LongJim

Played 6 years, Jr. and Sr. years as a varsity 2 way starter for Northwest at LB, and *gulp* C. Lack of bulk hampered me--(dammit!!)--as a 6'2" 170lb center has limitations. But if you were a DL in a 4-3, I was on you before you knew what hit you, brother. Main contribution was as a deep snapper/C, and pretty fair special teams player as a kick-blocker. A couple of all-district/all-area selections as a senior, and some interest from Pittsburg St. at LB. Too bad they probably don't want 42 year olds, but hey, I'm at a playing weight of 230 now. Accepted at UT and UNT, and tried walking on the baseball team in Austin in 1983. HAHAH!! Yeah, right. God bless intramural sports.

Yeah, you're right. Wishful thinking got me rolling. As it stands now, I still say Belt. Playing the "if the WAC goes East/West" can also be played with the Belt. Heh. I guess I prefer to not think about CUSA NOT being an option.

Not for me. It may be just me, but the Texas names in the CUSA are far more recognizable to the average fan, as far as I'm concerned. Lots of Texans remember the old SWC days, and those schools are far more recognized than schools like Hawaii and San Jose St. UNT could be in a "mini-SWC" with Rice/Houston/UTEP/SMU/Tulsa. I think it'd be an awesome step up for UNT athletics.

The Belt. UNT needs to be in a conference with other Texas schools. UNT NEEDS to play the SMU's, Rice's, Houston, UTEP's, and Tulsa's of the world, in order to keep building fan interest.

I think they sell those at Adam and Eve...

Sounds like a typical "mixer" at aTm.

Great report, Harry! Thanks!

As an outsider, one of the things I think that UNT needs to do is to pick a logo and stick with it. One thing I've noticed is that the MG change their helmet/main logo for their teams about once a decade or so. I would love for UNT to pick a mark for the helmet/uniform similar to the classic college teams' helmet logos. AND LEAVE IT ALONE. I personally would love a variation on the old curved interlocked NT, but that's just me. It's classic. Regarding the new logo: I like the swooping eagle design, but I'm wondering how/if it will translate well to the football/basketball unis. Also like the new NORTH TEXAS font, but personally don't like it on the helmets. Ah well. Rambling thoughts.

Hadn't seen these hats.

That chance has passed as of 01/15/04. RIP.

Good info. Thanks!

I'd be interested in knowing who this was, since a filibuster can only happen in the Texas State Senate. Would be amazing if it was Ray Roberts--who went to aTm, NTSU, and UT.

UT: 2/24.

SBC Champs. Bowl. I personally want Rice IN the CUSA with UNT.

HA!

Many valid points, TI.

Interesting...

No, you're right, Buff--Sac. State is 1A in all sports EXCEPT football. They are 1AA in football. Oops.

His pact with Satan.

Vito knows about as much as anyone else about how good this year's crop will be. Unfortunately, so does my 4 year old son. But as long as we're gazing into a crystal ball--or for those who are just gazing downward at their sneakers with the ever-present cloud hanging overhead--let's take a look at what Rivals basically had to say in a nutshell: 1. This year's class is ranked higher than the classes for the following 1A programs: Northern Illinois, NM State, Air Force, Muts, Army, Sac. St. Navy. (bowl team) 2. This year's class is ranked roughly equal to the classes for the following 1A programs: Utah State, Wyoming, Directional Michigans, SMU, Cincinnati, ULAMON. And UNT hasn't burned all it's ships yet. Considering the conference UNT competes in, the length of time in D1, the "needs" of the team going into recruiting season, and facilities UNT recruits to--I'm pretty dadgum impressed with this class.

*yawn!*

Guess UNT coaches are able to move up the 1A ladder.

Tear 'em up, KK! Welcome!

Yes. I was thinking of both Baylor and Colorado--neither of whom I would lump in with BCS power schools--maybe Colorado, but that's just my opinion. Kansas, Texas State, Stanford, Florida A&M...

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