Saturday's Wish List

Smitty · October 10, 2008

I plan to enjoy a nice autumn evening, wear my green, watch me some football, listen to the band, have me a big soft pretzel, and cheer for North Texas.

But all I really want Saturday is for the Mean Green players to feel good about themselves when this game is over.

Hope to see everybody at Fouts.

KRAM1 · October 10, 2008

My wife and I will be there...EARLY to enjoy the festivities...will go to the Alumni Tailgate area, will watch the "Walk" by the team, drink a little beer...eat some good "grub", head into the stadium...go to the "drunk tank" for a visit...and another beer or two...talk to other members of the MEAN GREEN NATION...and watch some college football...AND THE FIRST MEAN GREEN WIN of the season on a great fall weekend evening. Don't know how it could get much better than that! With the win and all......

GO MEAN GREEN...FILL FOUTS THIS WEEKEND...Let's all show our support for this team, it's players and coaching staff. They all represent YOUR UNIVERSITY and they ARE working hard to try to make you proud! Win or lose...I stand behind the MEAN GREEN!

I hope you do too!

Daddy Dumpsalot · October 10, 2008

I can't wait for Saturday. It may be too warm for my beenie but I'm going to wear it anyway. Daddy love wearing his beenie watching his mean greenies!

LAZER · October 10, 2008

They have to win, it's my birthday Sunday. Then again I am expecting a bigger present next week :ph34r:

Green Mean · October 10, 2008

All I am asking for is to compete. Compete and not be laughed at by your own fans.

CMJ · October 10, 2008

I'd just like to see a game where we don't get a punt blocked or a kick returned for a touchdown.

Edited October 10, 2008 by CMJ

Green P1 · October 10, 2008

I'd just like to see a game where we don't get a punt blocked or a kick retuned for a touchdown.

Or a pick 6..... :ph34r:

Smitty · October 10, 2008

Enjoy the festivities...stand behind the MEAN GREEN!

That's pretty much my agenda for Saturday.

Censored by Laurie · October 10, 2008

They have to win, it's my birthday Sunday. Then again I am expecting a bigger present next week

Getting woken up in that special way?

CorinthEagle · October 10, 2008

I want to see a team that if they get down by a touchdown doesn't automatically hang their head and wait for the roof to cave in. I want to see them "bow up", get ticked off about the situation at hand and fight.

Eagle1855 · October 10, 2008

Getting woken up in that special way?

you mean with a pillow over your face with arms and legs tied to the corners of the bed? Or did I miss something?

Regarding the thread, I just want to see our offense put up some points. And I want our players to have fun. And I want to score in the red zone. And I want a new bike. And a pony.

filmerj · October 10, 2008

you mean with a pillow over your face with arms and legs tied to the corners of the bed? Or did I miss something?
Regarding the thread, I just want to see our offense put up some points. And I want our players to have fun. And I want to score in the red zone. And I want a new bike. And a pony.

Christmas comes earlier and earlier with each passing year.

Got5onIt · October 10, 2008

Let's break this down into baby steps:

For this week, the special teams should shoot for an error free game. No blocked XP's, punts, etc. No penalties for clipping, holding, etc. No long returns.

Next week, should concentrate on teh offense.

The week after will be the defense's turn.

The 4th week should concentrate on putting all 3 together to see NT can get it's first win!!!

Edited October 10, 2008 by Got5onIt

TheTastyGreek · October 10, 2008

Let's take things REALLY slow.

I think the remainder of this season should be dedicated to making Todd Dodge feel special again. Homemade cookies, smile-a-grams... Maybe we could all sew special patches and put them together to make him a nice quilt. People have been mildly critical just because he has demonstrated almost zero aptitude in running this team, and that's just not nice. So my prescription for this year is: Lots of hugs, and frequent field trips to Southlake to help put a smile back on that face. One other objective for this season: somehow get Dennis Kucinich elected president.

Year two: Potty train coach Robert Drake. He's constantly shitting himself and the rest of the family is tired of cleaning up the mess. According to the experts, potty training can begin as early as 18 months. But, like I said, we need to focus on Dodge's self-esteem for now. Besides, remedial children may not finish potty training until 3 years, and I think we've definitely got a remedial case on our hands with Mr. Drake. I'm not a parent, but there are a lot of helpful guides online that we can consult during the offseason.

Year three: At last, our head coach is basking in the glow of consistent warm fuzzies and our special teams coach knows how to use the toilet like a big boy. And at the same time, all those damn Dickey recruits are gone and the roster is full of Dodge's chosen boys! Assuming everyone isn't suspended by the NCAA, the roster should consist of 40-45 wide receivers and the occasional armed robber. The table is set for success! Let's go out there and get a win! And if we managed to get Kucinich elected back in 2008, we should have a shot at one. Kucinich, you'll recall, is the most dovish major party presidential candidate in recent history. He's advocated a halt on weapons development, the creation of a "Department of Peace", and as a general rule disapproves of armed conflict.

