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He may not care about capitalization, but if he cares about the average alumni giving rate, then I bet he cares about capitalization.
I'm thinking that wardly is a fan of e.e. cummings
And/or k.d.lang
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Why are they being installed in the area for the indoor practice facility?
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He's a sophomore, correct? He redshirts his Jr year and he's still got 2 years left to play after that.
He's got Plenty of FBS eligibility left...
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First, I don't believe that he has a redshirt year left. He originally signed with Georgia Southern before transferring to the JUCO. I think that he's a sophomore in eligibility because he was allowed a redshirt year for his time at GSU.
But even if he can redshirt next year, McNulty will also be a junior after next year and Thompson will be a senior. He definitely won't play that year. Best case scenario...he gets injury/mop up duty as a senior. That's if Cooper Jones or some other candidate does not move in front of him on the depth chart.
Just my opinion but if Osborn wants playing time he won't find it here. Brent should be given the opportunity to see if he can replicate his performances against Alabama and Tulsa. He has a better Quarterback Rating than either Thompson or McNulty (by more than 30 points). He should have received playing time against Arkansas State. The game was already lost so why risk injury to McNulty?
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damn, some reason DT's don't want to stay?
The only constant is DL coach Mike Nelson. Don't know if he's the reason or not but he doesn't have much history in playing a lot of defensive linemen. Just sayin...
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If the Big East is to survive they must start being aggressive. They must realize that good basketball is great but it does not drive the bus. Football does that so they need to push that sport to the forefront.
They could be saved easily by adding Notre Dame. The Irish are not what they once were and need a conference where they would have a real chance to win a BCS bid annually instead of having to be in the top eight. Notre Dame's contract with NBC/Comcast either won't be renewed or will be at a much lower figure. They need to join the Big East while they still have the bargaining chip. They should, and would, get a better deal with the Big East than any other conference and might even woo others to the Big East or bar further exits. They might even lure some of those that are pending leaving to stay.
Getting the service academies would also be popular with Big East fans and Congress. If they can still retain West Virginia they would only need three more to stay a power. UCF seems to be a lock for one of the slots. If Pitt and Syracuse decide to stay, roster done. If not, Houston and SMU would be good replacements. I think that Boise is just too far away for a good fit and it would be quite expensive for them.
West Virginia is obligated for 27 months to stay in the Big East and by then they may not want to leave. I just don't see this as a done deal...yet.
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I want North Texas to win every game, of course, but I try to be a realist about the outcome. This time pastorgrant seemed to be preaching to me..."Oh, ye of little faith!" so I'm flipping by original thought of an stAte win by seven to a loss by seven.
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The Big East could keep their AQ status as long as it exists if they could do one thing....arm twist Notre Dame into moving their football program into the conference where all of their other teams are. Promise them that they can keep their Irish network and also participate in the conference payout. According to reports, Notre Dame is beginning to mellow on staying independent so now is the right time to take their best shot. It would also give the Fighting Irish their best chance to win a conference championship and the automatic qualification. That's almost the same as it is now except that I believe that Big East conference members are given preferential treatment because of head-to-head play. It would definitely make the conference more attractive to conference members. It might keep West Virginia and Louisville from wanting to move.
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y'all are ridiculous for calling people quitters you have no idea about their situation and don't know them from Adam.
Only if he leaves North Texas is he a quitter. If he leaves any other university to come here he's a good guy and smart to see the opportunity.
P.S. I didn't give you a -1.
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For another tradition, how about 55,000 fans every game in some of the crappiest weather in college football.
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I always thought I did a pretty good job of cheering and trying to get the alumni side of the stadium into the games. Over the last three days I've realized I need to step my game up. I'd like everyone to join me in the following improvements.
1)On key third downs let's do better than just being loud enough that the opposing team needs to call a timeout. WE NEED CUSSING!! I haven't decided between a long succession of f-bombs or just getting really "intimidating" and letting their punter know he's not gonna be needed much today.
2)The North Texas chant was/is a pretty good starting point. It has the potential to really bring the stadium together. But let's think big. Let's rush the field and do it from ON the sidelines!!! Since this will clearly make us look high schoolish I vote for mums for our dats as well.
3)Any school (as has been pointed out ad nauseum) can have drunk greeks standing outside. We're North Texas though and we need to think bigger. Let's bring couches INTO the stadium and pass out on them! Dotting the "I", Howard's rock and driving a flaming spear into the field are pretty decent traditions...a drunken slumber party, though, is a tradition that will put them ALL to shame.
Why not North Texas?
Now you're thinking outside the box!
Being an old ex-sailor I'm partial to the f-bomb but I can see where intimidating a punter by saying he'll have the day off could also have merit. Maybe we could do both.
I think that we might also need to think about more stairs so that we could all rush the field. I saw some vaulting over the rail and I was almost concerned for their safety. Then again, maybe we could all stay off the field and act like we've won a game before. I do appreciate the school spirit but maybe the players could come to the stands since there are fewer of them.
I was really applauding your #3 solution until I got to thinking. They might resent coming inside since their attendance might be counted. I don't really mind the couches but I'm afraid that the smell of puke might run others off. So, unless they agree to be issued barf bags (and use them) we might be better off if they stayed outside.
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After four home games our attendance average is 20,043. Last year the average for the year was 17,718. That's an increase of 11.3%, not 20%.
