field. Will miss seeing him on Sundays.

I wish him nothing but the best going forward.  

[Pretending the university cares about small businesses is insulting]

On 7/31/2020 at 7:33 PM, MCMLXXX said:

The writer is to young to remember The Mug and Pitcher, The Texas Pickup, Rogers Bicycle Shop, The Library, etc. Many businesses were bought out and replaced by Campus Bldgs etc. that she benefits from. 

And, too ignorant to do any real research on the topic.

[Covid update from Florida]

On 7/28/2020 at 11:53 AM, SteaminWillieBeamin said:

I guess the thinning of the middle class is not a problem in your vision. Even though the US's main dominance has been a large middle class. But the economic system has morphed into huge amount of wealth being held by a very small percentage. Like in China. 

So, nothing to see here folks. 

Nope.  Not the "system's" fault.  Correct...nothing to see here folks.  Unless, of course, you need another participation trophy.

[Covid update from Florida]

1 hour ago, UNTLifer said:

Why does our economic system needed a major overhaul?  What would you prefer to our current system?

It doesn't.  But a whole lot of the "everyone gets a ribbon" generation seems to think it does...see, when you don't have to earn things, your perspective gets a tad "changed".

[Pac 12 players threatening a boycott of games]

1 hour ago, BillySee58 said:

Because this would be a profitable minor league

Maybe...maybe not. NFL Europe wasn’t profitable for the NFL. And, none of the recent versions of “pro” ball spinoffs have been profitable or lasted any time at all. NFL owners are too smart to give up the golden goose that is college football today to toss a bunch...a bunch...of cash into a “B” league that could even have a remote chance of being profitable. Jerry Jones is not in the habit of backing money losing propositions. Especially when he gets all he wants from a “developmental” league now for free called the NCAA. Just doesn’t make financial sense to me.

[Pac 12 players threatening a boycott of games]

On 7/24/2020 at 9:41 AM, greenjoe said:

I like MCMLXXX's idea of a NFL minor league.  Then, I could ignore another NFL related product.

Why would the NFL spend money on this when they have a free minor league in the NCAA? The owners are not that financially challenged and probably did not get in the financial position to buy an NFL franchise by making financially stupid decisions.

[End the filibuster?]

34 minutes ago, Coffee and TV said:

My favorite thing about Tucker Carlson is that his mom left him exactly $1 in her will. 

Don't think he is too worried about it with what he is making....but, sure, family dynamics. Nothing new.....

[Woolridge headed for Germany]

2 hours ago, 97and03 said:

Says the dude with only one Master's Degree!  Your Master's must be in child behavior as you have that down pat! 

[Want to Stop Wearing Masks?]

23 minutes ago, SteaminWillieBeamin said:

 

But really, this isn't even a funny joke. There's no comedic value. 
 

Why am I not surprised you wouldn’t see the humor? Carry on....😂😂😂

[HBU will count towards bowl eligibility]

13 minutes ago, RiseUNT said:

Bowl games? With all this going on we are expecting bowl games in December and January?

Rose Bowl cancelled it's annual parade recently...cannot be a good sign.

[Want to Stop Wearing Masks?]

If everyone wore a mask that says TRUMP 2020 you can bet that within five minutes or less the left would be out saying masks are no longer necessary! 

Have to admit...not original with me and the source was not listed...but, come on, in this political climate in which we find ourselves...you have to admit this is funny...true...but funny! 

[HBU will count towards bowl eligibility]

Fingers crossed this is something we need to "worry" about...right now I am worrying if there will be college football as conferences and universities keep opting out of the season entirely, move their seasons to the spring or simply cancel entirely. Fingers crossed as it would be a VERY long fall without college football.

[Woolridge headed for Germany]

2 hours ago, southsideguy said:

 

He is a talented player and I hope he does well in Germany and makes his way to the NBA one day.  I loved watching him play but Hamlet was no down graded at the position.  

