[A few HSO's]

These posts reflect my feelings.  NIL is a huge downer. 

Yes it’s the offseason, but my caring level has undergone a progressively steep drop off since NIL.  This offseason just seems a little worse I guess.  

[UTA (12/23/2023)]

Not the most competitive game but enjoying seeing UNT own UTA.  

[The NT Purge of 2023]

Anyone know how UNT is changing their staffing to account for this new NIL world?  Used to be that scouting and connections mattered only with high school.  Now it is collegiate-wide.  Wouldn't that require tremendously more staffing? 

And another crazy thought, would there be an opportunity to partner with another school to become their official feeder program.  Realizing that we will lose talent regardless, why not be the J.V. team for Alabama?  Implement a similar offense and defense and prep players for the foregone conclusion they will leave.  But now we tie our university to a larger money and fan base.  Also, players have a new incentive to come to UNT because they now have a direct line to a top football program.  Little crazy, but just thinking outside the box into how to turn this system into an opportunity.  I'm sure there is a reason this could not be done... but crazier things happen these days.

[***OFFICIAL UNT vs TULSA In-Game Discussion Thread***]

Is it just me or does one of the announcers keep say Kirk Ferentz instead of Kurt Francis?

[UNT vs. Tulsa (11/18/23) Score Predictions]

All sunshine and unicorns this week.  42-19 UNT. 

[Should Matt Caponi Be Fired? My Thoughts on the Situation.]

All for giving this D another year.  Hell that seems to be UNT’s SOP.  But the leash should be very short if the ride rolls into 2024.  

Now if there is an epic beat down in Dallas tomorrow I do predict change happens sooner.  Either way, I’m headed to the game in green with family and friends hoping for a miracle.

[UNT vs. SMU (11/10/23) Score Predictions]

Mean Green takes a lopsided L 51-13.  Followed by a UNT coaching shakeup to follow ala June Jones… except it’ll only effect the defensive coaching staff.   Hope to be proven wrong, but only on the L. 

[Game Day vs La Tech- How are we feeling?]

Honestly, am cautiously optimistic here.  Run the ball, run the clock, limit our defensive exposure and execute.  Hold La Tech under 40 and we can steal a W.  Can the coaches pivot the game plan, I really don’t know… but my green Kool-aid glass is half full this morning.  

[We officially have our answer!]

Long season 100%.  What is still unknown is just how bad is this team. 

At the beginning of the season I thought Cal was a “reach game”.  Seth doesn’t win this game.  Win here and excitement grows we hit on a good hire.  Result L
 

FIU and La Tech are games Seth would win.  Win these and the coach change is a likely wash.  Result L and outlook is poor.
 

ACU - No way we lose to ACU, right?  Right?  

[***OFFICIAL UNT VS FIU In-Game Discussion***]

That isn’t on Earl.  Receiver has to catch that.  

[***OFFICIAL UNT VS FIU In-Game Discussion***]

Seriously, this game is a battle to see who sucks more. 

[***OFFICIAL UNT VS FIU In-Game Discussion***]

Two fumbles already.  Offense is not ready to carry out the lack of a D.  This does not bode well for any simple adjustments to fix the glitch.  The glitch is not a glitch but a glaring hole.  

[Gameday Experience]

There were some good changes implemented at the stadium.  The water stations were a great idea (yes they ran out of water but that should be an easy fix going forward).  Dedicated quick line for drink/snack purchases worked well with 0 wait time.  Adult beverage section located with a view of the field.  Didn’t see any wait to enter the stadium and was greeted both entering and leaving.   

Any other improvements made?

[****OFFICIAL CAL va. UNT IN-GAME DISCUSSION***]

8 minutes ago, UNTLifer said:

My take.

1.  Defense needs help up front to make this ISU system work as we got very little pressure on Cal’s QB. 
2.  Tackling was atrocious and resulted in them breaking long plays from plays that should have been stopped at the line of scrimmage or close to it. 
3.  A new system that deserves more than one game to jell, but they need to hurry. This needs to be our only loss when we return home to face ACU. 
4.  OL surprised me with their ineffective run blocking. 
5. Pass blocking wasn’t terrible.a they provide enough time to get the ball out. 
6.  The lack of creativity in our run game play calling was disappointing. 
7.  Once we fell behind by two scores, I felt that we panicked a little instead of sticking to the game plan. This led to silly mistakes. 
8.  One game people, one game, but we better see marked improvement next week. FIU is terrible and I will be concerned if we don’t blow them out. 
9.  Game production, sound system and band were much better. I had one complaint. Do we need piped in music after every play and for every situation?  Also, the get your threes up is stupid one third downs. 
10.  Kicking game. New kicker looked good and with a strong leg. Punter…ughhhh. 
11.   Concessions, team store, etc were well staffed and stocked. Even had green UNT Concessions shirts for all. CSC staff were pretty good except for the few that decided to stand on the stairways and in the way of people.

