[Coaches Caravans This Week]

1 hour ago, jtm0097 said:

Lol, I remember at the Denton one a few years ago Grant was chatting with me about sandwich places in Italy. It was like I met a long lost friend, and it was the first time I had met him. Then the HCs got called on stage, and he was like "oh got to go". I only met him a few times, but that guy understands it (fan engagement). Hopefully the new HCs are like that with us tonight in Frisco.

All three definitely seem that way. Burton might be the smoothest operator of the three (not a bad thing)

[Coaches Caravans This Week]

12 hours ago, NT80 said:

I mean he didnt help, but the venue was too big for how many people we had as well. Wren wasn't there either and even Jalie was meh. 

[Lama pursuing new opportunites]

17 hours ago, untbowler said:

Community oriented, she had a great following in Ruston, retains players well, especially considering Ruston is not overly exciting. She also is good at hitting the transfer portal. 

Think she will do extremely well, she is 180 degree change in demeanor from Lama, fairly soft spoken. 

Kinda like that she played other sports and was in something else before coaching too- someone who gets the 360 degree picture of the collegiate experience which could help with development 

[Coaches Caravans This Week]

1 hour ago, Marty said:

 

Currently at the austin one… super intimate setting which is nice. Lots of energy compared to last year. 
 

even the athletics and alumni association folks seem more excited than last year 

[Lama pursuing new opportunites]

28 minutes ago, untbowler said:

Jeff Hammond at Liberty would be #1, but he has everything there right now for a mid-major

Ryan Haymond - Associate HC at Memphis, but they are finishing off a new 24 ct Outdoor and 12 ct Indoor Facility, plus he has been there for almost 10 yrs

Courtney Steinbock former UA HC, but she may still need a few years out of sight before any AD takes her back

Lauren Longbotham-Meisner former Auburn HC, she did well at Auburn in a tough SEC and also did very well at SMU. She has been out of coaching for a few years now, so not sure she would have interest, although family is from Texas

Amanda Stone HC La Tech; just won ITA Southern Region Coach of the Year, she has also done a tremendous job getting community backing in Ruston, doubtful she would leave small town for DFW Area, also did extremely well at Northeastern St prior to La Tech. 

Random and not at all relevant, Meisners ex used to be SID at conference USA 

[Men's Golf Coach - Perusing new opportunities]

19 hours ago, MeanGreenTexan said:

Yeah.   Seems a lot like the Seth position.  Overall, Brad’s a great guy.  Very successful early on, then the wheels fell of & he couldn’t quite get them back on.

Jared is definitely getting a chance to build/cement a legacy at UNT. He's having to make 4 coaching hires in the first 6 months of his AD tenure. 

[Men's Golf Coach - Perusing new opportunities]

18 hours ago, DentonLurker said:

This has been coming for a while now if you’ve been paying attention.

What were the clues? 

[Is Baker having fun yet?]

2 hours ago, Censored by Laurie said:

it has nothing to do with my feelings...just that most (well...apparently most) have adapted their language in the last 20 years to recognize that some terms commonly held as acceptable, in jest or otherwise, 20 years ago are no longer so.

Huggins, on air, used a slur...twice...and in such a way where it sounded very casual and probably a part of his everyday vernacular. I'm not calling for his firing, but if he is fired he only has himself to blame. 

Seemed like WVU had been trending downward in basketball as is..... this honestly gives Wren cover to fire him if he wants to reset 

[Is Baker having fun yet?]

41 minutes ago, untphd said:

Just how green is the grass at WVU now. So, is the grass always greener. Just asking.

He didnt make the move because "the grass was greener". He made it to move up in his career. Bigger schools = bigger headaches.

[RIP Rick Herold (ParksandRecRick)]

2 hours ago, meangreenfaninno said:

https://www.guerrero-dean.com/obituaries/Ricky-Herold/#!/TributeWall

Obituary for Ricky Lee Herold

Ricky Lee Herold, 67, civic leader and community friend, passed away on April 8, 2023 at his home in Grand Prairie, 3 days following his sixty-seventh birthday.

Visitation will occur from 1 to 2 p.m. Monday, April 17, 2023 at First Baptist Church of Grand Prairie, 950 Mayfield Road, Grand Prairie TX 75052 where a Memorial Service will follow at 2. A private internment will occur at Grand Prairie Memorial Gardens.

Rick was born on April 5, 1956, in Farmers Branch, the only child of the late Forrest Newell Herold and the late Doris Mae Trok Herold. He attended R.L. Turner High School, then the University of North Texas, where he earned B.S. and M.S. degrees in Recreation Management.