Hamlet, before he graduates, could make a lot of us forget about Woolridge's time at UNT.  Hamlet has learned to play solid defense under Coach Hodge and Coach McCasland to go along with his offensive output which will give Hamlet a great shot of furthering his playing career after he graduates.  I enjoyed watching Ryan play and wished he would have stayed at UNT, but if his leaving meant we got Hamlet as a replacement, I am more than good with that exchange.

[Woolridge headed for Germany]

30 minutes ago, 97and03 said:

He. Voluntarily. Left. Here. To. Go. To. Gonzaga. Because. They. Are. Elite. 

JFC you are dense. Try opening your eyes for once in your life and considering how other people see the world. Benford destroyed this program and a CBI championship isn’t going to change that perception. 
I am damn proud of my university. I have two degrees from UNT and worked there as well. I have had season tickets for more than a decade without the ability to attend games because of my government service. I don’t think I (or anyone else) needs to justify their loyalty, but most us understand reality. 

JFC..if you are proud of it act like it. FYI..Benford has been gone several years and our program is back under some great coaching leadership. You seem to forget that UNT won the conference championship just this last year along with that CBI championship you seem to disregard as second or third rate. Then you announce that you wouldn’t list you alma mater on your playing resume if you we’re Woolridge. So, JFC, have some pride. Open your eyes and see what is currently happening under Coach Mac and Company. I may be “dense”, but I am always on the side of my Alma Mater..unlike you it seems if you have a chance to list some other university you seems to think is better on your resume. Sure...like I said..imagine having some loyalty to your alma mater. Imagine that, huh? And, by the way, get you head out of the sand..the comments were directed primarily at someone who would “hide” UNT on the resume to highlight some one-year university that you see as “better” than UNT for resume purposes. Imagine having pride in your University..yep...imagine that????

And, don’t go off on me bucko...you were the one suggesting he list Gonzaga as his university as it would be better than listing UNT...you with two degrees from UNT. Big friggin’ deal...join the very big crowd. 

[North Texas vs Oklahoma State 11/13/2020]

YESSSSSSSSSSSSS! Should be a good one. And, OSU darn well better not be looking past the Mean Green. I expect a close game and an exciting one in front of, hopefully, a rocking full house with more green than orange. Get your tickets from the UNT Ticket Office!

[Woolridge headed for Germany]

43 minutes ago, 97and03 said:

Ahhhh, the ability to be able to think objectively.

I would love to see him do well and be listed as from UNT, but in the college basketball world, Gonzaga is near royalty at this point. Objectively speaking, it would probably not be surprising to see him list Gonzaga - in addition to it being his final school. 

Ahhhh...the ability to be proud of your university. 

[Woolridge headed for Germany]

6 hours ago, 97and03 said:

I love my UNT but if I was a basketball player I would probably list Gonzaga. 

Ahhhhh...loyalty

[Perfect article for the Pie Forum]

Just liberal lovers of free speech and different opinions doing their thing. It is what they do after all......

[Abbott is making mistake opening schools during fall]

21 hours ago, meangreendork said:

I just hope they've got a bulletproof plan to keep students, faculty and staff safe. 

Life has no “bulletproofs”. One of the challenges faced with this thing is that way way too many people think everything should be “bulletproof”. News flash...not happening. 

[Stanford cut 11 Varsity Sports]

17 minutes ago, Coach Andy Mac said:

 

And, so it continues. Perfect “cover” found to pare down athletic budgets that have been getting harder and harder for many schools to maintain. 

[Coaching hot seat: Seth Littrell]

9 minutes ago, RBP79 said:

Surprise= 6+ wins 

Got ya. Looking forward to the days when six wins would be a big disappointment.

[Abbott is making mistake opening schools during fall]

7 minutes ago, SteaminWillieBeamin said:

I am so jealous that I didn't get some applause for my well thought out approach to wanting to get back to school, but always having the respect for the teachers at risk ... and my willingness to go whatever I can to do the best approach for the whole school community. 

I guess I should have just had a selfish reply about how *I* am not afraid for *my* kids -- and to hell with others.

You seem to be totally clueless..you do realize that the guy who posted that is a public school teacher, right? I am thinking he knows just a tad more than you about the situation. I have a ton of respect for him. You..well, you might be just a tad too woke for me.