I Hope You All Realize

[Censored by Laurie]

that you're all pretty much just the worst fans. nay...people. the worst people. 

what is it that you expected tonight? it's March...this is exactly what meaningful basketball games in March look like. 

what is it you think you're entitled to? a 20 point win just because it's a lesser conference team? I'm pretty sure Purdue thought that last year, too. 

the posts in tonight's game thread are some of the most embarrassing, myopic and just plain ignorant I've read in 15 years on this board. yes...this team has flaws...we're a bad free throw shooting team, our offense can bog down, we play a super short bench...hell...in my 20-ish years following UNT basketball, this team in terms of actual basketball talent might not crack the top 10...

well this flawed, under-talented team set multiple school records, was a legit top 75 program, got more national publicity than we have since I've known where UNT was located, was legitimately in a conversation for an at-large bid, and, win or lose tonight, just treated all you to an NIT classic, hosted on our home floor...and, as they have multiple times this year, won in clutch style. 

and how do you privileged asshats respond? that because TSU is in the Sun Belt (a conference we were slightly better than mediocre in not ten years ago) a loss would set the program back 20 years? I really hope we just burn tonight's game thread. 

this thread was going up win or lose. I get having passion...I get being caught up in emotion...but the overall lack of perspective from tonight's game thread is some of the most cringe-worthy shit ever posted on GMG. and unlike Grant, there is a deeeeeeeep bench for shit on GMG. 

[RiseUNT]

Didn’t read because of “you all”?

[CMJ]

I tried staying positive.  I only sorta broke twice near the end.  

 

I think part of the reason it was so grim was the thought of losing 3 of 4 to end the year would absolutely feel like the season was tarnished.  But I do agree we were all too negative.

[Censored by Laurie]

3 minutes ago, RiseUNT said:

Didn’t read because of “you all”?

neat. now the idiots from the game thread have gone illiterate. 

[Censored by Laurie]

1 minute ago, texx2818 said:

I mean UNT was 8.5 point favorites. It had no business being this close. Amazing win nonetheless and I’ll accept my personal L.

Purdue were 7 point favorites last year. 

[LongJim]

Enjoyed the hell out of the game.  Glad I was there.  Quit reading game threads years ago.

[CMJ]

CBL, like I said you're absolutely right.  Even though I was fed up, I thought the thread got too dark, but I also  understood it.  Doesn't excuse it though.

[RiseUNT]

6 minutes ago, Censored by Laurie said:

neat. now the idiots from the game thread have gone illiterate. 

[Andrew]

9 minutes ago, Censored by Laurie said:

neat. now the idiots from the game thread have gone illiterate. 

[Tom McKrackin]

 

[Green P1]

🤝

[tmjerm]

Good post.  These kids have unreal heart and every joy we’ve experienced this year is because of their grit.  They’re so rarely the more talented team but win with just absolute persistence and heart.  It’s the most representative team of our University’s best attributes I think I’ve ever seen.  It’s frustrating to watch at times but these players are my ride or die dudes.  Love em to death.  

[meangreenfaninno]

29 minutes ago, LongJim said:

Quit reading game threads years ago.

[NM Green]

I wanted to leave when it looked bleak in the final 2, but these guys have given us so much joy this year. Plus this team like some of Fine’s teams would fight to end and surprise.  We owe it to them to keep on flying on this magic carpet ride alongside them. And applaud them ferociously when we win or lose. 

No doubt about it, tonight I call The Great Escape.  It was special after that feeling in Frisco on Friday. 

Next we get either the SEC or ACC in The Superpit. Saddle up MG Nation it will take us all to keep this season rolling! 

GMG

[meangreenbob]

Everyone of us who post on this forum love our teams and love the young men and woman who wear the Green and White. ( Sometimes gray and black...for Adler). 

Do we overreact at times? Yes. Will that ever change? Of course not. Why? Because we’re human. 

Everyone one of us are proud of our players and teams, win or lose. That’s why we keep coming back. Some of us over 50+years. 

We want to win as much for the players as for us and our University.  

So we act a little immature and  childish on occasion. Hey, if that’s the worse thing that happens today we’re in good shape. ✌️

GREAT WIN PLAYERS AND COACHES. CONGRATS.  

 

 

[Pavlovs Eagle]

I think the most disapointing antics were the green clothed fans who got up and left with just under a minute in the game.  It goes to show how much we aren't a basketball school when so many fans are like "well we're down by more than one posession with under 60 seconds on the clock... see ya!"

Edited March 16, 2022 by Pavlovs Eagle

[2020 Sucks]

4 minutes ago, Pavlovs Eagle said:

I think the most disapointing antics were the green clothed fans who got up and left with just under a minute in the game.  It goes to show how much we aren't a basketball school when so many fans are like "well we're down by more than one posession with under 60 seconds on the clock... see ya!"

Gotta beat that UNT traffic!!!

