Great Props for UNT on ESPN

MeanGreen_MBA · December 14, 2021

https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/32858070/for-girls-following-sarah-fuller-football-path-now-door-just-wide-open

Tom McKrackin · December 14, 2021

97and03 · December 15, 2021

She really was a boon for the NT brand

MDH · December 16, 2021

2 hours ago, NT80 said:

So, are there any gender rules regarding any NCAA sports?

Obviously womens football was not offered at Vanderbilt, so maybe that’s why she could play?

How about a male at UNT wanting to play on the womens soccer or volleyball teams? What is the difference?

As a society we are ok with individuals playing with groups above their ability/level. See: teenagers going to ivy leagues, big 9 year olds playing with 11 year olds. We typically don’t think it’s fair for the reverse to occur. Men have a biological advantage which is why it’s not seen the same.

NorthTexasWeLove · December 16, 2021

2 hours ago, NT80 said:

So, are there any gender rules regarding any NCAA sports?

Obviously womens football was not offered at Vanderbilt, so maybe that’s why she could play?

How about a male at UNT wanting to play on the womens soccer or volleyball teams? What is the difference?

There isn't a difference. At all.

NorthTexasWeLove · December 16, 2021

2 hours ago, MDH said:

As a society we are ok with individuals playing with groups above their ability/level. See: teenagers going to ivy leagues, big 9 year olds playing with 11 year olds. We typically don’t think it’s fair for the reverse to occur. Men have a biological advantage which is why it’s not seen the same.

Meh. The Olympics are letting dudes compete against women. No difference.

But your point is that women aren't equal from a competitive standpoint so we, as in society, overlook it as cute. But doesn't that argue against the "glass ceiling" being broken?

Cr1028 · December 16, 2021

You guys are taking this topic dangerously close to Eagle’s Nest territory. You should probably knock it off and keep the topic to our goalkeeper and her accomplishments.

northtexassigep · December 16, 2021

9 minutes ago, Cr1028 said:

You guys are taking this topic dangerously close to Eagle’s Nest territory. You should probably knock it off and keep the topic to our goalkeeper and her accomplishments.

The pr stunt?

NorthTexasWeLove · December 16, 2021

Just now, northtexassigep said:

The pr stunt?

No. Her accomplishments. Keep them separate.

97and03 · December 16, 2021

2 hours ago, Cr1028 said:

You guys are taking this topic dangerously close to Eagle’s Nest territory. You should probably knock it off and keep the topic to our goalkeeper and her accomplishments.

I think their tiny weenies were offended by her.

NorthTexasWeLove · December 16, 2021

8 hours ago, 97and03 said:

I think their tiny weenies were offended by her.

Nah. But I do actually get offended when people with tiny weenies try to compete with people without tiny weenies. That's the line in the sand for me.

UNTLifer · December 16, 2021

Yep, this is natural and fair.

https://www.sportbible.com/australia/news-trans-swimmer-arrogantly-bragged-about-how-easy-her-race-was-20211214

and "her" teammates love it.

https://katv.com/news/nation-world/teammate-speaks-out-against-trans-collegiate-swimmer-who-is-breaking-records-lia-thomas-pennsylvania-university-swim-team-outkick-interview-transgender-athlete-will

UNTLifer · December 16, 2021

Back on topic, good for Fuller and good for the PR. She capitalized on an opportunity, so I don't fault her for that. As a soccer player, I think she was overrated.