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Your constant negativity astounds me, given you're someone who lives and dies for this program. You remind me of Boston sports fans. "If the Patriots don't win by 35 and Tom Brady doesn't throw for 400 yards and 5 TD's every week, he's a bum and Brian Hoyer needs to be put in, and Belichick should be fired. For good measure, let's blow up Gillette Stadium and rebuild the old stadium to relive the glory days of going 3-13."-the thought process of Boston sports fans. That is what you remind me of.

And the Dodge era. I have a feeling I know why FFR is so worked up over this. Years ago, the department relied on many hard core fans to help with certain activities, player BBQ, handing out schedules/posters, reporting from practice, coming up with ideas to increase interest, etc..., and FFR was a big part of this. The program has grown beyond this and FFR still wants to be involved/heard but the department is not responsive like they were in years past. Just part of our program finally growing up.

Emerson 12" black and white.

More like Dumbardi...

You mean you feel it's out of place that a 5th year senior is starting over a sophomore who has been away from live-action football for over a year?

I know it gets hot and lonely in the dog days of summer, but let's keep GMG family friendly, you guys.

What's next? Favorite Redtube videos? SO GREAT!!!!!

I registered on that other forum and let them know the facts. that forum sucks.

Oh, no worries, Grant! They hate ALL of us here on the "worst college fan board in all of college football!"... http://meanandgreen.freeforums.org/the-other-board-and-why-it-t29.html But, "gay pride!" If you weren't sure enough that you're in good company, Grant, know that we're all "tards" together!!! http://meanandgreen.freeforums.org/the-other-board-t102.html And yes... almost all of them still post over here and S&M themselves to miserable ecstasy with NT sports. Chin up, Grant. It'll be okay, even if we're all terrible, unfunny gays with missing chromosomes.

Nope just prepared for the very bright future of North Texas football.

Not to pile on here... but I've called Jessica 4 times throughout the life of my MGC membership. Left messages all 4 times, waited 2-3 days and never heard back from her. Had to go up to John B, who's now gone. As the new director, I hope she's better about answering, or at least returning messages.

Now that I have your attention... This year, in addition to participating in my 4th Swim Across the Sound, I will be running in the ING New York City Marathon on November 4th. My entry was secured through Paul Newman's charity, The Hole in the Wall Gang and and will be running as a member of Team Hole in the Wall http://www.teamholeinthewall.org/ As a member of Team Hole in the Wall I have a personal fundraising goal of $3000.00 American. Below I've included my donation page...if you happen to have a few bucks laying around, any sort of contribution will be remarkably appreciated. http://events.teamholeinthewall.org/faf/home/default.asp?ievent=488955&lis=1&kntae488955=56049326B8F7476A8FA3C0E7C32D830D&login=t To donate: 1. Click the link. 2. Click "Sponsor a Participant" on the left hand column. 3. Type "Jesse" and "Hemingway" into "first name" and "last name", respectively...then click the link of my name below. 4. Donate. Thanks in advance.

Bump. If I understand one tenant of fiscal conservatism, deserving social programs and charities should be funded through the generosity of the populous. There are few more deserving and noble entities than Paul Newman's Hole in the Wall Gang. Or if you want a smile at the thought that you're donating to 3 1/2 to 4 hours of my physical discomfort, that's cool too.

Heard his name pop up a few times as performing a lot better then he did in the Spring.

Who twitter tweeted: @J_Holmen Last year's mindset = Sun Belt Championship. This year's mindset = National Championship. New coaching staff made believers of us all. And let me add my own hashtag. #attitude #GMG

I think you underestimate our ability to bitch and moan about more than one thing at a time.

I hear ya. I can see both sides. To those of us who live far away it's a moot point. Did you know that Arkansas State reportedly had 4,000 fans show up for their first scrimmage? Did an open scrimmage create the excitement in their fan base or was it possibly a potential bowl-bound team that drew those fans?

No, but Jupiter did. Its gravity typically captures random space rocks before they get to us.

So it sounds like Jessica is just like every other cute, 20-something girl...never calls me back.

It's not my intention to be negative, but I've found Jessica difficult to reach. I wanted to join the MGC through payroll deduction and she never called me back. I finally gave up and mailed them a check.

Cam was from Arkansas

I'm digging these Mac Minutes. The second video brought up a side-thought for me. Coach McCarney often talks about his players becoming better students/men/husbands/fathers. I know I've heard him mention this several times myself. However, I don't see him getting his nuts kicked all the time like some do our former coach to this day... why is that? I don't think either of them are football ogres, only concerned with results on the field, and I fully believe they both want all of the players they come in contact with to become better men. It's just one of them is a proven BCS HC, while the other was an experiment gone way wrong. Bash Dodge's coaching abilities all you want, that is deserved. But I don't think he should be bashed for something that our current coach also believes in. Anyway, I'm looking forward to the next Minute with Mac.

