GreenSquared

Wow, how can anyone turn against their alma mater? I'm a Mean Green season ticket holder and fan because: 1. I love college football and can't get back often to see my alma mater, so in a sense, I've adopted UNT as my "local" team. 2. Denton is an easy trip for me and I enjoy the gameday atmosphere 3. The passion and dedication the posters on this board have for the team 4. I'm a TD supporter 5. My son is a UNT grad However, my loyalty resides with my alma mater (the "on the field" champion of the Southland Conference) and if we played UNT, I'd be wearing purple and gray! It is unbeliveable to me that any alumni would renounce their team support because of losses. As FFR once said in so many words, " you root for them, because they are yours"! That's what alumni do!

Help me with this. I was at the game and I believe we had the ball at about the 50 yard line with seven seconds left in the half? The field goal would have been close to 60-65 yards and given that our kicker can't kick that far (unless he kicks it twice) and that we had just committed a huge error in kick coverage (by the way a squib kick in the last seconds is a good play if you can cover and tackle, if you can't, it doesn't matter how far you kick it) I can see why Dodge choose not to risk the fate of an interception being returned for a TD given we were playing well and within 3 points. Granted I would have heaved a long pass and hoped for an interference penalty and a field goal try on a stopped clock, but in college the penalty is only 15 yards (instead of a spot foul like the pros) so the field goal attempt would still have been very long, even with the wind.. Of course Vizza could have thrown it 60 yards (can he) and we come up with a miracle catch...........?

I haven't posted in quite some time, but read the board daily. I'm not a UNT grad, but have a son who will soon graduate from there and the wife and I are season ticket holders and have made every home game for the last two years (yes, we are TD fans, but more than tht we are now Mean Green fans). My hat is off to those of you like FFR, the hurt and embarrassment for your university must be horrible, yet you keep showing up and pulling for your team! Doing anything you can to help! That's what being a fan is all about! This team needs you now more than ever, regardless of who the coach is, what bad press they have had or the won/loss record. This is all easy for me to say as I don't have the emotional ties or years of fandom that many of you do. My alma mater (and team) is 6 hours away so I don't get to see them play much. I love college football, so adopting the Mean Green as my "local" team has been great. There is simply nothing like a college stadium on a Saturday afternoon! The support shown the Mean Green, despite the disappointing record, is a tribute to your loyalty! Regardless of the disappointment, I know most of you will be at the AState game................we'll see you there and thanks for letting us be a part of it!

Same Seats!

Extremely high character individual, great football IQ and will be an asset to the program, the university and the area.

It will only get better! There's something about class and success! Go Mean Green!

Not sure about the rest of you, but I've go my seats, got my parking pass..............just don't have September! Can't wait! Go Mean Green!

Thanks! When does football start? Go Mean Green

Correction: Texas offered after LSU's Perriloux turned them down on signing day. Chase turned them down which says something about what a class act he is and how seriously he took his commitment to Missouri. Think about it, the team you have wanted to play for since you were a kid, offering a "ship" and you turn them down to go build something at a place that has not had a recent winning tradition! (Remind you of anyone else?)Things happen for a reason. Go Mean Green!

Seen them both play ( many times) and both are terrific QB's, leaders and people. If they were the same age (and if Riley could put on a few pounds, which he will) it would be quite a competition. Unfortunately for UNT we will never see it. Yeap UNT fans, Riley is "that" talented, but obviously, so is Chase! Go Mean Green and congratulations to Chase Daniel and the Missouri Tigers!

After reading FFR's book review on GMG, I received this book as a Christmas gift. I just finished it and would highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys Texas high school football. What these kids from the Masonic orphanage in Forth Worth overcame and the success they enjoyed is unbelievable. Go Mighty Mites! Get the book! P.S. Many thanks to Rick for the tip. Go Mean Green!

