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Yeah I figured I would run into you there. I didn't get there until 5:45 so maybe you left by then. Hah..hmm let me think.. and keep in mind I didn't see every down since this was my first trip to the new stadium and I was still in awe. Positives: I didn't see a single bad pass from Derek Thompson. The coaches gave fairly equal playing time to each quarterback, but I am confident to say that Thompson is still the clear starter. He looked the most comfortable in the pocket, and knew when it was time to scramble. Lance Dunbar was impressive as always. The few plays I saw him run he managed to find a hole and get a good chunk of yards. The backup running backs seemed to get more playing time, but they all frequently were stopped behind the line. Hopefully thats a sign of good defense? Saw some interesting trick plays As I said before, Andrew Power is a beast...he looks like he should be playing on Sundays. Lastly, Dan McCarney is very hands on. He was always running around on the field yelling at someone. He's got a lot of fire in his belly and it's great to see a coach that looks like he actually cares (I can see why he and Mike Canales are a good fit). Negatives: Out of four or five field goal attempts I saw, I don't think we made a single one of them...even relatively short kicks.

I suppose you're right, I still thought there would be more people...I mean hey, free hot dogs! One thing I did notice from the "mock game" is that the whole thing seemed to be very fast pace and intense. Players were always in a hurry to lineup and the coaches were always screaming at them. There was no walking on and off the field. Good stuff.

I was there with a few coworkers. The turnout was dismal to say the least....maybe 100-150 staff at the very most. I did get there a little late so maybe some came early and left early. Anyway, the scrimmage was a nice surprise. Aaron Power is a beast! P.S. What is the point of hiking a nerf ball but having the quarterback start out with the regular football in his hands?

I also don't see how this is enforceable...and I hope doesn't end up getting enforced. Now if tailgating begins to become overcrowded (which we all hope for one day) I could see enforcing this, but currently I think all it will do is anger people. People who didnt purchase tickets in the past and instead tailgated in the parking lot will continue to do the same, especially now that ticket prices have gone up.

I was told this game would be streamed via MGP, but I dont see anything...anyone know if itll be up for the game today?

I haven't heard anything about this yet, but I was wondering if there will be any TV or online streaming coverage of the spring game April16th? Unfortunately I will be unable to make it in person this year but I would love to still be able to watch it...

Agree, I lived in Denia for several years and never understood what the fuss was all about..MEH imo.

I've also heard from a reliable source that he is currently enrolled at classes here. Looks like a good pickup for sure.

I'd be interested in playing if its not too late to sign up. Stats: 6'2, decent mid-jumper, no beer gut.

Woody Wilson

I stumbled upon Coach McCarney in the UNT Bookstore yesterday. I overheard him saying that he's now hired all of his staff (not sure if thats news or not) and that he was there to buy all of his staff gift cards to the book store. He was also talking very enthusiastically to the store manager about next year's home opener and the need to fill the stadium. I guess that makes me a bit of a creep to eavesdrop, but what the hey

Just a quick update: Nick Quataro - possible QB/TE coach? http://www.kuathletics.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/quartaro_nick00.html Anthony Weaver - no idea what position, but he was a former assistant at Florida. http://www.cbs6albany.com/articles/weaver-1273193-anthony-saratoga.html

No problem Harry. I also made a post about it on the private forum. Looks like he resigned back in 2006 to pursue non coaching opportunities but maybe now is looking to get back into it. I also have found that he's friends with Mccarney on facebook...ha. Maybe he'll be the QB or TE coach?

A rumor that he is our most recent addition to the coaching staff.

Heard a rumor about this guy... http://www.kuathletics.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/quartaro_nick00.html

Riddle is confirmed.

Ugly game...how embarrassing.

I want I want I want I want! If only my wife knew what I REALLY wanted for Christmas...

I was there and it was very frustrating. My take on it was simply that we needed better PA equipment in there. If you want to take command of the room then you need the capability to do so. Short of screaming into the mic, Coach didn't stand a chance. That said, I did see RV walk through the crowd trying to quiet people down. Some of the talkers may or may not have been employees of the AD

Totally agree with this...I had to go to the game straight from work and was unable to sport any Mean Green gear, would've been nice to be able to buy a cheap t-shirt. Also, can we get the boy scouts to run the concessions stands? They are 100x more efficient than the people UNT pays to work our basketball games...

This reminds me of a national search UNT just completed but at a higher level...I think we all know what the results of that search were too. I'm thinking something similar will likely happen for our head coaching job.

Why are so many people against the idea of having wind generators next to the stadium? Depending on how big they are (how much of an eye sore they are) it might not be that big of a deal, plus it will bring UNT a lot of positive publicity for "going green", especially since our stadium is LEED certified.

Anyone notice the "husbands and fathers" mention from Canales?

On further review, this song should not be 5 minutes long. :/

Hey...not bad, a hell of a lot better than the Marlins' "Marlins Will Soar" ugh Only watch the following video if you enjoy self inflicted torture. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vdEqQpm9Gus