KRAM1

It's news out of Austin...does anybody really care?

Great get for the Mean Green!

I like this class. Every one has earned inclusion and alums can be proud of this class.

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I think it is more of starting a tradition for those purchasing class rings. Many colleges and universities do such things as “tradition”. As has been stated, this is an area of campus that holds great significance to many of our students. So, the location makes sense. As many of you already know, our youngest son graduated from the United States Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, NY. When they get their rings, they did them in a bowl of water containing water from the Seven Seas and Oceans that has been gatherd and delivered to the Academy for the purpose. Many here ask for “traditions”. Perhaps this is the start of a good one for UNT. The ring ceremony was held outdoors as well for the first time. Talk about traditions...this ring ceremony thing has really grown in recent years.

There is...my name’s on it too!

Don’t know how new, but observation confirms it is pretty much the norm now in most HS...and colleges. Make the team...get a letter. Ever notice how many drill team and cheer team members lots of HS have these days as well?

Yep...or quarters played...some indicator of playing time. Not everyone lettered and let me tell you...players kept track of their plays and quarters and time. Lettering was important and something to actually earn. This, of course, before the days of “everyone gets a trophy”.

Great experience for Zach. Question...is he now going to Italy with the team as well?

Nope...everyone gets to be a Letterman these days. HS as well.

Great news! Earned it.

Texas men...yes, but, like you I don’t recall the UT women playing at the Super Pit. Let’s pack the pit for this one! Note to self: why just “this one”? Let’s pack the Super Pit for every game...women and men. Getting older...I need these little reminders. 🙂

Sorry...just now saw this...I am out of town, but when I get home I’ll pull out the documentation am PM you the answer. I’ll be home in about 2 weeks. Sorry for the delay.

So...no way to know at the start of a season who we will be playing and when. Going to make for some interesting scheduling situations.

The grandkids fort (you can see the end of it to the right of the shed) has a UNT metal eagle and the fort has green lights...light ‘em up after wins! The battle flag flies on a permanent basis in the front of our house along with a “protected by the Mean Green” sign and an Alumni Association banner. We got it pretty much covered! 👍 Proudly!

Well, heck yes...the “negotiation” process with the wife was epic! When you “win one” you got to spread the good news! 😂😂😂

Why? Seems we have seen a decent pickup or two, and Simmons progressed nicely from the start of the season to the end and he is getting some extra experience playing overseas this summer a bit as well. Before Zach is done, I think we will see some excellent big man play. And, I'm looking forward to more progress this coming season as well.

Sort of like my backyard green going in! Same size project right? 😂😂😂

That room is now the Green Room for pre-basketball game drinks/snacks/food, etc. for MGSC members donating at certain levels. I think of the days I spent in there for "kids gymnastics".

Exactly what I thought.

July 31st...place to be named...make plans to attend now. I am going to do my best to be in town for this one!

Really happy to see the Caravan stop in Austin. It is great to try to reach some of our Alums with these Caravans who don't live in the DFW area.

I think if you will research it you will find that UNT is far from alone.

Not a chance...especially under our current president.

In partnership with Athletics. I understand what some are saying about the small fee. But, it does help with headcount and preparations. While small, most that RSVP and pay it will actually show up. In the past when there was no fee...lots RSVP’d (like Facebook RSVP’s...ever tried that?), but many failed to show. Maybe they are going with the theory that if things are free, people see no value in them. Don’t know, don’t care. The $5 should not be a significant deterrent to anyone who truly wants to attend. And, as been previously stated...it is how many of the “big time” folks do it these days. Being or moving toward being “big time” costs money...right?