Reporting from GMG Classic in Denton

[Harry]

Cool to see Rog and Nikko out here. Great venue and setup here at Strickland. I'm already winded from warmups. GMG

[THOR]

Awesome time as always!

[Andrew]

Sorry I did not make it Kram. Mark me and some of my buddies for next year! Maybe we could do it tournament style with teams of 5 or 6 and get 8 teams going! have fun gentleman!

[RAGEMASTER5000]

Player most in need of practice huh? We'll see next year. Training starts whenever the soreness goes away. I'm guessing 4 days. Training starts in four days!

[meangreenacct]

Player most in need of practice huh? We'll see next year. Training starts whenever the soreness goes away. I'm guessing 4 days. Training starts in four days!

It was probably a close call between you and I, but gives me something to shoot for next year!

[THOR]

Player most in need of practice huh? We'll see next year. Training starts whenever the soreness goes away. I'm guessing 4 days. Training starts in four days!

Ya know..

If you drink beer during the game you don't feel the soreness... just saying! I'm all good and well!

[RAGEMASTER5000]

I think Niko deserved the honor. He came in the game, passed up a three, then gave up a board. Made everyone look better.

[KRAM1]

I want ,to say "thank you" to each and every player, referee, volunteer, guest helper and spectator who came out today to help raise a few dollars for our great Cheer Team students. And, to our sponsors (MB Designs, Kokjohn Long Snapping, Crosstimbers Equipment and Rudy's) a special thank you. You are all very much appreciated! And, what about Tracie O'Neal and our Cheer Squad and a great group of Cheer Team Parents? Greatness!

And, to those who made and/or donated silent auction items....you made sure this was a successful event.

It was the best Classic yet, and...the best game yet. May not be ready for the NCAA tourney yet, but close....

The preliminary numbers...preliminary...show we brought in just under $1800.00! That's really nice and we now have a min. $2000 goal for next year! Hope to see everyone back next year...bring your friends!

Lastly...thanks to all the athletic Dept. personnel who helped to make this happen. Would not happen without your help and support.

Great job players...this one was really fun....and, how about that coaching by Roger Franklin? Classic!

Great fun today!

Thanks to all...see you all next year!

[NT03]

Sorry I wasn't able to make it this year. I'll definitely be there for football game

Many thanks Kram for doing this again. I know it can't be easy

[UNT90]

KRAM does a great job on both this and the GMG football game. Lots of time and effort that is very much appreciated.

I hurt.

[Andrew]

Kram any news on having a tournament next year? Just 8 teams and you. You ould cut it down to 20 min or 30 min games. Just do a round of 8 all day! That would be a lot of fun! Is there any interest in doing this!? Either way next year!

[NT03]

I'd be down for a 3 on 3 tournament

Example - Let's just say 12 teams , $50 a piece that's $600 raised right there

Maybe get players to ref ? Just an idea to throw out there

[Andrew]

We could go with this... I was thinking 5 on 5 full court but 3 on 3 would work too! I just am able to score more in trasnition on the full court because I don't stop (much slower now). 3 on 3 slows me up because I am not a ball handler. Nut could this be done!?

Edited March 24, 2013 by Andrew

[Harry]

[KRAM1]

If you guys want to turn this into a tournament go for it, but not my gig. This is a one-game deal. I think a tournament sounds great, but I am not down for being the organizer of it. Happy to help the organizer, but not my deal.

[THOR]

I prefer the one game...brings everyone together for a good time.

[NT03]

I prefer the one game...brings everyone together for a good time.

Good point and I agree

I know a tourny would be a major headache for someone... Just throwing out the idea incase someone wanted the challenge

[Andrew]

Yeai will try either way. I just remember being younger and seeing people from curchnor other goups always have a yearly tourney. Maybe in the future when I win the lotto I will take it up haha

[Green59]

KRAM does a great job on both this and the GMG football game. Lots of time and effort that is very much appreciated.

I hurt.

I agree.....KRAM1 does a tremendous job in organizing these charity events....Thanks again for all KRAM1 does for North Texas!

[forevereagle]

Great event, and thanks to KRAM for setting this up.

And as for a tournament, given how gassed everyone was through one half of the first half, I don't see how a tournament is feasible.Even cutting down game times would not be much help. Plus, it is nice for everyone to play one game and go out for lunch and drinks afterwards.

[UNTLifer]

Set up a 3 on 3 tournament like the old Pepsi/NBA tournaments that were played outside in all the major cities. Charge an entry fee per team and set up divisions. Invite the Fraternities and have them invite their chapters from SMU, TCU, UTA, Baylor, etc... Advertise it in the Metroplex. Get a bunch of teams at $25 a pop and you can make a killing. Work with Rec Sports to maybe donate officials and off you go. Set it up in the Apogee Parking lot or use the indoor courts at the new practice facility.

[UNT90]

Set up a 3 on 3 tournament like the old Pepsi/NBA tournaments that were played outside in all the major cities. Charge an entry fee per team and set up divisions. Invite the Fraternities and have them invite their chapters from SMU, TCU, UTA, Baylor, etc... Advertise it in the Metroplex. Get a bunch of teams at $25 a pop and you can make a killing. Work with Rec Sports to maybe donate officials and off you go. Set it up in the Apogee Parking lot or use the indoor courts at the new practice facility.

Only problem with this (besides me having to play against a bunch of 20 year olds) is liability and injuries.

I personally prefer the 5 on 5 full court (actually would prefer a 3 quarters court, but I digress) format we have now, but I'll play in anything.

I used to love the old 3 on 3 tournaments. Lots of room in the paint for a big man wanna-be and no zone defenses.

[KRAM1]

Set up a 3 on 3 tournament like the old Pepsi/NBA tournaments that were played outside in all the major cities. Charge an entry fee per team and set up divisions. Invite the Fraternities and have them invite their chapters from SMU, TCU, UTA, Baylor, etc... Advertise it in the Metroplex. Get a bunch of teams at $25 a pop and you can make a killing. Work with Rec Sports to maybe donate officials and off you go. Set it up in the Apogee Parking lot or use the indoor courts at the new practice facility.

As I mentioned earlier...great idea...but count me out of arranging this thing. You have no idea how much time I put in doing the one-game event I do each year. Don't have the time or desire to expand it into a tournament. But, happy to be a worker bee for anyone who wants to volunteer to set this up.

Let me know who the first volunteer is to set this up, front the cash needed and run the tournament, and I'll be the first to volunteer to help. I like the idea and think it's great. Just not my thing to run and/or administer.