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UNT avg. points scored + Rice avg. points allowed /2 = 30 Rice avg. points scored + UNT avg. points allowed /2 = 21 Seems about right to me

I have no problem with playing one game per season against a major P5 school and I really don't have too much of a problem with this years schedule...except the conference part of it which is out of our control. We got screwed having to play the same teams as last year. No FU schools, no OD, no Charlotte. That's four winnable games and we get none of them for two straight seasons. I'm not going to put in the time to do the research, but I'd say 90% or more of G5's play a top tier P5 every season. All that being said, there's no reason we shouldn't be able to get a home and home with at least some mid-level P5's.

That Army game is looking less and less winnable.

An up-vote just didn't seem like enough for this post. Completely agree on both statements.

This game will ultimately be good for this team, especially Fine. When he gets a few seconds to throw next week against Rice he'll think it's an eternity. I loved the way the team stood toe to toe and didn't back down. Yeah, their defense overmatched our offense, but I felt like our guys kept getting up and battling each and every time. No complaints about the rugby style kicks.

"Striking but understated, strong but subtle and just all-around awesome. And after years of endlessly toying with the shade of green, Michigan State North Texas finally hit the jackpot." Seems to be an apt description of the SOW. I may not be totally sold on our shade of green, but I'd prefer we stick with it and not change the shade ever again.

I was as excited as anyone to see Morris transfer here, but it really does no good to play a senior QB on a bad team...especially if you feel as though the QB of the future is on the roster. FWIW, I highly doubt it's based on his performance last week. If so, pity this wretched fan base because we have some serious "knee-jerk reaction" coaches.

Ever heard of "T-shirt fans?" They are, generally speaking, not a hard bunch to identify.

So you get downvotes for stating facts??? I bet Davis would say that he was in position to make the play but failed miserably. FWIW, I'm a big fan of Davis, so no disrespect intended. I think he'll succeed far more times that he'll fail this season.

My thought at the game was that the ball was in the air forever. I felt as though I could have left my seat and had enough time to make a play on the ball. Anyway, my take as it happened was that Davis just misjudged the ball. I wasn't quite sure if he jumped too soon or exactly what happened, I just thought he misplayed it. Killer play and typical of what seems to happen to UNT.

Ben really went above and beyond on this deal. He picked up 3 jerseys for me (unfortunately I don't know numbers because I'm out of town and won't get them until Sat.). Not sure about the others he bought for, but I'm a total stranger yet he still spent his time to get us jerseys, fronted the money for each jersey, and shipped them to us. That's not an insignificant favor for a friend much less a stranger. Very cool of him and greatly appreciated.

Agreed. I'll even pay someone to pick up a couple for me.

This is the one I wear most often right now. It's in the car and I'm too lazy to go get it and snap a pic, so here's a stock photo. Geez. I didn't realize it was going to be that small.

To answer your question, I say average coach/great players in most situation. That being said, here's my theory: 10% of coaches will win wherever they go. 10% of coaches will lose wherever they go. 80% of coaches will have the record of the talent on the team. I'm sure we've all heard the quote, "It's not the X's and O's, it the Jimmy's and Joe's."

One problem with scheduling was illustrated this year. Due to the fact that you have to schedule so far in advance you never know what you'll get. Exhibit A: Iowa Hawkeyes. The previous five years they are 7-6, 8-5, 4-8, 7-6, 8-5. We play them and they're 12-0 before losing their last 2 games. Exhibit B: Tennessee Volunteers The previous five years they are 7-6, 5-7, 5-7, 5-7, 6-7. We get them this year and they're 9-4 with all 4 losses by a touchdown or less to OU, Bama, Ark,, and Fla. That's the luck of the Mean Green:(

How many of those were at home? I know most of the games were "money games." The fact is that many teams would have a similar record against the teams we've played. Most teams don't win at Georgia, Alabama, LSU, etc., etc.

^^^^^THIS^^^^^

In related news, Scott Hall has enrolled at Mary Hardin Baylor.

9 hours later and we're up (or down) to 54 downvotes. I've got to say, that's pretty...impressive?... sad?... funny?

I see you got dinged with 11 negatives, but I've got to admit this sadly gave me a little chuckle. This, on the other hand gave me more than a chuckle. Simple, complex, I don't care...just put some points on the board and win some games!!!!!

Never said it wasn't effective. You're doing a great job of getting downvotes.

Everyone put this guy on your ignore list. haha I hope to make it to this game and support the Mavs/Mean Green.

No offense man, but you come across as a real (p)rick on this message board, this post being a very minor example. Someone should start a poll: "Who would you rather have banned Ryan Munthe or UNT90?" I bet you'd be surprised at the results...and you'd probably have an excuse for them as well. Speaking of excuses, RV's responses in this article remind me of a quote: "An excuse is a reason to fail."

While I completely get what you're saying in bold, I can't help but think of Jerry Jones and how sometimes his loyalty to players cost him (ie, resigning players when it was time to let them go). Better to part ways too soon rather than too late. That being said, I do appreciate the honestly and forthrightness of your post.

While I get what you're saying, I think that was the whole point of this thread.