Denton, America ???

[greenjoe]

Those of you that attend North Texas Men’s basketball, have you noticed Rob Coffey’s introduction line ?  Rob welcomes fans to “Denton, America !”  I’ve noticed this the last 3 home games.  I asked him about it Wednesday and he said, (paraphrase) “I just read what they hand me.”  Which makes sense, but why have we abandoned Texas in the intro ?  Texas is and always has been part of our name.  The only time I’ve ever heard “Denton, America” was when Smith Brother’s Roping was going great guns.  While I’m proud to be an American, when asked, I tell people I’m from Denton, TEXAS.

Has anybody else noticed this ?

[Jonnyeagle]

3 hours ago, greenjoe said:

Those of you that attend North Texas Men’s basketball, have you noticed Rob Coffey’s introduction line ?  Rob welcomes fans to “Denton, America !”  I’ve noticed this the last 3 home games.  I asked him about it Wednesday and he said, (paraphrase) “I just read what they hand me.”  Which makes sense, but why have we abandoned Texas in the intro ?  Texas is and always has been part of our name.  The only time I’ve ever heard “Denton, America” was when Smith Brother’s Roping was going great guns.  While I’m proud to be an American, when asked, I tell people I’m from Denton, TEXAS.

Has anybody else noticed this ?

I have and I think it must be a trademark of his or something.  He’s been saying that for as long I have known him.

[NT80]

3 hours ago, greenjoe said:

Those of you that attend North Texas Men’s basketball, have you noticed Rob Coffey’s introduction line ?  Rob welcomes fans to “Denton, America !”  I’ve noticed this the last 3 home games.  I asked him about it Wednesday and he said, (paraphrase) “I just read what they hand me.”  Which makes sense, but why have we abandoned Texas in the intro ?  Texas is and always has been part of our name.  The only time I’ve ever heard “Denton, America” was when Smith Brother’s Roping was going great guns.  While I’m proud to be an American, when asked, I tell people I’m from Denton, TEXAS.

Has anybody else noticed this ?

We are not, and never should strive to be the "University of Denton".   

Is the ECU basketball intro:  Welcome fans to "Greenville, America!"??   

[Cooke County Kid]

Must be a slow night in Denton, America…….

[MeanGreenZen]

I am for anything novel, and fun that sounds cool. Denton, America does that for me.

[greenminer]

I love it, actually.

[NT80]

35 minutes ago, greenminer said:

I love it, actually.

I say wait until Denton shows NT some love first.... before NT proclaims it's love for Denton.  

[DeepGreen]

Denton, America????   Who came up with that?  What happened to the great state of Texas?  Did Mexico invade Texas and take it over while I was sleeping?

Denton, Texas, USA.

[greenjoe]

Spoken like a descendent of David Crockett, William B. Travis James Bowie, and Sam Houston.  Texas, Our Texas.  All hail the mighty state !

[Censored by Laurie]

1 hour ago, greenjoe said:

Spoken like a descendent of David Crockett, William B. Travis James Bowie, and Sam Houston.  Texas, Our Texas.  All hail the mighty state !

a Tennessean, South Carolinian, Kentuckian, and Virginian? 

[golfingomez]

I was always more partial to Denton, USA

https://youtu.be/l6FVOemQ6RU?si=wlxifHX8bo78RYnc

[NT80]

This all reminds me of...

Rocky Horror Picture Show......

 

[greenjoe]

They all got to Texas as soon as they could.

[MeanGreenTeeth]

On 1/10/2025 at 4:59 PM, greenjoe said:

Those of you that attend North Texas Men’s basketball, have you noticed Rob Coffey’s introduction line ?  Rob welcomes fans to “Denton, America !”  I’ve noticed this the last 3 home games.  I asked him about it Wednesday and he said, (paraphrase) “I just read what they hand me.”  Which makes sense, but why have we abandoned Texas in the intro ?  Texas is and always has been part of our name.  The only time I’ve ever heard “Denton, America” was when Smith Brother’s Roping was going great guns.  While I’m proud to be an American, when asked, I tell people I’m from Denton, TEXAS.

Has anybody else noticed this ?

Are we sure he’s just not emphasizing the sentence incorrectly? Are you sure it shouldn’t be interpreted as welcoming America (the public) to Denton?

[greenjoe]

Eh ?  Eh ?   I haven’t missed a home game this season.  I spoke with Rob before the Rice game.  “What’s up with the ‘Denton, America?’ I asked.”  

As I said, he said, “I just read what THEY give me.”

No,Teeth.  I don’t think I got it backwards.  

[NT80]

1 hour ago, greenjoe said:

Eh ?  Eh ?   I haven’t missed a home game this season.  I spoke with Rob before the Rice game.  “What’s up with the ‘Denton, America?’ I asked.”  

As I said, he said, “I just read what THEY give me.”

No,Teeth.  I don’t think I got it backwards.  

Maybe "They" could answer the question?

[Matt from A700]

I've heard it since at least last season, I don't mind it. I guess it is meant to convey we are the only Denton in America (although we aren't, there's a few tiny Denton's in other states).

I remember many in Riesel, the town where I graduated high school, would refer to it as "Riesel, America."

[Mean Green 93-98]

It's all leading up to the university's renaming.  We're going to be the University of North America.

[Matt from A700]

12 minutes ago, Mean Green 93-98 said:

It's all leading up to the university's renaming.  We're going to be the University of North America.

No! Our mug sales will plummet!

[EAGLE83]

That is a small University in Houston.

[NorthTexasWeLove]

lol.... Keeping to Texas? C'mon, man. It's in the name, North Texas. And I am not a fan of "North Texas". I have a sweater that reads just North Texas on it. When I have worn that sweater, I have been told by strangers that North Texas is a nice area. I have commented on this in the past. That is why we need to be UNT and not North Texas. As to Denton, America, it's whatever. I believe people know that the University of North Texas is in Texas. 

[UNTLifer]

12 hours ago, Matt from A700 said:

 

I remember many in Riesel, the town where I graduated high school, would refer to it as "Riesel, America."

Been through there many times. Never knew anyone from Riesel. I thought the only thing there was a speed trap 

[Matt from A700]

1 hour ago, UNTLifer said:

Been through there many times. Never knew anyone from Riesel. I thought the only thing there was a speed trap 

Pretty much. The town is slowly growing but still can't support anything more than a Subway and Mexican food restaurant.