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Love that 3 CUSA championships are being contested in Denton and one only 30 min away. Testament to our facilities and to Wren and the team.

100% does. Better than "North Texas is one of the only teams with a losing record to play in a bowl game"

Watched the game last night. Nice that we got a positive mention, even though Hope doesn't play for us anymore. I could see us making a run to the WCWS with DeLong as our head coach!

Anyone else coming to the Austin caravan tonight?

I like a lot of the points here. A few things: 1. Yes, it kind of sucked to watch Southern Miss, La Tech, Texas State, DBU etc on ESPN (SMiss has some awesome fan support) going head to head with some P5 programs this past weekend and feeling like we're missing an opportunity. 2. I love the format of the NCAA baseball tournament 3. While our softball program was great (was really fun to watch the regional final on ESPN) theres that nice bridge a men's baseball program offers in the spring after basketball 4. I feel like Wren's strategy is get all the others sports in a row before adding more, which is respectable and puts us on a better track record for success and I feel like is already paying dividends (see: mens and womens basketball, softball, volleyball kind of) 5. I'm sure baseball is expensive so the question is where would we find another donor(s)? 6. I think its definitely a matter of when not if, it just might take 5-10 years. Feel like the priority is building other facilities and bolstering our current programs, which isn't a bad thing.

I love when we have some motivation going into the season.....

Dude, he graduated. No loyalty issues, just is looking to something new. Its a new world, he's taking advantage of it.

shanice stephens or mike peterson? cause they both sucked

No tailgating without Rick V Rick V always believed in Johnny Jones Helped (with students) build Apogee Got the ball rolling in a lot of other sports Huge ambassador for the university His misses were Benford, Dodge, and the whole Mattress Mac debacle (but honestly Mattress Mac is an egomanical clown.. who does some good in Houston) but he's a huge ambassador for the university. Wren's the next level, but Rick got the train on the track

She's not involved in any. She is trying to break in to the marketing world, specifically as it relates to marketing at tradeshows

Hey everyone, I know this part of the board is the part where everyone dabbles in controversey, but perhaps we could use it to help alums (so they get jobs and can help pay Seth Littrell's buyout) I have a new UNT grad here in Austin who is trying to get into tradeshow marketing - its not my realm of expertise but there has to be one or two of you on here that do it as part of your job. Would anyone be open to an informational interview with her?

highland park is not a bad public school to go to.........

Exactly. If Grant gets a fat raise, so be it. Only loyalty he should have is to his family. I do think neglecting athletics and the alumni base for 30 years is really coming around to bite us when we need it the most.

Seriously though. I know he had a ton of family here, which is why I feel like we've got a pretty good advantage.

Am I right that Mccasland has 40 some odd family members in Dallas?

I hope Grant has this team focused and ready for tomorrow. You didnt get into the NCAA's, but you are going to the NIT. Chance to play in front of the home crowd multiple times.

Another year. Another ncaa tournament. Proud of him - always wish success on a great unt ambassador

There is nothing more I want than an alum of this university, who sells this university day in and day out and who is a great ambassador, to have a ton of success with a team at this university. I really hope we can shock the world here

I think past success (FB and BB helped) still think we're also still recovering from 30 years of neglect

I am so nervous about content like this out there before we actually get a bid....

Is it just me or is it very quiet in there? Kind of disappointed. We were much worse (06-10) and got way bigger crowds.

Takes time to get ranked. We've gotta win out unfortunately. Win a game in NCAA.

Take this from a macro perspective- its not just college football. The "great rehiring " is going on in the professional world- people are leaving jobs for more money, greener pastures. I won't blame Seth for this- we're at the bottom of the food chain - let's build an awesome team, an awesome NIL program and an awesome environment and see what happens.

I think you twisted my words here. I am going to take an opportunity that is better to help my family. My wife (and future kid) is part of my decision making. Texas is an at will state - an employer can fire me at any time. An employer doesnt have to give me a notice that I'm being fired. Why would I have any loyalty to them- my loyalty is to helping my friends and family. Murphy twins can trade anonymity for money, exposure and future opps. I don't blame them. If your boss doesn't put you in a position to succeed, why would you stay with them?