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  1. All I can say is that some of you who are bagging on the North Texas Music School don't seem to know what you're talking about. If you do a google search on "University of North Texas Alumni" and look through the listings for various schools and programs, some of them make up one page, maybe a couple make up two, and only one "Music" goes on for 3 pages.

    That's all the more remarkable because some of those listings are for bands instead of individuals, some of which are composed of multiple UNT alumni, and some people are not listed despite having stellar music careers. Among those not listed are Ray Hermann, woodwinds player for Chicago; Sarah Jaffe, well regarded folk singer-songwriter; Bruce Fowler, formerly trombonist with Frank Zappa (although fellow Zappa alumni Arthur Barrow is listed); Jim Ed Norman, former bandmate and longtime arranger for Don Henley and the Eagles and many others; and Midlake, a pretty fair folk rock band.

    Maybe instead of downplaying the achievements of these musicians and program, y'all should just give a listen to some of the folks who have been through the UNT music program, or figure out how to turn some of your own favorite schools, departments or programs into international successes. Of course noone is a prophet in their own country, and I guess some like Roy Orbison had to leave for England to find recognition.

    And I have just one question: would the student fee increase for athletics (needed to build Apogee) ever have been approved if it weren't for the votes of those in the School of Music, who may have realized that with no new stadium, there would eventually be no football, and no meaningful marching band?

    https://northtexan.unt.edu/notable-alumni?field_alumni_category_tid=36

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  2. 12 hours ago, ADLER said:

    In the 1980s the athletics department used to give away free beer outside the stadium before or after games (It was against NCAA rules to drink inside the stadiums back then). 

    The students would probably show up en masse if free beer was again provided. I know, I know first we need to get rid of the puritanical law forbidding college students to drink beer.

    One upvote from one who misses the old Fry Street vibe.

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  3. 13 hours ago, greenminer said:

    El Paso is in the Chihuahuan Desert, closer to Phoenix, Santa Fe, Ciudad Chihuahua, and Hermosillo, than it is to its own capital.  Large city with small town vibes.  Desert climate where day time temps can swing 30+ degrees depending on if the sun is out or not.  No major sports leagues.  No major malls.  The Nordstroms of the retail world do not last long.  

    Miner ball is the best game in town, and home of some of the grandest MBB traditions and history in the that part of the country.

    With all the other praise of El Paso and UTEP, you're not going to mention an NCAA MBB national championship, with all its historical significance, and being the namesake of a song with the best guitar solo in all country western music? I will say that, having flown into El Paso twice in the last 4 years (on my way to other places), it is a city very capable of promoting itself and its only university. Also, I like the look of their stadium for the Sun Bowl, which has had some great games.

  4. 2 hours ago, GBarksdale said:

    Don't know if this is true or not, but I used to hear stories about people flying in from all over the country to eat there.

    They did have a "celebrity wall" of autographed images of the famous, but I don't recall meeting anyone there who had flown in (and there are several private airports around that area as well as DFW Intl) just to eat there. Of course there were people, especially on weekends, from Dallas, Fort Worth and (myself after leaving Denton) the Midcities area. 

    I'd like to think that people were coming from far away just to eat at the Ranchman's, but my guess is that many of those from elsewhere in the country were making the pilgrimage to the Ranchman's as a welcome side trip when coming to the DFW area for business (Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway?)or family purposes, such as this celeb:

    https://www.dmagazine.com/publications/d-magazine/1994/november/celebrity-picks/

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  5. 3 hours ago, GrayEagle said:

    The Original Ponder Steak House dates back to the forties and the two sisters that owned a ran it were in their 50s-60s.

    at the time so it's obviously not under the same management.  I don't know if it's in the same family or not but it seems that they've maintained the same quality as the original.  I consider it the best steak that I've ever eaten.  In addition to a great baked potato (loaded) they also had terrific pies.  The new Ponder Steak House has a tremendous reputation to live up to.  

     

    GrayEagle, my friend Dave Ross, after working for "Pete", one of those sisters, took over management/ownership of the Ranchman's in 1992, after cooking there from 1973, according to the linked article. Since he never mentioned being related to her family, I seriously doubt that he was. Dave knows what he's doing, since he's been at it as cook and owner for 50 years by now. I'd say he's lived up to that reputation and the place is the better for the work he's done to improve it.

    https://www.ranchman.com/newsite/index.php/about-ranchman-s

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  6. On 2/27/2023 at 3:02 PM, UNTLifer said:

    Wasn't there a separate Ponder Steakhouse at one time?  I thought it was located in the old bank building.

    Love Ranchman's back when you had to call ahead to let them know you wanted a baked potato.  Hope the new, restored establishment is as good as the original.

     

    Call it what you want, by either name, it's the same place, always has been. I'll just call it the Ranchman's when I go there as soon as I can. It was the "Ranchman's Cafe" back when my friend Dave Ross took it over what must have been at least 25 years ago. If you go, save room for pie!

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  7. On 2/22/2023 at 12:36 PM, El Paso Eagle said:

    On ESPN Radio last night, they discussed that PAC 12 might go almost all in with Apple TV. They commented that with Apple TV could get their money, but the problem is getting people (especially recruits) to watch their games. So yes, they may get cash on par with the Big 12, but that is risky if you're tying everything to streaming on one service.

    Uh, what the hell? Have any of y'all ever tried to get an old fogie to where they could use Apple TV? Patience, grasshopper.

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  8. Why not try one of the concepts that was, iirc, used as part of the sales pitch to build the stadium which will be formerly known as Apogee? Have concerts after the game with bands that students would want to hear, with no admission of those not already in the stadium at the end of the game.

