CawClaw

I am pretty sure the GB band director comes here and reads your comments. Whether he feels your comments have merit is his decision. I have cheered on this losing football team for the last five years hoping for a win. When you criticize the supporters of this losing team, it is a bit of a kick in the teeth. This team doesn't deserve much support - so be grateful for the supporters this team has.

I've only gotten to page three so far (but glad this discussion is taking place), but here are some of my thoughts... UNT has a more than qualified marching band director and I wouldn't ever second guess his decisions on when the band plays. I always want the band to play more, but I would have to think he knows what he is doing. Maybe it has something to do with class. He promotes and demands UNT spirit all the way. Yes, music majors (at least music education majors) must participate in three years of marching band. Other students can also participate if they desire, and you do get alot of other students who like this activity. Nerds, nerds, nerds. By the way, I am a fan of the nerds. That brings to another thought - the Green Brigade represents about 1% of the university population. You would think that would represent 1% of the trouble makers on campus (not that we have a lot), but you just don't hear anything negative about this group. Give this group some support - they aren't the jocks or jerks. Basically, the Green Brigade doesn't get any kudos or perks but criticized by the footbal fans when they give you team spirit, bodies in Fout Field seats, and 20 hours plus a week of work for one hour of college credit. Most (a lot ?) of them enjoy the unappreciated experience. Anyway, some of you have convinced me - I just got finished scraping off my UNT rear window sticker, and am comtemplating which to replace it with - SMU PONIES or SFA LUMBERJACKS. Please vote to help me find a better school to support. Sorry to hear that UNT sucks so badly (football, marching band, school in general) - but glad you finally showed me the light. I have always disliked wasting my time on losing endeavors. MB

He always routs for the mean green - he's a die hard fan of his school's football team and all that north texas does.

I know everyone is depressed over yet another loss, so the best way to redirect frustrations is to give a little hate to the Green Brigade... My son spent four years in the GB - those members work their tails off, have loyal team spirit (even after loss, after loss), standing there in the heat, cold, rain (7 overtimes) even when there is only about 50 alum fans on the other side - and all they hardly ever get from this forum is critism.

Remember Mack Cole (Topeka, KS) - he was recruited from Fort Scott JuCo. He's had some positive plays this year - I remember at least one blocked kick. I would say he probably had some influence with Antonio Charles making the decision to come play for UNT. PS - I grew up in Fort Scott, although never attended the junior college.

It will be shown in TXA21 http://www.beltboard.com/forum/forum_entry...&order=time

KTXA/Ch. 21 will televise the North Texas home opener against Tulsa at 6 p.m. Saturday. Also, beginning at noon, KTXA will air brief hourly reports on the matchup and the gameday festivities. http://www.star-telegram.com/807/story/873740.html

Me and my dead dog, Ralph, are voting NO!

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I have great hopes for Evyn Roman as well. Give him some time to work with Dodge. Didn't you see his recruiting video - he can run.

That was probably the Green Brigade section - which were on the field playing the National Anthem.

I can not believe they are not going to televise this game? Damn - makes me want to say "we are the hood"! Go Mean Green! Go Todd Dodge! Go Green Brigade!

As quoted from Brad - "1ST DOWN!!!!!"

From ponyfans.com: "We have got to be the poorest example of fans I have EVER seen." "I have never seen such a lack of support for a team and the team includes the coaches. It is embarassing that the school spirit coming from the UNT sidelines was 10 times what I heard from SMU -- and that was from the first snap after they had suffered a bigger loss than SMU the prior week. What does that say about SMU fans?" http://www.ponyfans.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=25053 link

Roman's got my support as well! Give him time.

We had the best time yesterday, even if we did almost melt. Tailgating was fun, food was good, meeting you all was great! Gave Dr. B a hug (I'm sure she enjoyed a very sweaty fan hugging her). The Green Brigade was full of energy and spirit. Thanks Rick for selling us those great tickets. It was a blast cheering on the team in the mists of all you long-term, hard-core UNT supporters. We didn't beat SMU but I think we had a better time. And Ford Stadium is a nice place for a football game.

Rick, I just left you a message on your phone. I'll take those tickets if you haven't already sold them.

If this is real, this is very cool! I like what she is doing for UNT.

Let's get Under Armour to sponsor the summer band unis.

Great! You will know me when you see me - the one with the big, orange bag - it's been my football game watching bag forever. See you Saturday.

I haven't purchased tickets yet for the SMU game. Will I have any problems getting tickets if I just go down on Saturday? Do they only sell tickets to the visitors if they have visitor tickets available? Will I get snobbed to death if I sit in the SMU section in my MEAN GREEN t-shirt? We really want to go see the game, so advise me if you know. Thanks! Oh, and yea, GO MEAN GREEN!!!

Scrappy got quite a bit of TV time. Rick, I saw you on TV as well. I knew it had to be you with the fire hat. Does anyone know if the SMU game will be televised. I think we are going, but wanted to record it anyway.

I'm with Emmitt on this. I actually thought the team played better against OU this year than against UT last. I thought Vizza played with confidence for that being the first time out on a game of that magitude. Meager was okay as well. What did we expect? We didn't have a clue. We had our fantasies, but not a clue. I think we did fine for #114 vs #8. Next week might not be much better, but we should all stick together and stick with the team. Our rebirth is just beginning and you want to be on the bandwagon during the struggle as well as the good times.

It was OU's stadium - of course they will let their band run on! The black shoes and the black socks - they wear those because that is part of the normal uniform and students already have those items. The band members don't get any say in the t-shirts they are handed to wear to the first game. They will be in full uniform at SMU as they were last year at home against SMU. I guess your glass is half empty. Sorry about that. I second that suggestion - send a check to the Green Brigade to help finance expenses that aren't in the budget of the school or the band student. The band student is already giving a lot time and heart towards supporting the football team and school. Proud Mom of a Green Brigade Trumpet Player and UNT

Thanks! They love you over there. Have a good, safe weekend.