[Will we have anymore HOF players]

There have been discussions on here that if a player transfers out prior to graduation for NIL money or whatnot, they should not be eligible for HOF induction.  Not sure if I would agree with this or not but it is an interesting take.

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

32 minutes ago, greenminer said:

Kai is not in the same convos as Perry/Hamlet/Smart.

Perhaps but he basically won the NIT for us over UAB by keeping Jelly in check.

[Give me a reason why we play Wyoming at home?]

[Rubin and Aaron]

 

[Congratulations to FirefightnRick - Retirement after 30-years]

Congratulations.  That is a long time to be working in such a dangerous field.  I hope you enjoy your twilight years as you have earned it.

[14-team CFP has momentum; but also Hints begin of SEC and Big10 exiting the NCAA...]

2 minutes ago, Wag Tag said:

NCAA is done. The SEC and Big 10 will create their own playoffs. Eventually football and basketball could be sponsored and owned by outside organizations or individuals.

Yes I do tend to agree with you.  It also appears that NIL may be moving back to the athletic departments from what I have been reading lately.

[Mean Green Host UTSA Saturday]

DENTON – The UNT men’s basketball team hosts UTSA Saturday at the Super Pit.

 

The Mean Green (14-11, 7-6) and the Roadrunners (8-19, 2-12) are scheduled to tip-off at 3 p.m. CT and will be broadcast on ESPNU and the Mean Green Sports Network, presented by Learfield.

 

North Texas heads into Saturday’s game with an overall four-game winning streak versus the Roadrunners and having won five in a row at home versus them. UNT has won 10 of its last 12 versus UTSA, both of those loses were in San Antonio.

 

During its four-game winning streak over the Roadrunners, UNT has won by an average margin of 16 points. However, in their most recent matchup, last season on Jan. 26, 2023, the Mean Green never led by more than nine points and needed a late run and a defensive stand to hold off UTSA as they won 63-59 at the Super Pit.

 

Saturday’s game will be a 50th anniversary celebration of the Super Pit, which opened in 1973. UNT men’s basketball alums will be in attendance and are encouraged to come.

 

Prior to tip-off on Saturday, there will be a pregame tailgate that starts at 1 p.m. CT outside of gate A of the Super Pit. Food will be provided by David Anderson, CUTX, Raising Cane’s, Wing Daddy’s, Hawaiian Bros, Whataburger and Beth Marie’s Ice Cream.

 

After Saturday’s game the Mean Green will have just four regular season games remaining before the 2024 American Athletic Conference Tournament begins on March 13 at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth.

 

UNT’s next game after Saturday is a road trip to New Orleans on Wednesday to face Tulane.  The Mean Green beat the Green Wave 70-56 in Denton on Jan. 6.

 

After Saturday, North Texas will have just two remaining home games on March 3 versus East Carolina and March 6 versus Florida Atlantic.

 

For more information on UNT men's basketball tickets, contact the Mean Green Ticket Office at 940-565-2527 or at ticketoffice@unt.edu. Fans can visit the UNT Athletics Ticket Office located at Gate 2 of DATCU Stadium between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

 

[($) Potential Tight End Coach Replacement]

Maybe we could promote Coach O?

[QB commit - Chandler Morris - transfer from TCU]

Is there not anyway we could get a firm commitment from him?

[UNT Basketball: Mean Green Fall 71-62 At UAB]

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama – A shorthanded UNT men’s basketball team lost 71-62 at UAB Sunday afternoon at Bartow Arena in Birmingham, Alabama.

 

The Mean Green (14-11, 7-6) were led in scoring by Jason Edwards who poured in a game-high 29 points. It’s his 10th 20-point game of the year. North Texas was still without starting guards Rubin Jones and CJ Noland to injury.

 

The Blazers (17-8, 9-3), who scored 26 of their 71 points at the free throw line, were led by newcomer Yaxel Lendeborg who scored a career-high 26 points.

 

“Their size and physicality is real,” said UNT head coach Ross Hodge. “They were able to get the ball close to the basket and when they did miss we weren’t able to grab enough boards. Got to give credit to them.”

 

North Texas has a much-needed six days off as they don’t play again until Saturday when they host UTSA at the Super Pit.

