OOC

[Travis]

It seems like we are really taking our schedule back about 10 years. I remember when JJ was trying to solidify his program, he was playing a bunch of patsies to get easy wins at homes to build up our record. Obviously it worked. But, it is just sad that we are beginning that process again instead of picking up where JJ left off.

[UNT90]

It seems like we are really taking our schedule back about 10 years. I remember when JJ was trying to solidify his program, he was playing a bunch of patsies to get easy wins at homes to build up our record. Obviously it worked. But, it is just sad that we are beginning that process again instead of picking up where JJ left off.

Except its about protecting a job instead of building a program.

I still don't think that Benford gets past the 10 win mark, even with this soft OOC.

But if, by some chance (slight as it may be) Benford manages to win 15 or 16 games by only beating up on OOC patsies and then winning 4 or 5 games in conference, watch his defenders flock to this board saying that he just needs more time.

Again, very doubtful that this happens. Teams rarely beat everyone they are supposed to beat, especially teams with Benford as a head coach.

[KRAM1]

Except its about protecting a job instead of building a program.

I still don't think that Benford gets past the 10 win mark, even with this soft OOC.

But if, by some chance (slight as it may be) Benford manages to win 15 or 16 games by only beating up on OOC patsies and then winning 4 or 5 games in conference, watch his defenders flock to this board saying that he just needs more time.

Again, very doubtful that this happens. Teams rarely beat everyone they are supposed to beat, especially teams with Benford as a head coach.

WOW...talk about hedging one's bets WAY WAY in advance. Already setting up your next year's complaint-a-thon before the season even gets anywhere near tipping off! If nothing else, you are definitely consistent! Ha!

[UNT90]

Nope, just know that some will be happy with 5 or less conference wins...

<ninjaface>

[chrisfisher]

You serious?

Yes, but which part were you specifically referring too? Not sure what justified that funny image.

[KRAM1]

Nope, just know that some will be happy with 5 or less conference wins...

<ninjaface>

Really...who might that be...since, of course, you "know" who they are? Please do tell. I would find it really odd that anyone told you straight up that they would be happy with 5 or less conference wins.

You know, there is a difference between being disappointed and being suicidal.

[UNTFan23]

Yes, but which part were you specifically referring too? Not sure what justified that funny image.

The part where we beat Big 12 and SEC teams.

Edited September 6, 2013 by UNTFan23

[NT03]

@BYU 12/03

[NT03]

Has the official schedule ever been released this late ? I always thought we knew on of before the 1st weekend of college football. We are going on the 3rd week now

[Army of Dad]

Has the official schedule ever been released this late ? I always thought we knew on of before the 1st weekend of college football. We are going on the 3rd week now

I thought it was really late last year too. Maybe that was because I was anticipating it so much.

[MeanMag]

It was late last year too.

I want to know the exact home game that we added when we dropped that "away" game at UTA that we had to collect the gate on.

F, that was one freaking game I looked forward to whether we pounded them, they pounded us, or was a good damn game. 9 times out of ten in the previous regime, it was a good damn game.

No Lsu at home, no texas tech at home, no osu at home. Does ou or byu return a game? Is that why they canx uta?

[Green Dozer]

I would be more than happy to drive to Arlington for a 5:00 PM game against UTA instead of having to watch us play Northwood in a home game at the Super Pit. I think NW is in the same conference as the University of Phoenix.

Edited September 12, 2013 by Green Dozer

[MeanGreenTexan]

I would be more than happy to drive to Arlington for a 5:00 PM game against UTA instead of having to watch us play Northwood in a home game at the Super Pit. I think NW is in the same conference as the University of Phoenix.

The score should be a blowout because all of the players are online players.

[GangGreen]

I'm really pissed we can't schedule some JUCO games.

[UNTFan23]

I'm really pissed we can't schedule some JUCO games.

I think we would schedule Denton Guyer before we made that kind of a leap.

[KRAM1]

Not to dig up the dead, but it seems I keep hearing about our terrible OCC home schedule...did yesterday and today again...as a justification for not coming and/or not buying season tickets. Has anyone compared the home OCC schedules over the last few years? I took a quick look-see for a few years late in JJ's career at UNT and here's what we had:

2009-10 Season - Don't see a lot of big name draws here

Cameron

Jackson State

Univ. of the Southwest

Southwestern

Texas Southern

2010-2011 Season - 2 out of six...not bad...enough?

Henderson State

Texas Tech - one of the more fun games in recent memory to attend

UTA - always a goodie

Granbling State

Jackson State

Texas State

Oklahoma Panhandle State

2011-2012 Season - 1 maybe 2 OK as far as "sellers"...the rest?

St. Gregory

Sam Houston State

Jackson State

Grambling

LSU - another very bright spot for sure

New Orleans

I also recall playing and beating OSU at the Super Pit.

I also recall some of the same folks "walking" on this year's home OCC schedule making similar comments about JJ's home OCC. scheduling.

[UNT90]

My reasons for not coming are:

1 A, B, and C)- We accepted losing by bringing Benford back.

2) I'm really just not that interested anymore.

Has nothing to do with scheduling.

[Army of Dad]

Scheduling is the cherry on top of a turd sundae.

When I reference the OOC schedule it is as another reason why attendance will be down, especially from the nice rise we saw under JJ.

[KRAM1]

Scheduling is the cherry on top of a turd sundae.

When I reference the OOC schedule it is as another reason why attendance will be down, especially from the nice rise we saw under JJ.

2300 at the tip-off event last evening. Larger crowd than last year's event.

[UNTFan23]

2300 at the tip-off event last evening. Larger crowd than last year's event.

The real question is whether that translates into actual attendance. We'll have to wait and see.

[Censored by Laurie]

2300 at the tip-off event last evening. Larger crowd than last year's event.

And all of February's home games

[NT03]

Not your fault. Longwood would probably be a better opponent for us, but that's not worth getting into. Maybe your subconscious wishing we were playing a D1 school?

Maybe not , they just beat TCU in Ft Worth ... Lol

[KRAM1]

Maybe not , they just beat TCU in Ft Worth ... Lol

TCU Coach brought too many suits. Obviously, the guy can't coach...who the heck is he anyway?

[UNT90]

TCU Coach brought too many suits. Obviously, the guy can't coach...who the heck is he anyway?

This will not sit well with TCU alumni and there very well may be consequences if he tanks again this year.

Meanwhile, we will wait to year 4, because its what we do.

[BillySee58]

Maybe not , they just beat TCU in Ft Worth ... Lol

Interesting. Not a good start to Trent Johnson's second season. Wasn't a very good first one either.

Still not sure why Trent Johnson left LSU to go to TCU. Guess money talks.