2018 North Texas Athletics Hall of Fame Voting begins April 1

Harry · March 30, 2018

March 30, 2018

DENTON - The ballot for the 2018 North Texas Athletics Hall of Fame class has been set, and voting will begin on April 1.

Voting for the Hall of Fame is exclusively for dues-paying members of the North Texas Letterwinners Association, members of the North Texas Hall of Fame, and members of the North Texas Hall of Fame Selection Committee. Qualified voters may vote for a maximum of six nominees, and each qualified voter may submit only one ballot.

This is the first year for voting by members of the NTLA or by members of the Hall of Fame. Previously, the selection was made by the North Texas Hall of Fame Selection Committee, which is made up of 10 individuals with strong ties to UNT (including multiple Hall of Fame members) who have been designated by the athletic department. The Committee, after considering all nominees submitted by NTLA members and Mean Green fans, set the ballot for this year's Hall of Fame voting.

Voting will be conducted online or by paper ballot, and will conclude on April 15. The online ballot and the printable ballot will be on the Letterwinners Association's website, MeanGreenForLife.com beginning Sunday, April 1.

2018 North Texas Athletics Hall of Fame Nominees

Alysha Adams (track and field, 2008-2011)
Marcus Camper (football, 1985-88)
Mallory Cantler (softball, 2008-2011)
Melvin Davis (men's basketball, 1975-78)
Casey Fitzgerald (football, 2005-08)
Amber Jackson (women's basketball, 2006-09)
Johnny Mata (football, 1966-67)
James Russell (football, 1965-67)
Gwynn Samuel (tennis, 1979-82)
Quincy Williams (men's basketball, 2005-08)

DeepGreen · March 30, 2018

Johnny Mata (football, 1966-67)
James Russell (football, 1965-67)

Now those are two names from the past that should be recognized in some way. Stalwart football players on some very good North Texas teams.

UNTLifer · March 30, 2018

Melvin Davis is certainly deserving. Surprised he isn't already there.

oldguystudent · March 30, 2018

Casey Fitzgerald is the Ernie Banks of UNT football.

Huff · March 31, 2018

Our daughter works with Casey Fitzgerald at Harmon High School (feeder for Lewisville High) and says he is a great guy in addition to being an outstanding teacher/coach.

GrandGreen · March 31, 2018

The Amber Jackson, that great coach Stephens ruined her senior year. Still wonder why two of NT's best coaches who have the most players in the HOF and best records are not even considered{: Rod Rust and Dan Spika.

UNTLifer · March 31, 2018

I agree with Spika, but Rust was successful with Mitchell's players. He was not as successful recruiting and that led to his moving on.

GrandGreen · April 1, 2018

57 minutes ago, UNTLifer said:

I agree with Spika, but Rust was successful with Mitchell's players. He was not as successful recruiting and that led to his moving on.

Really, same argument. You might want to check who was recruited by Mitchell and who by Rust. Even if every player was recruited by someone else, would having the best football team at NT not be HOF worthy.

I guess NT should also retract Blakeley's HOF because all his great teams were primarily inherited. Yes he recruited Weasel, but Rust recruiting one first round draft choice, Dunlap plus many others that were contributors.

oldguystudent · April 2, 2018

It's April 1st. I went to the letterman's website, but can't find the ballot.

UNTLifer · April 2, 2018

On 3/31/2018 at 7:47 PM, GrandGreen said:

Really, same argument. You might want to check who was recruited by Mitchell and who by Rust. Even if every player was recruited by someone else, would having the best football team at NT not be HOF worthy.

I guess NT should also retract Blakeley's HOF because all his great teams were primarily inherited. Yes he recruited Weasel, but Rust recruiting one first round draft choice, Dunlap plus many others that were contributors.

I was very aware of Coach Rust's time at NT. He worked very closely with a family member. Extremely nice man.