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UTEP basketball coach resigns By CHRIS ROBERTS Associated Press Writer October 21, 2002 EL PASO, Texas (AP) -- UTEP basketball coach Jason Rabedeaux resigned Monday, saying he has lost the motivation to coach. Rabedeaux succeeded Hall of Fame coach Don Haskins in 1999 and led the Miners to a 46-46 record in three seasons. UTEP went 23-9 in 2000-01, their best record in nine years, but slipped to 10-22 last season. The decision comes just more than a month before the start of the season, but Rabedeaux said it was in the best interest of UTEP, himself and his family. He declined to elaborate on specific reasons. ``I wanted to see where my heart was, what my drive was, what my focus was, and it wasn't what it needs to be,'' the 37-year-old coach said at a news conference. ``This is not a decision that was forced on me,'' he added. ``This is not a fired kind of thing.'' Last November, Rabedeaux received a two-year contract extension running through 2007. UTEP athletic director Bob Stull said Rabedeaux informed him of his decision Monday morning. Stull said he gave Rabedeaux a chance to reconsider. He added that he hadn't had time to choose an interim coach but would not rule out asking Haskins to come back temporarily. He also mentioned former Chicago Bulls coach Tim Floyd and former Arkansas coach Nolan Richardson. Floyd is a former assistant to Haskins and Richardson played for Haskins at UTEP. ``All three would probably be somewhat of a long shot,'' Stull said. UTEP opens its regular season Nov. 23 against New Mexico Highlands, with the first exhibition is Nov. 9. Stull and Rabedeaux said the team has a solid crew of assistants and they don't believe any players will leave because of the change. Stull said he informed Haskins of the coaching change Monday afternoon. Neither Haskins nor Richardson immediately returned telephone messages left at their homes by The Associated Press. Rabedeaux was an aide to current Oklahoma coach Kelvin Sampson for 10 years. He worked on Sampson's staff at Washington State from 1989-94, then followed Sampson to Norman, Okla.

I'd like to see a BIG interlocked NT on our football helmets and basketball shorts too. NT has been a part of every era and in every change of the school's name.

I don't see how UTA, SWT, ULM, many SLC schools, and most Texas junior colleges can fund and have baseball, and a major university with 30,000 students can't. I know the Title IX and $$ arguments, but so many of these other schools have it somehow, why not UNT?

I think our cheerleaders are fine. They look good and perform normal cheers. I saw them split into two groups (pep squad?) and half went to other side then they combined sometimes. I think most cheer squads (except crazy a$m aggies) have about the same impact on fans at games...little. Unless they're throwing free stuff. I see TV games with sideline cameras on cheerleaders trying to get the crowd going and a few fans close by participate but most are just watching the game. Perhaps if the cheerleaders were up in the stands they'd get a better response?

I'm anxious to see how the new players push the vets. The first exhibition game is Nov. 8 so it should be about time to start the practices. Anyone know?

Try this link, although I had trouble with the volume on it: UNT Fight Song

I really like what JJ has done with the team in trying to build team unity and that they go to the football games. I'm anxious to see this years team in action.

I didn't notice if the flags were spinning or not, but I can "guarantee" you they are not non-school colors; and on TV, that's all that matters.

I saw the Texas Tech band on ABC at halftime...they had red/black flags...wonder why they did that?????

Crayongirl, thanks for this information. This is what fans needed to hear...that there is a reason for the different colors, and green flags DO exist. Many potential problems are simply the lack of information or communication. The color of the flags, and the flagcorp in general, are not the problem. The fans want other schools to see our football program as fully 1-A and likewise the supporting groups too. If Green is our school color and Mean Green is our nickname, then we should flood the place with Green. Go to the TCU game and see if you can find any other color besides purple in anything officially TCU...you won't. Keep up the good performances!!

"but I never remember seeing a band with school colored flags" The UT band had large, shiney Orange flags with a stylish White T that went across the top. No purple flags in that band.

Maybe the Band Director or Flag Director don't see the flag color as the problem that we see from the stands. I've seen high school bands use non-school colored flags or uniform accents just for "another" color in the presentation. If it's a money issue or equipment-life problem, then we're here to help replace them. Does anyone really think the TCU band will be waving GREEN flags next Saturday? Good Grief! Sometimes, you just can't help people that don't want help.

