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Agreed about the early lead. I don't see him holding this lead through the end. Don't misunderstand me, I believe Armstrong will win number 7, but I don't see the team excerting the effort to hold the lead at this time. He will remain within reach of the lead, take the lead for good in the few mountain stages, and then hold on to the end. Just my 2 cents.

The current official word is: 1st String: Joey Byerly 2nd String: Daniel Meagher 3rd String: Not Sure

True, there are 100,000 alumni in the Metroplex, have been for years. And what has this alumni base contributed to the athletic department? Not much. Our season ticket base is 3,500 or so. This base consists of not only alumni, but faculty and staff and local citizens. So our alumni support for season tickets is less than 3.5% of the alumni in the immediate area. We have 30,000 + students on campus and historically the athletic department has done absolutely nothing to connect with the students until RV came along. When I was in school, I went to games because I wanted to. I knew when the games were because I want to, not by some great promotional job of the athletic department at that time. I love what RV is doing. Connect and create excitement with the current student body will create connected and excited alumni when they graduate. They will more than likely be the future growth of our season ticket base, not the same old 100,000 plus alumni in the DFW market that haven't come to games in the past, aren't coming know and probably won't come in the future.

Four evenings? Must have felt like Bill Murray in Groundhog Day.

Who Wins?- What do you think is the most important inconference game in each conference and who do you think will win? – MO A: ACC – Miami at Florida State … Miami Big East – Pittsburgh at Louisville … Pitt Big Ten – Ohio State at Michigan … Michigan Big XII – Oklahoma vs. Texas … Oklahoma C-USA – Southern Miss at UAB … UAB MAC – Bowling Green at Miami … Miami Mountain West – Utah at BYU … Utah Pac 10 – USC at California … USC SEC – Tennessee at Florida … Florida Sun Belt – Troy at North Texas … North Texas WAC – Boise State at Fresno State … Boise State

Congrats Dylan. I would love to see you on the Dean's List also.

Yes it is. One of our fans even ordered green tortillas. It's a long story. Ask a TX Tech fan about it.

The Clay Pot was a great place and was even the setting for a few "Dallas" episodes with the Ewing clan. Harry, I remember the spot you are talking about and seem to remember it being called Igloo's. It was on the north side of Eagle between Elm and Locust.

Nothing Surprises Me Anymore!

The Clay Pot.

I believe he is the GM of a Lexus dealership in Plano.

Cuero Gobblers

Yes, but no SBC lose. Protect the streak!

Denton County Hamburger Hooya's Roadhouse

Pampa Harvesters

Now that's true friendship!

Last few years: Trophy Club, TX. about 20 miles, stop at the store at 407 and 35W, Justin exit, for tailgate refreshments. Now: Houston, TX. about 310 miles, probably stop at the in-laws outside of Waco.

Springtown Porcipines Conway, Ark Wonder Boys Hutto Hippos One of the University of California system schools is the Banana Slugs

And one of the nicest men you could ever want to meet. I grew up with his grandchildren and to this day remember Coach Mitchell riding around the old golf course in his gas cart with the fringe around the roof.

Rotan Yellow Hammers

Joe Greene, maybe?

DRC Article Men's Basketball: UNT's Hopkins headed to Las Vegas for summer league 08:14 AM CDT on Tuesday, June 28, 2005 By Brett Vito / Staff Writer Leonard Hopkins will take the next step toward what he hopes will be a career in professional basketball this month — even though he is all but assured of being passed over in the NBA Draft today. DRC file photo Former North Texas guard Leonard Hopkins is hoping to find a home in professional basketball, either in the United States or overseas. The former North Texas standout is working with a personal trainer in preparation for the Global Hoops Summit, a league in Las Vegas that features college players who are not selected in the draft, NBA free agents and foreign players looking to catch on with teams in the United States. “I have not had many NBA teams contact me about tryouts,” Hopkins said. “The Las Vegas league will be my chance to showcase my skills and make some noise.” Representatives of the NBA, CBA and foreign teams are all expected to scout the event, which runs from July 16-21. Hopkins secured his place in the camp with a solid career at UNT that saw him finish as the school’s eighth all-time leading scorer with 1,340 points. The 6-3 shooting guard was named second-team All-Sun Belt Conference in both his junior and senior seasons. Hopkins battled though a series of injuries before his final two seasons at UNT, which left open the possibility of the NCAA granting him an additional year of eligibility. The school dropped an appeal for an extra season after Hopkins decided he needed to move on. Hopkins’ brother, Bryan, a starting guard at SMU, also considered declaring for the NBA Draft before deciding to play an additional college season. Despite receiving little interest from NBA teams, Hopkins is still happy with his decision to give up his appeal for an additional year of eligibility at UNT. “I still feel good about it,” Hopkins said. “I never regret any decisions I make.” UNT coach Johnny Jones is confident Hopkins has the skills to play professionally. “When Leonard puts his mind to something, he is successful,” Jones said earlier this year. “There is definitely a spot out there for him in pro ball.” That place could be in the CBA or ABA, a pair of lower-level professional basketball leagues where several former UNT players have landed roster spots. Chris Davis was the leading scorer for the Texas Tycoons in the ABA last season, while Shawnson Johnson was among the league’s leaders in rebounds. Hopkins could join Davis and Johnson in the ABA or travel overseas to play for a foreign team. The NBA Draft probably won’t have an impact on where Hopkins ends up, but he plans on watching as several other college and high school players are selected. Some of those players will be guaranteed millions in their first contracts. That likely won’t be the case for Hopkins, who will follow a different path to a life in professional basketball. “It would be a blessing if my name is called,” Hopkins said. “But I know that no matter what, it will work out in the end.”

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San Jose State fans questioning other school's financial stability? What next, Slick Willy questioning people's fidelity?