CMJ

We could hold onto it.

Not on paper. This is prolly the best class we've had since Trilli's 1st. But let's see how they turn out - Trilli being case in point.

George Odufuwa officially signed today.

I'd also like to see a real drive for season tickets ala football complete with Fan guides and such.

With that date I'd think that would either be our home opener - or the 2nd home game.

Easily...hockey is damn expensive.

Wow.... They had an off season last year, but that's a school usually in the top 25.

More on Jackson, roster/scholarship breakdown The complexion of the North Texas men's basketball team continued to change on Monday, when UNT officials confirmed that Jonathan Jackson has left the program after just one season. Jackson was part of the two-man class of signees from Mineral Area (Mo.) Community College last season that also included Curtis Muse. Muse failed to meet NCAA standards to transfer to UNT and Jackson spent one injury-plagued year with the Mean Green. Jackson played in just nine games and never was on the floor for more than seven minutes in a single contest. The 6-8 forward's prospects for playing time didn't appear as if they would get much better next season with front line starters Keith Wooden and Quincy Williams back and Harold Stewart and Justin Howerton coming off the bench. The move should turn out to be a good one for both UNT and Jackson, as long as he can find another school at which to finish his career. On the UNT front, Jackson's departure opens up a scholarship that the Mean Green could use to sign a Division I transfer who would sit out next season and then soften the blow UNT will take when Wooden and Williams graduate after next season. All indications point to that player being George Odufuwa, a former Dallas Kimball standout who spent last season at Arizona State. Odufuwa has visited UNT's campus and multiple sources have indicated that he has all but made up his mind to play for the Mean Green. The departure of Jackson marks another step in what has been a dramatic overhaul of UNT's roster during the offseason. UNT has lost three key seniors from its NCAA Tournament team in Calvin Watson, Kendrick Davis and Rich Young and three other players who decided to transfer in Jackson, fellow backup Harold Edwards and sixth man Michael Sturns. In their place UNT has added the 10th-ranked player from Louisiana in point guard Josh White, prep school standout Tristan Thompson and JUCO transfers Ryan McCoy and Adam McCoy. Texashoops.com rated Thompson No. 18 on its list of the top players in Texas in the class of 2006, while Ryan McCoy was No. 40 in the class of 2005. Adam McCoy was among the best 3-point shooters in junior college basketball last season. South Florida transfer Collin Dennis will also be eligible next season after sitting out the 2006-07 campaign. Sturns was productive at times, but UNT has incoming players who should fill his roles as the Mean Green's backup point guard and sixth man. A combination of Ryan McCoy at the backup point guard spot and Adam McCoy off the bench could be a more productive and steady option than Sturns. All the changes in the Mean Green's roster bring up the question of just where UNT stands in terms of scholarships. Jones has two left to give. Here's a rundown of the players who will count against UNT's limit of 13 scholarship players next season: Returning starters Ben Bell -- Point guard will be back in the same role after big finish to season Keith Wooden -- Center got better and better as he became healthier last season Quincy Williams -- Power forward has potential to post a double-double any night Bench players Harold Stewart -- Backup power forward showed potential at end of season Justin Howerton -- Backup center will be back in the same role Collin Mangrum -- Backup shooting guard who could turn out to be a solid contributor Transfers who will be eligible Collin Dennis -- South Florida transfer seems destined to replace Davis at shooting guard Recruits Josh White -- Could play in the backcourt, but seems like a candidate to redshirt while overcoming injuries and adjusting to Division I level Tristan Thompson -- Prep school standout could start at small forward Ryan McCoy -- Appears to be a perfect backup for Bell at the point Adam McCoy -- Could challenge to start at small forward or shooting guard, but appears to be a good fit as a sixth man because of his ability to shoot from 3-point range and play multiple positions Scholarships available UNT has two, including one that appears destined to go to Arizona State transfer George Odufuwa. It would be tough to find an impact high school player at this point. Another frontcourt transfer seems like a good fit.

Good luck Jonathan....

As long as you don't hire an agent.

That guy is an absolute killer. I wouldn't be surprised it he plays pro ball overseas in acouple of years.

Holee crap!

If I recall correctly, the post that led to Scottie's excommunication was one arguing for pulling the plug on football unless we made a more serious effort to be competitive. I don't remember exactly what he said, but that was the jist of it. In reality he wasn't too far off. Once Scottie moved into exile that board was sort of an amusing diversion with all the negativity. It was still fun to read - if only to get really burned up at all the nonsense that was spewed(I could even agree with posts and get annoyed by their tone). The last 6 months or so, Scottie became too embittered to ever see anything positive about ANYTHING. I can't say I'm sorry to see the Voy board vanish.

Last years conference records in Bowl games. Conference Schools Record Percentage Big East (5) Cin,Lou,Rut,USF,WV 5-0 1.000 MWC (4) BYU,NM,TCU,Utah 3-1 .750 WAC (4) BSU,Haw,Nev,SJS 3-1 .750 SEC (9) Ark,Ala,Aub,Fla,Ga,Ky,LSU,Ten,SC 6-3 .666 ACC (8) BC,Clem,FSU,GT,Mary,Mia,VT,WF 4-4 .500 Pac-10 (6) ASU,Cal,Ore,OSU,UCLA,USC 3-3 .500 Sun Belt (2) M.Tenn,Troy 1-1 .500 Big 12 (8) KSt,Mis,Neb,OU,OSU,Tex,TexA&M,TT 3-5 .375 Big Ten (7) Iowa,Mich,Minn,OSU,PSU,Pur,Wis 2-5 .286 MAC (4) CMich,NIU,Ohio,WMich 1-3 .250 C-USA (5) EC,Hou,Rice,SMiss,Tul 1-4 .200 Independents (2) Navy,ND 0-2 .000

I knew he'd gone there, but wasn't aware he played ball.

The tournament run came late in the recruiting process. It may help our early recruiting for November/whenever the early signing date is for the next class.

Unless we have a rash of injuries, I expect a 20 win season at minimum next year. We should compete for the conference title, both regular and postseason. The future is bright!

Sorry for the double post...GMG.com froze on my computer.

Her husband got a job elsewhere.

Her husband got a job elsewhere.

I actually had a pretty good friend that graduated from Whittier. Always gave her a hard time about fearing the Poet.

If he turns out the best out of all those kids, we'll have a special one.

I wonder who is leaving should we sign this guy.

Great pickup! I wonder if we can hold onto McCoy now.

I'm concerned, if only because scandal seems to follow the guy.