LongJim

Watched Babb this year vs. UT. He definitely has toughness, and will move the ball with his feet when necessary. UNT will have to contain him when he's on the field.

No way am I getting suckered into this thread...

FWIW, I was just asking because I know he's at most games, has seen a lot of football, and was actually *there* for the LSU game. Nice write-up, btw, Rick.

*spits out Dr. Pepper through nose...*

Awesome post, FFR! I'm interested in your take on what was improved Saturday--namely, as you saw it, did the MG seem to have improved their execution of the offense, or did you see the offense doing different things than before? I'm wondering if what you saw was the offense finally getting on the same page and executing properly, (which is what it sounds like) or whether the play-calling suddenly "improved", or what? I'm sticking by what I said earlier on this board--this team is going to get better the more the freshman QB and o-linemen get experience together. Meager definitely has some skills. Very cool game-day experience, sounds like!

BC.

Hehe! That's a pretty good one... I totally agree with you on almost every point above. I will say it here and now: Facilities are NOT the end all and be all. But they play a part. Winning plays the biggest part. Recruiting at a high level breeds winning. Facilities help recruiting because they can help generate revenue, and build school pride and visibility. I personally don't feel the system is the answer as much, but that's just me. Heh! I have said exactly that elsewhere. I (speaking only for myself) would really like to see Dickey-ball work with a higher level of talent, because I believe that that style of football is very sound, and will win championships year in and year out. I (again personally) loathe the system that TT et. al. uses, because I believe it limits the amount and kinds of recruit we could possibly get at UNT, and it doesn't win championships consistently. Yes I do. I want excitement! I want 315 lb. linemen smashing people! I want 235 lb 4.6 running LB's crushing QB's! I want opposing linemen with their shirts untucked and hands on their hips, bent over, from the ass-whipping our O-line is delivering, and the punishment our RB's are administering 8-9 yards down the field! Hey, I'm not fighting! Look, I'm smiling! ------->:7D (fake Barry White voice) Oh, Mike, I swear I’ve got to talk to you There’s something that I feel we need to do Let’s take the time to try to figure out What’s happened to us, baby, what’s it all about

