4 Games On Txa 21

[UNTflyer]

DENTON, Texas (8/22/08) – The University of North Texas and TXA 21 has announced the broadcast of four football games for the upcoming 2008 season. The Mean Green's home opener against Tulsa on September 6 will be televised live on TXA 21 in the metroplex along with the Sept. 27 road game at Rice.

TXA 21 will also carry both of the ESPN Regional broadcasts in the Dallas-Fort Worth area on October 4 against Florida International and November 1 at Western Kentucky. Those games are part of the Sun Belt Conference television package.

North Texas alumni Doug Anderson (play-by-play announcer), LaDarrin McLlain (color analyst), and Dave Knobler (sideline) will comprise the broadcast team.

"We are very excited that TXA 21 had an interest in putting together a local television package that is not only beneficial to our sponsors but also our fans," said North Texas Deputy Athletic Director Hank Dickenson. "It's outstanding for us that there will be two North Texas graduates in the broadcast booth. We are very happy to begin what we hope will be a long term partnership between North Texas and TXA 21.

The Mean Green has five games scheduled for television this season as the September 13 game at LSU is scheduled to be broadcast by Cox Sports (tape delayed).

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AWESOME NEWS!

Edited August 22, 2008 by UNTflyer

[FirefightnRick]

I went to school with Doug, always has been a very talented individual. We should be very proud of him.

Rick

[Green Nightmare]

Awesome

Now let;s find out how we get the Kstate game and the LSU game not tape delayed

[foutsrouts]

I kind of wish that the Tulsa game was going to be blacked out locally, but nevertheless some very good news overall. Nice exposure.

[Mean Green 93-98]

That is just plain awesome. Makes me wish I were in the Metroplex.

[Green Mean]

Awesome news. My NT football pants are going even more crazy now!

[gangrene]

That is just plain awesome. Makes me wish I were in the Metroplex.

The FIU and WK games will also be available on ESPN Gameplan and ESPN 360.

[UNTflyer]

We get a TV package and you wish for a blackout? Seriously?

This is the most awesomest Mean Green news since Dodge was hired. Does any other metroplex team have a local broadcast deal? No!

[Eagle1855]

That is just plain awesome. Makes me wish I were in the Metroplex.

well, I wouldn't go THAT far... ha

[UNTflyer]

I get his point though. Of course the TV deal is great, but I have to admit I wish it was all road games. I prefer that we get some folks out to our stadium.

I kinda understand. Hopefully this will actually get more people to the games.

[UNTflyer]

That, or "That was a great game, Dodge is really moving the ball! Maybe I'll go up there to catch a game in person."

[TheTastyGreek]

Does any other metroplex team have a local broadcast deal? No!

Not to kill your thunder or anything, but SMU does.

[Green Guy Bass]

About f'ing time. Way to go Doogie!! I do hope that these games will be available in dazzling HD.

[Smitty]

Not to kill your thunder or anything, but SMU does.

Let's not start cluttering up posts with facts, Greek. Where will that get us? Reasonable, rational, civil discussion? Do you really want that?

Edited August 22, 2008 by Smitty

[UNTflyer]

Not to kill your thunder or anything, but SMU does.

Well, crap... I even checked their site before posting that and didn't see anything under their television listings.

[Quoner]

I kinda understand. Hopefully this will actually get more people to the games.

Bill Wirtz thinks that your way of thinking is crazy and stupid.

[NT80]

I kinda understand. Hopefully this will actually get more people to the games.

Maybe attendance will increase for future un-televised games if we put on a good show, but I can see some people staying home for the Tulsa game since it's on TV. It may be as simple as not having to find a baby sitter or now they can go to someone's party and still see the game there. It will hurt attendance a little, but hopefully it will be watched by football fans who have never seen UNT play and they will become new fans.

[Mean Green 93-98]

Bill Wirtz thinks that your way of thinking is crazy and stupid.

As a longsuffering Blackhawks fan, I appreciate your post.

[Baby Arm!]

Pros of televised games:

1. Its a three hour commercial for your product

2. Televised games create a 'big time' atmosphere.

3. Creates a buzz around your program

4. Exposes the Mean Green to thousands who would never consider coming to Denton to watch a game.

5. Builds and expands your fan base

6. Good recruiting tool

Cons:

1. A few fans may stay home to watch on TV

[NT91]

YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[GoMeanGreen1999]

Maybe attendance will increase for future un-televised games if we put on a good show, but I can see some people staying home for the Tulsa game since it's on TV. It may be as simple as not having to find a baby sitter or now they can go to someone's party and still see the game there. It will hurt attendance a little, but hopefully it will be watched by football fans who have never seen UNT play and they will become new fans.

I think the Tulsa game will sellout.

Okay, at least I hope it does.

[eulessismore]

I think the Tulsa game will sellout.

Okay, at least I hope it does.

There's no excuse for the Tulsa game not only to "sell out", but to "fill the stadium". Sometimes, those are not the same.

[jdennis82]

let's be honest, the people who would let the game being on TV keep them away from fouts probably wouldn't come anyway. i think this is good for the guy who thinks, "man, i know i go/went to NT but i really want to watch the UT game". hopefully, they flip to the NT game and see the direction of the program and jump on board (hopefully financially).

[Green Nightmare]

It's great all around.

It's great for people who for some reason cannot make it to a game, they know they can at least catch the action at home

[Quoner]

As a longsuffering Blackhawks fan, I appreciate your post.

I'm so happy someone appreciated it. Bless you sir.