    Of course I guess it would mean more music being performed, which might upset some here.

     

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  9. 15 hours ago, NorthTexasWeLove said:

    1. Significantly limit transfer students. Transfers are dopes that have or care to have zero connection to UNT. Why even let them on campus? 

    2. Cap art/film/music applicants. No explanation needed. 

    3. Increase attendance at the business school. No explanation needed. 

    And to be frank, our athletic department does a lousy job in promoting their own product. Mass emailing people in your already existing pool of fans that clearly have a vested interest in the product moves the needle none. 

    Three of the stupidest ideas since not locking the SMU obsession threads early on. Last paragraph is about right, but has no ideas that would improve the situation.

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  10. 2 minutes ago, El Paso Eagle said:

    One of the things I disagreed with Seth's style, was that when it was clear the defense was winded, he did not seems to try and use up the clock. Not saying we have to do it the entire game, but there are times we need to use up most of the play clock before we snap.

    I agree; just one of several clock management issues that frustrated many of us. Hoping that's in the past.

     

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  11. 18 hours ago, 97and03 said:

    Well, I am actually still worried about it. Really excited about these recruits but there are still a ton of questions.

    There were enough questions about last year's defense that make me think that a change in offensive philosophy, an improved strength and conditioning program, and more secondary talent can help us win or at least make us more competitive in big games.

    My understanding about Morris is that by the time he got to Washington State he realized that the "air raid" offense had problems related to holding on to a lead late in the game and came up with something he called the "Cougar raid" that emphasized the tight end more. I'll let others speak about conditioning and secondary play, but it was obvious from the SMU game forward that we weren't keeping up with teams that had a good passing game without help from the weather. Oh, and penalties that kept us from getting off the field.

    There was talent on defense last year, just not enough, too little help from the offense, and not enough conditioning to handle being on the field as long as they were. Bennett was better the first year that he was here, but we needed someone in the prime of their career and more involved in recruiting.

    I think we'll be better on defense, but only if we're more consistent of offense.

     

     

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  12. 14 minutes ago, Cr1028 said:

    Not to diminish what Morris is doing but that is blatantly disrespectful to some of our transfer players that are still around. 
     

    Richards

    2021 Lone Star Conference Defensive Lineman of the Year … 2021 All-LSC First Team Offense … Played in nine games with nine starts in 2021 as a sophomore … Recorded 26 tackles (21 solo, five assisted)... Had 12.5 tackles for loss which was third in the conference... Recorded 8.5 sacks for a total loss of 57 yards throughout the season... Forced three fumbles... Had a season-high four sacks against Lincoln (CA) … Recorded a season-high five tackles against Angelo State … Division II did not compete in 2020 … named a preseason All-American prior to the canceled 2020 season … 2019 Second Team All-LSC selection... played in 12 games with six starts as a true freshman in 2019 … Led the Lone Star Conference with 12.5 sacks on the year... Led the team with 14.5 tackles for a loss

    Trieb
    Totaled 55 tackles with nation-leading 25 TFL and 14 sacks to earn All-America honors in 2021

     

    You make a good point, but I am wondering howe much \ remaining eligibility Richards and Trieb have.

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  13. 1 hour ago, BillySee58 said:

    He played 4 years here and there was a coaching change. If not for COVID he would’ve finished his career here.

    Also, if we want to talk about being subject to grown up treatment, let’s say you were hired by someone at a company and worked for them for 4 years, then they got fired, and then you decided to leave too. What if everyone at your company was bad mouthing/cold shouldering you on your way out?

    Knowing you gave your company your best foot forward and decided to leave based on factors out of your control, what would be the lasting taste in your mouth on the company? How would that reflect on the company and your likelihood to recommend the company to others? 

    Everyone acting like the players leaving deserve some less than favorable treatment aren’t exactly protecting their school in the way they think they are. I’d say the opposite, in fact.

    Preach on brother! Hey just because some of us gray haired dudes can't figure out this NIL thing doesn't mean we shouldn't wish those who can make it work any less than the best. Besides, I have faith in our current coaching staff to infill. Isn't our new DC some kind of cornerback whisperer?

    And hey, the College of Music has been working with this whole semi professional thing far longer than the Athletic Department. And honestly, if College of Visual Arts sculpture and ceramics students haven't figured out marketing well before they leave Denton, they should be questioned as to what they're going to do with all their projects.

    Real question, do we really believe in the free market, or only when it benefits us directly and immediately?

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  14. 2 hours ago, Caw Caw said:

    Idk how educated me. Cooper is on his Polynesians, but Bula is hawaiian. That is Tongan. If he doesn't know it could be lol.

    I live in Euless, where there are many families of Tongan descent. There are also those of other Pacific Island heritage here, i.e. Hawaiian, Samoan. It was explained to me once by a Euless resident of that background that if there were 4 Tongans in one room in Euless, he would be related to one of them. There's no simple explanation that I know of.

     

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  15. 1 hour ago, UNTLifer said:

    Not an easy school to get in to. 

    And, according to its Wikipedia page, "No. 3 Best NCAA D2 school in the U.S. for student-athletes, according to Next College Student Athlete's 2018 NCSA Power Rankings".

    My manager before I retired had a son, football player from one of the Arlington schools who was considering attending there, but I don't think it worked out.

    You don't have to read too far to realize that they're pretty good at D2 football.  How well that translates for Landon Sides and his choice of UNT over "Mines" is an open question, but I wouldn't be too dismissive. He's probably pretty smart.

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