Remember that in 2010, we're scheduled to play Army! Even if Kucinich hasn't cut funding for the school entirely, we can reasonably expect that the school and team will be very weakened and demoralized. It should be a catfight, but Dodge and company might just have what it takes to beat a hapless Army team in this hypothetical 2010 game.

Year four: We got a win! We got a win! Now it's time to build on that momentum. By this point, the stands at our stadium should be completely empty and the media will have totally abandoned all coverage of North Texas football. Perfect conditions for the next phase of my plan... With no witnesses around, at each home game we take the opposing team hostage and force them to forfeit at gunpoint. If they resist, round up some of the tumbleweed blowing through the field and build a pyre. Tie the opposing head coach to a stake and threaten to burn him like a witch. If he won't agree to the ruse, we may have to actually kill some people... But these are the sacrifices it will take to get us to the next level. Human sacrifices.

Anyway... We shouldn't have to murder more than one or two members of the first team's coaching staff before people realize how serious we are about success at the D-1 level. The forfeits should come fast and easy, and now we've got a 5-7 record! That's almost bowl eligible!

Year five and beyond requires Dodge to actually beat other teams on the field, and right now I have no clue how that's going to happen. But this model for success should get us through to 2012. Hopefully by then, we'll have come up with the next 5 year plan.

Travis Scott · October 10, 2008

I can't wait for Saturday. It may be too warm for my beenie but I'm going to wear it anyway. Daddy love wearing his beenie watching his mean greenies!

your screen name is the best I've seen. I can't stop laughing! perfect description of me too.

oh ya, I'm bringing the wife and kids too and we'll be tailgating early. GO MEAN GREEN!!!

Censored by Laurie · October 10, 2008

pyre

You are so Greek.

Is it odd that this is all I quoted from your thread? I don't want to diminish anything you wrote by focusing on this one word because I felt it was brilliantly written and had some really good ideas (especially electing Kucinich), but there are times that one word can make not just a sentence, but an entire passage. And this is that word. Thank you.

Smitty · October 10, 2008

Let's take things REALLY slow.
I think the remainder of this season should be dedicated to making Todd Dodge feel special again. Homemade cookies, smile-a-grams... Maybe we could all sew special patches and put them together to make him a nice quilt. People have been mildly critical just because he has demonstrated almost zero aptitude in running this team, and that's just not nice. So my prescription for this year is: Lots of hugs, and frequent field trips to Southlake to help put a smile back on that face. One other objective for this season: somehow get Dennis Kucinich elected president.
Year two: Potty train coach Robert Drake. He's constantly shitting himself and the rest of the family is tired of cleaning up the mess. According to the experts, potty training can begin as early as 18 months. But, like I said, we need to focus on Dodge's self-esteem for now. Besides, remedial children may not finish potty training until 3 years, and I think we've definitely got a remedial case on our hands with Mr. Drake. I'm not a parent, but there are a lot of helpful guides online that we can consult during the offseason.
Year three: At last, our head coach is basking in the glow of consistent warm fuzzies and our special teams coach knows how to use the toilet like a big boy. And at the same time, all those damn Dickey recruits are gone and the roster is full of Dodge's chosen boys! Assuming everyone isn't suspended by the NCAA, the roster should consist of 40-45 wide receivers and the occasional armed robber. The table is set for success! Let's go out there and get a win! And if we managed to get Kucinich elected back in 2008, we should have a shot at one. Kucinich, you'll recall, is the most dovish major party presidential candidate in recent history. He's advocated a halt on weapons development, the creation of a "Department of Peace", and as a general rule disapproves of armed conflict.
Remember that in 2010, we're scheduled to play Army! Even if Kucinich hasn't cut funding for the school entirely, we can reasonably expect that the school and team will be very weakened and demoralized. It should be a catfight, but Dodge and company might just have what it takes to beat a hapless Army team in this hypothetical 2010 game.
Year four: We got a win! We got a win! Now it's time to build on that momentum. By this point, the stands at our stadium should be completely empty and the media will have totally abandoned all coverage of North Texas football. Perfect conditions for the next phase of my plan... With no witnesses around, at each home game we take the opposing team hostage and force them to forfeit at gunpoint. If they resist, round up some of the tumbleweed blowing through the field and build a pyre. Tie the opposing head coach to a stake and threaten to burn him like a witch. If he won't agree to the ruse, we may have to actually kill some people... But these are the sacrifices it will take to get us to the next level. Human sacrifices.
Anyway... We shouldn't have to murder more than one or two members of the first team's coaching staff before people realize how serious we are about success at the D-1 level. The forfeits should come fast and easy, and now we've got a 5-7 record! That's almost bowl eligible!
Year five and beyond requires Dodge to actually beat other teams on the field, and right now I have no clue how that's going to happen. But this model for success should get us through to 2012. Hopefully by then, we'll have come up with the next 5 year plan.

Another overly ambitious Greek...