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  3. Updated Roster---new weights

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    7 DTs, 5 weigh over 300. Now that's some beef :thumbsu:

    6'4 319

    6'4 320

    6'4 311

    6'2 309

    6'4 307

    But you have to remember there are other qualities that big men need to turn this program around. 300 lbs linemen are alot more prevalent than 30 yrs ago. Western Kentucky and Louisana Tech have offence lines that are 300 lbs.

  4. UT- Arlington To Join The WAC

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    I feel dumber for just having read the WAC board. I can't wait to schedule UTSA & Texas St in football, they talk like they will mop us....I think our coaching staff could put on some jerseys and give each team a game.

    Read some of the posts from LA Tech. Sounds like some of those guy are really full of themselves. Do they really believe that they will get a call from USA conference?

  8. The Dodge Train

    in Mean Green Football

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    Welch,

    I think people just want to be happy for a change. We all understand the overall picture. But, there is a silver lining. We now have an offensive coordinator who is tailoring the game plan to the players he has week-to-week instead of insisting the we run the spread come hell or high water as in year's past.

    If Canales keeps planning and coaching us to our strengths, we could break even or do better in the Belt. Remember, Dodge is no longer coaching the QB, drawing up the game plan or calling the shots. That in and of itself had many of us believe, pre-injuries, that this thing could be bowl worthy.

    With the injuries, and with Canales doing what he did yesterday, we could still do well in conference. And, to me and others, we'll take that improvement and look forward to 2011.

    That is a good observation Lonnie especially for those that didnot see the game. :)

  10. Wac Officially Contacts Utsa And Texas St

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    The San Antonio paper said UTSA and Texas St have officially met with the WAC. Both will be giving formal presentations to the WAC soon. If the WAC can survive, I'm guessing at least one of those schools gets an invite. The article says the WAC has talked to 6 to 8 schools (with some in the FBS division).

    http://www.mysanantonio.com/sports/utsa_texas_state_officially_on_wac_radar_103016944.html

    Parts of story...

    Western Athletic Conference commissioner Karl Benson said UTSA athletic officials will likely be asked to reprise an informal presentation they gave Wednesday in Denver for the league's membership committee in the next two weeks, potentially advancing the school's quest to reach the Football Bowl Subdivision.

    Benson met with UTSA athletic director Lynn Hickey, head football coach Larry Coker and department deputies Brad Parrott and Jim Sarra for about three hours Wednesday morning to hear the school's case for membership in the WAC.

    Benson said Texas State athletic director Larry Teis and school president Denise Trauth made a similar presentation about six weeks ago in Denver and would likely be asked to meet again with WAC members on the same day as UTSA. He said he didn't think the two schools, rival members of the Southland Conference, would either hurt or help the other's cause.

    Louisiana Tech athletic director Bruce Van De Velde said the addition of UTSA would “really help” his school.

    “We love it because they're in the Central Time Zone, and we recruit to Texas,” he said. “I think it would be a nice fit for them. We'll see what happens.”

    But wait I thought somebody here posted that quoted Larry Coker saying he was waiting for an invite from the Big 12. :D :D :D :D

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  15. Gmg.com Meet And Greet for Clemson Game! POURHOUSE

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    This will be a very fun event. If you haven't made a game at Pourhouse, believe me next to being there there is no better atmosphere to watch a Mean Green game. There will be a number of drink and food specials and other fun items around this game. More info to come but please make plans to join me, Evan, Mean Rob and the rest of the gang @Pourhouse for the Clemson game!

    LINK TO POURHOUSE MAP AND INFO

    GMG!

    Any watching parties in San Antonio for Clemson game? :lol:

  16. A Freshman That Really Impressed Me Today

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    The two most impressive freshmen I've noticed have been the two teammates from Copperas Cove, Byrd and Chancellor. Both of those guys are highly motivated. I understand wanting to get a full four years out of a player like Chancellor, but this guy is looking very Johnny Quinn(ish) in his intensity and his ability to go after the ball.

    I noticed Abbe getting a lot of playing time with the second team. This guy also seems like someone who wants to play now. His weight is certainly a concern, but it's not too far from Booger's playing weight, and Abbe is much taller. He's also demonstrated,(by getting into a fight with Kelvin Drake) that he's not intimidated by upper classmen. In my book, that's the mind set that you need to play defense in D-1 football.

    We've also had somewhat of a mystery QB getting a noticable amount of reps out there that may or may not be someone who might end up at 3rd string. His number is 10 (not on the official roster) and his name is John Dodson. He played QB at Bishop Lynch HS. His last season there was 08. Here is a highlight film from that year on a John Dodson (#17). I'm assuming it's the same guy. His High school roster listed him at 6'1" X 185.

    Silver:

    The kid looks great, I hope he makes or stays with the team. I am always for the underdog.

  17. Scrimmage Coverage

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    Amen, brother. It seems fairly obvious that some of these problems can benefit from attention by the coaching staff, notably in yesterday's scrimmage when Will Atterberry, who is left-handed, held for Olen, who is a left-footed kicker. That did seem to make a big difference. As well as the critical role of kicking and punting in any successful football program, I think we should be aware that kickers are performing under a lot of pressure and they need any help from the full time staff, volunteers, consultants or whoever that can help them succeed. I'm concerned about the mental effect that another year like the last one could have on these guys, not to mention the ill effects on ou won-loss record.

