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I hope they do more stuff like this. I would love to go. Does anyone know if they still have star gazing nights for the public?

That is why I would like to see congress step in on this. If they can't govern correctly then congress should strong arm 'em.

To think that NCAA isn't corrupt would be quite naive... even over games played by kids. The primary evil I see is that not everyone is given an equal opportunity to play for the national championship... sure, there are other issues but this is the one that I see that the BCS is monopolizing the game. Perhaps it is because it is coming from the outside looking in but, regardless, i think we all know the injustice of the BCS system. And, I would hope I would have the value and character to recognize that inequality if I were on the other side. The system is messed up and, even as a fiscal conservative, I feel comfortable in demanding equality in opportunity. That kind of regulation is important to prevent organized monopoly and corruption that is apparent.

The BCS is different though. It is rigged in a way that gives prefence to BCS in which you can be the best, but if you aren't in the BCS you wont play for a national championship. I think the system should be equal in opportunity, not equality in actuality. There is no reason that the NCAA should be discriminatory and not allow the equal opportunity for all schools at any given year to get the national championship.

never mind. i saw the thread below.

what happened? i can't get to the link.

I was about to say the same thing. The world doesn't work that way. The most deserved do not always get what they deserve.

I have been to Waco... They do have better facilities because of the money they recieve. And how did Baylor get into the SWC? Should they have? They got there because of politics in which they had solid rep from an influential person who wouldn't have it any other way. UNT missed out, not necessarily because of lack of merit (we were pretty good in the 70's), because of politics.

The problem with this argument is that you assume that because you are BCS you work hard and because you aren't BCS you don't and are lazy. Especially in the college world, many colleges get a piece of the BCS pie because of opportunity that wasn't inheritly theirs but still were awarded alot. I look at Baylor and think of that kind of thing. Politics doesn't necessarily mean they deserved it more.

"I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one gets to my Father except through me." -Todd Dodge

I agree. It is certainly one of the biggest wins and it is in a major tourney. When we are focused we can compete with anyone in the world. We obviously don't match other teams skill-wise. So, we must beat them with heart, intensity, and focus. That we can do. As proven today... when we want it, it shows. I am proud of our boys. I am not so sure I agree with you about Altidore. I really don't think he has too much to offer outside of his frame. He has a poor first touch, a little slow for a forward, makes bad decisions, and doesn't have a consistent/solid shot. I am sure he could get better as he is a younger player. But, right now I don't find him impressive. Not to rain on our parade but we were lucky his shot still went in given that he shot it right at the keep. I have had problems with Demerit but you can't complain with a man-of-the-match performance like he showed today. Hats off to Demerit and Howard the two game mvp's.

I look forward to you doing something about this. You would get my vote.

I can't believed we pulled out a 3-0 win. It was nice to see heart and consistency. Though, Egypt did give us a scare on many opportunities. What is even better is because of our 3-0 win and Brazil beating Italy 3-0 we win the 2nd place in our group and advance to the next round. It is unlikely we will pull out another win against #1 in the world Spain. It will have to be the game of a lifetime. And given our inconsistency that likely wont happen. But, then again, it was highly unlikely we would be sticking around for another game. USA! USA! USA! USA!

All I can say is what I have been told.... But, many of those things you say were stalled by the city especially the fry st. deal was because of the money issues the developer himself had. Some of those issues were bad decision making on their part. it was easier to point out this issue of a drive thru rather than to say he didn't have resources to move this thing. Port 35 as you said seemed to be victim of economic issues and lack of interest... but, i don't see the city's fault in this. As for what the city required for the rayzor crew I would like to know why they made those request and how reasonable they were. I don't know these things. But, i do know they have extended deadlines and tax breaks to get this thing going. If they didn't want them here they wouldn't do these things in the first place. In the 90's it was widely known that city officials wanted a small town so they forced a lot of people away.... But, from my circle I hear that has changed in many, many ways. We have a long way to go to bring in more business that will support city infrastructure. But, to me, blaming the city council solely is a bit unfair. And yes, i worked for the city at one point, now I work for the university.... and I too have lived here all my life. But, i don't think that has anything to do with this conversation but I am glad we can share our origins and employment.

It is almost half.... We are winning 1-0 and looking much better than the past two games. But, Dempsey is killing us out there... and Altidore has made mental lapses...we could have easily put 1 or 2 more on.

You might know more than I.... But, what I see is Denton offering incentives, tax breaks and timeline renegotiations (rayzor ranch) to help get projects off the ground. I see Denton being helpful... I blame the developers and the economy more than I do the city council.

Today at 1:30 US plays Egypt. Hopefully we can scrounge up what little respect we can from this tourny and prepare for the world cup. Likely, this next year is going to be real long outside of what we do in CONCACAF.

Are you referring to the drive thru or no drive thru thing? If that is the case then i know that when it comes to the developer... even though he keeps referring to that as the key issue... that really isn't the issue. It's all a money thang!

I don't see how it is the city's fault for the failures and misfortune of those heading up Rayzor Ranch and The Fry St. Project. If anything... the city has been more than accommodating for those groups to be successful.

KRAM, i am glad you appreciate the sport. I really don't have many to talk to about it but i am just as enthusiastic about our national us team as unt football. I can't miss a game. I was pleased with our game against italy. I gave them a pass on everything in that game because of circumstances. But, the brazil game is without excuse. This is the 2nd really bad game in the last 4 played. I have been critical of Coach Bradley before and I am even more adamant about it now. He makes lousy personnel decisions and even worse in-game strategy. Why is Beasley even out there?! Altidore has a horrible first touch and lacks speed to be a consistent forward. He has just gotten over an injury and has no business being on the pitch right now... we have to have someone better than him at forward. Demerit constantly disappoints because he is afraid to put himself in front of a shot. Our midfield is too weak and inconsistent. We possess practically no offense and make jv mistakes in the midfield. Dempsey holds on to the ball way too long. I even believe that Donovan is fading. And he actually started Sacha! SACHA!?! what has he ever done to warrant a start at the confederations cup. I am beginning to face the music that we just aren't good. Not until we get a good coach that teaches discipline/focus for a full 90 and a team with greater depth and knowledge. We have none of that. We have to have players in our system that are better than this. If not, it will be a long next 4 years. I am hoping the US Soccer prez will wake up and realize that Coach Bradley will not take us to the next level unless he learns to quit bringing out the personnel that he does. But, it is too late to do that now because of the world cup next year. hell, I would rather have Lalas out there coaching.... at least he would be better with in-game strategy. The only thing i am consistently happy with is Bocanegra, Hejduk, and Spector... they are the consistent bright spots. Outside of that we have no one near that level of play. I would like to see Cherundulo and Brian Ching more. I don't know if they are hurt or not. Why aren't they playing right now!?

I like the games we have for non conference. But, why do we only have 4 home conference games and 7 away?! Did I misunderstand this?! http://www.meangreensports.com/SportSelect...&SPSID=9154

I am asking do you like your job?

I think you should be our next AD.... I want a black one.

Is that eagle doing the big nasty on the tank. "Mini-me, quit humping the lazer!"

He was good enough for West Virginia to see something in him.