Is it too late?

[medpilot21]

I think being a realists can hurt. We all want a new head coach to come in and recruit more talented players, setup an offensive system that scores 40 points a game, and makes teams like Baylor and TCU want to come to Denton to play us every year. Unfortunately, the reality of it is this.. a "Recruiter of the Year" awarded coach who could setup an attractive offensive system, score a lot of points per game, and develop QB's and WR's has already been sacked from the list of candidates. Emmitt is probably right on both statements, and may be a bit of a psychic. We will be behind on recruiting as timing is everything, and we will apparently not have the coach who does that job best. I also have a gut feeling that a "re-tread" coach may be coming as RV seems to be looking for someone predictable. For the record, I attend all of my PDC's (Professional Development Courses) and Symposiums at SMU. I go to occasional SMU games and practices with friends and family. I am not a SMU fan as much as a college football fan. Still, the obvious is what it is. They have an AD that works hard and cares about the fans, (all 100 of them) a new head coach that is fired up and recruits well, and SMU wants all of us to be there. Their fan base is not half as devoted as the North Texas fans and Alums, but they are bringing people in by making them a part of everything. North Texas used to do that, but not so much today. I lay that on the feet of the AD. RV is gambling with more than money now and he must know that. 

No news-flash here, but I believe RV makes or breaks the fan base with this hire, me included.        

Edited November 27, 2015 by medpilot21

[NM Green]

I do miss that aspect of UNT.  I remember many an events diehard Greenbackers could gather and get fired up about the future - everybody fully engaged looking for a way any way to make UNT shine.  Two years in a row I looked forward to pinning football schedules in local businesses on the spot.  The dental office even remembered me from the year before.  It was hot it was August and it was fun running around Denton touting the Greatness of the upcoming season and getting people encouraged to come see our team.  

Now I pretty much live overseas, can't do that anymore as easily, but sadly don't think it happens anyway.  UNT needs to figure out how to get the average fan engaged and willing to spend their time (not just $) on growing the Nation.  There are others like me out there just willing to jump in and help but regrettably the conductor has such an adversarial relationship with the the orchestra that it simply cannot happen in this climate anymore.  The music is off cue.

But to end on a high note projects shifted and unexpectedly I get to see my 3rd Mean Green game this season and share in the holiday spirit.  So go get them Mean Green - It's been forever since I have seen you win.

GMG