    How about calling back that guy that we had two summer ago, top rated but then quit. You never know he may be a different person now. :(

  19. La Tech Vs Nt

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    I am amused by the delusional La Tech fans but also chagrined a bit at the number of fatalistic NT posters. There is a great chance that there will not be an opening in CUSA and there are numerous ways to fill it if one does occur. However, assuming it does come down to La Tech and NT. Outside of the intangibles, who likes who and who is afraid of who, if it comes down to the raw data; NT is an easy choice. Here are some quick comparisons of key factors taking from online sources inclusive of school websites. As an aside I am very skeptical of almost all university reported data, but that basically is the only source for most of the information.

    1. football success, what everyone seems to consider first:, . No doubt, NT has been one of the worst programs in the nation, but La Tech is not exactly stellar. La Tech won 4 games last year over NMSU, Hawaii, San Jose State and Nicholls State. They lost to Idaho and Utah State; two old Belt mates. Over the last decade; NT has been 42-78 versus La Tech's 52-69. La Tech would get a small edge here, but both schools are in trouble based on this criterion.

    2. Resources are I believe the biggest factors in a logical decision, that will ultimately define a school's progress. Last years reported operating expenses were $14,651,000 for La Tech versus NT's 16,449,000. NT with the recently approved increase of $7 per hour which will not come on stream till 2011 will give NT an enormous edge not only over La Tech but a lot of the non-AQ competition. Granted the majority of these funds will not immediately go into operational budgets, but they will go into athletic program. The fee can be increased by 10% without vote annually until it hits the state max of $20 per hour. La Tech currently has no student athletic fees, but with a student body of 10,564 compared to NT's 34,710; NT will always have a huge advantage. I have no numbers but I would imagine that La Tech does a much better job of getting direct contributions. It is hoped the new stadium and such will spur NT to much better results in an area that must be improved. With probably 4 times the alums of La Tech, this is an area that NT should expect to eclipse La Tech very quickly. NT has an advantage in resources which should expand greatly

    3. Facilities are another area that La Tech IMO cannot compete. La Tech's football stadium was build in 1968 with several major renovations since then and now seats a reported 30.600. Their basketball arena was build in1987 and has a capacity of 7,720. I am sure La Tech has made improvements to their football stadium since I was there and they plan major improvements. Frankly, I thought their stadium other then not having a track was worse than Fouts last time I was there. The BB arena is ok but not close to the Super Pit. I have not seen their other facilities but I can't fathom that they would be on a par with NT. Facilities is a big plus for NT.

    4. Attendance average reported for last years football games. La Tech had a miraculous 20,000 even last year versus NT's 18,228. I give NT a slight edge here as La Tech had at least one good draw Boise State at home and considering 5 wins in three years; NT has been better than expected.

    5. Media Market, no matter how La Tech fan's want to spin this one, NT has a major advantage. From "Market Track" DFW is the fifth largest market in the nation with 2,544,000 households. La Tech believe that they are a big factor not only in their market; Monroe La/ El Dorado Ar (177,200 households) but Shreveport (386,180). Giving them that, their total market is 560,000 households. They claim they control much more of their market than NT does the DFW because they are the only fb division school and there is no pro competition. I can only guess they think the 80,000 that go to cowboy games on Sunday are hurting college attendance. The issue with pro teams is through TVs and other media dominance, not live attendance and as far as I know Shreveport can get televised Saints games as well as the Cowboys. Likewise LSU and SEC games versus UT and Big 12 games, are the same issue. As far as sharing DFW with two private FB division schools, my guess is that 2,000,000 extra households trumps that point.

    6. Geography is a two edged sword. The only down side for NT is it to close to other CUSA members that they fear increased competition. I keep seeing a familar point on both NT and LT sites, SMU will block NT entrance to CUSA. Maybe, but they have signed a contract for long term football games. They could just come to their senses and realize that it would be good for the fans and the budget. As far as travel, I would think NT has an edge with two major airports 30 miles away and I doubt many are in a hurry to go to Ruston.

    7. Academics are always bannered about, but I don't think it will be a factor. Actually La Tech and NT are not far apart. Some stats from "College Stats" are retainment LT 72%, NT 74%; Graduation rate: LT 47%, NT 44%, Acceptance rate; LT 66%, NT 65%: 75 percentile ACT; LT 20 (SAT not reported), NT 21(SAT 1200) and student to faculty ratio; LT 88 to 12, NT 91 to 9, From schools sites, NT's admission standards are higher. La Tech reguires incoming freshmen to have either a 2.5/4.0 hs GPA, top quarter of class, or 23 ACT or 1050 SAT. NT automatically admits top 10% of hs class compared to LT top 25%. Next 15% at NT require 950 SAT or 20 ACT and second quarter 1050 SAT or 23 ACT (Any student would gain admission to La Tech with these scores). As far as degrees offered bachelors; NT 97, LT 82; masters; NT 101, LT 57; Doctors; NT 48, LT 9.

    8. Other sports with the exception of MBB will be minor points . La Tech has a good basketball program but not up to NT in last few years. I don't think the lack of baseball will hurt NT at all. If CUSA required it, NT would have one next year.

    9. Potential is an intangible that should make the decision. La Tech is limited by size and location. They are a relatively small school in a relatively small market in a state with severe economic problems despite a lot of support from their fan base; it is tough to visualize them significantly improving. NT of course is loaded with potential but has failed to significantly improve over its history. I can see NT in the next decade having 45,000 students with an additional 20,000,000 dollars flowing in from student activity fees plus greatly increased outside fund raising. NT should have state of the art non-AQ facilities. I don't see how Louisiana Tech can come close.

    In summary, neither La Tech or NT may be chosen for anything or La Tech may be picked because they are not North Texas. But look at some of the stats and don't assume NT has nothing to offer or is not in a fairly good position.

    Thank you for the time you put on this analysis. I asked the same question on another thread because I really know nothing about LT. :)

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