6:30 Am Meeting

WIFE2HOT4U · September 30, 2008

Any word regarding the 6:30 am meeting TD mentioned last night - I got the impression he said for the players who are care need to show up...and the rest - hmmm

filmerj · September 30, 2008

Any word regarding the 6:30 am meeting TD mentioned last night - I got the impression he said for the players who are care need to show up...and the rest - hmmm

I would really like to know who didn't show up!

Green Mean · September 30, 2008

I would really like to know who didn't show up!

I hope I am wrong but I am going to say that quite a few did not show up. Just a gut feeling.

GoMeanGreen1999 · September 30, 2008

I hope I am wrong but I am going to say that quite a few did not show up. Just a gut feeling.

I am betting they ALL showed up.

KRAM1 · September 30, 2008

And, just why would any player NOT show up for the meeting? I do not believe the team has quit on itself or the coaching staff. If some players did not show up, and if they had no legitimate excuse for not being there...dump them and dump them now. If they are on scholarship...take it away as soon as possible. This team and this program needs BELIEVERS and players who want to make it happen. If any player does not think they can be part of the rebuilding program and give 100% them ADIOS and don't let the door hit your rear on the way out.

Hmmmmmm...that's pretty much the way I feel about fans (fans?????) who have given up on this team and this coaching staff. UNT and this program does not need your negative attitude.... I don't mean those who are disappointed in results or have "concerns" about the coaching staff or direction of the program....but, if a "fan" of the program has given up...and they certainly know who they are.....take a hike and find a team you can support.

Again....I AM NOT talking about folks who have expressed some "displeasure" on this site...that is to be expected from MEAN GREEN NATION members who have suffered through many tough times and feel this may be just another one...I don't agree, but their opinions are as valid as anyone else who is more positive at this time...not any more supportive, just who "sees" the current situation in a more positive light...get it? Hope so...

trud1966 · September 30, 2008

I hope I am wrong but I am going to say that quite a few did not show up. Just a gut feeling.

I would seriously doubt players just blew off this meeting. If it were me, I would have slept by the meeting room door the night before. I'd be willing to bet that TD had to answer some tough questions to RV and/Dr. B. yesterday. And it's only fair that TD get to have the same kinda "Come to Jesus" with his players. I would imagine he was pretty serious in that meeting. You'd be some kinda stupid not to show or be 1 minute late.

Edited September 30, 2008 by trud1966

PHSCoach · September 30, 2008

They have a Tue morning meeting every week what is so special about this one???

NTEX1990 · September 30, 2008

from what i understand we lost several players, some key. no details yet??

meangreenfreak · September 30, 2008

from what i understand we lost several players, some key. no details yet??

Any way of getting some details? Did the players quit or were they asked not to come back? This could be a VERY bad thing. Dodge lost several players last year as well. I hope these are just some bad attitudes that are leaving.

NTEX1990 · September 30, 2008

i am sure we will all find out soon enough how big a deal it was

Green Dozer · September 30, 2008

They have a Tue morning meeting every week what is so special about this one???

Coach,

He said in his show last night that he told the team that if anybody did not have passion for the game, and playing at North Texas, then don't bother showing up for the Tuesday morning meeting, and just go ahead and quit the team.

mad dog · September 30, 2008

i am sure we will all find out soon enough how big a deal it was

Just because I'm sure we're about to get a deluge of posts questioning your sources... let me go ahead and defuse this by saying NTEX1990's source is credible.

GoMeanGreen1999 · September 30, 2008

i am sure we will all find out soon enough how big a deal it was

Have you heard anything about how many or who they were?

PHSCoach · September 30, 2008

Coach,
He said in his show last night that he told the team that if anybody did not have passion for the game, and playing at North Texas, then don't bother showing up for the Tuesday morning meeting, and just go ahead and quit the team.

Thank you, I didn't listen to his show

Edited September 30, 2008 by PHSCoach

UNTLifer · September 30, 2008

from what i understand we lost several players, some key. no details yet??

Not good, not only for the team and the program, but for the APR score and the negative impact this could have.

gangrene · September 30, 2008

Ok, now I wish I hadn't read this thread. I don't want to hear about us losing more players for whatever the reason may be. I can't handle the truth!!! I'm going to take a looooong nap now....someone wake me when we have a new stadium and a winning record!!

GoMeanGreen1999 · September 30, 2008

Not good, not only for the team and the program, but for the APR score and the negative impact this could have.

This team can not afford to lose any key players.

pollock · September 30, 2008

This team can not afford to lose any key players.

This team has key players?!?

VideoEagle · September 30, 2008

Ok, now I wish I hadn't read this thread. I don't want to hear about us losing more players for whatever the reason may be. I can't handle the truth!!! I'm going to take a looooong nap now....someone wake me when we have a new stadium and a winning record!!

you might not to be Rip Van Winkle to nap that long!

GoMeanGreen1999 · September 30, 2008

This team has key players?!?

I supposed there are a few, but it is a limited amount.

You know, if we lose key players that didn't want to show up for a 6:30 meeting for whatever the reason, then we have a far bigger problem than losing 77-20 to Rice.

UNT90 · September 30, 2008

If true, this is concerning on several different fronts. First and foremost, what kind of sign does it send to the 18-20 year old student that will vote in 3 weeks on the future of this university's football program when the players are quiting the team? Horrible, horrible news! Secondly, depending on who and how many players left the team, what does this say the confidence the team has in it's coaching staff?

MeanMag · September 30, 2008

First and foremost, what kind of sign does it send to the 18-20 year old student that will vote in 3 weeks ...

Aside from the fact that they are 2 separate things.... It says their university needs their help and support.

Edited September 30, 2008 by MeanMag

Green to the Bone · September 30, 2008

It says their university needs their help and support.

Amen. Maybe a relationship between a fan and a pro team is a transaction that depends on results. I don't think that's the case with a fan's relationship with his/her school and its team.

GoMeanGreen1999 · September 30, 2008

I am telling myself since we have yet to hear of anyone leaving, that we won't lose anyone.

VideoEagle · September 30, 2008

what kind of sign does it send to the 18-20 year old student that will vote in 3 weeks on the future of this university's football program when the players are quiting the team?

If anything, it sends the message that the Coach is serious about improving the team. That can likely help those who see the results this year and wonder if the Coach is serious. Yes, a few will use it as an excuse to oppose the stadium but I think many students are smart enough to see it as a net positive. I wouldn't be surprised if those who viewed it as a negative were already too apathetic to vote!