[Jalie Mitchell Update]

18 hours ago, meangreenfaninno said:

Usually if you get another job in coaching it will take money away from your settlement with the old contract so maybe this is just temporary?

don't you have to make a reasonable effort to get a similar coaching job though? I think thats why Chad Morris had to leave Allen 

[Jalie Mitchell Update]

https://jaliemitchell.kw.com/

Listen I hate these update topics as much as anyone but interesting that it seems she totally left basketball. 

[USF receives Tier I Status]

For the academics here, how does one get AAU status? Do we have a shot at all ? 

I think the only AAU universities in Texas are UT, A&M and Rice, no? 

[4 teams from AAC agree to leave?]

2 hours ago, MeanGreenGlory said:

I think people are underestimating the leverage that Aresco has right now.

Let's say that there are indeed four AAC schools who are ready to leave the AAC and go to the PAC, and they give their notice today. The American Athletic Conference bylaws call for a $10 million payment and 27 months notice for a school to withdraw from the conference. Aresco has said he's open to negotiating, but he can just as easily decide NOT to negotiate and say, "Withdrawl notice received. You owe us $10M and cannot leave the conference for 27 months."

What does this do?

It puts the PAC schools in a situation where their 2024 scheduling is royally screwed. They would have three conference games and probably a few OOC games scheduled, but need to fill the other five to six weekends with non-conference teams. As Jared Mosley recently stated in the podcast with JD, scheduling is challenging and takes time. Can you imagine what schools have open availability to schedule games for next year? Let alone having enough schools with perfect open slots to fill out a full season for four schools?

You're looking at throwing scraps together at best. Most FBS teams are fully scheduled for next year so it'd likely be a whole lot of FCS schools, etc. If Stanford scoffs at the idea of playing the likes of Charlotte, UTSA, or ECU, do you think they're going to enjoy having a schedule full of schools like Houston Christian, Central Connecticut, or whoever else they can buy with short notice?

So now, let's say you're a media partner and you're excited about carrying a conference with the likes of Stanford, Cal, Oregon State, and Washington State. Are you willing to give them the $20M+ per year those schools want to deliver a lousy schedule of Oregon State vs. Houston Christian for a full season before even having a chance to *potentially* carry a more compelling schedule?

I don't think any savvy media partner would pay premium dollars for that type of content.

There may be a media partner that say, "We'll partner with you in 2025 IF—and only if—you have X schools in your conference." But if that's best-case scenario, what does the PAC do for media revenue for 2024? Are all four schools willing to forego media revenue for a year and have a season of completely lousy scheduling? 

Not to mention, given how fast conference realignment is moving now, who's to say that Stanford and/or CAL aren't invited to the BIG10 by 2025 and the schools that make the jump are now left without their crown jewel in the conference? 

To sum it up, if Aresco just says "No" to withdrawal negotiations and holds firm on the 27-month timeline for exiting the conference, he'll likely hold the leverage needed to convince the PAC to merge with the AAC. 

The COVID year showed us games can be scheduled within a couple of weeks (BYU/Coastal Carolina comes to mind) 

[BB to play Fordham @ the Barclay 12-10-2023]

1030 am..... woof. 

 

[Nobody Has Ever Been More Desperate to Find a New Conference Than SMU]

If the ACC called to invite UNT but said we had to forego 5-7 years of media revenue to join would you?

Part of me would for the perception bump.

Conference football schedule would be better. Bball would obviously be way better. 

Whether we could afford it is a whole other issue. 

 

 

[A funny irony]

On 8/12/2023 at 11:53 PM, BillySee58 said:

I love when my Titans wear the Oilers throwback jerseys. No one in the Titans organization is concerned that media will confuse using a throwback name with desire to use that previous name in the present. Humans are capable of understanding nuance, of which this only requires the slightest bit.

The change happened 35 years ago. Only people who still get it wrong are 50+ people who refuse to make even the slightest effort to correctly associate the name we’ve been using since the Reagan administration.

The NFL is a bit different of an animal than a G5 college in Texas that hasnt had a whole lot of national success. I say this as an alum who hates it when people screw up our name 

Still of the belief that the titans should renounce their claim to the Oilers logo/jersey and we should rename the Texans accordingly. 

