Dr. Seuss

Complaining about RV, lack of QBs, no recruits, uniforms, the list goes on.... We can still beat that down or talk about something that actually has a possible impact in your life or ones that you love.

Thanks for your response, it's great! You're right, it is real and every player will react to it differently. According to Dr. Cantu from Boston University he said smokers are "only" 15-30 times more likely to develop lung cancer than non-smokers. But, they state, brain trauma victims are far more likely to develop CTE than a smoker is to get lung cancer. The main question is did every player know of the risk? Most would say that they know the risk but that's not true at all. I've asked multiple current NFL players, a current CFL player, NCAA players, and retired players all said they were unaware of the risk or brain trauma. They all knew that they could be paralyzed from a wrong hit but that's few and far between. I think studies show that >25% of NFL players will have CTE. But what percent of athletes are getting it at an earlier age? I'm pretty sure on the Dateline special they tested a high school player for CTE and he came back positive.

I love your response, thanks. I personally don't believe any helmet technology will be able to stop the brain from colliding into the skull. That's just physics. Helmets are mainly designed to protect the skull, not the brain. Put an egg in a ball with the same type of protection that a helmet has. Then, throw it against the wall at 30 MPH. Will the egg break? According to Boston University, who I believe is the best and nonbias says it's the repetitive hits. Which brings the question, how do you stop that? Do you go back to leather helmets? Do you introduce the sport at a later age? Is this non-curable? I believe the NFL wants everyone to think its concussion because they have an option for that but when the come out and say it's the repetitive hits. What will happen to their product? I personally believe the NFL has put millions of Americans lives at risk. Yes, this isn't only in football but the NFL has the resources and data to see if there was a problem but they overlooked it. Why? Simple answer, greed. The research is out there and it's not good. According to Boston University 94.8 percent of the brains that they have tested positive for CTE; they've tested over 90 cases.

I bring up this topic to see what peoples thoughts are on this. It's a very sensitive topic but I think its one that should be looked at. I'll hold my opinion, I've done a little bit of research on it. Do you think CTE is caused by concussions, repetitive hits to the head or both? If you believe it's caused by the 50,000+ plus hits to the head, what do you think will change?

I agree with this a lot

No Rick, your attitude starts with you. No one controls your own thoughts beside yourself. Other people can attribute to it, but it starts with you. Quit trying to find ever excuse in the book. Highly rated players produce more first round picks than others. What they do with that opportunity is up to them but the facts are the facts.

Valid point, thank you for correcting me

That's pathic just like everyone on this board. If you don't think you will get a 4/5 star player, you won't. Who wants to live a life where you're capped of achieving your goals? Y'all can b_tch and complain about every little detail, but y'alls attitude is disgusting.

It's an error, it doesn't matter who's fault, there was an error. These errors seem to happen everytime North Texas tries to do something. Who cares if North Texas not paying for it, that shouldn't matter.

What's worse about RV is the quote right after that... “One-and-a-half years ago, when we were playing in a New Year’s bowl game no one was calling the athletic director saying ‘great job.’ You understand for most of the time what you’re going to get is the downside. That’s just part of the business.” Read more here: http://www.star-telegram.com/sports/college/football/article41992233.html#storylink=cpy You didn't get any calls because we knew you didn't do anything right; Mac extension... I really cant.

If you think this is true, wouldnt you start with the donor that has his box right on the 50 yard line? I mean, the donor who has the largest suite right between the presidental suite and Ricks is C. Dan Smith's. Does it start with him?

It's insane.. Vito asked me if I wanted to be interviewed but I declined, you might be interested. I said the same thing you said in an email to Hank. I'm canceling my football season tickets and all donations to the MGC until there's a change.

I don't understand how anyone can think it cant get worse. Who are the recruits that will replace Combs and company? Future impact of recruiting quality players after 5 straight losing seasons? Do we need to go on?

Can it really get any worse? Yes.

I hope we don't have a backup... I can't handle another year like last year

So true

I'm just confused why we're worried about two players decision to play with a new head coach? If they want to leave, let them leave. I wasn't aware that our entire basketball program relied on these two players. I'd like to think that our entire program is bigger than certain individuals players but I could be wrong. .

I know, i'm just giving you a hard time. I'd also throw Lutz in there too. We dont want to get @thetastygreek all upset too

Darrin Horn- UT

2017

That's funny, we must have the same fan base. No one was asking me question at the our tailgate on the Boulevard but they were quick to talk bad about me and the persons spot we used. You'll never win.

I think you're a nice fella and I personally think everyone is jealous of SMU. Sincerly, The Man who had 5 threads on ponyfans.com bitching about his UNT tailgate taking over the BLVD

I hope thats the feeling deep down in his heart too

Its an offer, he hasn't committed