Rick was a prankster with a big voice and a bigger heart. For years, he traveled the nation following John Cougar Mellencamp concerts and was always up for an adventure, often going off-road to get to where he was going, both literally and figuratively. He was a fan of cruises and got to a beach as often as possible. And, Rick loved sports, especially UNT's Mean Green basketball and football, attending games regularly and tailgating frequently.

Rick was an Adjunct Professor in UNT's Recreation and Leisure Studies Department. He served on the Board of Directors for the North Texas Alumni Association for five years and was a member of the President's Council. He provided the commencement address in 2006 and 2017. He was named a Distinguished Alumnus by the Recreation and Leisure Studies Division. Rick was awarded the UNT Spirit Award by the President of the University of North Texas in 2002.

Rick was a park and recreation director for 38 years, including a 16-year stint in Euless and 16 ½ years in Grand Prairie, from which he retired in 2018. He started his career in The Colony with Colony City Manager Tom Hart using the private pools, yards and garages of residents for swim classes and parks programs.

As the Parks Director in Euless, he oversaw millions of dollars in parks and recreation projects, with signature projects being Texas Star Golf Course, Texas Star Conference Center, The Parks at Texas Star, and The Stars Center at Texas Star.

While Director of Parks, Arts and Recreation in Grand Prairie, Rick was named a Fellow of the American Academy of Parks and Recreation Administration (AAPRA). He won two NRPA Gold Medal Awards in 2008 and 2017 and received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Texas Recreation and Parks Society in 2019. During his time in Grand Prairie, projects included:
● The Epic ---Recognized as one of America's most innovative recreation centers
● EpicWaters Indoor Waterpark, that just keeps pulling in Best Of awards
● Prairie Lights, a Holiday Drive-Thru Christmas Light Show, #5 Best Holiday Happening, USA Today
● The Summit, the award-winning "America's first baby-boomer facility"
● Renovation of Tangle Ridge and Prairie Lakes Golf Courses
● Ruthe Jackson Conference Center and Wedding Venue
● Loyd Park Campgrounds and Lodge
● PlayGrand Adventures, America's largest all-ability playground
● Renovation of the historic Uptown Theater
● Farmers Market
● Shotwell Life Center

A noted speaker, Rick presented seven times at the NRPA National Congress, and more than 50 times to state and local organizations. In addition, he was the emcee for the Texas Recreation and Parks Society (TRAPS) Annual Convention fourteen times. He served two terms as President of the DFW Parks and Recreation Directors Association. Rick was a member of the Texas Recreation and Parks Society (TRAPS), the American Academy of Parks and Recreation Administration (AAPRA), and the National Recreation and Parks Association (NRPA).

A graduate of the Disney Training Institute (2018) and a marketing master, Rick started "Brand-Aid" the first marketing institute ever developed for the parks and recreation industry. It enjoyed five sell-out seasons and the final two years as part of the National Recreation and Parks Association National Congress.

Awards and Honors

• 5-Time National Recreation and Parks Association (NRPA) Gold Medal Finalist (Class II---Best Department in America Population 150,000 to 400,000
• 2-Time National Recreation and Parks Association (NRPA) Gold Medal Winner (Class II-Best Department in America population 150,000 to 400.000.
• Lifetime Achievement Award, Texas Parks and Recreation Society, 2019
• Outstanding Alumnus, University of North Texas
• Career Achievement Award, Texas A&M University
• More than 50 local, state, and national awards within the parks and recreation profession
• Outstanding Leadership Award, Vought Industries
• Man-of- the-Year, Grand Prairie Chamber of Commerce (2016)
• Public Service Award, Grand Prairie Chamber of Commerce (2008)
• President's Award, Grand Prairie NAACP (2007)

In 2021, the Grand Prairie Parks, Arts, and Recreation Administration Building was renamed the Rick Herold Parks, Arts, and Recreation Building.

Rick's creativity, dedication, and heart for service was a major catalyst for growth in the City of Grand Prairie. His projects changed lives, created economic development, and made people want to live in his cities; and the effects on the lives that he touched will never be forgotten.

He was proceeded in death by his beloved parents, Doris and Forest Herold, and survived by his uncle William Trok and wife Barbra; aunt Roberta Morrison; uncle Michael Trok and wife Jane; aunt Lynn Trok; several cousins, many friends and Scrappy, who will continue to live with the Hart's.

