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It's important for a coach that you don't stop 'till you get enough. HrPTDU40hO4

One addendum- Yellowshirting only works for Tour De France-Cycling BOWL Subdivision teams. In the Playoff subdivision (formerly known as Schwinn-AA), Yellowshirting does not apply.

Those threads made me feel happy like an old-time movie.

I saw it with my girlfriend at the time, who was also captivated by it. I actually saw it 4 or 5 times in theaters, and I don't think I've ever done that with any other movie in my life. When I spent some time teaching high school, I created a film analysis assignment around Mystery Men. I can't stand how unappreciated and ignored that movie is. I think if you watch it again, you'll like it a LOT more. The direction at the beginning (all the crappy closeups and poorly executed comic-style framing) takes people out of things and I can see how it would be tough to get back into it. But that script... I don't understand how anyone who claims to love The Big Lebowski can watch Mystery Men and not be in love with it, too. And just so you'll know, Michael Bay is the Frat Boy who asks Cassanova Frankenstein if they can "bring the brewskis" at the evil gang meeting. This seals it. The first FFF will be Mystery Men.

Dear Larry- Please, just wait 9 more months before making any hasty decisions. Love- North Texas

I justify Brazil because it's quite possibly the greatest film ever made.

Brothers Grimm: Even low end Terry Gilliam movies own 99% of anything else out there. Mystery Men: I honestly believe that Mystery Men is quite possibly the best comedy film of the past decade. I love, love, love that movie. The direction is horrible (thanks, spastic commercial guy!) but the script and the performances are GENIUS. I hesitate to get too far into this subject here. When we launch the new site (c'mon, graphics guy!) we're going to have a weekly feature called "Full Frontal Fondness" where we spotlight things we unabashedly, unironically love/appreciate. I may have to save Mystery Men for that feature. For now, I'll just say that Mystery Men is an absolutely sublime blend of 1) social/political/cultural references that require an amazing breadth of knowledge to even recognize, much less appreciate and 2) childish toilet humor and fart jokes. It's simultaneously subtle and broadly lowbrow. And I love the commentary on mediocrity, super hero convention, and the egg salad speech. And for crying out loud... That script? That CAST?!?! I weep over how under appreciated Mystery Men is. Cameos by Goodie M.O.B. and MICHAEL BAY?!? "Yes... Absolutely you can bring ze 'BREWskeeees'". I honestly, unironically, sincerely, no joke LOVE that movie. Love it. I drop Mystery Men quotes whenever I possibly can, sort of like a code to find any other fans who may be listening.

[sealed] I'm yours! [/delivered]

If we had a boxing team, maybe she could be a three sport letterwoman!

Unless she decides to walk on, this frees up Minnie Driver to sign with a 1-AA school. Unfortunately for Minnie, she's not a Kathy Ireland caliber talent.

It will be the Pizza Inn Nazi, in full dress uniform, saluting a teeming throng of his passionate supporters. At his side will be his Minister of Miniature Lightsabering, Darth Usher.

Any time I hear or read ANYTHING about how well someone or a group of someones "Graded Out", I immediately assume that they failed at something even more important than whatever skill was being quantified. Or that whoever is quoted about their "grade" needs to be grabbed by the shoulders and shaken violently to jolt them into a proper perspective. I'm sure I'm not the only North Texas fan with that prejudice.

CBL owns SBC Tournament Halftime, too. Just in case anyone forgot.

I'll fill in a little bit, at least until I get completely beaten down and bored. Rape jokes are so hilarious, why not use the same line twice?? God bless you, Sunshine! Where would this program be without your unwavering support and unrelenting optimism?

You don't like the chimpanzee we replaced him with?

The Church of Water Life or something? Strangely hypnotic.

WHY DOES MIKE STROM HATE NORTH TEXAS?!?!?! FIRE MIKE STROM! FIRE MIKE STROM! FIRE MIKE STROM!!

