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FYI, MT is the #11 ranked team in the nation in total defense. Sure those numbers get skewed some due to the competition, but still, you were playing against a very good defense.

Hey everybody. I'm very excited about MT's win. North Texas has been a thorn in our side since 2001 and it was nice to finally remove the thorn. It really wouldn't bother me to come to your board and gloat, but there's no need. We all saw what happend and I'll leave it at that. I just wanted to give my opinion on the whole coaching controversy. If you remember, last year after NT beat us our message boards, fans, etc. were always talking about the merits of keeping the coach vs. the merits of bringing in a new coach. Many of the things that are being said on this board are the same things we had going on our boards a year ago. Here's my advise: 1) Support the players. These are young men who are students and they are trying to make their way thru school. No matter what you think about the coach, these kids have spent some very long hours and some very hot days preparing for this season. College football has now become a year around sport (spring practice, summer workouts, fall camp, etc.). Make sure to appreciate the sacrifices these guys have made and give them all you support. Also, do not withold your support just to make a point (i.e. "I won't go to another game until we get a new coach") 2) Do not let the opinions of others divide the North Texas fans. I'm sure some will be loyal to Dickey and some will want to see him go. Ultimately, everyone of you wants what is best for your university. Just because you have different ideas about what is best doesn't mean that you have to disagree in ways that causes a huge divide. 3) Remember that all coaches, players, administrators, etc. are humans. Of course this is obvious, but I think sometimes on these message boards we act as if these people are just objects. We forget that they too have families to feed, feelings that get hurt, etc. One of the things I hated when were were going thru this is what happend to the kids of our coaches. Several of our coaches kids had other kids making fun of their dads and saying thing like "You dad is no good" , etc. Basically they were just repeating what their parents were saying. A couple of kids got into fights "defending their dad's honor". No kid should be put in a situation like that. Also, once the old staff was relieved of their duties, many of these kids lives were uprooted due to their dads taking new jobs. I guess what I'm saying is to keep everything is perspective. As much as we all love our universities sometimes it's easy to loose perspective of things. Just my 2 cents worth.

MT - 17 NT- 13

ESPN regional.

Great post Rick. That's one of the great things about supporting a SBC program. People tend to jump on the bandwagon of these bigger schools (Texas, Tennessee, etc.), but the ones of us who help build the bandwagon will have a greater sense of pride in our programs. We will remember the struggles and hard times and then the good times will be even more special.

For those who are not aware of the history in this series, the BlueRaiderZone is looking back at each game. The Middle Tennessee/North Texas game may be the most anticipated game in the Sun Belt Conference year in and year out. The short lived series only spans five games and the results have been lopsided, so what makes this game so special? Over the next few days, the Blue Raider Zone will look at each of the last five games in this series. Middle Tennessee at North Texas- Year 1 (2001) It all began on Oct. 13, 2001, the inaugural season of Sun Belt football. It appeared to be a tale of two seasons. The Blue Raiders were riding high atop a perfect 5-0 record, including a win over SEC foe Vanderbilt to open the season, and sporting the 5th longest winning streak in the nation at 8 games. On the other hand, the Mean Green were winless, sitting at 0-5, including a loss in the previous week to Sun Belt member Louisiana-Monroe. The fans in Denton were getting restless and there was much speculation that head coach Darrell Dickey may be relieved of his coaching duties. Story

Yes, I'm very surprised about the votes on running back. It's hard to argue against JT. Runningback Total votes 181 Kenny Cattouse- Troy (17) 9% Jamario Thomas- NT (49) 27% Eugene Gross- MT (5) 3% Calvin Dawson- Monroe (11) 6% Tyrell Fenroy- Lafayette (75) 41% A'mod Ned- FIU (7) 4% DiIvory Edgecomb- FAU (6) 3% Reggie Arnold- ASU (11) 6%

We have created a preseason All- Sun Belt conference poll for all the fans to vote for their top players. Visit the Blue Raider Zoneto cast your vote.

Well... I didn't say my vote went for our cheerleaders. I did like the pic you posted. Very nice!!

BlueRaiderZone.com is having a discussion on the best looking cheerleaders in the SBC. Feel free to give your opinion and to post pics. Best looking SBC cheerleaders

Yep. You guys have had our number. 2001 was a horrible feeling for Blue Raider fans. 8-3 (with losses to UNT, Ole Miss., and LSU) and we sit at home. Last year stung badly. We dominated you the whole game except for a couple of plays and we lose. Our time will come and we will savor it when it happens. Hopefully it will be sooner than later.

Nice Pics. The guy on the far left is actually our AD Chris Massaro.

I'm sure you didn't think that way in 2001 when a 5-6 North Texas team went to the New Orleans Bowl instead of a 8-3 MT team.