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Everything posted by Side.Show.Joe
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I don't mind the format. Everyone knew what they had to do. We just didn't hit well enough to get it done (and hitting plagued UNT all season). Having stated that.... the umps deserve the RBI for MT's winning run in the 12th inning. C-USA is bush-league and I'm glad we are leaving for the AAC.
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Conference USA Softball Championship
Side.Show.Joe replied to UNTLifer's topic in Mean Green Athletics
Poor officiating deprived us of the opportunity to earn the victory beyond the 12th inning. But, if this team wasn't so weak at the plate, it never would have come down to a horribly blown call in the 12th inning. Just like the regular season title wouldn't have come down to having to beat MTSU in the last game of the season. Who's ignoring the team's failings? Those that want to proclaim this season successful just because we lost the regular season title by just one game, and the championship by just one run. This team was "built to win trophies". That's not my declaration, but the official word from our softball program. With the production we returned from the 2022 Regional team, we should have been much better, and actually won trophies. This team started the season ranked..... So in light of what this team should have accomplished.... this season was not successful. -
I don't think anyone can accurately predict how the AAC will shake out next season. With a new coach, we can't have any idea how well Morris' system will work against AAC defenses. And, we have no idea how our new defensive scheme will work against anyone. We won't really know anything until September 2nd when we face Cal. There are just too many variables. I don't think we can know how strong any of the AAC teams are going to be.
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Conference USA Softball Championship
Side.Show.Joe replied to UNTLifer's topic in Mean Green Athletics
But it was our team's weaknesses that prevented us from overcoming the poor officiating. I'm no fan of ignoring our team's failings and pretending like this season was a success. -
Conference USA Softball Championship
Side.Show.Joe replied to UNTLifer's topic in Mean Green Athletics
First, I didn't give you the down vote. I have no interest in those players leaving. But, the contributions of others should be evaluated. This team hit .290 last season when they excelled at the Stillwater Regional. This year, their average dropped almost 50 points down to .242. They got that nice new batting facility a few years back, so it isn't like they're lacking a solid hitting facility. Do we need a new hitting coach? -
Conference USA Softball Championship
Side.Show.Joe replied to UNTLifer's topic in Mean Green Athletics
What a sorry ass way to finish the season!!! That ump knows damn good a well we got that out at home. But even so, the sad truth is that we hit under .200 as a team in this tournament. "Built to Win Trophies" my ass! I'm totally pissed right now. This team need to be overhauled. -
Conference USA Softball Championship
Side.Show.Joe replied to UNTLifer's topic in Mean Green Athletics
I hope the girls jump on them early and crushes MT. -
CUSA Softball Tournament: 5.12.23 vs. Charlotte
Side.Show.Joe replied to UNTLifer's topic in Mean Green Athletics
Great win today. Now for a rematch with MT in the title game. -
CUSA Softball Tournament: 5.11.23 vs. UAB
Side.Show.Joe replied to UNTLifer's topic in Mean Green Athletics
It's hard to hit homeruns when they won't pitch to her. Gamble has collected quite a few walks in conference play this season. -
Happy Birthday Happy Birthday to Harry!
Side.Show.Joe replied to KingDL1's topic in Mean Green Football
Happy Birthday! And thanks for keeping the party going around here for all these years.... -
CUSA Softball Tournament: 5.11.23 vs. UAB
Side.Show.Joe replied to UNTLifer's topic in Mean Green Athletics
These girls are going to give me a heart attack! Very grateful for the win today, and glad to see Gamble show all of C-USA why she's the real "C-USA Player of the Year". -
Rest in Peace. If UNT can name the road from N. Texas Blvd into the Mean Green Village by Bruzzy's Golf Facility, "Don January Drive", that would be awesome.
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Softball vs. MTSU (5/5-7/23)
Side.Show.Joe replied to Matt from A700's topic in Mean Green Athletics
The Umps screwed us by not calling out that runner at second, which led to MT's first run. The game may not have even gone into extra innings if that dude would have made the right call. BUT... our regular season never should have come down to needing a sweep against MTSU. Where is this team? I miss their hunger and aggression. I want to this team again next week. -
Yup. I don't think either Charlotte or UAB can pull a sweep against each other next weekend. But it's going to go down to the wire to see who gets the regular season title. If UNT can play mistake free ball against MT, I like our chances. This is another regular season title that will be heading to the AAC.
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UNT offense shows up big today. Wagoner pitches a great game and gets a pair of RBI's too. The Mean Green are now up 2-0 in the weekend series. Game 3 starts at noon tomorrow. UNT 5 FAU 1 Final
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Last night UNT beat FAU by a score of 2-1 in 8 Innings. Simon had a monster game. She hit a homerun in the top of the 8th to give UNT the lead, and then snagged an incredible line drive in the bottom of the 8th to get our 3rd out and secure the win. If she doesn't make that catch, FAU's runner on 1st may have scored and tied the game up. Just an incredible night for Simon. Smith also had a good night. She provided the other half of the scoring hitting a homerun earlier in the game. Petters had another solid outing and got the win. Here is the article about the game. Simon Lifts Softball to Victory - University of North Texas Athletics (meangreensports.com) This is the quote most of us have been waiting to hear from this team...... "Tonight's win meant everything for us," Simon said. "We've had our struggles this season but last week we talked about not waiting until the conference tournament to play with urgency. We came into today's game with the mindset that we can't be beat, and we will do whatever it takes to win."
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Why SMU may be a favorite to win the AAC next year
Side.Show.Joe replied to Harry's topic in Mean Green Football
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Softball Drops Series Finale at Mizzou
Side.Show.Joe replied to Dannymacfan's topic in Mean Green Athletics
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I got to admit, I'm now tired of seeing alternative uniforms all the time. Seems we have overused alt-uniforms to the point that our regular uniforms have become the alternatives. Mosley needs to reign in the use of alternative uniforms and relegate them back to their original intent. This season, I'll be wearing green at every game. No white-outs, or black-outs for me. I hope other will join me. Go Mean Green!!!
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Softball @ Mizzou (4/21-23/23)
Side.Show.Joe replied to Matt from A700's topic in Mean Green Athletics
17 strike out and no hits by UNT. Just wow. Missouri isn't that good. They sure better show up and swing the bats today. Peters was the only player that did her job yesterday. It's a shame she had to take that loss.