[I am starting to think this may really be happening!]

2 minutes ago, emmitt01 said:

Let's not fall too much in love with the idea of Oregon State and Washington State coming to the AAC. 

 

"If Cal and Stanford are accepted into the ACC -- a possibility that hit roadblocks Wednesday evening -- there is a widespread expectation that Oregon State and Washington State would move to the MWC, sources told ESPN."

Mountain West mulls next move as ACC decides on Cal, Stanford - ESPN

this makes so much sense. Why would you go to the AAC, when you can save on travel costs in the MWC? 

[If I Were AAC Commissioner]

Do we have the donors to afford all this travel in a coast to coast conference?

 

[Thanks, it’s been fun]

On the one hand I can't lie, I would love to have the sheer amount of million dollar donors SMU has 

On the other hand, the absolutely hilarious national desperation effort to get away from us just reeks of the classic "see if we can throw mommy and daddy's money at the problem and see if it sticks" that I've seen way too often growing up in suburban Dallas (and in my community that my username is derived from...)

 

[Javion Hamlet Question]

13 hours ago, flyonthewall said:

is this clickbait?  How bout we keep the backcourt exactly like it is, and add two mean big guys to compliment bell, and simmons? while bringing brett reed back?  Love me some Tyler Perry, but just not sure he will be available next year.

lol not click bait. I'm just saying get one like Hamlet to help supplant jefferson/stevens and give them some rest 

[PAC 12 Realignment Talk Mega Thread (All 12 threads merged)]

39 minutes ago, UNTcrazy727 said:

I don't think anyone has used the word "fun" to describe Rice football in a long time lol 

lol i mean fun as in usually close games between the two of us 

[PAC 12 Realignment Talk Mega Thread (All 12 threads merged)]

13 minutes ago, Mike Jackson said:

I understand why losing SMU would bother a Mean Green fan.  But I don’t get the affinity for Rice and Tulane?  Why do you hate losing them?  It is unfortunate overall but I think the days of smaller private universities playing above FCS will be over by 2032 or shortly after.  So any FBS private university program not in a P5 conference today will be operating at huge disadvantage.  The private schools named for their city or region have a better shot of making it because they gain regional support easier.  

Rice- easy drive for a game, Texas school. Usually fun games

Tulane- they beat USC in the SUgar Bowl, New Orleans is a fun destination

[North Texas Adds 6 Games for Future]

11 minutes ago, TheReal_jayD said:

There is more to scheduling these games than just picking and choosing opponents. Schedules must match up. The thought of having the 4 toughest opponents you can get in non-conference play is idiotic. Yes, big name opponents to come to the DAT is awesome. But making a bowl is more important in my opinion than trying to build a non-conference gauntlet. 5 P5 opponents scheduled to come here in the next decade is much better than we did the first Decade of Apogee. Another P5 home game will be announced in the next few weeks. 

jay d always with the juicy gossip. Bama is coming to the DAT right? 

[North Texas Adds 6 Games for Future]

2 minutes ago, TheReal_jayD said:

Alabama plays Chattanooga. 

Baylor is playing freaking Long Island University this year. 

[North Texas Adds 6 Games for Future]

21 minutes ago, emmitt01 said:

Setting the bar pretty low there.   If we played The University of Cairo, they would bring more fans than SMU. 

Not gonna lie, University of Cairo would be a sweet return trip though 

[2023 TBT Games - Bleed Green [Official thread]]

2 hours ago, UNTLifer said:

Here are some former players I would love to see.  I have no idea if they are available, willing, etc. , just throwing names out.

 

Javion

Deng Geu

Tope Arikawe

Michael Miller

Jeremy Combs

Keith Coleman

Jacob Holmen

Roger Franklin

Tony Mitchell

Not sure what is going on with Jordan Williams and Duffy.  I would take them, but they have to commit and not no-show at the last minute.

I don't mind the suggestions of Lofton, Walker, etc., but I would really love to see us stick to our guys as much as possible.

Part of me feels like tony mitchell wants nothing to do with us lol 

[UTEP to the Ivy League]

Obviously not true, just more a comment on all the realignment absurdity. 

