UAB (3/30/23)

[BillySee58]

Man, what a team. Was great to watch that celebration. Glad they got to soak it all in together. 

[golfingomez]

As soon as the teams crossed the 50 point mark, it became clear how much the pace had slowed down and how everything was turning into a grind. It was a NT game. 

sure enough, UAB only made 2 field goals over the final 10+ minutes of the game!

[MGNation92]

2 minutes ago, TheTastyGreek said:

Well, he's a West Virginia guy now... So, it's really more of a rickety stool or upturned crate. 

[Side.Show.Joe]

Great Win!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! So proud of the way this team stepped up tonight, especially with all the McCasland talk.

On a related note. Mac's wife was giving him a long talk on the baseline after the win. Hopefully she was telling him she doesn't want to leave. 

 

[DeepGreen]

5 minutes ago, Army of Dad said:

Chair of the NIT committee 

I guess I’ll give him a pass.

[NT80]

I'm spent.   That was exhausting!   

[MeanGreenTexan]

2 minutes ago, BillySee58 said:

Man, what a team. Was great to watch that celebration. Glad they got to soak it all in together. 

Wish Abou was there to be a part of it.  Such a huge part of the team & huge reason they made it to the NIT in the first place.

[chrisfisher]

That was a crazy second half...We played a little out of control and turned it over but our defense kept us in it until offense got going again. Awesome game and win! Been watching unt bball religiously since 2005 and waiting for a championship like this... The Purdue NCAA tourney win was great but this is my favorite series of wins since 2005. 

Edited March 31, 2023 by chrisfisher

[ForneyGreen]

Man, what an absolutely proud moment to be Green!!!!

Love this team sooooo much.  Thank you players and coaches - you've made us all so proud!

[meaniegreenie]

1 minute ago, NT80 said:

I'm spent.   That was exhausting!   

Me too!  I stood (paced) the entire game! 

[Side.Show.Joe]

Just now, MeanGreenTexan said:

Wish Abou was there to be a part of it.  Such a huge part of the team & huge reason they made it to the NIT in the first place.

Hey, do you know the situation with Abou?

[golfingomez]

can we get that TP step back in a GIF?

[keith]

I may not sleep tonight.  No, I will eventually if passing out counts (hahha).  This team is so special I hope they understand.  If not, they will in ten years.  CHAMPIONS!!! Forever and no one can take it away from you. Thank you players and coaches for a great season and a wild ride through the post season.  Drink it in!

[emmitt01]

And to think, Mac is trading in these moments for this…

 

[MDH]

Proudest alum moment

[meangreenlax]

Amazing game, so happy to have witnessed it. The guys deserve it. A lot of bittersweet feelings as it feels like the peak rather than a step in the road, but man it feels good

[That_Guy_Arlo]

Amazing run by this team, couldn't be more proud! 

[Matt from A700]

5 minutes ago, Side.Show.Joe said:

On a related note. Mac's wife was giving him a long talk on the baseline after the win. Hopefully she was telling him she doesn't want to leave. 

 

Noticed that too. That talk could have gone either way, would love if it went the way you suggested.

[BleedingGreen]

UNT hoops fan since 1990 here .  I am grateful to the players and entire staff . These people have been a gift to me to watch . Beyond words and still stunned .

UAB brought out the best in us and I thought their players and coaches were also class acts . Thank you UAB. 

[Glory to the Green]

Such a great season!  So proud of this team!  The University of North Texas are the NIT Champions!  

[MeanGreenTexan]

I’m not going to say we lose if those shot clock violations were called, but we definitely weren’t winning by 7.   Huge blown calls by the refs that altered the course of the game.

And guess what?  Only people in Birmingham will remember those calls in 5 years… as the hardware rests proudly just off Bonnie Brae in Denton, TX!!

So proud of this team!

GO MEAN GREEN!

[meaniegreenie]

10 minutes ago, BillySee58 said:

Man, what a team. Was great to watch that celebration. Glad they got to soak it all in together. 

Yeah can't believe ESPN didn't cut away to mixed doubles ping-pong after the trophy ceremony.

[meaniegreenie]

2 minutes ago, MeanGreenTexan said:

I’m not going to say we lose if those shot clock violations were called, but we definitely weren’t winning by 7.   Huge blown calls by the refs that altered the course of the game.

And guess what?  Only people in Birmingham will remember those calls in 5 years… as the hardware rests proudly just off Bonnie Brae in Denton, TX!!

So proud of this team!

GO MEAN GREEN!

Then we also take 2 away from UAB for the 2 FTs made due to Walker's flop on his 3ptr.

[Kyle Shafer]

Tears shed. Came to UNT out of high school from Pennsylvania after not even knowing this school existed, and man, the good Lord used those four years at UNT to change my life. Didn’t think I’d be able to see a championship other than the CBI in my lifetime.

So proud of this team and the incredible coaching staff, and yet so bummed that Tech would be considered a better place to be for a coach who’s done and seen so much improvement in only 6 years here! I wonder what dollar amount would’ve convinced him to stay.

[TIgreen01]

7 minutes ago, MeanGreenTexan said:

I’m not going to say we lose if those shot clock violations were called, but we definitely weren’t winning by 7.   Huge blown calls by the refs that altered the course of the game.

And guess what?  Only people in Birmingham will remember those calls in 5 years… as the hardware rests proudly just off Bonnie Brae in Denton, TX!!

So proud of this team!

GO MEAN GREEN!

Payback for all the Jelly flops…here and in Frisco!  🙂