This is a strong summary.  Would add that I also disliked the constant piped in music cranked to 11 between every play.  Couldn’t hold any conversation… which maybe a good thing as the kids in our group couldn’t hear the adults cussing.   That said, A+ on the video highlighting the music talent that came from UNT.  

["Hey casual fans, get better tickets for the same price as the early buyers!"]

I’m honestly good with whatever promo leads to putting more butts in seats.  Sure would be nice for folks watching around the country to see a full(ish) stadium of green adorned fans cheering the home team to a W.  

[Breaking News: Austin Peay WR James Burns Commits to North Texas (GMG Interview)]

Maybe I’m missing something but this doesn’t move the needle much in either direction.   He is a one year grad transfer who had two receptions over two years at Miami-Ohio and had a modicum of success last year at Austin Peay.  Buy some warm clothes with your NIL money and enjoy the cold weather young man.  

[Conference USA Softball Championship]

Don’t understand why they even bother to review these lousy calls against UNT.  The 5 year olds in charge of the cameras can’t capture a good look at any close play.  

[Breaking: Tylor Perry enters transfer portal]

Can’t be anything but happy for Tylor.  Hope he makes bank and has continued success wherever he lands.  He delivered some of the best basketball I’ve witnessed at UNT and helped bring back a program that was seemingly stomped out by the TB era.  

He has heart, seems like a genuinely good person, helped deliver an NIT title and is set to finish his undergrad in May to become a UNT alum. That’s a legacy to be proud of.  

[Adler is going to lose his mind]

5 hours ago, ADLER said:

I would love to see Voertmans improve. I don't have faith in it happening, but I'd love to see it.

Their shirt will probably be of lessor quality, poorer design, cost more, have limited quantity on adult sizes, and not be available until weeks after the event.

Agree whole-heartedly with this statement.  Got several generic tees last season at Voertmans.  None made it into the rotation.  Especially disappointing was a flying worm tee.  After one wash the logo was washed out and the shirt shrunk to almost a crop-top.  And even the lovely Mrs. GMG93 does not want to see that.  So unless it is a name-brand shirt, I'm out on Voertmans.

[UAB (3/30/23)]

Crazy proud!  An NIT championship banner is going to go up in the Super Pit!!!  Unreal!

[Breaking News: Jalie Mitchell out as North Texas Coach]

Always loved her hiring so this is really bittersweet.  She never gave off the impression that she would leave when she found success.  Hate that success was not found at UNT.  
 

Wish only good things for her.  

[Sorry but I feel like they screwed us]

With 26 wins UNT had every right to be invited.  The tournament loves a Cinderella story and we have played that role recently.  Can’t say it was an oversight but I’m on board with this article that the committee chose wrong. 

https://www.yahoo.com/sports/heres-what-the-mens-ncaa-tournament-selection-committee-got-right-and-wrong-005100490.html

[New Ticket Pricing]

These changes will occur annually, more so if our results have an uptick.  HUB Club is a first class experience and I enjoyed being up there.  That said, I drew a line on the cost years ago.  Maybe we'll revisit once we get the kids through college.  

But I'm still impressed that UNT gamedays are as affordable as you want to make it.  

Get tix in the tail, surprisingly a great view of the game.  Arrive early, park on campus, pack some drinks and food and walk around pregaming it up.  Hang out at the Alumni Center.  So while some prices go up, UNT does a fantastic job of still providing an affordable option.  For the life of me, I can't understand why more people in the area overlook going to our games given the cost is the same as a movie.

 

[Attendance Sucks. What to do about it!!]

Think it was back in ‘92 when we were struggling to pull in higher attendance to move out of the SLC.  They offered free beer to every student who attended.  

Broke college kids + beer = a lot of us went.  Not sure if this is doable these days but sure made for a decent turnout. 

[Country songs that explain being a North Texas Football Fan]