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It is rumored that Janaye Woods will not be returning to the Mean Green Soccer team for 2008 season. Details are unknown.

That is horrible news for NT if true, and it looks bad as she is no longer listed on the roster. For those that don't know, she was freshman of the year and a first team all conference pick last year.

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That is NOT GOOD NEWS, at all! I wonder what the deal is here? Woods had the potential to be a player the whole team could build around for the next three years. Not good news at all...this IS certainly a loss for the program. I wonder if the reason "why" will ever be disclosed?

BAD NEWS!

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That is NOT GOOD NEWS, at all! I wonder what the deal is here? Woods had the potential to be a player the whole team could build around for the next three years. Not good news at all...this IS certainly a loss for the program. I wonder if the reason "why" will ever be disclosed?

BAD NEWS!

Well, not sure and not sure it matters why since she is gone. Maybe was just not happy with school or unrelated issues. The coaches I'm sure were blindsided, did not hear any rumors during the spring that she might leave. Players seemed to like her well. Hedlund was always very complimentary of her, and seemed to be building the 2008 season promos with her in mind (see SBC prospectus for 2008 soccer season on SBC site). This one is NOT on the coaches as far as it appears. I do believe that we will be surprised at the scoring talent we still have and their scoring abilities. We should still win the SBC in my opinion.

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Well, not sure and not sure it matters why since she is gone. Maybe was just not happy with school or unrelated issues. The coaches I'm sure were blindsided, did not hear any rumors during the spring that she might leave. Players seemed to like her well. Hedlund was always very complimentary of her, and seemed to be building the 2008 season promos with her in mind (see SBC prospectus for 2008 soccer season on SBC site). This one is NOT on the coaches as far as it appears. I do believe that we will be surprised at the scoring talent we still have and their scoring abilities. We should still win the SBC in my opinion.

I don't know how to spell soccer, but after reading this post, I looked up Janaye Woods. Seems she had an eye injury her junior year of HS. The injury was so severe, she was almost forced to give up soccer. She wore protective goggles when she played. Perhaps she was forced to give up soccer after all. For whatever the reason, her loss looks like a blow to NT Soccer.

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I don't know how to spell soccer, but after reading this post, I looked up Janaye Woods. Seems she had an eye injury her junior year of HS. The injury was so severe, she was almost forced to give up soccer. She wore protective goggles when she played. Perhaps she was forced to give up soccer after all. For whatever the reason, her loss looks like a blow to NT Soccer.

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Very true Joe, and almost legally blind in one eye I believe. She could not 'head' the ball due to concern of additional injury. That could be part of it, but I also heard from connected folks that she wanted to transfer schools, in part because she had a specific major in mind not offered at UNT. Not sure if that was the primary reason, and not sure if she intends to play soccer elsewhere ;) .

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Very true Joe, and almost legally blind in one eye I believe. She could not 'head' the ball due to concern of additional injury. That could be part of it, but I also heard from connected folks that she wanted to transfer schools, in part because she had a specific major in mind not offered at UNT. Not sure if that was the primary reason, and not sure if she intends to play soccer elsewhere ;) .

Heard a combination of the eye, having to wear the goggles which she hated and wanting to pursue a degree in pharmacy which NT does not have. Apparently she is transferring to Abliene Chritian University which has one of the top pharmacy programs in the state. Word is she will not be playing anymore.....going full force, getting her degree in pharmacy at ACU. Best of Luck

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Gonna have to judge that one yourself...from my perspective at this time of year, it is really bad..... eye of the beholder too I guess......... sorry, I just can't let go with it yet until it is announced...

Extremely disappointed I guess is appropriate to describe how I feel.

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Well I was looking forward to watching them beat oklahoma, so I hope they can still pull it off.

That will be a good test. They have a much better coach this year, so I expect more from them. We should have beat them last year at OU but did not put away the multiple chances in first half and got burned on a late breakaway in the 2nd half. I really believe we have ample talent, the freshmen have been great players at the club level and should fit right in. It is the distractions and frustrations we need to have pass quickly so we can get focused. I'm amped about the Tech scrimmage next weekend, that will also be a good test, they have good talent from DFW club circuit, and surprised with a better than expected showing last year in Big 12 play. They may be better than OU this year. At home, I think we can beat OU this year in spite of the recent developments.....