UCF is winning because they are getting better athletes. Over 90% of their players are in-state. Florida is a football hotbed similar to Texas. Wonder how they're able to get them? Wonder why Miami or FSU doesn't get them all? Could at least part of it be that their facilities are on par (or exceed) Miami's/FSU's? Could it be that their stadium and new construction generates revenue to support recruiting/football efforts? THE FLORIDA CITRUS BOWL "In 1989, a $30 million dollar major renovation project added upper decks to both sides of the field. Each single upper deck contained 9,000 seats. Four concrete ramp towers at the corners of the stadium were also constructed to allow easier access to the upper decks. The look gave the Florida Citrus Bowl a coliseum like appearance. The expansion also included 30 private suites on the east side of the upper decks, individually leased by Orlando businesses and individuals. A new press box was also constructed to accommodate 250 writers. The press box houses 14 individual booths, including two for television and four for radio. After the renovation, the seating capacity was raised to 66,438. With the addition of temporary bleachers in the north end zone, the capacity exceeds 70,000. In the summer of 1999, the stadium was again improved with the addition of contour seating, and two escalators. The new scoreboard and video replay screen, measuring 35 feet high by 107 feet, was installed in the fall of 2002. The $3 million project also added two full-color displays on the facing of the upper deck, a new auxiliary scoreboard, and a new sound system. Other features in the Florida Citrus Bowl include two 9,000 square foot locker rooms, adjacent practice facilities, and 50 concession stands and restrooms. In addition, the facility includes the Citrus Bowl Centre, which is adjacent to the south end zone of the stadium. The ground level of the building includes a 5,000 square foot conference center and the upper part of the building houses the executive offices of Florida Citrus Sports Association, which hosts the annual Capital One Bowl and Tangerine Bowl. Here's some info on their strength and conditioning center. Odd, it was completed in 2003. Hmm. Wonder how long UCF recruited with the promise (and actual results) of new facilities? Wonder if it helped? Hmm. Wayne Densch Sports Center The Wayne Densch Sports Center opened its doors to all of UCF’s 17 varsity sports teams in August of 2003. The state-of-the-art facility houses the weight room, football locker rooms, training room, and coaches offices. The weight room is an 11,200-square foot training facility which includes free weights, weight machines, cardio equipment and is complete with a mixing room for better distribution of nutritional supplementation. The strength center is one of the finest training facilities in college athletics. The facility features 14 multi-purpose platform/combo racks with bench, incline, squat, and pull-up capabilities. Each platform contains full sets of customized Eleiko training plates. There is also an array of Hammer Strength, York Barbell, Bodymaster, and Powerlift training machines. The facility also has two sets of dumbbells ranging from five to 125lbs. The Golden Knights are constantly working on their speed, quickness, and endurance training with over six specialized speed training devices. With the excellent weather in Florida, the Golden Knights take advantage of training on one of five practice fields or running track, both with quick and convenient access located behind the Wayne Densch Sports Center. Jay Bergman Field UCF calls one of the nation's finest baseball stadiums home in Jay Bergman Field. The state-of-the-art facility includes seating capacity of 1,000 with berm seating for an additional 1,000 fans. The finely manicured playing surface is one of the best in the entire nation. "Jay Bergman Field could be the South's version of Sunken Diamond," stated SEBaseball.com writer Corey Davis. With wide open concourses and palm trees lining the concession area, fans have a feeling of a fan-oriented Florida ballpark. The facility includes office space for the UCF baseball coaching staff, a reception area, a full-sized conference area and the UCF Athletics Hall of Fame. The players enjoy a spacious locker room with tall wooden lockers while the coaching staff has its own separate locker room. The facility also includes a weight room, training room and equipment room with complete laundry facilities. Attached to the players' locker room is an impressive indoor facility that features three batting cages and two pitching mounds. The spacious practice area gives UCF the advantage to practice in any weather elements, all year long. After opening on February 3, 2001, Jay Bergman Field has opened its gates to the players and fans who patiently waited for its arrival. The Golden Knights failed to disappoint their fans, as UCF owns an impressive record of 97-35 (.734) all-time at Jay Bergman Field. In 2001, UCF ranked 38th in the nation in attendance as the Golden Knights averaged 911 fans per game. Since the ballpark opened, more than 82,000 fans have witnessed UCF baseball at Jay Bergman Field. No, new facilities were probably non-factors in an athletes decision to go to UCF.

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Thanks for the welcome Tiger Eddie. Welcome to you, as well. Hopefully UNT can get a few punches in the Tiger's mouths this weekend, but realistically, it's going to be difficult for the Mean Green. Hope you guys are getting everything back together down there since the 'cane.

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I'm on board w/1 and 3. TB is one of my favorites as well, but KFC is a gut-bomb.

Those tacos are definitely out there. Every time I go to my favorite JITB, people order them like crazy. I don't want to know what the "filling" is...

#1 is "Tacos--monster or otherwise"

CONGRATS!!!

I'll see if I can do that. They do look kind of...burnt orange... *ducking*

MeanGreenNation Map!

I have to admit that the Spicy Chicken Sandwich is great. Bad for me. But great. (I realize this isn't football-related, but I just got back from JITB and didn't want to see another DD poll... )

Sounds like not too many people have participated: "Important: this map is highly inaccurate and should be understood only as a demonstration, and not as any kind of reliable data yet. It is based on only a few thousand votes spread across all teams, across the country."

The "hat stores" at Ridgmar and NE Mall carry MG stuff. I have seen several different designs of baseball-type "lids" there for the last couple of years.

Nah, I just have the feeling that the defense will make it tough for LaTech to score. Not saying the MG will put up big offensive #'s or anything, but I feel like *gulp* Meager is improving little by little. His numbers were anemic last week, but he did go 10-15 w/no picks--so he is s-l-o-w-l-y finding it. I will be shocked if UNT doesn't at least hang tough with them, and I'm not ruling out a win.

UNT will cover. At least.

Whew! Very ugly, but I'll take it.