Philip Ferguson

https://www.kob.com/albuquerque-news/albuquerque-gears-up-for-new-mexico-bowl/5166019/ “I'm really excited about this matchup, it could be the best one we've ever had," said Jeff Siembieda, New Mexico Bowl Executive Director. “The 19-5 combined record is the best winning percentage of any bowl this year outside the New Year’s 6 bowl."

https://www.kob.com/news/new-mexico-bowl-loses-title-sponsor/5169104/ New Mexico Bowl loses title sponsor

From SI.com Just two weeks ago, Utah State found itself in a tremendous position. The 10–1 Aggies had a chance to win the Mountain West’s aptly named Mountain Division by beating Boise State. A win in that game, followed by a win in the MWC title game, would have pulled Matt Wells’s team one UCF loss away from a possible New Year’s Six bowl appearance. Fast forward to now: Utah State lost its chance at a Mountain West title and will play North Texas in the New Mexico Bowl instead, and Wells won’t be joining them in Albuquerque. Wells is off to replace Kliff Kingsbury at Texas Tech, and he’s bringing coordinators David Yost and Keith Patterson with him. Interim coach Frank Maile has said that all three will be involved in preparing for North Texas, but it’s doubtful any of them will be on the sideline. It’s hard to imagine a more significant turnover staff-wise before a bowl game.

https://www.cbs7.com/content/sports/Wells-names--502128161.html I'm wondering if Utah losing several coaches at once will demoralize Utah enough to give us a better edge in the game...I hope it does!

https://247sports.com/college/north-texas/Article/North-Texas-Mean-Green-motivated-to-breakthrough-with-bowl-win-125997716/ Mean Green players motivated to breakthrough with bowl win

https://www.visitalbuquerque.org/abq365/blog/post/five-ways-to-enjoy-albuquerque-while-in-town-for-the-new-mexico-bowl/?utm_source=facebook-paid&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=leisure&utm_content=events&fbclid=IwAR1pzLMOElOaOZ6pFo48cfXM8ZoVY97oNGq8M_gUzVJndL5BV4yxDsuPHVY FIVE WAYS TO ENJOY ALBUQUERQUE WHILE IN TOWN FOR THE NEW MEXICO BOWL

It seems coaching does matters to make a team perform at a high level! GMG

https://www.si.com/college-football/2018/12/04/new-mexico-bowl-north-texas-utah-state-odds-picks-betting-preview New Mexico Bowl Betting Preview: Without Its Head Coach, Utah State Prepares for North Texas

Every day we should thank God for Wren Baker!

No kids, so I guess I'm out. See you in Fairview...GMG

Voertman's confirmed they will have a shirt, too. They are just getting licensing approval. Supposedly, shirts will be available on Monday in the store...

https://www.facebook.com/events/189501165334893/

Voertman's usually has some, too, but I haven't seen anything listed (yet)

https://dfw.cbslocal.com/2015/12/05/north-texas-syracuse-rutgers-find-their-football-coaches/

https://winnersandwhiners.com/games/ncaab/12-5-2018/north-texas-vs-indiana-state-prediction-7885/ Take the Mean Green to cover the spread in this matchup on Wednesday night. Prediction: Pick: North Texas +2

https://sportschatplace.com/college-basketball-picks/2018/12/05/indiana-state-vs-north-texas-12/5/18-college-basketball-pick-odds-and-prediction "It’s tempting to take the points with North Texas as a loss to Oklahoma is really nothing to sneeze at and can only make you stronger as the season goes on."

In terms of QB selection, I prefer this list from PFF https://www.profootballfocus.com/news/college-everything-is-fine-2018-all-cusa-selections Everything is Fine as North Texas' QB headlines PFF's 2018 All-Conference USA selections

Maybe there will be a similar deal from the Alumni Association tomorrow...

Greeting from "upper" Celina!

Exciting finish!

https://www.deseretnews.com/article/900044784/report-utah-state-to-face-north-texas-in-new-mexico-bowl.html "Anybody expecting Utah State to simply roll over the Mean Green will probably be disappointed. This team appears to have the talent to go toe-to-toe with the Aggies."