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All our love and prayers for Brad and the family. The Mean Green Nation stands at your side BroBrad! Rick Herold

If you haven't been out to QuiTrip Park in Grand Prairie to see the Grand Prairie AirHogs of the American Association you are really missing a FUN time! The AirHogs beat the the Back-to-Back-to-Back Champion Fort Worth Cats to move to win the Southern Division of the American Association and now being a Best of 5 game series against the Sioux Falls Canaries which begins on Labor Day at 7pm at QuikTrip Park in Grand Prairie, which is located right between Lone Star Park and Nokia Theater. Now being a GoMeanGreen.Com Brings YOU another benefit! Just to get you to see the state-of-the-art stadium, which has drawn 5 stars from numerous baseball insider magazines and was featured last week by the Dallas Observer. From a 17,000 sf. playground, to a Sports Bar with 32 flat screen televisions, to 12 luxury suites, to a pool, to a cigar lujnge, the 6,000 seat stadium has something for everyone! And, if you call Rick Herold at 214.724.5670 and ask for the GoMeanGreen.Com special...you can go Game One of the Championship Series, on Monday (Labor DayO at 7pm....FREE! Get up to 4 FREE TICKETS! How bout that for a Go Mean Green Deal!!!!!

After much studying...I believe the Stars will win Game 6 in about 4 overtimes.

If you haven't ever been to an Independent Professional Baseball Game, here is your chance! The Grand Prairie AirHogs join the American Association of Independent Baseball (as with the Fort Worth Cats) in a sparkling new $21 million dollar baseball stadium, located between Nokia Theater and Lone Star Park. Opening Day: Friday, May 16th at 7:05pm against the Wichita WingNuts! The Stadium features a Sports Bar, awesome Kids Zone, Rentable Pool Area, Party Decks, Cigar Bar, 12 Luxury Suites and LOW PRICED parking and admissions. I have secured some FREE tickets for the Home Opener and am offering them to the MeanGreenNation. Simply drop be an email. For more information: airhogsbaseball.com The Stadium is owned by the City of Grand Prairie and will also house College Baseball, High School Play-Off Baseball, Championship Boxing, Concerts and Special EVents. It holds 6,000.

Congrats' to OUR HEROS! Proud of ya FFR and all the FW Gang! Parks and Rec Rick

Hey Mean Green Friends! There may be NO MEAN GREEN baseball, but there is now "AirHog Baseball". The Grand Prairie AirHogs take the field for the home opener on Friday, May 16, 2008 at 7:05pm agains the Wichita WingNuts. (Ya gotta love Independent Baseball!) All this happens at the new QuickTrip Park at Grand Prairie. The $21 million dollar gem of a stadium is receiving the finighing touches and is located between Lone Star Park and Nokia Theater off Belt LIne and I-20. Email Rick Herold for FREE tickets for 2 for the Season Opener! The first 10 emailers are lucky winners in the MeanGreenFreeBaseballContest! Start emailing MeanGreenNation: For more information, www.airhogsbaseball.com. Rick

As our own legend Bobby Bragan says, "The Greatest Person ever to play professional baseball!" Nuff said!

Both Belt teams will win in the first round! Go Belt!

Baby Arm i agree! And, I will right now begin contacting UNT officials about a parade float next year at the parade. We can't be left out on "Green" Day. I have contacts in the float business and would love to take on the project. I know many of you would help! Rick Herold Director of Parks and Recreation City of Grand Prairie

Well said "Tasty"!

Congratrs' Mavs! I know it is a tough draw....but, give it your best! You are the 2008 pride of the Metroplex Hoopsters!

Both Belt Teams will WIN in round one! Congrats' to both! Go Sun Belt Hoops!!!!

"We sometimes don't know how good we got it....til the situation changes." We will see!

A tragedy indeed. Our prayers out to the family and all the Dallas Police Department.

My hope is that Coach Jones will get an opportunity to be the Head Coach at L.S.U. He has done GRAND things for the Mean Green. But, more importantly, is his quality as a person. He is one fine guy. If L.S.U. goes a different direction, shame on you...but, super for the Mean Green. Johnny Jones was and is a great hire by Rick V. Quality is his trademark!

Steve Lineweaver is without a doubt one of the finest people in all of football. The Trojans are lucky to have a person of such character! My years in Euless taught me that Coach Lineweaver changes lives...on and off the football field. Rick Herold

What a GRAND day for Johnny and the Mean Green. One of the best people to ever wear the Green Uniform....and one of the BEST families in Mean Green history! Go J-Quinn Go!

Dear Patrick, As a veteran of that business years ago....I know how it works. They changed formats...and all the news and sports folks were let go.... I will say that your enthusiasm on the Air, even after your ungodly shifts was unbelieveable! You know sports, were friendly to callers, and made SPN exciting to listening to. I remember tons of nights listening to you...but, one of my favs was when you had Willie Mays live after Barry Bonds broke the record. It was fun to listen to you...as you could tell how importatn that was to you. Anyway, "tough times don't last, but tough people too". Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your wife. Respectfully, Rick Herold ParksAndRecRick

You lads know I don't beat up on my players. Heck, I'm not even referring to Roman as a defensive back...blame whoever you want. It was a Return Man...that scared us EVERY single time. It was surely an experience....

I still believe the SMU stadium is one of the nicest small stadiums in America. Bring it to Denton...

Roman is gone! All my friends are celebrat ing! Worst returner in UNT history!

I applaud the taxpayers of the City of Arlington. The Glory Park Development around the stadium is truely amazing and will be talked about all across America. The stadium has already brought a Super Bowl to Arlington, the Big XII Championship, the Cotton Bowl and soon the Final Four will be announced. It will transform part of the City of Arlington and along with the Rangers Ballpark, and Six Flags one of America's top entertainment distinations. Dallas played chicken and lost. Mayor Cluck and the Council need to be applauded for their daring and visionary work. ParksAndRecRick

It was the first time that I was convinced that refs were paid off by the big conferences. Two of the worst calls in Mean Green history. A game that will live in my heart forever. You never know what that could have meant to us.... I still feel for the players and fans... ParksAndRecRick

Does anyone know if Patrick Cortez has left Sporting News Radio. He was really good...and always promoting the Mean Green. I could not find him on the roster tonight. I have not heard him the last couple of weeks...and he was alsways on either giving the sports updates or weekend and fill-in shows. Hope all is alright. He also comes to the site regularly, so if so Patrick, please let us know. Thanks, Rick Herold ParksAndRecRick

To the Pit Crew... "Y'All Are Awesome! Here's to your continued growth...and the continue excitment you bring to the fab Super Pit! Way to Go!!! ParksAndRecRick