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...Asking the question because I honestly don't know the answer. When did he say that he didn't think the team had a drug problem? I ask because I think the timing is important. If he said that at the beginning of the season, I don't have a problem with it. I mean, if you're a head coach and you go on record saying 'I think my team has a serious drug problem,' do you think the NCAA won't be knocking down doors to test us? You'd have to be stupid or suicidal to purposely release the NCAA hounds before you have concrete proof of wrongdoing. Now, if Dodge said he doesn't think the team has a drug problem in the paper today.... He's deluding himself.

The eagle is the official mascot, but Mean Green is our official nickname. Kind of like how Nebraska is Big Red, or for a better comparison, how Alabama is the Crimson Tide but they have an elephant for a mascot. However, in our case, we have historical reasons for both: Mascot origins

We certainly appreciate your enthusiasm, and welcome to the board. But our official nickname is Mean Green, so Go Mean Green!

There are some significant differences in personnel on the defense between this year and last. Mendoza took the reigns with Seniors Aaron Weathers, Maurice Holman, Blake Burruss, Jeremiah Chapman, Derek Mendoza, Brandon Monroe, and Montey Stevenson. (10 seniors on the defense overall.) All were pretty decent defensive players, with several receiving Sun Belt honors. These young men accounted for 9 of the team's 14 total sacks for the year. This year there are only six total defensive seniors on this team, and I don't believe any of them were consistent starters before this year (of the ones who even play). The reason Mendoza received the lion's share of criticism last year stemmed from the plain jane defense he ran. It was always man-to-man, 2-deep cover-2 set, with no blitzing....ever. Given the simplicity of the defense, why was it that so many starters who performed well previously had such poor seasons? This year, DeLoach has only 6 seniors on defense, none of whom have started consistently before this season (that I can recall). He's running a much more complex defense (blitz, anyone?), which does take a little time to develop. Especially when you consider that the sophomores, juniors, and seniors this year essentially missed a year of coaching for a college defense. I would also say that there has been improvement on defense. Even you acknowledge that the offense has put them in bad spots, which has led to some of the scoring. However, in the last two home games, they've made three stops on fourth down and done a better job of getting some pressure on the QB. Someone with a bit more time on their hands could probably pull up the rush statistics, but even last night, I saw several tipped balls. We didn't have guys in position to make the pick, but at least they're getting their hands up now.

I see what you're saying on Auburn, but I think Clemson is a poor comparison. Tommy Bowden was at Clemson for 10 years. While the mid-season argument has some merit, I think it's safe to say that the Clemson fans had some impressive patience in waiting for Bowden to win them a title.

Then you're not following current events... About Myanmar They're considered a 'Millitant Buddhist' regime. And while I guess this is not technically a war, I'd say it's pretty bad: Amnesty International Report 2008

I believe the women's basketball team received a spot in the NCAA or NIT tournament in 2002. I could be wrong on this, but I remember watching a game and laughing at the announcers trying to pronounce Wilma Griesminaskytya (sp?).

RV's post is the last one on the page (currently), under the name 'Rick.' And it is a very good post.

I hope no one took the odds on me... Too busy this week to really spend that much time on the board. Maybe next week though...

I'm still on the fence about the bailout, but there was one aspect of it that I did like and would like to see implemented immediately: The portion against a golden parachute for CEOs. How ridiculous is it that the CEO of Washington Mutual, who had been in office only 3 weeks can receive up to $18 million?! You certainly can't blame the bank's failure on him as a CEO, given that he hadn't even had time to implement his plans, but seriously, $18 million?

For everyone's benefit: http://www.grammarbook.com/punctuation/quotes.asp

Great post. But I remember the announcers on TV saying that though this was the second worst beating Rice has administered, the worst was in the 1920s where they scored 146 against SMU. Either way, it's the most points scored in the modern era.

Put into that context, I see where you're going, and it makes sense. I wasn't thinking as far-reaching as Pizza Hut Park-type events. But area marching band competitions and high school playoff games I think are certainly a possibility. Even with just smaller-time events, it's more than Fouts is bringing in right now.