I'm not a UNT alumni, but wanted to thank everyone on the board for their kindness and support during my "rookie" season backing the Mean Green. Routinely reading this board has provided both insight to the intense support of the Mean Green Nation and the incredible sense of humor of many of the members. It is my sincere wish that your loyalty will soon be greatly rewarded! My family had a blast at the games and look forward to next season! Happy Holidays! Go Mean Green!

Don't be so sure he "sits on the bench" at UT- - - Tre's a tremendous talent. But....it wouldn't hurt my feelings if he decided to attend UNT! Go Mean Green!

Been in mourning since Riley's injury and the Dragon's loss. Leave it to this board to bring levity to the situation. Haven't laughed so hard in years. Thanks! Hope the surgery cures all of Riley's problems! Go Mean Green!

Shh............. don't tell her! It was either tickets or diamonds. Go Mean Green!

Looking for a great Christmas present for the wife. When can I re-new my season tickets? Go Mean Green

SLC could have used both Dodges today as the end of the game was one of the most mis-managed I have ever seen. Behind 22-21, on the 10 yard line, tying to spike the ball with 10 seconds left (and one time out), back-up QB under center (we have not taken a snap under center all year), a set up for disaster. And it happened, fumbled snap and one of the best kicker's in the area gets no chance to win the game. I'm sure Coach Wasson is crushed. Sometimes the football gods are so cruel. However, SLC has had a great run, we are proud of all (coaches and players)! SLC will shake this off and will be back, it's tradition!! UNT, Riley (we would have killed Abilene if Riley doesn't get hurt) and Tomlin are terrific. Leppo is also, but has been hurt and not played a down this year. PS: Just heard Riley broke Chase Daniel's total TD record at SLC 133 to 128. He is the real deal! Keep pouring the green kool aid for SLC and UNT. Go Dragons and Mean Green!

Bill Daniel might disagree with the sign (or perhaps mom, Vicki) but I'm sure they wouldn't argue with the word "mentor". What a great sign! Getting ready to head to Cowboy Stadium to watch the Southlake Dragons (understand Riley is a little banged up), then back in time to watch the next Heisman Trophy winner beat the Sooners. And not to forget, Go Mean Green! Close the Orange Bowl with a win! Go Mean Green!

I'm hearing Tre is playing Friday.

For those who weren't there..........Riley played a brillant game. With Newton and Cantu both out with injuries and SLC Down 17 - 7 in the second quarter, Riley took over and put the team on his shoulders. Finished with 226 yds rushing and 347 passing and accounted for all 5 TD's in the win. Go Mean Green fans, this kid is the real deal!

Wear your UNT gear proudly, but note you are really living among the rapid fans of the up and coming UCA Bears, who tomorrow are playing for the Southland Conference Championship in only their second year of NCAA football. Go Bears! Go Mean Green!

Wow! What a night! Good things are indeed happening at UNT. For those of you who couldn't make it this week, try to catch the next home game!

"I am not surprised" ..................that TD and staff were cleared by the UNT administration. Go Mean Green!

Absolutely, let's all be there to support the Mean Green players and coaches! The last two weeks of slanderous accusations have been especially tough on the these guys. Hopefully, the silver lining is that it will help bring the team together and they can continue the process of building something great again at UNT. I believe, over time, a team takes on the personality of its leader. Coach Dodge is a strong individual, a proven winner with impeccable character. We'll be there Saturday backing the Mean Green and encourage all UNT fans to do likewise. Let's show them they are not alone during these rocky times. To the coaches, players and UNT administration who read this board, we support you 100%. Go Mean Green! Beat Navy!

I believe you are correct. Immediately after the 51 yard touchdown pass there was a flair up on the bench and Miller was refrained from "going" after someone, which I assumed to be DG. Mendoza and other coaches broke up the scrum. Lot's of yelling between players and DG did not see the field again. Knowing how TD feels about defensive backs having short memories, my guess is DG's lack of additional playing time was not because he got beat on a play. I believe TD and staff will be proven innocent of any wrong doing.