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Good post and the simple answer is we need football to emulate what UNT basketball is doing. UNT basketball has better recruiting, coaching and significantly more NIL support.

DENTON, Texas – UNT’s Board of Regents has approved the completion of design work for phase one of the Athletics Center expansion, Vice President and Director of Athletics Jared Mosley announced Monday. "As we face new challenges ahead, we're excited to move swiftly with Phase 1, taking full advantage of the momentum we've built and the resources at our disposal in an ever-evolving construction market,” Mosley said. “I am deeply grateful for the many individuals who have stepped up to support this effort, ensuring that we continue to provide the best possible experience for the young men and women in our programs. The student-athlete experience, capital investments, and NIL opportunities are all integral parts of the puzzle we’re working to solve every day. Our dedicated Mean Green donors and alumni continue to rise to the occasion, making a profound impact. I encourage everyone to identify the area they're passionate about and join us in this exciting era for UNT Athletics!" More than $4.4 million from 38 UNT supporters has been committed toward the anticipated $10 million fundraising goal needed to complete phase one of the Athletics Center expansion. Total cost of the project will be based on the price of materials at the time of construction. The Athletics Center expansion will be completed in two phases with phase one focusing on space for strength and conditioning. The remodel will expand that area of emphasis from its current 6,180 square feet to more than 20,000 – more than three times its original size. Phase one will include a 50-yard plyometric turf, 16 high performance dual-sided combo racks, 4,000-square-foot of open floor, 1,000-square-foot mezzanine of cardio, and a 1,2550 square foot nutrition site. Expanding this space will enhance UNT Athletics' competitive edge by providing student-athletes with a premier environment to train, strengthening their physical abilities, mental toughness, and well-being. This area will also promote increase team building and cohesion, allowing our student-athletes to foster a sense of team unity and camaraderie. Currently, UNT Athletics has the second-smallest weight room in the American Athletic Conference. Phase two of the expansion project will include improvements to sports medicine, the football locker room as well as additions of a new academic support center for all student-athletes and additional premium seating for DATCU Stadium. Phase 2 would follow the completion of Phase 1 and by way of a successful Phase 2 campaign. The UNT Athletic Center was originally opened in 2005 and is home to administrative offices, football coaches' offices, football locker room and equipment room, but it is truly the home to all Mean Green athletics including sports medicine and rehab in addition to strength and conditioning. We encourage individuals interested in learning how to support UNT Athletics to contact the Mean Green Scholarship Fund staff at MGSF@unt.edu or by visiting MeanGreenScholarshipFund.com. Every gift, no matter the size, makes a meaningful impact and helps advance our mission toBuild Champions and Prepare Leaders. For more information visit: www.MeanGreenSports.com/ACExpansion

Looks like his family will bring good spirit to the program!

Embarrassing

Go Mean Green!

It seemed like a home game for them but I get your point. I don’t recall us ever winning against a Big 10 team on the road.

This team looks deeper and more talented than anyone we have had.

I am outraged by Morris’ game calls today. He lost us the game with the onsides!

Whose fault is that?

Homecoming game good crowd, national TV. Again we lay a huge egg when it counts. And now the AD will blame the fans for the loss. And why can’t we ask for some accountability from this football program? They have good facilities the biggest department budget and more staff than at any time in our history. We hear the defense is the problem this season and yet everyone knew the defense was a terrible problem well over a year ago after Morris was embarrassed again in front of a huge home crowd. Yet, we did absolutely nothing innterms pf recruiting good defensive players and Morris left Craponi in charge which was basically the equivalent of treason against UNT athletic s and any hope for a modicum of success.

Why did they go for two there?

Yeah agreed. Eastside has become a country club these days

Dude is off the charts talented!

Ugly win butt I will take it!

I am speaking of in the modern era of course.

I think Mason Fune, DT and Chandler Rogers would like a word with you.

These penalties are just terrible!!

This is so bad!!

Coach Saban just had a great segment on this and he’s right, you have to move NIL back to the AD’s. That is the only way you can manage this monster and keep the playing field fair. This won’t change that Texas and A&M will have gigantic NIL budgets but it will at least provide some oversight and clarity to what has become a mess. It also removes the states from trying to advantage their flagships but enacting state laws that are more lax than the NCAA etc. Saban has been a good ambassador for the sport in this dark chapter he is bringing a beacon of hope.