Our attendance average over the past six years was 17,122. That's six consecutive years of the worst record in our history. It was in the worst stadium in the FBS. It also included at least one bad weather day each year and often a Thanksgiving day weekend when the students were not in school. We haven't had bad weather this year yet; just the threat of it at one game.
We'd have to total 39,787 over the next two games, or 19,894 per game in order to average 20,000. I don't see any way that we can average that this year and that's extremely disappointing to me.
It has to start with the student body as they are the alumni of the future. I recall that back in the 50s we had about the same number of students attending with a third of today's enrollment. The drop back to 1-AA did away with that core and it's time to rebuild again.
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If I haven't had a senior moment, Tomlinson went back into the game after about two series. I'd expect him to be ready for Saturday.
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I don't know if I'd call it a great, great game but might go with one great. Thompson had a shaky beginning but ended with three touchdowns by two receivers. What's even better was that he completed to about eight different receivers and not trying to force the ball into double coverage to a receiver that he feels comfortable with. It also shows that he can spot second and third receivers.
When the passing game is working it keeps the opponents defense from keying and stacking on Dunbar. Great job Derek.
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Winning games will help
In the words of the immortal Green P1...Prove It. (Sorry, GP1 if I misquoted but praise to whomever said it)
The Greeks may not be the problem but they are a problem. If the fraternities and sororities think so little of their university and its football team why don't they just party at their house or some other location. They are at best a distraction. Many have so noted and unfavorably commented on it.
At least one fraternity taught that any act that brings discredit on themselves also brings discredit on their fraternity and Greek system as a whole. Overall, fraternities and sororities are a real plus for a university but they can give both their university and their fraternity a black-eye when they act irresponsibly. At least take the Greek letters down when you're not doing something worthwhile.
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You must be proud. It's sportsmanship at its best. (sarcasm) And we wonder why we have no friends.
Taunting often works against you rather than for you. If it gets to you your response will be to go out and knock the crap out of your opponent.
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I believe that the flies in the ointment are Boise State and Missouri. If Missouri does bolt for the SEC it could be that Boise gets the Big Twelve invite. I have a hunch that the Broncos might be picked to replace Missouri. It has been reported that the Big XII and BYU could not come to terms. If Boise State is not offered then they will probably go to the Big East.
I firmly believe that if Boise wants to go to an AQ conference that they would be better off in the BEC where they would stand a better chance of winning that conference than the Big Twelve.
As to SMU being on track I think that simply means that they have Board approval for the exit and entrance fees. We know that there have been conversations and likely a conditional invite but no face-to-face meetings.
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Technically speaking, the students pay for their tickets through the student fee. In this scenario, wouldn't we have a sell out every week if we used the same method? Brilliant! Someone send this to AD!
It's a nice thought but the student fee is not earmarked for football whereas season tickets are. When we returned to Division 1A our Thai benefactor (whose name escapes me at the moment) bought several thousand tickets, all of which counted in the season average that qualified us for the then 17,000 requirement for a 30,000 seat stadium. So we've been guilty of counting season tickets sold; we just haven't had anyone willing to buy large blocs as SMU has.
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As I understand it the replay officials have more than one camera so that they can see the play from different angles and are in better position to make the right call. What may appear to happen on the stadium camera may look different when viewed from an opposite side.
We pay for the extra officials and cameras so we should allow technology and people to do their jobs. The odds are that we will get better results and less controversy without the replays being shown.
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I flat do not understand the penis envy for SMU. They are counting tickets sold; not butts in seats. Until the NCAA puts some teeth in the actual attendance by certifying counters there won't ever be a reasonably accurate count. They don't even enforce their own rules on the mandatory 15.000 necessary to stay in the FBS. Besides, we don't have a lot of room to talk about attendance after our last home game. Embarrassing.
I guess our next thing to say is that their wins are fictitious. I'm pretty sure that UCF doesn't think that they are a joke.
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OK, I cannot believe I am doing this, but +1 for you sir. This is classic! HOF worthy and no matter what you think of the situation, it had to put a smile on your face. I can always use a good smile in the afternoon after a long work day! Greatness!
When Green P1's responses go to the second sentence you know that it's going to be good.
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Although, I will admit...Arky State and Louisiana aren't as handcuffed as Mac has been in following in the footsteps of four years worth of high school coaching and recruiting.
Agree with you about the coaching but the recruiting was on par with both stAte and Louisana according to Rivals.
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This is not the first time I've heard the Forensics Lab at the UNT Health Sciences Center publicized. They appear to be building a reputation in this field.
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Jordan Williams will have the worst % outside of anyone on the team.
Maybe, but Texas Hoops certainly didn't think so. It was one of the first things mentioned in their evaluation that was a factor in his high ranking last year.
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Great points and forgot about the chat which I just read. I wasn't as clear as I meant to be, I meant who will be knocking down outside shots for us this year consistently? Williams?
If you mean Jordan Williams then the answer is yes. Chris Jones and Walton also have a good touch. Although he may not get to play, Tyler Hall can also shoot threes.
Latest target for WAC expansion?
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I think that it's just a dig at the WAC who seems to be searching for anyone that can help sustain their football program.
I don't understand the joy of continually kicking someone when they are down. I don't want to join them but I can feel their pain.
They will still be a Division I conference they just won't be an FBS conference as it now stands.