Don't be sad that its over

NM Green · October 11, 2005

Okay, it is way too easy to see the glass as half full when you have been away from this board for a week. But here is my take:

1. Be happy that we had this amazing run that only a few schools have EVER experienced. Winning over 20 conference games in a row IS an accomplishment no matter where you play! We could not even do that back in our 1AA days much less playing 1A competition. Last I looked all those programs we thumped and squeaked by were categorized as 1A so that does go down in the record books.

2. We need a banner at Fouts and Eagle Point touting this accomplishment. I believe it is in Miami that I saw a similar banner that read "xx conference wins in a row" with the dates down below. Green fans we will always be able to look back at these past 4 years and remember just how much dang fun we had!

3. The team needs us more than ever now. Those of you watching this team grow, hopefully you are seeing progress and a move in the right direction. I am hoping our QB skills are developing. I hope our running game is picking up speed. You all are better experts than me from a distance.

4. If we can shake this funk and get a darn win we just might catch a groove. We have a hell of a task this weekend in Ruston. I don't like our timing of finally getting La Tech, but you have to run with the cards you are dealt. If we can get 5 more wins we just might land ourselves in a game over the holidays. I don't see all the bowl game slots being filled again this year. We travel well and as long as 6 wins is still a possibility why not support this team and hope for a bowl!

a. La Tech - probably not going to win but at least they are not Southern LA - L

b. LSU - unfortunately they are Southern LA - L

c. Lafayette - I think we win big here! Much like the Cowboys last weekend several months of frustration are thrust upon the Cajuns - W

d. FIU & FAU - Two tough road trips - we probably go 1-1 but IF we go 2-0 - W W

e. LAMO - They may go to the New Orleans Bowl this year but we still get them - W

f. Arkie State - Tough one but by this time of year we smell of momentum - W

That gives us 6 wins just beating the rest of the Belt. Has this team shown us they have a snowballs chance in you know where that this is possible (NO)? But we have been here before and we have seen the GREEN turn around seasons before.

Whether we win another 2, 3, or 6 games lets stay behind this team. At least you get to cheer on these guys in person.

ALOHA!

Light up La Tech!

GMG

October 11, 2005

Good post Bernie. We do need to remember the accomplishment... take the lumps but still enjoy the memories. I pulled out my sweatshirt from our Cinci win at NO Bowl. What a great time.

NM Green · October 11, 2005

I was in NY over the weekend and wore the one remaining piece of cold weather clothing I own - my 2003 New Orleans Bowl pull over sweater/jacket. It caught a lot of eyes and I was even asked if I was from New Orleans. Having been to the Big Easy over 15 times in the past 6 years I almost feel like it is a second home.

It will be strange not heading there this December, but our guys weren't going to be playing a game there anyway.

Enjoy the memories! The return of UNTopia in 2006!

GMG

NT80 · October 11, 2005

One positive, if nothing else, was our media for the ESPN2 game. A non-football friend was in Las Vegas on that Tuesday night and said when they went into the MGM Grand that the giant Big Screen and most smaller screens were all showing UNT fans and the game. The same at other casinos; all had UNT on alternating TVs with playoff baseball, and most were watching the football!

gksmith · October 12, 2005

I like the original post. But remember: NT is not out of the running for the New Orleans Bowl yet (always the optimest). Troy can gag and lose 2 games, UNT win out, and we go to LaLa for the NO Bowl.

I really like the idea of a banner or something to mark the accomplishment. If the University won't pony up the cash, maybe we can create something.

I have read other posts on this board trying to "cheapen" the conference win accomplishment. Doesn't matter if you play in a BCS conference or a non-BCS conference; winning 26 conference games in a row over 4 years is a big deal.

eulesseagle · October 12, 2005

I can not remember who said, "IT AIN'T OVER UNTIL THE FAT LADY SINGS." (was it Motta when he coached the Mavericks

Like many who support the program have said in the last 2 weeks, let us all wait until the end of the season to judge what has happened this year. I agree with this.

For the last 3 or 4 years everyone goes through the Chicken Little attitude of the Sky is Falling.

gksmith · October 12, 2005

For the last 3 or 4 years everyone goes through the Chicken Little attitude of the Sky is Falling.
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I call it more of a rebuilding or growing pains.

Meager will be a good QB but he has to take his lumps first. He doesn't get the luxury of being an understudy. He lacks experience at a position of leadership. Playing time is the only solution.

We may not win it all this year, but it will be fun watching and even better next year.