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The last time North Texas played Navy was in 2007 at Fouts Field. UNT lost 74-62! Here's some of the stats from that game: Navy UNT First downs: 31 29 Rushes: 57-572 28-157 Passing: 108 478 Comp-Att-Int: 4-6-0 40-50-2 Attendance: 26,012 Giovanni Vizza threw for 478 yards and Casey Fitzgerald caught 13 passes for 134 yards. Navy rushed for a whopping 572 yards. With UNT's similar sieve-like defense this year, I expect another wild shootout on Saturday.

Thanks for locating that. I had no idea he previously went to Texas. I also had no idea Hiram doubled as Rico Suave! 💪🔥

https://www.rjy.com/gallery-image/11-15-2003-Arkansas-State-University-Red-Wolves/G0000xzfbFGLAOlc/I0000L.UXsrFhXuk/C0000L7V.uepRQkM Can anyone help identify this former player? Before blurting out an answer, please read the notes below: 1. This photo appears to be a part of the pre-game senior introductions at the final home game of the season against Arkansas State in 2003. 2. I suspect this is Hiram Gonzalez (it is certainly not Dominique Mackey). 3. In 2003, however, Hiram Gonzalez was listed as a sophomore on the roster. Why would he be running out with the seniors? Anyone have any info?

Putting a call out for anyone that has recordings of old games. I'd be interested in any era of Mean Green football, but 1995-2006 is the era I'm really interested in. I'm especially interested in the North Texas at Idaho game in 2003 that was broadcast on KFWD-52. I have quite a few broadcasts from this era if anyone would like to add to their collection. I'm willing to make copies/trade/share whatever. I know I'm not the only diehard who recorded games off the TV back in the day! Let me know what you got!

@drex Did any of these DVDs get created? I'm especially interested in the alumni game. I'd pay for postage to send it to me.

I did not know that. Thanks for the info!