He said in an interview that right after he was hired the eye started "leaking". Basically, the eye was damaged by years in the sun with no protection. He had several surgeries to repair the issue but it didn't work - I don't think the surgeries were botched ... I think they just didn't help.

When I think basketball, I think fat, 5'5" and Italian. Douche.

Thanks, I couldnt find it but Im glad you did K he stared 7 games in 2008 and 4 in 2010, I was wrong

per Vito- "Canales singled out four offensive linemen who have made significant progress during the early stages of fall practice: backup junior tackle LaChris Anyiam, freshman Connor Trussell, Arkansas transfer Cam Feldt and freshman walk-on Kaydon Kirby."

I just called the ticket office and got right through. They said the tickets will be sent out within the next week and a half. They are just waiting for them to come in from the printer. The number is 1-800-868-2366 and they are open 8am-5pm M-F. I personally don't remember ever having problems getting a hold of someone in the ticket office. Maybe I'm just lucky.

Where is 4* Under Armor All American Cam Feldt..... No where to be found.......

Admittedly, we all take too much of this Mean Green business way too serious at times when there are actually more pressing things happening in our world today but.............tweak the bass on your speakers, sit back, enjoy and.............. let this stick in your craw all day long! (I only linked this for the music content, of course). What 'ere the score or situation...we're always, Mean Green

Benford is doing it right. The new attitude has changed the programs perception. CJones believes he can make it to the NBA next season. Holmen and co are thinking national championship. Future recruits are going to see North Texas as a prime destination.

#JacobHolmenisabigfootballfan

The cause of anthropogenic climate change is pollution - the release of fossil CO2 into the atmosphere. And, just like ozone, mercury, & lead pollution, the increase in CO2 is something we can do something about but only if we first recognize the problem. Even if yyz28 is right, and the science linking global warming to human release of CO2 isn't certain (science is never certain - it doesn't work that way), we will still be better off by dealing with the problem aggressively. Our air will be cleaner, our oceans less acidic, & our use and dependence on fossil fuels will decrease. We will be forced to build newer & cleaner nuclear power plants & find other sources of energy. We will be forced to live simpler, cleaner, more intelligent lives. I'm convinced the scientists are right and the CO2 we're releasing is having a devastating effect on the environment & on or future. But even if I'm wrong, and I hope I am, we're still better off behaving as if the treat is real.

Deep, I appreciate emmitt, KRAM and crew doing this, but first, I don't believe this required the permission of the athletic department. Second, the main issue is opening practices against the wishes of the head coach to pacify a few hard core fans who think this will grow attendance. My point was that during the Dickey era especially, practices were open and attendance sucked. The average person that we are trying to attract to turn into fans could care less about watching practice or a preseason scrimmage especially in 100° heat.

If someone is pissed that they can't watch a practice or scrimmage they should probably find a new hobby. There are better things to do with your free time.

If he makes the final roster, most of us will start posting in the "why didn't we play Olawale more" thread, to the detriment of the "why aren't practices open" thread.

Stevenson is enrolling @ Faith Baptist Prep ( FL)

They are looking at him for short yardage/goalline situations. Gaining 1.5 will get the job done and you have to imagine that would go up behind the 1st string line. Good and smart special teams play will help though.

Amen brutha!

He is getting a ton of touches.

Screw it. 12-0 or JJ fires LSU.

I think he gets overlooked here because unfortunately he was overlooked here. you heard me.

Excited to see him play football for the first time ever.

You SOBs need to turn off the damn TV and go to a freaking gym!! I know, I've seen a lot of you!!! - covenienantly leaving myself out of any self examination.

It has already been pointed out, accurately I believe, that only HCF's (hard core fans) want to go to practice, and that those guys will show up to games anyway. This, in spite of the fact (allegedly) that the athletic department hates its HCF's. Frankly, the only thing that opening practice will do is free up board space for those that constantly publicize athletic department faults to post something else wrong. But, GMG

You keep bringing up that if people get to attend a practice/scrimmage it will translate to the turnstile turning more. You are directly linking attending practice = more attendance. You keep saying we're "desperate" for fans while needing to open up practices.

Look I know they don't pay athletic fees but I do wonder if we allowed UNTD and TWU students in for free with student ID, I just wonder if that could boost attendance just a little. Look I know it won't all of a sudden be fun but hey you can attract new people to experience our gameday and our new beautiful stadium. Something to consider while we're not exactly selling out home games.

I feel it should be duly noted that Ryan Boutwell graduated with honors today.

My last 5 years as a senior were the happiest years of my life. And, congrats to Mr. Ryan Boutwell, of whom his father must be extremely proud.

If I had it to do over again, I would stay for a full 10 years.