I'm thinking more in context for the prices paid by fans attending these games. As you pointed out, Texas Stadium keeps concessions and parking. Do you not think these things will rise when the new stadium is opened? The coordinators of these playoff games have to consider not only how much it will cost them to obtain the facilities, but how much the fans are willing to pay to watch the games. Right now, you can go watch an entire day of high school football for a pretty reasonable price, sans any food. However, as the concession and parking prices rise, at what threshold will fans say 'This is just too much money.' I'm curious: By how much did the Houston Texas raise their ticket prices when they moved into Reliant Stadium?

Not sure I agree with you there. Perhaps part of the reason North Texas rarely hosts these events is because of the poor facilities. In addition, with Jerry World opening next year, the cost to host high school playoff games is going to increase exponentially. With a new stadium. North Texas could be in a position (also because a new stadium would actually be 'TV friendly') to host some of those games. It's an argument based on a lot of speculation, but I still think it's worth bringing up.

Even if they don't think it's close, the AD should still encourage the athletes to vote. While the stadium should have other uses and many others can enjoy it, it will a building designed specifically for them, and if they don't care enough to make their opinion known on the matter, maybe they should take a good look at why they're playing the sport. (Not saying they feel that way, just saying they should vote one way or another.)

The R&R HOF lost all credibility with me when it had less than a small corner dedicated to Southern Rock, and most notably dissed Lynard Skynard. But they did have a nice frame around the handwritten lyrics to 'Meet Virginia' by Train.

Wait, what? Usually I refrain from posting on this, but that is just STUPID if you typed that correctly. Let me get this straight: You have a friend in SGA who is resigning the day after the stadium vote because.....why? That makes absolutely no sense, and if he really is focused on fairly representing his constituents (which should have been the reason he ran in the first place), then why would he resign? Your post (and your friend) give me tired head.

Great post. You know, I've never really understood this argument against the stadium: Our team's on-field performance is not very good, so they shouldn't play in a new stadium. What if that standard were applied to academics? Our (for the sake of argument - pick your least favorite major here) business school is not very good. Overall, we aren't prominently ranked in any of the national polls. The business school already has the COBA building. It's not even that old. Why should we build a new building? We aren't producing any high-profile business graduates, so why should all the art, music, and science majors pay for for something they will never use? Business majors don't contribute anything to my education or degree - they're just a bunch of loud, obnoxious, lazy sorority and fraternity brats whose mommies and daddies pay for their "education" so that they can go work at the family business. See? The argument just doesn't make sense. ** Disclaimer: The above argument does not reflect my actual feelings towards business majors. I like business majors. In fact, I married one. So please, no hate mail.

Just posting a guess here, but it could be that we play our home games at 6 p.m. because it's 110 degrees on the students side at 3 p.m in the those metal stands. I don't remember which game it was (they all tend to run together after a point), but in one game the student's side ran out of water before the half. We were all baking in the sun, and quite a few ended up with heat stroke. It was miserable. Also, a 6p.m. time slot gives more people an opportunity to travel from out-of-town to the game, and to tailgate for a longer time. So I guess you have to weigh your options: Do you want to have a 3 p.m. game and risk students not coming because it's too hot and alumni and opposing fans not coming because they don't have time to get there (or to spend hours in the parking lot drinking beer), or have a 6 p.m. game which requires generators, but allows for a better game-day experience?

I think this version warrants consideration. Yes, they do alter the song slightly, but they do it with style.

I think he's referring to the return trip, where everyone will get to drive/fly right through what's left of Ike as he treks through the entire North Central/Eastern part of our state.

Oh, I have a feeling that if we were to win against LSU, Todd Dodge would be able to gloat on the radio shows (and television) for the rest of the year.

At least it wasn't The Sound of Music or Seven Brides for Seven Brothers. I'd also like to point out that it was my suggestion we go to a Rangers game. Best seats ever: four rows behind home plate.

It's possible he had an Incomplete on his transcript. I know there are certain classes that have projects due for a major portion of the grade, at the end of the semester. In certain circumstances, professors may extend the deadline into the next term (especially for a summer class) and give the student an opportunity to turn in the project. Then, the professor can retroactively submit the final grade for the student. If Gilmore needed a certain grade for that class in order to stay academically eligible, that's a very likely scenario. Either way, kudos to Gilmore for finally taking care of business. I look forward to seeing him on the field.