[We Get Some Respect in Bracketology]

1 hour ago, GMG_Dallas said:

Dang, I was told in the recent SMU thread that we're not contenders anymore. 

Who knew a middle of the pack AAC team would be discussed as a possible NCAA tournament darkhorse.

[SMU (2/11/24)]

1 hour ago, Greendylan said:

Sadly, this is not going to be a "wait until the conference tournament" kind of year.  I think it's safe to say at this point that we are no longer contenders.  Injuries may have a lot to do with that, but that's just where we are one way or another, which is middle of the pack.

I guess we’re officially middle of the pack, but the difference between #1 through #7 is so, so small.  There is absolutely no margin for error, yet we’re still competing against the best in the conference.

I would be interested to see a stat that shows how many minutes of each game each team in the conference has been winning.  It’s maddening how much we’ve been leading in most conference games only to lose in the end.  And I’d say missing two starters, or lack of depth, play a big part in that.

 

 

 

[Temple (1/13/24)]

 

[FAU/UAB Game]

On another note, Davis drains a well defended, off balance 3 pointer to beat us.  Tonight he throws up a brick late in overtime.  

[FAU/UAB Game]

1-7 in the AAC are very evenly matched.

It’s a shame that probably 4 or 5 of these team will be left out of the NCAA tournament.

[Kratch that, we need a new LB Coach]

16 hours ago, Big Z said:

The ship already sunk….where have you been lately?

Honestly and no sarcasm here at all.  I love the fact that a 5-7 record with most losses by less than 7 points means the ship has sunk.  
 

As a former coach once told me, “I’ll never apologize for having high expectations.”

[Kratch that, we need a new LB Coach]

32 minutes ago, Big Z said:

Another season of below mediocre football…

The ship is sinking because our LB coach is taking the same job at Iowa St?  I didn’t realize the LB coach was such a valuable commodity.

[Calling This Before I Can Say "I Told You So"]

13 minutes ago, Censored by Laurie said:

it happens everywhere, though...watching the Kansas/Kansas State game last night (TP with 8 of KSU's 11 in OT...closer) and KU, one of the top all-time programs in the country, is basically on a 5.5 man rotation...had 3 players go 43 of 45 minutes (and had 2 starters foul out super late in OT).

it's very abnormal...if not entirely unheard of...to have 12+ players significantly contributing (waiting for @NT80 to say every team is using their entire bench except for UNT)

Agreed.  7-8 man rotation is what I’d think is pretty much the norm as far as players getting significant minutes. 

[Most Conference Championships of All-Time]

Wow!  When I saw the thread title, I wondered what this had to do with UNT football.  Pleasantly surprised.

[Calling This Before I Can Say "I Told You So"]

We lost to FAU on a buzzer beater, lost to UAB in overtime, and lost to USF by 5.  All of this while having key players out with injuries.  Had we been playing the weaker teams in conference during this stretch, we probably could have survived it.  Just happened to have to play the best teams in conference when the injury bug bites.  

I don’t think you’re as accurate in your prediction as you give yourself credit for.

[FAU (1/28/24)]

2 hours ago, NorthTexasWeLove said:

I disagree with your delivery, and coming from me, that's saying something. 

Greatness🤣🤣🤣

[FAU (1/28/24)]

10 hours ago, golfingomez said:

It hurt to watch this one yesterday, but we just got 'out-dude'd. Remember all those times that North Texas played tight games with opponents only to have Hamlet or Perry rip the opponents heart out at the last second? That's what FAU just did to us. 

Don't exactly know how if happened, but FAU got real effin good, real effin fast. Props to them and hopefully we can come out on top next time

 

I don’t know how many times Davis had an answer after we hit a big bucket.  Several times in the 2nd half I was thinking, “I don’t care if they hit a 3, just don’t let it be Davis that hits it.”  

And the game winner!?!?  He’s off-balance, it’s well defended to avoid fouling him…and still…swish.  

That guy would be so fun to watch if you were an FAU fan, but it was maddening to watch him yesterday.

That being said, I thought we outplayed them and definitely proved that we belong.  

[Jake Roberts Back in the Portal]

8 hours ago, Hunter Green said:

Do whut?

[($) Two P5 Transfer QBs Scheduled to Visit North Texas this week]

1 hour ago, mgfan said:

In talks with chandler morris. 

[Florida State officially leaving ACC?]

6 minutes ago, NT80 said:

Florida State loses 63-3 to Georgia tonight.   Georgia had nearly 700 yards of offense. 

That says a lot about FSU's team, as it was not nearly the same team that played during the first half of the season.  They lost key players due to injury and others skipping the Bowl for other reasons (NIL, Portal, NFL).   

 

Yeah, tonight was FSU’s JV.  

[Seth Littrell Sighting]

When the argument over who was best is between Darrell Dickey and Seth Littrell…well that’s kind of like being the tallest midget (or possibly something more politically correct).

So I guess that kind of makes @Mean Green 93-98 correct.

[Green Wave wearing black jerseys for bowl game]

2 hours ago, NT80 said:

I wasn't questioning your memory.  I think it was a good look too.  Just wanted to show what their combo looked like.

I need my memory questioned…or maybe me sanity🤣

[Green Wave wearing black jerseys for bowl game]

8 hours ago, NT80 said:

My memory stinks🤣 

I’ll stand by my comment that these look “ok”, but my reasoning is obviously wrong.  I guess the green jersey and the big green “M” provides enough green that I don’t hate it.

[Green Wave wearing black jerseys for bowl game]

I’m not a fan of the black unis, but I came to the realization watching Marshall and then Tulane, that if the helmet is green, the black jersey isn’t nearly as bad.  As a matter of fact, Marshall, with the green helmet, black jersey, and green pants looked….kinda ok.

[Smut getting it handed to them]

48 minutes ago, Venson said:

You are right, but getting beat by BC puts them towards the bottom of the ACC.

I want that to be true, but I honestly have no idea with bowl games being what they are (players opting out, etc) and with rosters changing yearly.  
 

My expectation is that they will be somewhere in the bottom half of the conference…probably towards the upper end of the bottom half.

[Smut getting it handed to them]

I’m happy with the outcome of the game, but I hardly consider 23-14 “getting it handed to them.”

[First Responder Bowl]

I’m a “no” on playing TxSt.  We are above them in conference affiliation.  Even though we may be very similar to them, I don’t think we need to associate ourselves with them in any way.  I know that seems snobbish, but we need to do what’s best for us to elevate our brand.

[Tre Bradford RB]

4 hours ago, SilverEagle said:

Just reading the stuff that was officially reported my first reaction was/is "is this young man bipolar?". 

Not sure why you got downvoted for this.  Would you get downvoted for suggesting he had diabetes, cancer, asthma, etc.  All are legitimate conditions that require treatment.  
 

Whatever the issue might be, I hope he can get the help he needs.  If that enables him to help us in football, great, but my main concern would be for his future well being.

[Florida State officially leaving ACC?]

I think they are officially trying to leave, but they’ve only left unofficially🤣🤣

[The Future of Bowl Games]

I agree with @NM Green. I love watching the G5’s in the bowl games.  It doesn’t have to be two marquee teams to be a great game.  My only complaint this year is that the games, so far anyway, don’t seem to be as accessible to watch…or maybe I just haven’t looked hard enough.