Good ChatGPT explanation of Mean Green and Eagle

[Jonnyeagle]

North Texas' nickname is the Mean Green, and its mascot is an eagle. What is that all about?

North Texas' nickname was originally an eagle, but it later changed to the Mean Green. The origin of the Mean Green nickname dates to the 1960s when Sidney Sue Graham, a fan of the university's football team, began using it in the stands in the 1960s. The name caught on with the football team before the university later adopted it for the rest of its athletic programs in 2000. Scrappy the eagle remains the school's official mascot.
 

 

[GrayEagle]

One small footnote.  Sidney Sue Graham was the wife of Sports Information Director Fred Graham.  She begged him to use it in describing the team.  He thought it was corny at first but relented and began using it in his reporting.  The rest is history.

[greenjoe]

If I’m not mistaken, the term Mean Green was used as a nickname for the defense.  I recall an article in the DR-C describing how “mean” players on the defensive line were.  Some were described as taking candy from children and others not liking kittens, etc.

[NT80]

Hayden Fry pushed for the use of Mean Green as our nickname in Athletics in the mid-70's. 

He knew the marketing value and uniqueness was better than Eagles.

[cousin oliver]

7 minutes ago, NT80 said:

Hayden Fry pushed for the use of Mean Green as our nickname in Athletics in the mid-70's. 

He knew the marketing value and uniqueness was better than Eagles.

If true we owe him a lot.  There are a lot of teams called eagles and we are the only true Mean Green!

[greenminer]

"ChatGPT, draft a pitch for me to secure the signing of a 5 star recruit."

[UNTLifer]

34 minutes ago, NT80 said:

Hayden Fry pushed for the use of Mean Green as our nickname in Athletics in the mid-70's. 

He knew the marketing value and uniqueness was better than Eagles.

Can't believe you all missed the greatest thing in this photo....KangaROOS.

[cousin oliver]

2 minutes ago, greenminer said:

"ChatGPT, draft a pitch for me to secure the signing of a 5 star recruit."

[NT80]

34 minutes ago, cousin oliver said:

If true we owe him a lot.  There are a lot of teams called eagles and we are the only true Mean Green!

[greenjoe]

It’s true.  You make a good observation.

 

Argyle Eagles

Valley View Eagles

Southern Miss golden Eagles

Boston College golden Eagles

Philadelphia Eagles

The Eagles

But there is only one Mean Green !

[Glory to the Green]

8 hours ago, NT80 said:

Man, we need some throwback unis!  Great look!

[UNT 90 Grad]

4 hours ago, greenjoe said:

It’s true.  You make a good observation.

 

Argyle Eagles

Valley View Eagles

Southern Miss golden Eagles

Boston College golden Eagles

Philadelphia Eagles

The Eagles

But there is only one Mean Green !