 

For more information on UNT men's basketball tickets, contact the Mean Green Ticket Office at 940-565-2527 or at ticketoffice@unt.edu. Fans can visit the UNT Athletics Ticket Office located at Gate 2 of DATCU Stadium between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

[Last night seemed "Big-Time" to me]

8 minutes ago, wardly said:

How was the attendance?

Very full and active.  Not sure of the raw numbers but great crowd for sure.   You really should try to make one of the remaining games if you are able to.

[Last night seemed "Big-Time" to me]

My girlfriend remarked on the drive home that the production value of the game last night was "Big-Time".  I was so pleased.  There were flame throwers at the team intro, lots of give aways and great halftime show from Simon.  Either the sound system has been updated or perhaps a better selection of music?  Nevertheless, it was a really cool scene last night and if they can continue to replicate that type of atmosphere the future of the program is bright.  Much more entertaining than any UNT football game I have been to.

[Join the Mean Green Infantry]

Man this is awesome.  I will check it out.

[(Free) Breaking: Brian Odom Set To Be New Linebacker Coach]

Why can he not be considered as a DC candidate now?  I think he could do better than the other guy. 

[Attendance Tracker]

I also want to commend the Mean Green Maniacs as their participation has been excellent.

[Attendance Tracker]

2 hours ago, keith said:

5,689 is a nice turnout and honestly something we should be able to do every home game.  Our fans were treated to a fun game and it was great to be able to send them home happy and Memphis home licking their wounds.  Proud of the way this team has battled through the season.  Three more home games this season.  Let's do this!

 

I concur.  The crowd was fantastic last night!

[SMU (2/11/24)]

3 minutes ago, MeanGreenTexan said:

Huge difference between running out of 93 octane gas, and being able to drive to the finish on E85 when you're in a supercar... as we've seen while Rubin, and Buggs (now CJ) were out.   Stone, Walker, & Cotton played a combined 56 minutes, and finished with 7pts between the 3 of them (0 for Stone).

I don't get the criticism of Stone from some.  Not you specifically but perhaps others.  He seems to give full effort and intensity when he is in the game.  Is that not all we should expect?

[Temple (1/13/24)]

I really hope that Rueben can play.   We really need his assists.

[Mean Green Travel To Tulsa Wednesday]

LISTEN

WATCH

 

TULSA, Oklahoma – The UNT men’s basketball team is at Tulsa Wednesday for a midweek league game showdown.

 

The Mean Green (12-9, 5-4) and Golden Hurricane (12-9, 3-6) are scheduled to tip-off Wednesday at 7 p.m. CT from the Donald W. Reynolds Center. The game will be broadcast on ESPN+ and the Mean Green Sports Network, presented by Learfield.

 

Wednesday will be the 53rd all-time meeting between the two schools but the first since 2014 when they both were in Conference USA. UNT is aiming for its first win at Tulsa since 2006.

 

The American Athletic Conference has been filled with close games this season. Nearly 40 percent of all American league games this year have been decided by four points or fewer and/or have gone into overtime. Only the MEAC has had a higher percentage of games decided by four or less.

 

Five of North Texas’ last six games have been decided by two possessions or less.

 

After Wednesday’s contest, UNT travels to Dallas on Sunday to face SMU. The Mean Green beat the Mustangs 68-66 on Jan. 25 at the Super Pit. Sunday’s game is scheduled to tip-off at 1 p.m. CT and will be broadcast on ESPNU and the Mean Green Sports Network, presented by Learfield.

 

For more information on UNT men's basketball tickets, contact the Mean Green Ticket Office at 940-565-2527 or at ticketoffice@unt.edu. Fans can visit the UNT Athletics Ticket Office located at Gate 2 of DATCU Stadium between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

 

[Another example - FBS needs to restructure]

54 minutes ago, SMU2006 said:

This was SMU's last chance and they wanted to make themselves as attractive of an expansion candidate as possible.  It also protects the ACC in the event that "if" FSU is able to wiggle off the hook before 2036 they have secured enough additions to keep the league above 14 teams which locks them into their existing media deal with Disney/ESPN.

You are speculating on these points as well.  Don't call out someone for doing the same thing you are doing.