[meangreenlax]

Responding to people being over dramatic on the internet with a sanctimonious over dramatic post of your own is pretty cool

[NorthTexasSportsNetwork]

This is silly, but when I saw fans leaving the game when we were down 8 with a few minutes left, I thought to myself “it sure would be funny if they left and we came back and won”

 

Yeah we might have a mediocre fan base, but the ones that invest, like most on here, are what make UNT athletics great and always fun to go to. 

[MeanGreenTexan]

24 minutes ago, NorthTexasSportsNetwork said:

This is silly, but when I saw fans leaving the game when we were down 8 with a few minutes left, I thought to myself “it sure would be funny if they left and we came back and won”

 

Yeah we might have a mediocre fan base, but the ones that invest, like most on here, are what make UNT athletics great and always fun to go to. 

Reminded me of watching fans walk out of Apogee just before The Drive.

[Coffee and TV]

What you see is everyone’s real time reactions in a world where little filter exists. A roller coaster game is gonna bring roller coaster emotions, and overreactions are a part of that. 

[Censored by Laurie]

7 hours ago, meangreenlax said:

Responding to people being over dramatic on the internet with a sanctimonious over dramatic post of your own is pretty cool

I guess the major difference would be that I've never positioned myself as a fan of GMG posters. 

Benford's name is mentioned at least a dozen times. that should be enough to just burn the evidence.  

[MeanGreenHoops]

10 hours ago, Censored by Laurie said:

that you're all pretty much just the worst fans. nay...people. the worst people. 

what is it that you expected tonight? it's March...this is exactly what meaningful basketball games in March look like. 

what is it you think you're entitled to? a 20 point win just because it's a lesser conference team? I'm pretty sure Purdue thought that last year, too. 

the posts in tonight's game thread are some of the most embarrassing, myopic and just plain ignorant I've read in 15 years on this board. yes...this team has flaws...we're a bad free throw shooting team, our offense can bog down, we play a super short bench...hell...in my 20-ish years following UNT basketball, this team in terms of actual basketball talent might not crack the top 10...

well this flawed, under-talented team set multiple school records, was a legit top 75 program, got more national publicity than we have since I've known where UNT was located, was legitimately in a conversation for an at-large bid, and, win or lose tonight, just treated all you to an NIT classic, hosted on our home floor...and, as they have multiple times this year, won in clutch style. 

and how do you privileged asshats respond? that because TSU is in the Sun Belt (a conference we were slightly better than mediocre in not ten years ago) a loss would set the program back 20 years? I really hope we just burn tonight's game thread. 

this thread was going up win or lose. I get having passion...I get being caught up in emotion...but the overall lack of perspective from tonight's game thread is some of the most cringe-worthy shit ever posted on GMG. and unlike Grant, there is a deeeeeeeep bench for shit on GMG. 

Great post about the team and what we've enjoyed this season. Although now, even though I didn't want to read the game thread, I kind of have to? Thanks a lot for that.

[UNTLifer]

11 hours ago, Censored by Laurie said:

that you're all pretty much just the worst fans. nay...people. the worst people. 

what is it that you expected tonight? it's March...this is exactly what meaningful basketball games in March look like. 

what is it you think you're entitled to? a 20 point win just because it's a lesser conference team? I'm pretty sure Purdue thought that last year, too. 

the posts in tonight's game thread are some of the most embarrassing, myopic and just plain ignorant I've read in 15 years on this board. yes...this team has flaws...we're a bad free throw shooting team, our offense can bog down, we play a super short bench...hell...in my 20-ish years following UNT basketball, this team in terms of actual basketball talent might not crack the top 10...

well this flawed, under-talented team set multiple school records, was a legit top 75 program, got more national publicity than we have since I've known where UNT was located, was legitimately in a conversation for an at-large bid, and, win or lose tonight, just treated all you to an NIT classic, hosted on our home floor...and, as they have multiple times this year, won in clutch style. 

and how do you privileged asshats respond? that because TSU is in the Sun Belt (a conference we were slightly better than mediocre in not ten years ago) a loss would set the program back 20 years? I really hope we just burn tonight's game thread. 

this thread was going up win or lose. I get having passion...I get being caught up in emotion...but the overall lack of perspective from tonight's game thread is some of the most cringe-worthy shit ever posted on GMG. and unlike Grant, there is a deeeeeeeep bench for shit on GMG. 

 

I agree.  I had to watch the game after it was over due to a prior commitment and then started reading the thread.    This is spot on.

[UNTLifer]

11 hours ago, texx2818 said:

I mean UNT was 8.5 point favorites. It had no business being this close. Amazing win nonetheless and I’ll accept my personal L.

I read multiple articles prior to the game that said they thought we would win, but to take TSU and the points.  I liked TSU and like their coach.  The guys calling the game mentioned his story and how he was at a middle school just a few years ago, came to TSU after a mess and turned them around.  I wish we would continue the series.  Fun game.