Hodge wanted to set us up for success

GMGGWBG · April 5

On 4/4/2025 at 2:50 PM, MeanGreenTexan said:

Our degrees say "University of North Texas" (or "North Texas State University"). WE are loyal to our university. Not the coaches. It's not fair to hold coaches to the same loyalty we feel for our own Alma Mater.

Coaching is a career. Coaches owe our University nothing outside of earning their pay. If they can promote, they should. That's not a bad thing for us, unless we hire a dud as the replacement (Johnny to Tony).

I hope Coach Hodge knows some of these people are emotionally hurt by his departure, & are acting out of that hurt. It should speak more to what he accomplished here & the endearment we as fans had toward him. We don't like seeing good things leave us, because we're used to disappointment & are afraid that's where we'll return.

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Then don't expect them to be loyal to you.

NM Green · April 5

I have learned over the career journey that we hold a lot more keys and power than people want us to believe. Ross could have said, “Wren I’ll make my decision after UNT’s season is over. I am staying focused, staying the course, my team and University deserve this. Was wren really gonna go get anyone else? Hell I wouldn’t have even interviewed until my current goal was accomplished or unattainable. Then I have a full clear mind to weigh everything even negotiate a stronger deal.

I only personally realized this after I’ve been pressured in the business world to act fast or risk losing. When you are solid with a lot to offer they wait. We hold a lot more power than we know.

A championship by this team would have elevated each players and coaches profiles immensely. Wren played Ross and crew like the more seasoned business man he is. Now GTFONT.

I’m excited about Robinson. I would love to see a coach embrace Denton Texas USA too. Robinson seems thoughtful, strategic, steady and strong. Will this translate into wins, who knows. But a coach that arrives with skins on the wall, affirms his excitement for my University and his opportunity, has my attention and support. Show some love to the Community and get the alumni and locals excited, we’ll build you a statue.

Opportunity rocks.

GMG