ScreamingEaglesFan

Live by the sword, die by the sword. With the no huddle it definitely confused OU a bit, and given time I think we'll be pleasantly surprised. If the o-line can protect and give Meager/Vizza more time it will pay nice dividends. It is abundantly clear with the speed of our offense (play calling) if we are playing a team like OU and our defense doesn't have a chance to stay off the field then it's going to be a track meet and could be very ugly. Having a chance to meet and get to know Coach Mendoza I can tell you he will be much more critical of himself and yersterday's game than anyone on here. Defense aside I saw a much more disciplined offense in the fact the shifting and play clock mgmt we would have NEVER pulled that off without many more penalties in the past. Also remember they were ranked #8 and this is an entire new system so I think next week will be much easier to handle!

I'm sure there are some incentives/penalties in that contract. It's pretty standard IF you're willing to pay for them, UNT could (and probably will) do the same. My dad is a Project Manager/PE and growing up I always remember him talking about contract stuff.

All I know was when I was up at Dodges' QB camp this summer I was amazed at 1. The amount of out of state talent (license plates) for not only QB's but also WR's and 2. how incredible Dodge was at really teaching/coaching these young men on not only being a great FB player but a leader in the class/workplace. Regardless of who starts Sept 1 things will NEVER be as dismal as we've endured in the past, and if Dodge was able to land this class after 21 days from start to finish of this recruiting season just wait til he can get the kids up on campus next year!! It's going to be fun!! Also remember Rome was not built in a day, so I for one will be glad to give him some latitute!!

When I was first involved with the Tarrant County NT Exes I asked and got permission from David Layton to have some interlocking NT merch. made for the sole purpose of raising funds for the Tarrant County NT Exes chapter. I paid for and have the embroidery stitchwork for the interlocking logo and believe Emmitt even bought one of the few hats I made up. I got explicit permission from Layton to do it, and will dig out the info on where I had it done, I got a few of them made for myself and thought they turned out pretty good. I also had some interlocking NT tee shirts made for Arbor Days (which got rained out) and never got sold. I've had them in the original box all this time and will see if I can find them in the garage. I'll sell them and give the proceeds to the Exes as was originally intended. Steve

Is this the same masonic home that was involved with the Kids Korner ticket scandal? I.E they said they'd bring 150 kids but called and cancelled the day before the game?

We actually pulled the last site down and relaunched yesterday following a special story run on Channel 5. link to news story called "Commit to be Fit". We've got a lot of content that hasn't made it up yet. This site up now is something we had to relaunch for yesterday so we didn't miss the news coverage bump. it will be changing significantly over the next few weeks.

Was that down at College Station this past week?

Very exciting stuff happening in the West household, check out the new site and let me know what you think @ www.LessFatMoreFit.com Steve PS Spread the word

I'm starting a non-profit related to childhood obesity education etc. and need some help writing a biz plan. If anyone knows of good resources or is willing to help please shoot me an e-mail at: LessFatMoreFit@gmail.com Thanks in advance, Steve

I love on the CBS video player has a boss button, and when you press it the graph shows how much food/drinks are consumed during the tourney. One of the categories is pepto and grubs, very nice meal!!

He just started

I agree winning will bring exposure, but expecting the local stations to do more than they normally do to get footage could very well be limiting our exposure which is what I was originally talking about. So from anyone at NTTV...

I was talking with one of the local DFW sportscasters at a function last night about what's going on @ UNT and getting his perspective when we got into a very good conversation about getting sports coverage and the news works. In a nutshell TCU and SMU both have agreements with CSTV which provides footage to local stations through their conferences (Sunbelt has no such agreement) which is where we come in. Apparently all the local newstations get their feeds from either news trucks which upload the info straight to a satellite or through a company called Westar Satellite. Since we all know what a feat it is to get newstrucks up there (although it will be easier now) What he said needed to happen is drop a fiber optic line to Westar (~ $20k) which would then make the footage available for local news. He said since we have an arrangement with the local cable company in Denton they might already have a fiber optic feed UNT could use, and suggested I check with someone there. The interesting thing was the fact he had spoken to certain athletic dept people (not RV) about Westar and getting more coverage but nothing happened and said until the supporters/alum make it a priority it wouldn't. I know RV is busy but this is something that given RV's recent comments about taking UNT to the next level seems like a no-brainer. He even mentioned the fact UNT could put basketball footage etc. together and start raising the visability of the overall program. So the question for the RTVF guys @ Denton Cable do you know if you have a feed or who to talk to about getting this project started!! Apparently after the feed is laid the on going expense is very minimal. Thoughts?

Amen to that, I mentor a group of 8th graders at Harwood JH (which feeds into Trinity) and there was a new ninth grader straight off the plane from Tonga who was already ~6"7 !!

I thought maybe he had been following TD and crew around the state showing off the new stadium model which is why we were getting all these recruits! I wonder if TD and GG have met (can't wait to see them at the banquet!!).That will be gold, id love some audio of that conversation.

Still struggelling ..

Thank you for officially hijacking my thread! Right now i'm Struggelling to get tickets Go Joe!!! Anyone??? I could probably get Joe to kiss you !!

I've been trying to locate a pair of tickets to this weekends banquet and was curious if anyone had a pair they'd be willing to sell. If you can help could you drop me a PM

Dodge was on the CBS 11 news tonight for a very short interview, but it looks like part of an interview thats going to be on The Score Sunday night. Looked like they shot a pretty good amount of tape. Now for the media types do you think UNT coordinated both channels 8 and 11 both shooting/airing their footage on the same night or was it coincidence? PS Check out the interview Sunday night @ 10:30 on CBS 11.

What I thought was pretty impressive was the quote "The staff boasts resumes that include 26 bowl appearances, 14 bowl victories, 18 high school state titles as well as a Super Bowl title and BCS national title" Not to shabby

Plus the fact Peterson was voted by his peers as the best assistant coach in D I in 2003 says something as well.

Sounds like they've been listening to our very own former Pres. Norval Pohl! Also I found (thanks Stebo) the video for the UNT stadium from ~ 2 years ago (I think) check it out and see how much our own situation is changed. Pretty impressive progress!! Link to 2004 Stadium capital campaign video It's time to get some new audio/ video!!

I know it's fairly obvious how much of an effect he has already had in the metroplex raising visability, but how much more can he do? I think he will be the best thing to reawaken/ awaken many NY alums in as long as I can remember. Given how many people are hopping on for Dodgeball here's my question. If we have a great season, and TD gets out and does the Mean Green/ fundraiser type things i.e NT Exes etc. that coaches tend to do has RV set us up to get that new stadium by 08/09, and how much can TD help see that process succeed/ sped up? PS. Think he can get us a deal on an indoor facility?

The new features are great, will you be able to re-enable the search funtionality?

I wonder if he would like to come play for the HC of the team that ended Euless' title run ?!