I had forgotten that Andrew Smith's high school coach was the now-embattled Chad Morris. The Victoria Advocate Thursday, February 8, 2001 ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ National Signing Day Blackcats finish off dream season By Mike Forman Advocate Sports Writer BAY CITY – Bay City coach Chad Morris had barely finished posing for the last of a countless number of photographs when he surveyed the scene in what had been a busy Blackcat Room in the Bay City field house. “This is proof,” Morris said, “that good things happen to good people.” Less than two months after leading his team to the Class 4A, Division I state championship, Morris watched three of his players sign letters of intent on Wednesday with Division I schools. Wide receiver John Roberson and cornerback Byron Jones will attend Texas A&M and quarterback Andrew Smith is headed to the University of North Texas. Also signing on Wednesday was linebacker Trey Mielsch of Tidehaven. Mielsch will attend Kentucky. Roberson and Jones had announced their intention to sign with the Aggies during the season, while Smith gave an oral commitment to North Texas after a visit to Denton just over a week ago. “It worked out great for John,” Morris said of the early commitment. “He was able to relax and roll right on through the season. Byron was a little shaky after he visited LSU. We like to think that our kids will stick with their commitments. It gave Byron some time and he was able to settle his decision.” Roberson, the MVP of The Advocate’s All-Area Team, had an outstanding season for the Blackcats. He was a first-team all-state wide receiver after catching 64 passes for 1,523 yards and 15 touchdowns. Roberson also played defensive back and had 10 interceptions. “They talked to me about what they’re looking for,” Roberson said of the Aggies. “They want me to learn all four wide receivers positions. I’m going to do all the little things to help contribute to the team in any way that I can.” Texas A&M coach R.C. Slocum expects Roberson to help replace wide receiver Robert Ferguson, who is entering the NFL draft. “John is the type of player who makes things happen when he touches the football,” Slocum said. “He can take a short pass and turn it into something big. He averaged over 23 yards per catch and is a difference maker.” Jones did not have Roberson’s gaudy statistics. But there’s no doubt he was a vital part of Bay City’s success. Jones had only nine passes thrown into his coverage area and intercepted one. He also overcame an ankle injury to rush for 547 yards and five touchdowns. “I saw that as a good thing,” Jones said of his lack of action in the secondary. “I took it as a sign of respect in my skills.” Jones said he was impressed by LSU, but felt more comfortable at Texas A&M. “I wanted to stay in Texas,” Jones said. “I noticed most of the recruits at LSU were from Louisiana and I felt better about being closer to home.” Slocum believes Jones can make a contribution in the secondary. “Byron is one of the top corners because of his ability in man coverage,” Slocum said. “He only had nine passes thrown his way in 16 games. He’s another athletic player who also competes in basketball and runs sprints in track.” Morris sees no reason why Jones and Roberson can’t make an immediate impact at Texas A&M. “I think John and Byron will have an opportunity to start,” Morris said. “It’s just a matter of adjusting and picking up a new system.” Smith had few problems directing the Bay City offense. He completed 125 of his 250 passes for 2,256 yards and 22 touchdowns with 12 interceptions. Smith’s ability to pick up the system at North Texas will determine his playing status at North Texas. “We only wanted to recruit one quarterback and we signed the only one that we wanted to recruit,” said North Texas coach Darrell Dickey. “He’s a very gifted athlete. He can run, he can throw. He will be brought in just like (starting quarterback) Scott Hall, and if he’s the best guy at moving the sticks, he’ll play. If there are three of four guys ahead of him, then we’ll determine what’s the best situation for him.” Smith, who was also recruited by Texas-El Paso, has no doubt choosing to attend North Texas was the right decision. “It’s a great feeling,” Smith said. “It’s a chance to get an education and play football at a big university. I’ll have a chance to compete for the job and that’s all I wanted.” Mielsch had 51 tackles and two fumble recoveries this season at Tidehaven, after making over 100 tackles as a sophomore and junior. Mielsch also played running back and rushed for 625 yards and three touchdowns. Mielsch holds the Tidehaven school record in the 110-meter hurdles with a time of 14.7 seconds. Mielsch committed to Kentucky during the season and stuck by his decision when Hal Mumme resigned on Tuesday and was replaced by assistant Guy Morriss. Mike Forman is a sports writer for The Victoria Advocate. Contact him at 361-574-1206, Ext. 1388, or by email at mforman@vicad.com

G Date Day School Opponent Conf Pts Opp W L T Streak Notes 1 Sep 1, 1979 Sat North Texas UTEP WAC W 35 0 1 0 0 W 1 2 Sep 8, 1979 Sat North Texas @ Oklahoma State Big 8 L 7 25 1 1 0 L 1 3 Sep 15, 1979 Sat North Texas N Texas-Arlington Southland W 19 14 2 1 0 W 1 Irving, TX 4 Sep 22, 1979 Sat North Texas @ (18) SMU SWC L 9 20 2 2 0 L 1 5 Sep 29, 1979 Sat North Texas @ Kansas Big 8 L 18 37 2 3 0 L 2 6 Oct 6, 1979 Sat North Texas @ Southern Mississippi Ind L 10 30 2 4 0 L 3 7 Oct 13, 1979 Sat North Texas New Mexico State MVC W 21 7 3 4 0 W 1 8 Oct 20, 1979 Sat North Texas West Texas A&M MVC W 28 14 4 4 0 W 2 9 Oct 27, 1979 Sat North Texas @ Memphis Ind L 0 22 4 5 0 L 1 10 Nov 3, 1979 Sat North Texas @ Louisiana Tech Southland W 19 17 5 5 0 W 1 11 Nov 17, 1979 Sat North Texas @ East Carolina Ind L 16 49 5 6 0 L 1 Quick answers! Good job! The last - and only - time North Texas has played a football game in the state of North Carolina was indeed against East Carolina in 1979. North Texas was coached by Jerry Moore and East Carolina was in the last year of the Pat Dye regime.

Without Googling the answer, when was the last time North Texas played a football game in the state of North Carolina? And who did they play?

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