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Nothing on Fox4 either, but of course Doocy has his head so far up Jerry Jone's arse, I wonder what they will carry when the Cowboys are done in a week or two.

Now one of our own is calling us a commuter school. Look, we used to fill up the Super Pit back during the Blakely years, because we won and played a style that was fun to watch. Let JJ, if he is the man to do it, rebuild the program and the fans will return. You would be surprised how much Denton and the surrounding communities like basketball. They used to have youth league "mini-games" at halftime that showcased some of the better local teams. These games were between elementary aged kids and the fans loved it. They would bring in teams from Denton, Krum, Ponder, Lewisville, Gainesville, etc... Not only did you get 10-12 kids per team in the stands, but you also got their parents and friends from their community to come. True, they came to watch their kids play, but they were also exposed to some great North Texas teams and they became fans. I always went to games during this time when I was in Jr. High. It was the place to meet all of your friends, and due to the crowds, we always had to sit in the upper deck. I don't know how they recapture this atmosphere, but we never missed games, always met our friends up there, thought the North Texas players were the best ever, imitated them in our neighborhood games and always saw good basketball. This is where this program needs to go. Play good ball, win and the fans will return.

What was the final score? Didn't get to listen to it and didn't see the score noted on the 10:00 news.

Boxscore

Tommy Newman. Newman from Seinfeld would've been about as effective.

I hope this catches on with the fans that are able to arrive at 4:30pm. BTW, you mentioned Dr. Pepper. Please remember that Coke is an official sponsor of UNT. Dr. Pepper sends their money to Baylor.

It amazes me that this thread never dies, yet burger, BBQ, pizza or beer talk gets shut down.

You know what hurt this program more than anything? Getting rid of Bill Blakely! It is amazing how the basketball program has mirrored the football program. In football we did very well with Coach Fry, the games were exciting and attendance was pretty good. After Coach Fry left we went through a number of questionable coaches, interest lagged, our teams didn't post very good records and we dropped to D1AA. DD & RV have brought back the excitement and rekindled interest in the program. In basketball with Coach Blakely we were very good, it was entertaining just to watch him on the sideline and the stands were usually pretty full. After he left, the style of play changed, questionable coaches were hired and interest began to lag. I hope JJ can turn around this program and increase interest also, but right now we aren't very good. I am now an alum that has to make a committment to come to the Bball games. With football it is easy. Most games are on a Saturday afternoon or night and traffic isn't a problem. With a basketball majority of the Bball games falling during the week and beginning at 7:00pm I have to take in to account traffic, childcare, etc... It is just much more difficult to attend. A 7:30pm start time would help immensely, and as my child gets a little older, bringing him to week night games won't be a problem. Just my $.02

This is down right embarrassing.

Considering the results of our first three games, this could be questioned. Unless you are talking about the Lady Eagles.

Somebody help us out here! What's your favorite pizza, BBQ joint, beer, watering hole in New Orleans, etc...?

At least Fouts is a real football stadium and playing football in it was its intended purpose. Playing basketball at Texas Hall would be like UNT playing Bball on the Auditorium Bldg. stage.

Sorry, but this comment struck me wrong. Andrew was nothing but appreciated for the job he did last year after Hall got injured. Stating that is was not appreciated is wrong. I thought of many words stronger than "wrong" but didn't want my post to be deleted.

I hope this is money well spent and not just an avenue for him to watch his beloved Hoosiers. I would take this to mean that there is a possibility that he will "invest" in UNT athletics.

Makes Oregon's yellow bearable.

Their play is a reflection of how they look.

Great ideas, but bring Newy instead of Dale.

So he agrees we need to upgrade in some areas that obviously rely on alumni donations for these upgrades. Sounds like another person with all the answers, yet doesn't want to be part of the solution. Sorry, but an upgrade in administration, which we have acheived, and an upgrade in media, which is pretty much out of our hands, is the determining factor whether this "alumni" gives or not? He needs to pull his head out of the sand or another place that blocks the sunlight!

Only provided him with a degree to earn a living. Did you invite him out to the game? I have a ticket he can use.

I was purely guessing on the player with Coach Gales. Can anyone confirm the player?

Coach Jimmy Gales and Tony Worrell. Don't know the year or the record.

I think this was probably true, especially before the high schools closed their campuses for lunch, but I really don't think they get the high school crowd like they used to. I'm not asking them to give thousands of dollars, but buying add space in the program, giving a couple hundred $$ to the Mean Green Club, advertising to students, etc... isn't too much to ask. Afterall, UNT and TWU nearly double Denton's population when school is in session.

Denton Co. Hamburger is on the south side of the square on Hickory Street. They are in the middle of the block. This resturant supported Denton High School when I was in school, because so many students ate lunch there. I have a feeling that if they started to see some customers in Green and White supporting their establishment that they might return the favor. I too don't understand why some of the businesses in Denton don't support UNT, but maybe it is a catch-22 type situation. We don't like them so we don't enter their business, and they don't support UNT because we badmouth them and don't shop in their store. Maybe we should be the first to enter these businesses, tell them we are in town for the game, and in the case of Denton Co. Hamburger, let them know that we wouldn't be in their place of business without numerous recommendations from Mean Green faithful. Be friendly and invite them out to the game. Who knows, we might change some attitudes.

Anyone see the story? To all residents of Traditions or Sante Fe Halls: I have room for 3 in my car. I will be happy to give you a ride to your car after the game. BTW, I don't leave early. Meet me at the gate on the student side after the game. I will have on a green shirt and a NT hat.

I think what Cerebus is trying to say is that all the residents of these dorms signed a parking agreement that stated that UNT could have these lots vacated for University events. They didn't have to sign this agreement, but they did, so if they say that they didn't know, then it's their own fault for not reading something before they sign it. BTW, I would not like to be told I couldn't park where I live, but this is pretty common at universities that host large sporting events. Some buddies of mine just got back from the LSU/Auburn game. They had to pay $100 for RV parking. The parking was in a student lot that had to be vacated by 5:00pm on Friday, the day BEFORE they game. They were in space #251, and they guessed that there were at least 500 RV's there for the game. This doesn't count the folks that tailgate without RV's (not our AD! )