Coach's Show?

UNT90 · September 15, 2015

First, much better crowd than I expected this evening. Several first time attendees who when asked said they are season ticket holders and MGC members and said they got an email and just decided to attend. Not included in the "better crowd" we're the members of the Athletic Dept.'s Student Athletic Council (2 from each sport) in attendance. Nice to congratulate the soccer players on their great win over TCU and the Cross Country team on their recent win (men) and better than expected (women) finishes recently.
And, for those inquiring souls, Andrew was in attendance. But, no open mic, so anyone with those hard hitting questions will have to send them in ahead of time for any chance of being asked/answered. Nothing new...no open mic for some time, but even when available no one with those questions ever showed up to ask them. So, no matter if there is a mic or not it seems.
Overall standard format with Dave, Mac and Hank running the show with two players sitting in for a few minutes. Tonight we had Blake Bean and Jordan Murray who will get his first start against Rice this Saturday. Always great to hear from our student-athletes. Factoid here....Murray's mom is also a student enrolled at UNT and from time to time they are able to catch up for lunch. Pretty cool. Both in engineering programs...yes, you heard that correctly...engineering. Blake Bean btw was a high school state wrestling champion out of Stillwater, OK HS. Pretty stiff wrestling competition in Oklahoma.
Nothing much new from Mac. You know exactly what you are going to get with Mac. On the field and at the Show. I was sorry to hear about Kenny Buyers season ending back injury, but happy to hear that the surgery went well, and he is expected to return for his 5th season next year. Mac said 100% he gets a fifth year...medical redshirt.
Mac talked about the great crowd and how great it was to see that as the team took the field, and he thanked the fans who were at the game. Obviously he appreciated the nice turnout for the radio show as well. As I said, better crowd than I expected.
And, RV, John Nitardy, Mike Smith, Reggie Johnson, Hank and other athletic dept personnel were in attendance should you wished to have asked them some direct questions face to face. Missed opportunity ask those questions I guess.
Talked about Rice a bit and reviewed the SMU game as well. Talked about missed assignments and how that's on the coaches.
I did have to grin a bit when Mac was talking about our home record and the guy sitting next to me leaned over and whispered something to the effect of "someone needs to remind Mac that football includes road games as well"! Tough keeping a straight face after hearing that one.
Remember folks...kickoff is at 1:30 pm Saturday. Be there! First home game.
Oh, you know.

So I guess it's a good thing I didn't drive across 4 counties to ask those hard hitting questions like you asked me to, huh?

But thats ok, because I'm sure In your private conversations with RV you will tell him what a bullshit move this was, right?...

oldguystudent · September 15, 2015

KRAM1 · September 15, 2015

So I guess it's a good thing I didn't drive across 4 counties to ask those hard hitting questions like you asked me to, huh?
But thats ok, because I'm sure In your private conversations with RV you will tell him what a bullshit move this was, right?...

Yes, a very good idea. You wouldn't have asked anyway...you never do when you have the chance...like last Saturday. When you are within 10 feet of these folks and don't ask, then, yes, it is a very good thing you did not drive across four counties to not ask. Great decision on your part.

UNT90 · September 15, 2015

Yes, a very good idea. You wouldn't have asked anyway...you never do when you have the chance...like last Saturday. When you are within 10 feet of these folks and don't ask, then, yes, it is a very good thing you did not drive across four counties to not ask. Great decision on your part.

right, because a verbal confrontation at a coach's show or an organized tailgate is always the way to go.

I did notice you immediately jump to the defense of the coach's show even though you dared people to come ask questions. I was frankly hoping you would be a bit put out by the format change, after challenging half the people on this board to come ask questions. But you stayed in character beautifully.

Bravo.

Edited September 15, 2015 by UNT90

KRAM1 · September 15, 2015

right, because a verbal confrontation at a coach's show or an organized tailgate is always the way to go.

Like it would be any better at a live radio show? And, why must it be a "verbal confrontation"? Do you have such poor interpersonal skills that you cannot get your points across in a one-on-one conversation in a professional and calm manner....listening as much as speaking? I guess I gave you too much credit.

UNT90 · September 15, 2015

Like it would be any better at a live radio show? And, why must it be a "verbal confrontation"? Do you have such poor interpersonal skills that you cannot get your points across in a one-on-one conversation in a professional and calm manner....listening as much as speaking? I guess I gave you too much credit.

right, because "RV, hey it's good to see you, but would you please resign" or "Hey Coach Mac, I know I'm at your radio show, but can you tell us about your personal relationship with McNulty's father" would generate a real positive conversation.

UNTLifer · September 15, 2015

I would just like him to explain all the positive talk about McNulty, uptempo offense, etc...and then opening the game with three straight up the middle runs with a 3rd string running back. Makes all of those offf season comments ring hollow and illustrates his lack of confidence in the offense.

UNT90 · September 15, 2015

I would just like him to explain all the positive talk about McNulty, uptempo offense, etc...and then opening the game with three straight up the middle runs with a 3rd string running back. Makes all of those offf season comments ring hollow and illustrates his lack of confidence in the offense.

such short memories we have. The same things were said in Spring, 2014. We got the same offense.

This year we got the same offense.

Its all coach speak to placate an impatient fan base. If the same cast of characters are around next Spring, expect the same false promises.

I kinda warned y'all about this...

KingDL1 · September 15, 2015

If I am in a situation I will ask why is Canales still here? If I am by the president I will ask when can I expect to see a new AD. RV is worthless.

Edited September 15, 2015 by KingDL1

GreenTexan13 · September 15, 2015

can the alumni side just yell at him on Saturday? maybe chant, "we wan DeMarcus Smith" Serious question, I heard that fans were doing that about Dajon in the LaTech game.

THOR · September 15, 2015

That's a lot is syllables to coordinate. ..I'll mostly likely be intoxicated and can't guarantee I'll get it correct...

GreenTexan13 · September 15, 2015

That's a lot is syllables to coordinate. ..I'll mostly likely be intoxicated and can't guarantee I'll get it correct...

We'll give you a sign you can hold up, with it written on the sign. If you can't do that, then we'll have to borrow Mac's breathalyzer to assess your health.

GoMeanGreen1999 · September 16, 2015

I would just like him to explain all the positive talk about McNulty, uptempo offense, etc...and then opening the game with three straight up the middle runs with a 3rd string running back. Makes all of those offf season comments ring hollow and illustrates his lack of confidence in the offense.

Ticket sales not being as high as they would like them coupled with a 4 win season last year and not much good stuff predicted for the team this year, the coach (s) went ahead and try to create excitement by telling us we would have a new uptempo offense. I actually watched a channel 8 news story they came to Denton this year to do on this so called uptempo offense. Just another way of misleading your fans.