Those who wish to make a donation in honor of Rick, may do so to:

PlayGrand Advenutres, park for people of all abilities. www.playgrandadventures.com

Or

Rick Herold Parks and Recreation Endowed Scholarship
Make check payable to UNT.
Memo line: Rick Herold Parks and Recreation Endowed Scholarship
Mail to:
University of North Texas Division of Advancement
1115 Union Circle #311250
Denton, Texas 76203-5017
Attn: Gift Processing

 

To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Ricky Lee Herold please visit our Sympathy Store.

What a badass. RIP.  

[VIDEO: Last time 🔻Texas Tech▪️played in the Super Pit—This happened! You can’t blame Coach Mac for not wanting to play us—esp. in the Super Pit!]

Oklahoma State in 07-08 was a pretty electric crowd too .

[Great Tournament We're In (Schedule News)]

I mean you have to assume College of charleston will be involved? 

[2023 nonconference opponents]

NonCon Home

Duke

UTA

La Tech

Texas A&M COmmerce

LSU

Mizzou 

Southern Nazarene 

Vermont (why not) 

 

Non Con Away 

texas (so I can go and make it back quickly)

texas state (see above)

A&M (see above)

Houston (need to get my deli fix) 

College of Charleston (my wife wants to go here again so this gives me an excuse) 

tournament in beautiful tropical locale

Georgetown - need to get our picture with Joe Biden to celebrate our NIT championship 

 

 

[Wednesday at Noon, Hub Club: Joint Press Conferences and NIT Celebration]

Burton is wearing green. It's fine 

Just win games and represent the university in a positive matter. I don't care. 

[Multicultural Center Potentially Coming to UNT]

17 hours ago, untbowler said:

shut up, don't encourage him\her\they\them to change their biased views

😉

My pronouns are actually Mean/Green 

[Multicultural Center Potentially Coming to UNT]

Before all the right wingers come and lose their shit over this, UNT has always had solid multicultural center programming: https://idea.unt.edu/multicultural-center

It's nice that they'll move this out of the Union and into their own building.

[Momentum]

Man, sure would be nice to have some other sports to help ride the momentum of our men's basketball team. I know its a ways away, but I feel like UNT sports excitement dips quickly, especially as the softball team isnt doing so hot 

[some of you...]

If people are poaching our players and coaches it means we're doing something right. 

It feels a lot better when I hear the national media go "he built a winner at North Texas" versus  what I've heard far too often after the Dickey (don't tell me about those 4 NO Bowls, he was 42-64), Dodge, McCarney and Littrell (yes he was .500 but his teams got boring to watch) years. 

 

[McCasland's shoe game]

Let's be honest, GMac wore some solid kicks during his time as HC.

Since he's wearing red now, how can we get ahold of his sweet green kicks? 🤣

[Officially Announced: GM the HC for TTU]

1 minute ago, keith said:

Congrats coach and thanks for what you've done for the program and the memories...well deserved.  

We'll probably never find out what went into the decision-making process, but it should would be interesting to find out.  There's the money obviously and we've heard about the connection to Tech.  After all that, it's about winning championships and legacy, I guess.  Did he feel he's accomplished all he can at UNT...that the likely-hood of winning an NCAA national championship at Tech is far greater than at UNT?  Was he disappointed in or beaten down by the lack of community and student support?  Or maybe the timing was just right.  He feels he's leaving the program in good hands and wanted to start his own coaching tree.  BTW, how many branches do you need before you have your own tree in the coaching world?

All three of these can be true.

Tech was in the natty 5 years ago and almost won. 

Red Raiders draw well because well what else do you do in Lubbock , and yes, we still struggle with attendance

He's been interviewing for some time - it was always a matter of when. A championship is not a bad way to go out. I'd rather he go out this way than going out losing 25 games.

I'm more pissed at the size of the buyout. That's barely Stormy Daniels money. 

[Grant please listen... You are making a terrible mistake]

Grants getting 3x the money in the premier Bball conference in a place where he built his coaching chops and met his wife with the only show in town.

he and we will be ok 

[Breaking: Texas A&M Commerce Coach Jason Burton hired as North Texas WBB coach]

17 minutes ago, helix said:

Looks like he knows what he is doing.  Not sure what happened last year, but it looks like he had great results for the past 5-6 years apart from that

They were transitioning to D-1 (look at non con schedule) and he lost his best player halfway through 

[If/When North Texas has to Hire Two Head Basketball Coaches....]

31 minutes ago, Dannymacfan said:

I feel like Coach Pete gets a bad wrap.  He did some nice things while he was here.

Uh.... he won 31 percent of his games

[UNT Grads in the media who support the Mean Green and those who seem to support other schools]

George Dunham, Sean Bass, Cynthia IZaguirre, all are big supporters

Also, we have to do big things to get shouted out.... 

[NIT Semifinals Watching Parties]