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North Texas continued to stand toe-to-toe with Marshall during the second half. That's like the side of beef beating up Rocky. Yet, that's what happened.

In review:  

North Texas:  Side of Beef

Marshall:  Rocky Balboa

 This is what the last decade has gotten us.  

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Ben Gooding Newbie

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RV created this monster. If an egomaniac fan base/university/program loses to North Texas this is the kind of response that is expected. RV was so delusional he thought that our fans being battered and bruised saying enough is enough that he created "expectations." Our perception falls squarely on Rick's shoulders. No one else. #thanksRV 

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greenminer Grand Master

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Just now, Ben Gooding said:

RV created this monster. If an egomaniac fan base/university/program loses to North Texas this is the kind of response that is expected. RV was so delusional he thought that our fans being battered and bruised saying enough is enough that he created "expectations." Our perception falls squarely on Rick's shoulders. No one else. #thanksRV 

This can really be put on something bigger and older than RV.

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Hunter Green Grand Master

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13 minutes ago, Ben Gooding said:

RV created this monster. If an egomaniac fan base/university/program loses to North Texas this is the kind of response that is expected. RV was so delusional he thought that our fans being battered and bruised saying enough is enough that he created "expectations." Our perception falls squarely on Rick's shoulders. No one else. #thanksRV 

Don't sweat it. Consistent winning will change our perception. It'll take time, but it will come.

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12 minutes ago, greenminer said:

This can really be put on something bigger and older than RV.

Yes, it can. But that bigger and older thing wasn't director of athletics nor was it hiring coaches in our revenue sports. He (RV) along with his undying support did this to our brand. He shoulders this blame and it disgusts me that he is still somehow collecting a check from U of NT. 

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aztecskin Experienced

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If you consider the fact that Marshall won FCS titles in the last 20 years, I see what he is getting at. But Marshall had to fake punt to re spark their offense last season in Huntington -- against our awful offense. He should have seen this coming long before then. 

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EagleMBA Newbie

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It obviously came as a shock to Marshall and its fans...but our team came together last night and WE KICKED THEIR ASSES!

I hope this wasn't the best game we play this year, but it shows what the team can do. We got some revenge for that 1988 game, Marshall...payback is a bitch!

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Green Lantern Mentor

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3 minutes ago, EagleMBA said:

It obviously came as a shock to Marshall and its fans...but our team came together last night and WE KICKED THEIR ASSES!

I hope this wasn't the best game we play this year, but it shows what the team can do. We got some revenge for that 1988 game, Marshall...payback is a bitch!

Agreed. In the 2nd quarter, I told the group that I was sitting with that I would actually be pissed off if we didn't win that game. First time I've felt like that since being crushed in the subsequent seasons following the HOD Bowl. 

We were clearly the better team. Period. Loved having that feeling awakened again yesterday! Thanks Seth and Co. Optimism is fun.

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GMG_Dallas Grand Master

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I don't see what the fuss is about with his article. He's frustrated and specifically said early in the article that Marshall shouldn't have lost because of the season we are coming off of and their past 3 seasons. Before the season started, none of us would have thought we would win this game.

The perception is really evident when you look at the games we are favored to win per espn. The only game we are favored, as of this morning, is UTEP. That's where you really see the problem in perception.

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I take no offense in this at all.  

This write up is just butt hurt because of their fan and alumni base' expectations.  

They have been a highly successful and proud program for many years and I expect this kind of response from them.  In fact....I RESPECT it.  

This is where we should strive to be too,....and I think we are headed in that direction.

 

Rick

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oldguystudent Newbie

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Until Barry Alvarez came along, the only reason anybody ever went to watch the Badgers play football was to see the band.  They called it the fifth quarter.  Sound familiar?  Do people perceive them like that today?

Win.  The perception will fade with everyone except the poppiest of SMU collars. 

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Got5onIt Experienced

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2 hours ago, Zeke said:

In review:  

North Texas:  Side of Beef

Marshall:  Rocky Balboa

 This is what the last decade has gotten us.  

I'm sorry but I did LOL at this. Mac did us ZERO favors. Getting blasted by a FCS school last year pretty much branded NT like USDA beef....

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Green Mean Enthusiast

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Doesn't rub me the wrong way at all.  We've been the worst CFB program of the last decade or so with the exception of one season.  I like being under the radar and I want the program and our school to truly earn the change of perception.

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UNTLifer Grand Master

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2 hours ago, Green P1 said:

"North Texas never will be confused with Pittsburgh. Not ever."

 

Damn... Sick Burn

Ever is a long time.  Want to put some money on that prediction?

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4 hours ago, Green P1 said:

"North Texas never will be confused with Pittsburgh. Not ever."

 

I hope not we are from Texas, school names are spelled different, not nearly the same colors. we are not panthers we are eagles. Maybe in West Virginia it gets confusing who their opponents are.  Maybe that is from bad moonshine or maybe just too much. 

EagleMBA Newbie

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3 minutes ago, KingDL1 said:

I hope not we are from Texas, school names are spelled different, not nearly the same colors. we are not panthers we are eagles. Maybe in West Virginia it gets confusing who their opponents are.  Maybe that is from bad moonshine or maybe just too much. 

Don't ever forget that Eagles are dangerous ...but a little p*##y never hurt anyone!

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UNTLifer Grand Master

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11 minutes ago, EagleMBA said:

Don't ever forget that Eagles are dangerous ...but a little p*##y never hurt anyone!

Tell that to The Donald.

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31 minutes ago, UNTLifer said:

Tell that to The Donald.

Oh shit! Do you think my political aspirations are doomed?

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