[Wichita State (1/4/24)]

Fellas, I would like to say- We’re back

[Week 8 TV Ratings]

On 10/25/2023 at 7:04 PM, MrAlien said:

Our problem is branding and lack of sports culture on campus.  The student turn out is terrible, and the student body is larger then it has ever been.  Its not because the team isnt winning, I remember plenty of bad seasons where student turn out was still good.  there is no social culture for students when it comes to game day. 

I think this is it. Socialization of UNT football as being the thing you do on Saturdays does not exist in the student body, nor the greater community. Now, we have to compete for attention with the Netflixs. We are losing the spectacle of the event- the watch parties, the tailgate, the camaraderie, the sheer decadence that is American football culture, the FOMO (feeling of missing out). These are aspects that require organic growth. This starts and ends with P2P (person to person)  interactions that occur everyday.
 

If it wasn’t for this forum and living in the college football capital of Atlanta, I would not care about UNT football half as much as I do. I find it hard to interact with the brand outside of Denton. We have to support B2P (brand to people) dissemination. Incentivize interactions by providing recognition and resources. A good example was the student organization recognition and supporting their tailgate for the next game as a reward for turnout. 
 

I see help being offered inside the stadium. I want to congratulate the athletics team on moving the needle on fan experience in a fresh new season. Personally, I’ve had a great experience talking with our ticketing team and staff. And our home game a while back was a kick with my friends from other schools who needed plenty of help by staffers haha.

 

But my interactions with the fan community has been meh at events. My friends from UNT never engage with the university. As a younger grad with club tickets, I kinda feel out of place up there. But the tickets are so comfortable and affordable. I mean the 25 year old non traditional student, Asian, single male segment of the UNT base is *booming* up there lol. I fly in every month for work and to see friends, but I’m losing interest in going to Denton. However, all the engagement is centered around being in Denton. Man, UNT Football kinda sounds like my ex… I should call her. 

[Week 8 TV Ratings]

I don’t live in the DFW area. But there were 2 Tulane watch parties in my area. We don’t travel well nor retain alumni throughout the country. Personally, I would like to know if the alumni association offers help setting up events. I would like to host one with our Atlanta alumni. 

[Game Thread: 9/16 @ LA Tech]

Congrats to Coach and to Raushenberg! This was a tough game. My takeaway- we can move the ball on offense, the defense is in shambles, Rodgers is our guy, and I’ve never been more excited for the bye week. 

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

Seeing these guys up close, it’s wild how undersized we look standing across from FIU. I hate to say that this game is a toss up

[Going to FIU Away Game]

19 minutes ago, emmitt01 said:

 

Tying this whole thread together, I hope we’re the dude in the gold chain and FIU is the blonde guy today. 

After the weekend I’ve had here, we had better shit down their necks to put the cherry on top. Pardon my French

[Going to FIU Away Game]

13 hours ago, NorthTexasSportsNetwork said:

Landed about an hour and a half ago, would love to meet up with some of y’all pre game!

Trying to get this thread back on track. Any ideas on a pregame?

[Going to FIU Away Game]

10 hours ago, Ross Hodgeson said:

Ma and my friend Cody are staying at  the Fountainebleu Miami Beach.  Where yall staying?  We should grab a beer.

I’m staying on Hollywood Beach. Are y’all going to tailgate or go to a bar before the game? 

[Going to FIU Away Game]

First away game as an alumni. Who’s going to be there? I’m solo traveling, but I would like to meet up with more people on the road. 

[UNT 2023 Tailgate Information]

Does anyone know if any local bars or places have a shuttle service going this year?

[What away games are you attending?]

I’m going to FIU. Hopefully, SMU and Tulane. If anyone is coming to Miami, I’m down to tailgate. I’m traveling solo. 

[If SMU leaves whomwould you want to add?]

On 7/19/2023 at 8:33 AM, Wag Tag said:

I would look at Georgia State in Atlanta.

I second this. As a new Atlanta resident, I want a reason to see my team in a market that would be great for recruiting and I want to see the old Turner field.

[What will UNT’s record be this year in FB?]

On 4/12/2023 at 3:44 PM, C Rod said:

I say 7-5 with wins over Cal, FIU, LaTech, ACU, Navy, Temple, and Tulsa. 

C Rod said it first.

 

I just want to watch the SMU, UTSA, Tulane, UAB, and Memphis games and enjoy it.