What Is Going Through Dodge's Mind Tonight?

Smitty · September 28, 2008

I really wonder what Todd Dodge is thinking about right now. This has got to be the low point of his career, and he would not be human if he wasn't having some personal doubts.

I wouldn't be surprised if some names weren't going through his head right now:

Steve Spurrier - success in college, failure in the NFL, success in return to college.

GA Moore - legend at 2A, failed at 5A, legend in return to 2A

And of course, Gerry Faust.

And let me just add that it is not time to make a change. It is not time to give up on this.

Travis · September 28, 2008

And let me just add that it is not time to make a change. It is not time to give up on this.

You are more optimistic than me. I hope to grow in that... cuz right now.. not so much.

Fitzyrection · September 28, 2008

"Riley, I've a feeling we're not in Southlake anymore."

Smitty · September 28, 2008

"Riley, I've a feeling we're not in Southlake anymore."

Post of the night.

oldguystudent · September 28, 2008

"Riley, I've a feeling we're not in Southlake anymore."

Next week's headline:

Riley Dodge to Transfer to UT.

Cerebus · September 28, 2008

If we're lucky, the same thing that was going through Darrell Dickeys mind on the night of 10/6/2001.

We were 0-5, everyone knew that as soon as the formality of losing to MTSU was over the next week, he would be fired mid season.

For whatever reason, maybe something the coaches did, maybe something the players did, probably a mix of both: That team was able to go 29-16 over next 45 games.

Dodge has faced adversity before, a lot more than just losing on a football field. Hopefully this thing gets turned around and turned around soon.

NT80 · September 28, 2008

SWA commercial: "...wanna get away?"

Green Nightmare · September 28, 2008

If we're lucky, the same thing that was going through Darrell Dickeys mind on the night of 10/6/2001.
We were 0-5, everyone knew that as soon as the formality of losing to MTSU was over the next week, he would be fired mid season.
For whatever reason, maybe something the coaches did, maybe something the players did, probably a mix of both: That team was able to go 29-16 over next 45 games.
Dodge has faced adversity before, a lot more than just losing on a football field. Hopefully this thing gets turned around and turned around soon.

In my head I come back to this.

I wasn't here until that very point, so I can't speak to the mindset up until that point.

We have to allow him the same time as DD right?

Mean Green 93-98 · September 28, 2008

SWA commercial: "...wanna get away?"

:lol: Classic!

Got5onIt · September 28, 2008

In my head I come back to this.
I wasn't here until that very point, so I can't speak to the mindset up until that point.
We have to allow him the same time as DD right?

I stated this another post and will do the same here. This is not the same SBC DD ran all over a few years ago.

OldTimer · September 28, 2008

I really wonder what Todd Dodge is thinking about right now. This has got to be the low point of his career, and he would not be human if he wasn't having some personal doubts.
I wouldn't be surprised if some names weren't going through his head right now:
Steve Spurrier - success in college, failure in the NFL, success in return to college.
GA Moore - legend at 2A, failed at 5A, legend in return to 2A
And of course, Gerry Faust.
And let me just add that it is not time to make a change. It is not time to give up on this.
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I agree. Am I disappointed in our performance against Rice...yes...have I given up on this team NO WAY.
The test of a true North Texas supporter is sticking power through thick and thin as well as during the good times. I know from my 44 years of following NT that there are good and there are bad seasons. I have faith in Todd Dodge and Gary DeLoach that they will be successful at NT...
I believe I heard on the TV of the game NT was playing 22 freshmen and there were several instances in this game where they made freshmen mistakes leading to Rice scores. When Dodge has his leading receiver Fritzgerald receiving punt receptions and he fumbles a punt, when Dodge burned Riley's freshman year, you know Dodge is doing the best that can be done with the players he has. When a new coach inherits a loser team it takes several years to get his new players and system operating correctly and successful.
Its easy to use DD as an example....he had 4 losing seasons before his first winning season...1998...3-8, 1999 2-9, 2000 3-8, 2001 5-7.
I can go back to our beloved Hyden Fry...it took his 5th season before he had his first winning season.
Why not be different and see if we can find some thing that worked....Cam Montgomery scored two rushing TD's and Lance Dunbar had some good runs, even considering our undersized OL I think we found a punt returner in DaWaylon Cook.Eddrick Gilmore had a good game, Nwigwe and Roberson had good games as well , NT had our first two sacks of the year. Can anyone find something good that I haven't mentioned?
I realize our DL is also undersized and does not match the quality and size that Booger Kennedy and his co-harts had. It didn't help when we lost Joseph Miller....I just pray he didn't have a major injury and can return soon. If you listed to the most recent pod cast you will see NT is actively engaged in recruiting some quality JC ..( 6) DTs, and some quality DE's, 4 0f the 6 DT's are rated 3* by Rivals, all have the size and weight we need. Hang in there and support our team fellows.