Chris Knighton is a quitter! And maybe a terrorist!! And I hate his father!!! Still, though- This is great news. Somehow.

Here's why I'm anxious about the start of the Riley Dodge era. Preface this by saying that the kid obviously knows how to play football, he's got great athletic ability, and all that. Not questioning his ability to play football. 1) For the second time in 3 years and the third time in 5 years, we're going to depend on a Freshman Quarterback to lead the team. That fact, in and of itself, pretty much guarantees that this will not be a winning season. I know the argument that Riley is uniquely poised to come in and excel here, and I honestly hope he does. But I'd feel much, much better if we were seeing Riley starting in 2010 or 2011, or if Gio was still here and Riley just flat outplayed him in a fair evaluation. 2) I'd be a lot less anxious about a Freshman Quarterback if we could at least breathe easy about his targets. When Meager and Phillips played in 2005, they had Johnny Quinn and Zach Muzzy to throw to. When Vizza was named the starter after four games in 2007, Casey already had 38 catches for 596 yards and B-Jax already had 33 for 389. And Stickler was here, too. Who do we have next year? Our top returning receivers are Alex Lott and Kevin Dickerson. Both played in all 12 games. Lott caught 26 passes for 201 yards. Dickerson caught 21 passes for 180 yards. Our two most proven receivers in 12 games each combined for about a dozen more catches and less yardage than our second best receiver had through his first four games in 2007. That factoid is terrifying to me. I know we redshirted guys, I know we've got JUCOs coming in, I know we're all excited about the guy who's coming from OU and might maybe possibly cross-your-fingers-and-wish-real-hard play this year. But evaluating the guys we know for sure, the guys who are proven commodities in this system on this team... There's not a hell of a lot here (in terms of proven production) to ease the mind about starting a Freshman QB. 3) Riley is not exactly built-to-last. According to his official North Texas bio, his inflated stats list him at 182 pounds. And, of course, six feet tall (wink wink). Even if you accept that the weight is honest, that's still less than past reported weights for Serena Williams and Kerri Walsh (the taller of the gold medal volleyball women). Serena is supposed to be 185 pounds, and Kerri Walsh used to be listed at 190 before that number was changed to one that makes her borderline anorexic. And even if you accept the reported weight for Riley as honest, he's still 20-50 pounds lighter than any other QB we had on the roster last season. Even if the guy is nothing but bone and muscle, there's just may not be enough there yet to take the pounding that comes with being a Quarterback. In limited action last year, he got knocked around badly enough that (whether you buy the story or not) we were able to make the case to the NCAA for a medical redshirt. Maybe Riley comes in and is ready to perform like no QB we've seen before at North Texas. And maybe the supporting cast of receivers comes out of nowhere to help him make this team succeed. And maybe the kid never gets sacked and doesn't miss a snap all year. But that's a lot of maybes.

I think that if we can stay aggressive on our Back Pats and work on the Thumbs Up during spring practice, this season will be better than expected. We can't lose focus on Warm Fuzzies, though. Remember- it's a game with three phases, and they all matter.

Applebee's is building a new $42 million indoor facility to try and keep pace with The Pourhouse. Unfortunately for the other restaurants in town, The Pourhouse already signed the only 5-Star waiter/waitress prospect from the 2009 UNT incoming Freshman class. Now that they've got another blue chip prospect to work the floor, I think they're the odds-on favorite to stay on top of the Denton Restaurant League. If they can see a little more development from their inside-the-bar staff, that underneath game could really take them to the next level. One thing to watch out for... Even though he's taken a gig at a lower level, the Pizza Inn Nazi is a heck of a recruiter. The Pourhouse better watch their backyard, because the Pizza Inn Nazi could build quite a program if left unchecked.

Regular squirrels love it. But will the albino squirrels agree?

Not if he decides he wants it.

I for one can't wait to see how Todd Dodge finally does when he gets his chance against a team like SMU. Hopefully he'll get them in a season where they only win one game!!