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OK, out with it. If it is that bad, just what the heck is it????? The suspense is killing me, and is not good for an "old guy" like me!

It is still soccer! :lol:

Couldn't resist. Outside of the NT team and our men's and women's USA teams, I just can't get into it.

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OK, out with it. If it is that bad, just what the heck is it????? The suspense is killing me, and is not good for an "old guy" like me!

BEAT ZERO U!!!!!!

Love to, wish I did not know this, but it is true and not a rumor..... but I can't do it, it has not been announced .... will blow my cover, I'd never have any inside scoop again, may not anyway with this development. But, it has created some suspense and drama for this part of the board...... give it a few more days, if it has not come out by then, I'll drop dime.

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Love to, wish I did not know this, but it is true and not a rumor..... but I can't do it, it has not been announced .... will blow my cover, I'd never have any inside scoop again, may not anyway with this development. But, it has created some suspense and drama for this part of the board...... give it a few more days, if it has not come out by then, I'll drop dime.

:ph34r::ph34r::ph34r::ph34r::ph34r::ph34r::angry:

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It is terrible news although I kind of side with Lifer on the three teams that hold my interest.

If she wants to be a pharmacy major she won't be going to ACU. There are only four colleges of pharmacy in Texas....UT, U of H, Texas Tech, and Texas Southern. Some of those do have more than one location but I believe that's at the intern level. Pharmacists are registered by the state so as far as I know, all are located at state schools.

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so what was the big bad thing that happened???

Time's up..... On top of the loss of Woods, in the following days, Jim Zakel resigned his position as asst women's soccer coach just prior to players reporting to camp. Apparently was not openly announced for several weeks. I still cannot discuss the details of what I know surrounding that, probably not in best interest of this year's program, but while this may seem somewhat of a regular occurence in NCAA soccer and not such a big deal to some readers, Jim was a fantastic guy, good coach, and in my opinion, veeeerrrry instrumental in the recent recruiting success we have enjoyed with high calibre local players. I believe he would have preferred to continue in his role, given an improved set of circumstances. UNT Athletics will miss his contributions. Opinions only here folks, but he will be really missed on the recruiting trail. I personally think it was a huge loss, hope i'm wrong there. Jim has now decided to leave the coaching business altogether and has entered the business world, I really wish him best of luck. He was not willing to discuss the details of his resignation. He is like the fourth or fifth asst or Jr. Asst to leave the program is the last 4 years, and probably the best recruiting asst of the 4. This was Jim's 2nd stop at UNT.

New coaches have been hired, and appear to be meshing very well with the players as I hear it, so that is the good news.

Team looks really good and seem to have put this behind them. My reluctance to want to discuss this openly was, and is out of respect for the program, the team and their new season, and Jim. I'm happy to see the immediate impact has been minimal. GO MEAN GREEN!

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If she wants to be a pharmacy major she won't be going to ACU. There are only four colleges of pharmacy in Texas....UT, U of H, Texas Tech, and Texas Southern. Some of those do have more than one location but I believe that's at the intern level. Pharmacists are registered by the state so as far as I know, all are located at state schools.

Hmmmmmm....... :ph34r:

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It is terrible news although I kind of side with Lifer on the three teams that hold my interest.

If she wants to be a pharmacy major she won't be going to ACU. There are only four colleges of pharmacy in Texas....UT, U of H, Texas Tech, and Texas Southern. Some of those do have more than one location but I believe that's at the intern level. Pharmacists are registered by the state so as far as I know, all are located at state schools.

Very true, but most schools have PRE-Pharmacy and PRE-Med programs and it helps to attend those programs prior to applying to a College of Pharmacy. However, not every school has a highly recognized Pre-Med/Pre-Pharm program. This is bourne out by the acceptance rates to the limited numbers of Colleges of Pharmacy and Medicine. The following is a "cut-and-paste" from Abilene Christians' website.

ACU's Acceptance Rates into Medical and Dental Schools:

Last five years medical school acceptance rate is greater than 85%

Last five years dental school acceptance rate is greater than 90%

National acceptance rate approximately 45%.

I don't know the exact acceptance rate for Pharmacy applicants from ACU, but I do know that the Dean of Pharmacy from U of H, Sunny Ohia, personally recruits from ACU Pre-Pharmacy students via campus visits.

Oh, BTW, Janaye's older sister also goes to ACU... and Hedland doesn't.

'Nuf said.

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