Hall Eagle 2011

Water stations were a great idea, though we didn’t utilize them (saw people at the station each time I walked by it). Bummer they ran out of water, so hopefully that will be fixed moving forward. I liked the dedicated line for drink/snacks and the variety to choose from - I was able to be boujee and buy a SmartWater - and it was actually cold (unlike many of the Dasanis I have purchased years prior at the stadium). Adult beverage lines for me were nonexistent or maybe 1 person in front of me each time. It was great! Topo seltzers were a great choice to add this year instead of the Vizzy. I enjoyed having a few other non-beer options to choose from as well. We arrived 30 minutes before game time and there were definitely lines to get into the stadium from the blue lot gate entrance. We went to the far right line and got right in (not sure why more people didn’t use that line instead of waiting 20+ people back in all the other lines). Blue lot parking was also a breeze - barely a line to get into the lot. We got right in. Are game day programs no longer printed? We grabbed the Fan Guides thinking they were programs, but nope. They did have BOGO free Whataburger taquito coupons in them, so we kept those. 🤪 It would be nice to reference player names/jersey # changes, at least at the beginning of the season, but maybe they are located at a different entrance. Store: We liked the battle flag hats that appeared to be new (in white, grey, and black). We also both bought ourselves some of the new American “A” gear they had at the entrance of the stadium store. They seemed to have a fairly good collection of gear in store this year. I couldn’t even look at the hoodies and long-sleeve options without sweating more, but they probably like to keep it out for those who plan ahead for the colder weather games. 😅 Not much to be done about this, but one of the only things I have *not* missed whatsoever since last season is how god awful hot the bathrooms are. 🫠🥵

Tickets claimed @Marty - Thanks!

Posting this here instead of the ticket exchange in hopes it reaches someone prior to the game tomorrow. My friend was given 4 tickets to the game tomorrow and they won’t be able to use them, so she reached out to see if I knew of anyone who would be interested. I believe they’re on the 50 yard line. There is also a parking pass included with the 4 tickets. Feel free to message me if you’re interested and I’ll make arrangements to get the tickets transferred to you prior to the game!

When the firing threads take over your whole screen

I think all of this was said last year too. Then we won 5 straight and somehow the need to get rid of him subsided (not necessarily by the fan base). He rode out his mediocrity last year and the year before. There should have been some movement with this in the off-season regardless. No one wants another mediocre season, repeating the same concerns about our head coach all over again. It’s exhausting not seeing change.

I’d like to think they listen to their fan base when it comes to head coach recommendations/ideas, but I was simply stating that at the end of the day, who we want as a head coach wouldn’t be their top priority and they should already have their “hit list” of who they would want to target. Maybe I’m wrong. But I absolutely agree they need to listen to their fanbase. I share the same sentiments in the amount of time it took to get into the lot today - we experienced it too.

Naming replacement head coaches anywhere in this forum does nothing essentially. That’s not our job and do we really think OUR coaching recommendations would be considered when that time comes to replace SL?

😩 This does NOT help with the flow of traffic, especially today. They should consider maxing out the amount of game day passes they’re allowing at the gate, in accordance with how many passes they sold online already if they’re going to keep doing this. I don’t know any other solution except to keep track of all the passes they’re selling, which should already be done.

This would not fly with me. We waited in the blue parking line for probably 30 minutes, but I would’ve been pissed had we gotten there and been turned away. We always pre-purchase our blue lot passes. Are they letting people purchase blue lot passes at the game upon arrival? I thought they stopped doing this at one point, but maybe not. That’s not really logical, especially for people who purchase parking ahead of time. I have my pass, so I shouldn’t be turned away. Unless they oversold this lot with people who bought in advance? Which I feel like has never happened.

Ugh - I mean, I'm thankful for a bowl in the area, but if you've ever been to a football game at The Star/Ford Center (some high school teams get to play there in-season), it always feels a lot smaller than it is. I don't mind that venue for basketball games like the conference tournament, but it's not my favorite for football games. Tickets will probably go quick for that one if NT ends up playing there - and should be a sold out game.

My Twitter findings when searching if Jeff Traylor is going anywhere, happened to find this. Regardless of our rivalry with UTSA and the ‘hate’ between our 2 schools, I find Lovelace’s comments in response to this UTSA account to be a bit much; specifically the immigrants comment. Not a good look coming from a man with the last name of supposedly some of the top donors of the UNT athletics program …

But for real - what do you know that we don't? 😊 Spill the tea ...

I don’t see any sort of message getting through to Seth’s team. The amount of penalties we have some games is disastrous - Take Liberty for example. I was going to walk down to the bleachers and rip those players a new one if they got one more freaking sideline penalty. SIDELINE penalty. Never in my life have I seen 3+ sideline penalties in one game. This was kind of the icing on the cake for me with their penalties - they are just really undisciplined. All of their penalties each game should be eye-opening ... They seem to be ongoing and do not get fixed. They have looked this way for at least the past 2 seasons as well. I would love to see some kind of fire lit under their asses at some point that stays lit. 🤞🏼Unfortunately, I just think most on this forum have been saying for a few years now that they feel Seth has lost his team - I tend to agree, but I hope I’m proved wrong.

I wanted him to work out too. My dad (also an Alumni) and I talk often about meeting SL a few years back at the preseason season ticket holder event and ever since then, we had felt like he could be the coach to turn the program around and be one to stay at this university for many years to come for a change. I think our university truly needs that - and not just a coach who will use our program as a stepping stone to a “higher” position. I wanted Seth’s coaching skills to match his personal, family side. As someone already said, his players graduate, he seems to focus on his players’ success, and he builds a family kind of environment (from my perspective). There has just clearly been some kind of disconnect the last 2-3 seasons now. I can’t help but relate it to the K-State debacle, but who knows what his shift has been. His coaching style seems much different now and it’s hard to see that same passion he once had - from a fan’s point of view. Our priorities should always lie with our university and doing what’s best for the program - unfortunately, this is just part of the “business” side of things. I so wish him well and for him to find success elsewhere - it’s just clear we need a change. I feel your post though - I wanted it to work out too!

Ah, I see. I figured as much, but wasn't completely sure. Thanks! (Also not sure how my damn question even got downvoted, but comes with the territory I suppose. 😉)