September 28, 2008

Oh I guess you're right. OUR place in life is to go by for decades accepting our place in life, which is clearly on the bottom &^%$# rung!

akriesman · September 28, 2008

Thanks as always for the inspiring words OldTimer. Things will calm down around here after today.

oldguystudent · September 28, 2008

Quoner's gonna' have a heyday on Monday morning.

UNTflyer · September 28, 2008

As far as I'm concerned, our season is now the Sun Belt games. We're 0-0 and need to start off with a bang against FIU.

Mean Green 93-98 · September 28, 2008

OldTimer, I'm pretty sure Hayden Fry had a winning record before his 5th season, but I do appreciate your optimism. I'll bleed Mean Green until I die, but I sure shed a lot of that blood tonight.

EDIT: Just looked it up.

1973 North Texas State 5-5-1

1974 North Texas State 2-7-2

1975 North Texas State 7-4

1976 North Texas State 7-4

1977 North Texas State 10-1

1978 North Texas State 9-2

Edited September 28, 2008 by Mean Green 93-98

FirefightnRick · September 28, 2008

The test of a true North Texas supporter is sticking power through thick and thin as well as during the good times. I know from my 44 years of following NT that there are good and there are bad seasons. I have faith in Todd Dodge and Gary DeLoach that they will be successful at NT...

I agree completely.

For those of us some 900 plus fans who were there on this night......:

.....none was sweeter than for the same group who was also there two years later on this night.

It's tough being Mean Green, always has been. This is something that we can and will get through.

Rick

Green Dozer · September 28, 2008

As far as I'm concerned, our season is now the Sun Belt games. We're 0-0 and need to start off with a bang against FIU.

YOUR POSITIVE ATTITUDE IS BEGINNING TO SCARE ME! I THINK YOU MAY BE LOSING TOUCH WITH REALITY. FYI, I THINK THE PSYCHIATRIC SCHOOL OFFERS FREE COUNSELING TO STUDENTS.

*COULD NOT RESIST, JUST KIDDING YOU.

UNTLifer · September 28, 2008

Quoner's gonna' have a heyday on Monday morning.

I don't know if he was at the game, but Johnny Quinn was there. I'd still love to see him in this offense.

GoMeanGreen1999 · September 28, 2008

I don't know if he was at the game, but Johnny Quinn was there. I'd still love to see him in this offense.

Lifer - how long did you stay?

Green Dozer · September 28, 2008

ELIZABETH, CAN YOU HEAR ME? THIS IS THE BIG ONE, I COMING TO YOU.

Edited September 28, 2008 by Green Dozer

DeepGreen · September 28, 2008

I don't know if he was at the game, but Johnny Quinn was there. I'd still love to see him in this offense.

Can he play defense?

Green P1 · September 28, 2008

Can he play defense?

Worth a shot.

NT_Eagle · September 28, 2008

If we're lucky, the same thing that was going through Darrell Dickeys mind on the night of 10/6/2001.
We were 0-5, everyone knew that as soon as the formality of losing to MTSU was over the next week, he would be fired mid season.
For whatever reason, maybe something the coaches did, maybe something the players did, probably a mix of both: That team was able to go 29-16 over next 45 games.
Dodge has faced adversity before, a lot more than just losing on a football field. Hopefully this thing gets turned around and turned around soon.

You know it is a sad night when we look to darrell dickey for inspiration

KingDL1 · September 28, 2008

OldTimer, I'm pretty sure Hayden Fry had a winning record before his 5th season, but I do appreciate your optimism. I'll bleed Mean Green until I die, but I sure shed a lot of that blood tonight.
EDIT: Just looked it up.
1973 North Texas State 5-5-1
1974 North Texas State 2-7-2
1975 North Texas State 7-4
1976 North Texas State 7-4
1977 North Texas State 10-1
1978 North Texas State 9-2

I think he meant as head coach

1962 Southern Methodist (TX) 2-8

1963 Southern Methodist (TX) 4-7

1964 Southern Methodist (TX) 1-9

1965 Southern Methodist (TX) 4-5

1966 Southern Methodist (TX) 8-3