 

[Mean Green Live Concert Series Added for 2023]

31 minutes ago, TheReal_jayD said:

DENTON, Texas – UNT Athletics will host Mean Green Live this fall, a series of six free pregame concerts in The Hill tailgate area surrounding DATCU Stadium, Vice President and Director of Athletics Jared Mosley announced Friday.

 

“We are excited to announce Mean Green Live as another enhancement to our gameday and tailgate experience for all Mean Green fans,” Mosley said. “As we continue to focus on improving the gameday fan experience, we saw this as an opportunity to partner with bands and musicians from right here in our backyard and across the country to bring more energy to pregame. We look forward to this fall and will have more additions and improvements to announce soon.”

 

Beginning three hours before kickoff, the concerts will be held on stage at The Hill on the east side of the stadium.

 

Various food and drink will also be available including Rudy’s BBQ, Kona Ice, Western Son Vodka and Revolver Brewing plus a concession stand open outside Gate 4.

 

Mean Green Live will begin with Jukebox Heroes prior to the season opener with Cal on September 2. A full listing of artists is available below. October 14’s Coca-Cola Showcase artist will be announced later. The artists selected this season come from a wide variety of genres.

 

UNT Football season tickets for the 2023 season are available through the North Texas Athletics Ticket Office now. Season tickets can be purchased anytime online or by phone at (940) 565-2527 during normal business hours and are available for as low as $80 per ticket. Payment plans are still available when purchasing season tickets. Mean Green football season ticket holders receive several exclusive benefits including access to the best seats at home, exclusive pre-sales for home, away, and postseason events, an exclusive season ticket holder gift, and more!

 

Can't make all the home games this year? Mini-plans and single-game tickets are available for purchase by clicking here. Don't miss out on the exciting new matchups in the first year of the American Athletic Conference including visits by Temple, Memphis, UTSA and UAB.

 

Fans are encouraged to arrive to DATCU Stadium at least 45 minutes prior to kickoff.  Arrival to parking lots inside of 45 minutes could result in a delayed entry into the stadium.

 

MEAN GREEN LIVE! SCHEDULE

Date                 Opponent        Artist

Sept. 2              Cal                   Jukebox Heroes

Sept. 30            ACU                 All the Way Live

Oct. 14             Temple             Coca-Cola Showcase Artist

Oct. 28             Memphis           VAVO Music

Nov. 4              UTSA               Extended Play

Nov. 25             UAB                 TBD

So are we betting the showcase artist is Eli Young Band? Bowling for Soup? 

[Javion Hamlet Question]

33 minutes ago, greenminer said:

Lots of Mean Green overseas.  Probably the biggest barrier to playing for Bleed Green are these Euro contracts, payouts, and timing.

I'm optimistic next TBT we will be 1-2 additional players deep.  Word through the grapevine is there is genuine interest.

I shudder to think how good this team could be if you added guys  like Hamlet and Perry who could get to the basket and create their own shot. 

 

[2023 TBT Games - Bleed Green [Official thread]]

So Tylor Perry hits that shot for Bleed Green next year right? 

[2023 TBT Games - Bleed Green [Official thread]]

Between TBT and our NIT run, I don't think I've paid any attention to football. 

Would love to do this every year. 

[Now let’s sell naming rights to the Coliseum]

3 minutes ago, tmjerm said:

If you check CAD it’s all owned by the University and as @DentonLurker said, they could work through any hoops anyway.  Idk why we bogg ourselves down in the mud like this guys.  We can get shit done if we care to. 

The Tyler Jermstad Central Texas State Farm Agent Pit? 

[The Next Wave of Conference Realignment (Proposed AAC Mega-Conference)]

1 hour ago, Greenrex said:

An additional possibility is another conference poaching AAC's commissioner, Mike Aresco.

Interesting possibility. But who? Yormack is doing well for B12, Pettiti just started Big 10, Sankey is entrenched in SEC... would Aresco really want to go Pac12? 

[Pick the Stadium Naming Sponsor and Win !]

DATCU

 

would love for something creative "Lucky Lou's Field" or something

worried about the total amount of the sponsorship.......