Collin County C.C. (25,000 students) also has a concurrent enrollment agreement with UNT and I read a couple years ago where "UNT athletic events" were a benefit of this. But I have never known UNT athletics to pursue students there as fans. This could be a good untapped source of potential fans since they have no football team (like TWU).

Monday, December 30, NT's Lady Eagles play at Baylor at 6pm, then at 8pm the Mean Green Men play the Bears.

I heard UT football fans say the same about them vs. NT this past Saturday.

08/27/2002 For release: Regents rename UNT Administration Building in honor of Alfred F. and Johanna H. Hurley DENTON (UNT), Texas -- Last weekend, at Dr. Alfred F. Hurley's final University of North Texas System Board of Regents meeting as system chancellor, the regents honored him and his wife, Johanna, by renaming the university Administration Building in their honor. Hurley, who became the system's first full-time chancellor in October 2000 and prior to that held the university presidency longer than any other chief executive in UNT's history, announced plans in January to leave the chancellorship at the end of the 2001-2002 academic year. When he steps down on Aug. 31, Hurley, 73, will have served as the UNT System's chief executive officer for more than 20 years. Hurley joined the university as vice president for administrative affairs on September 1, 1980. Less than 17 months after his arrival, in February 1982, he became UNT's 12th president and the second chancellor of the informal UNT System. Many credit Hurley as a major factor in the rise of the university and the system to educational leadership in the North Texas region, but Hurley always shared the credit for the amazing progress during his presidency and chancellorship. He acknowledges Mrs. Hurley as his full-time partner in fulfilling the responsibilities of his offices with the university and the system. "It is fitting that the Administration Building, which stands at the center of the UNT campus and since 1956 has symbolized the seat of administrative leadership, should be named for Dr. and Mrs. Hurley," said UNT Board of Regents Chairman Bobby Ray. "The building overlooks a campus benefiting from nearly $200 million raised in two capital campaigns and transformed by more than $260 million in construction and renovation to expand and update its facilities during Dr. Hurley's tenure. Accordingly, renaming the building the ‘Alfred F. and Johanna H. Hurley Administration Building' will be a lasting symbol of the Hurleys' accomplishments on behalf of the university and the system," Ray said. In other action, the regents took steps to keep Hurley in the university and system communities by appointing him chancellor, emeritus, of the UNT System and president, emeritus, of the university. In 1981, the regents approved his appointment as professor of history, with tenure. A nationally recognized military historian, Hurley is the author of the first scholarly biography of General "Billy" Mitchell and a contributor to other works on the history of air power. During his 30-year career in the U.S. Air Force, he headed the History Department at the Air Force Academy from 1966‑1980 and served as chairman of its Humanities Division. He also led the development of the Air Force Academy Symposia in Military History; won a Guggenheim Fellowship in the Humanities in 1971-72; held an appointment as a Fellow in the Eisenhower Institute of the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C. in 1976‑77; and often lectured at the National Army and Navy War Colleges as well as various Air Force service schools between 1966 and 1980.

Jim, where did you get that figure of 30,265 from? I couldn't find an article about it. I think 30K is a milestone to celebrate. It's hard to deny that any enrollment growth will eventually lead to more growth for athletics and attendance!!

Someone posted Baylor will come to Denton next season, along with Smu and Indiana...mucho better home schedule next year! I agree about trying to get some SLC teams to Denton, but as someone else pointed out, 100 teams wanted to play us last year, but once other coaches realize what good progress is being made they hesitate to come.

2002-03 Men's Basketball Schedule

The DMN schedule had more game times on it...SWMoSt game is at 7pm, and Indiana game is at 1pm. A fine fan road trip is possible by going to the BB opener Friday, Nov.22 at 7pm in Springfield, Mo. Then going early the next morning to M'boro, Tenn. for the 2pm football game between NT vs. MTSU.

The new web site has the correct Friday date/time for the alum soccer game on the front page but not the team-schedule page. It also makes reference to the Mean Green Soccer Complex. Where is this, have they moved the field from last year? New official UNT Athletics web site

Very professional look to the main page. I too hope the info stays updated; it will keep fans, potential recruits and students coming back. Good job!

Nice find Reb, I'd also like to hear the verbal that goes along with the Athletics and land sections. Dr. Pohl is a good friend to NT Athletics.

We are on Colorado's schedule for Dec.23. Note on Dec. 27 CU plays ULL in a tourney on ESPN2: Colorado bb schedule

Indiana 2002-03 bb schedule