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This was in today's DMNews...not the D-RC. FWIW:

Only a decade or so ago, excitement for college football in the Dallas-Fort Worth area came mostly from being a fan of a major college team either to the north or south of us. Today, there are plenty of reasons to be excited about teams that are playing successful Division I sports right here at home.

Congratulations to TCU and SMU on their remarkable success in advancing to major conference affiliations, providing top quality football. UNT football also is moving forward. With our new Apogee Stadium and a proven coaching staff, we have made significant progress in the past year.

All three universities are making remarkable progress competing in other sports. A lot of attention goes to men's basketball, especially at UNT, where we've had five straight seasons with more than 20 wins, resulting in two trips to the NCAA tournament. But there are great athletes playing competitively in almost every sport among the three Division I universities in Dallas-Fort Worth.

For all of us at SMU, TCU and UNT, maintaining the quality of our academic programs is the most important goal. Yet offering strong, visible athletic programs is an important part of university success. And it's fun for everyone.

V. Lane Rawlins, president, University of North Texas, Denton

Read More: http://letterstotheeditorblog.dallasnews.com/archives/2011/12/excitement-here.html
NT1978
Twas the night we’d been waiting for all across Mean Green land.
Not a dissension was stirring; the flames of hope had been fanned.
His finals all taken, he’d received the appropriate score.
It was time for Tony Mitchell to hit the hardwood floor.

The Pit Crew was standing; the Alums took a seat,
it was time to see if the Mean Green would truly compete
With Villarreal in his sport coat and Dr. Rawlins across the court,
the crowd was there to see if he was as good as the report

When out from the tunnel came two cheerleaders with banners.
The crowd noise was excessive, like kids with no manners.
The team followed closely with a certain new poise.
The fans were predicting some tournament noise.

Sitting at court side, glare hardened like stones
and dressed in his finest was coach Johnny Jones.
More rapid than eagles his players they came,
and he whistled, and shouted, and called them by name?

There was Jones and Williams and Franklin and Hall,
Hogans and Edwards but that wasn’t all.
The team was well rounded and if Mitchell did fit,
he hoped that this year would finally be it.

The crowd was a twitter with anticipatory glee,
they had come to see the Mean Green, including Tony.
For the end of the story and to come and take stock,
December 18th at the Super Pit, tip off - seven o’clock.
Harry
Were just about done with this class for the first time in school history in December or early December we are just about done with recruiting. What does that mean? What that means is they believe in us and what we are doing; they like what they see; they like the style of play; they like the commitment to excellence; they appreciate the leadership that’s in place at this university and the future never looked brighter and that’s why the young men that are here with their families and the other ones that will be joining us this weekend really believe in the future and we appreciate everyone of you for being here.

It’s been awhile, a fast moving ever changing 12-months since I took the job here and I want to thank Dr. Rawlins and Rick Villarreal to coming to Gainesville Florida to see Margy and I and sell us on the future of this program and you really enriched our lives with this opportunity. We’re not where we want to be but we’ve come a long way and there are some great days ahead for this program. When I reflect back on what we have built with our foundation under the leadership of these seniors you can help but notice the progress, working together we have found success and taken major steps and strides in doing those things. In life and in football change is inevitable and there is a whole bunch of it going on right now. I believe we’ve grown, I believe we’ve changed, I believe we’ve improved and there’s no doubt about it its tangible you can see it in wins and losses which have improved but it’s in and out every day with this program.

We faced one of the most challenging schedules in school history. And we can all remember back – I know all of us in this room here – 0-3 after losing to those teams early in the season which by the way ended up 31-6 and one playing for a national championship. But rather than dwelling on losses we focused on our assets…we had a new beginning but we also had an amazing finish and we went on to win 5 more games including that 52-point victory last Saturday.

I shared a quote of Joe Namath with my team awhile back which resembled the progress of our football team. And anyone a little bit older in this room might remember Broadway Joe and his quote was, “I can’t wait until tomorrow because I get better looking every day.”[laughter] I think it really exemplifies this football team, each day we try to get better and there’s ups and downs and successes and setbacks and wins and losses but I think every day in the big picture as a head coach as I look at this whole thing we definitely got better. Led by our senior class our foundation was built on rock not sand and we challenged ourselves to new standards and new heights.

To cherish every day and every moment as I mentioned is what this football team is about especially my seniors. Understand the passion, courage and relentlessness is contagious. To be remembered not forgotten with your actions on the field and in the classroom and in the community…you won’t be forgotten. We have some disappointments. but there are no regrets and you won’t be forgotten especially you seniors. I’ve tried to instill an all important faith in one another; fierce loyalty and true teammates; true teammates…accept your past, present and really encourage your future. And we have a really beautiful future here at North Texas. And I want to tell these seniors as they walk out of here for the last time, that they have encouraged the future of this football team and especially their teammates.

I asked all of you last Saturday to make our last few hours together our finest hours and you did; and that will be a great finish to 2011 but what a great beginning for 2012.

To all of you and in closing, to all of the players returning, take pride in ownership in that torch t hat has been passed by these seniors, take pride and ownership in that torch that has been passed to you from that great group of young men. We have old memories but young hopes, we have old memories in just the short time that I have been here and all of us together have young hopes. The plan ahead and the road to success has been planned out to all you guys coming back, freshmen, sophomores and juniors. Live in the moment, be different, be unique. Let’s rewrite more history books in 2012, more meaning to them. When I took this job I said, “Why not North Texas, Why not North Texas?” God bless all of you and Go Mean Green!
KRAM1
I just wanted to mention what i thought was a very nice gesture from Coach Mac last evening at the final Coach Mac Radio Show of the year...Coach Mac personally bought a drink (beer, soda, etc.) for everyone in attendance as a token of his thanks for our attendance during the year. He has consistently called us the "few, the proud" and stuff like that during the year and has thanked everyone on several occasions, so we pretty much knew how he felt about our attendance, so this gesture was really unexpected and heartfelt.

I truly believe that Coach Mac is the right guy at the right time for UNT. Thanks Coach mac for helping to re-establish UNT on the road to being a winning program once again.

I did feel a touch of frustration on Coach Mac's part last evening when he talked about attendance and specifically student attendance. he made the comment that he felt like he had done everything he could to engage the student body and to help get them interested in attending games. I sensed a bit of frustration on his part with the results and payback from the students for his and his team's efforts. He said it made a big difference to recruits when they visit to see a full stadium...it said it matters and while UNT set an all-time attendance record this season, he was hopeful that the UNT fan base and the student body would get behind the program and turn out in bigger and bigger numbers in the future.

It was a very positive and very enjoyable show to attend last evening. Coach Mac talked about players he discussed for all conference on the coach call in recently...Lance Dunbar,Will Atterberry, AK, Zach Orr. He also mentioned Lemon as freshman of the year and Lance as Offensive player of the year. Interesting also that he mentioned that not all the SunBelt coaches attended that conference call...several SunBelt Coaches on the call were not at all happy about that...even mentioned the possibility of future fines for non-attendance. Hmmmmm...interesting. He also talked about several red shirt freshmen that he feels will have impact next season, how our O-line will immediately be in better shape across the board.

Some of you folks who also attended help me out with some names here for those who couldn't attend or listen in on the radio.

Anyway, it was a nice last show, and I was happy I got to be part of it. Next season is looking even better...
Harry
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