[VWU schedule release video]

There were parts at the beginning that aroused me but overall meh

[Women’s Basketball Falls to UTSA in Overtime, 75-67]

SAN ANTONIO, Texas – The UNT women’s basketball team (17-4, 7-2 AAC) saw its seven-game winning streak snapped in a 75-67 overtime loss on the road to UTSA Wednesday night.

 

The Mean Green struggled from the field for the majority of the night shooting a season-low 29% from the field for the game. Even with the offensive struggles, UNT found itself within striking distance late in the fourth quarter.

 

After trailing by seven at the half, UNT found itself within two after back-to-back 3-point plays from Dyani Robinson and Tommisha Lampkin. At the 7:08 mark in the fourth quarter, Aniyah Johnson converted one-of-two free throws to give North Texas its first lead since the 3:51 mark of the second quarter.

 

The Roadrunners would tie it up, but a Mean Green stop with 22 seconds left gave them a chance to win the game in regulation. Dyani Robinson drove to the rim, but a contested layup rimmed out. Tommisha Lampkin got a second look before the buzzer after an offensive rebound but couldn’t convert.

 

From there, UTSA outscored North Texas 19-11 in the overtime period, handing UNT its first loss since December 30. Idara Udo posted a double double for UTSA with 14 points and 12 rebounds. The conference leaders in blocked shots, the Roadrunners had six blocks to UNT’s three, and held Tommisha Lampkin and DesiRay Kernal to a combined 3-of-23 on the night.

 

UNT had four scorers reach double figures, led by Dyani Robinson with 18 points. In addition, Jaaucklyn Moore had 12, while Ereauna Hardaway and Shamaryah Duncan each had 10.

 

The Mean Green will look to get back into the win column on Sunday when they travel to face Tulsa at 2 p.m. CT.

 

Quoting Head Coach Jason Burton

Thoughts on the game:

“We didn’t come out ready to play. We talked about starting games the right way and we knew they were going to be physical. I think I said in the pregame talk that they’re going to be so physical that a lot of things are going to happen within plays and aren’t going to get called. They were willing to take some fouls to set the tone. They punched us in the mouth in the first half, got into our heads and we didn’t play how we can play.”

 

[Mean Green Lose 82-79 In OT Versus UAB]

DENTON – The UNT men’s basketball team lost 82-79 in overtime to UAB Wednesday night at the Super Pit.

 

The Mean Green (12-8, 5-3) led by as many as 17 late in the first half but were outscored by the Blazers (14-7, 6-2) 46-37 in the second half to send the game to the overtime period.

 

“Give credit to coach Kennedy and UAB,” said head coach Ross Hodge. “Ultimately our inability to get stops without fouling in the second half was the difference in this game.”

 

UAB attempted zero first half free throws but shot 24 free throws in the second half and overtime periods combined. The Mean Green shot 25 free throws for the game.

 

UNT was led by sophomore Jason Edwards who scored a game-high 31 points. It’s the second game this year he’s scored over 30 points. He’s the first Mean Green player since Roosevelt Smart in 2017-18 to have multiple 30-point games. Aaron Scott added 20 points and CJ Noland poured in 17 points. It’s the most points Scott and Noland have scored in a conference game this season.

 

Wednesday’s home loss ends a 17-game home winning streak by the Mean Green. They’ll look to start a new home winning streak on Saturday as they host South Florida at 5 p.m. CT. The game will be broadcast on ESPN+ and the Mean Green Sports Network, presented by Learfied.

 

For more information on UNT men's basketball tickets, contact the Mean Green Ticket Office at 940-565-2527 or at ticketoffice@unt.edu. Fans can visit the UNT Athletics Ticket Office located at Gate 2 of DATCU Stadium between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

[UAB (1/31/24)]

4 minutes ago, Shark84 said:

Once Ruben is back, we will be able to handle the press better. Only having one true ball handler hurts.

 

Hodge said Allen also had surgery on his teeth, two were knocked loose. Trainer said it was the worst cut lip he had ever seen and that Allen was the toughest kid he had been around.

Yes Rueben being back will help but I also think losing CJ and Robert Allen will offset that a bit as well.  Also Buggs didn't seem to be healthy last night either.

[Dr. Phil giving a Go Mean Green shoutout]

Love to see the support from Dr. Phil.