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He was talking about how great of a coach Peterson is... then said 'UNT and Peterson will be a great ALLIANCE... if you know what I mean'... all the while snubbing his nose... when he said the word 'Alliance' he looked directly at the camera and winked... Peterson and RV then looked at each other at laughed heartily... then he turned to Vito and put his fingers over his lips in a 'shhhh' fashion... things then went back to normal

I heard Karen Aston was taking the job...says she thought that was the "UT" she was going to in the first place.

What are the odds that your two head basketball coaches both have their dream jobs come open on the same year, and both are selected? Even making it most far fetched both dream jobs are with the very top of the athletic food chain and both despite many protests from their fans, selected lowly Belt coaches. By my count NT has only had four HC's move up to higher ground in the last fifty years. A couple of them were here only a year and were not big loses, Harry Miller in MBB and Cherrie Rapp in WBB. The other two were Fry and Jerry Moore which I still don't understand. So in really, NT has lost one coach before this year that was a real loss; Fry. Now this year we are down two. Many may discount Aston because she was here only a year, but she may be as good a coach as ever worked at NT. Jones was solid and orchestrated an amazing program turnaround and left arguably being the best ever basketball coach at NT. The best and the worse, is that both basketball teams should have had great seasons ahead. The best is with the right hire, the teams should still have tremendous seasons, the worse is that because of coaching changes the odds of having those seasons is substantially reduced. Both coaches left the team well stocked with good players, now it is up to the new coaches to build upon what has been established. Fry left a loaded team with about everyone back from a 10-1 season, NT made the wrong hire and it quickly turned to dust and it was not because of players leaving. NT seems to never be able to get over the hump, rare success is usually followed by failure. Now is the time, that trend is reversed and NT build a program based on a foundation of good coaches not the rare exception that can win at NT.

Its starting to feel like cusa mwc is hazing us with random alliance news. Membership is ours after hell week.

I say we let Mac get us to a bowl game before we really start rewarding him.

We don't. We need the right coach. This insistance upon only hiring D-1 head coaches because hiring Dodge and Stephens were train wrecks is the same logic Tom Hicks used in not spending money on the Rangers...well I tried with Chan Ho and it didn't work so I'm not trying again. The template wasn't broken...just the decision. That said...no to this dude...I don't want anyone associated with Buzz Williams near this program. I still think my short list is Capel and Forrest.

Stop it now.

Its always nice when guys are willing to take a pay cut just to play the game they love.

This is all I needed to hear. Proceed RV.

What if there were three Tony Mitchells?

We had very good talent leave while Trilli was still coaching.

I have it good source that Spiriki will split open in 2015 ultimately revealing the bust of Coach Mac with sunglasses and a bottle of Grey Goose.

Here it is: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zypqU4n3qBI&feature=youtu.be

OK. Here's a quote from me from 2001! I don't even know when Twitter was invented, but I already knew it was going to be stupid.

Just my opinion, which has absolutely no bearing on who ends up in what conference. La-La fans are great, welcoming and supportive of their conference mates (when they aren't playing the Cajuns). All I have ever experienced from La Tech fans is a superiority complex towards the Sun Belt including the FB coach and AD making backhanded remarks last year. Karma's a ... just ask Earl.

I thought twitter was stupid before it was cool to think twitter is stupid.

I would really love a Theus & Forrest combo. I don't know if he would stay on but , let's still try to do everything we can keep SF if he's not going to be the guy. Sadler , Marlin, Benford = no thanks Lutz is Forrest. Great , great recruiter I expect a name to emerge thats not on that list , Vito was pretty off when he 1st came out with a women's list. I think these are all just guesses on his part

I'll agree with this but take ULL over La Tech

If you'll run some numbers you'll find that Middle Tennessee is well qualified as a moveup to CUSA. They are continually first or second in the Bubas Cup standings. They have good facilities in all sports. They are in a large market and have a budget larger than ours. As to the name, I'm hoping that they'll drop the State and just become Middle Tennessee University or the University of Middle Tennessee. Then maybe they'll take a page from the University of Southern Mississippi and become "Middle Tenn". That would shorten it enough to fit most marquees. It works for Southern Miss; it could work for Middle Tennessee. Besides, CUSA needs to return to 12 members to fulfill the TV requirements with Fox, which calls for a championship game. The eight current members and the additions of North Texas, FIU, Louisiana Tech, and Middle Tenn would return the conference to full strength and allow for a championship game. Finally, UTEP is a member of CUSA and since the leagues are remaining separate for now I see no reason for them to move.

Don't do it, it's a twap!

I say no to Tony benford and yes to Shawn Forrest. Don't know benford personally but buzz Williams is not a person I would want to coach my child.

techdawg88, I don't think it's a matter of hate but moreso a matter of some of your fellow alums condescending arrogance from BB&B toward all the rest of us through the years. For certain we've all done our share of smack from time to time, but some of your fellow Dawg' compadres in the opinion of many (even beyond our elect) were going a bit over the top. Yet.............if ever there was a new conference rivalry that started from 2 college-based message boards it would be both of our schools because we have ourselves (admittedly) counter-pointed many of BB&B's posters points for darn sure. GMG!

This would start a TREND

http://www.simplyhir...rector-of-jobs/ Director of Men's Basketball Operations Company: University of North Texas Location: Denton, TX Date Posted: April 17, 2012 Under the direct supervision of the Head Men's Basketball Coach, the Director of Men's Basketball Operations will be responsible for coordinating all aspects of men's basketball operations for the University of North Texas. Job duties include: * Coordinates all aspects of team travel * Coordinates all aspects of prospective athlete official visits, coaches recruiting travel, recruiting weekends, and overall recruiting coordination. * Works with Academic and Compliance units assuring NCAA compliance and student athlete eligibility for the basketball team. * Tracks prospects and current student athletes in NCAA Clearinghouse, with NCAA certification, with NCAA satisfactory progress, and with individual student athlete eligibility. * Assists with day to day basketball activities

Folks, we need some non-playing game day help for our game Saturday. Right now I have one referee...I could use a couple more who would like to come out and have some fun, and I need some folks to run the chains and down markers, etc. So, if you are thinking about coming out to watch the game Saturday...and I hope you are...PM me and let me know if you would like to give us a hand in making sure the game is fun for all...heck...close up view of the action, right? This is not limited to the male category....any ladies out there that would like to help...referee, chains, registration, silent auction table, etc., etc. are also more than welcome...probably do a much better job than those hairy legged guys anyway...just sayin...... If you would like to support this event and have some fun, we could use a little help in various areas...let me know. Your kind assistance would be very much be appreciated....and you will enjoy yourself....I promise. Thanks in advance.

With this news, I would maybe even lean toward Capel over Forrest... if he's interested.

Thanks so much...happy to have the help......appreciate it! Folks...this is the one and only offer of help...is there not a few more folks that can lend a hand? We'll make it happen one way or the other, but sure could use a tad bit of help here....besides...it's going to be great fun and IT'S AT APOGEE!

Men's and women's basketball are 2 very different animals.

I have to agree, best news we could have heard during this process

I'm sure JJ had a hand in soothing hurt feelings and getting some kid's heads back on straightduring and after his final meeting with the players. Wish it was done by tomorrow, though.

Tony still plans to stay at UNT and will not enter the 2012 NBA draft. There have been 2 reports that he has declared. This is not true. Nick Smith gave me permission to tweet it, email it, etc - so here you go UNT fans. There was one particular report that was titled "Tony Mitchell declares for NBA draft" but it linked to a tweet, so I called to get the truth on these reports.

Take a number.

I think everyone knew they were looking at a scheduling alliance to pre-date the move to a full merger/new conference. The real question is are these reports that there isn't going to be a full merger ever? Or is just that it's going to be an alliance first? The big difference between the two options would be the need for expansion candidates. A scheduling alliance with merger to come would like be 10 teams in each conference. No merger/new conference could mean two 12 team conferences.

Unfortunately, I will be at Ft Hood through the end of next week.

Talked to Tony in passing today. Not leaving. He's got no clue where they got their "info" from.

The inclusion of Shawnson makes me think Cooley's tongue has already bi-passed his cheek and is making a play for his ear.

I think it is ironic that 2 of our best coaches of all time are Dan McCarney and Karen Aston. Both had/have been here for only 1 year and followed Todd Dodge and Shanice Stephens. I also think that Shawson Johnson should be in the NT Hall of Fame. Only at NT. Just having fun Grand!

At least we are trending upward....remember when we hired coaches from pissant programs or assistants from D1 programs and prayed to God it would work out? Those hires were motivated by total distain by the senior administrators or total incompetence by senior administrators.

It's too big of a job for one referee!

I wonder if these 3 have any history together whatsoever? Wonder how the chemistry will be between them? Also, isn't it funny that many at SMoo thought they were too good for JJ, yet will eventually end up with a FAR less successful former UNT head coach who had no real success here and depending on what you believe, was shown the door at UNT. I guess a 72 year old Has been, a very good in his prime has been, but.a has been none the less, is enough to make this easier to swallow?? Massive fail.

My son would like to help with the chains/down markers.

Slow news day. There is nothing new here. They will allign first, maximize the units and exit fees, and merge later if the money is there. In the meantime they have a binding agreement to not raid one another and this stops the musical chairs. Here is a huge question. If the invite is up to us (in a perfect world) then which side do we join? The MWC has to add another baseball team to stay at 6. I wouldn't be surprised if we make sure that is available to them if needed. I am really torn on which side I would prefer during the transitional years pre merger but I lean towards CUSA.

Hmmm. I like this guy. Seems like a good assistant coach choice for Shawn Forrest or Jeff Capel.

Why? What does this case have to do with gun laws or stand your ground laws? IF Zimmerman was attacked then he had the right to defend himself. If he wasn't, then he's guilty of murder. Done and done. No need to evaluate gun laws or self defense laws. He's either guilty of murder or he isn't. ...unless you don't believe someone should be legally protected if they defend themselves, in which case I don't think we'll find much common ground.

We shouldn't be touching what are commonly referred to as Castle Laws.

I heard Denton is closer to New Jersey than Bowling Green is.