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emmitt01 Grand Master

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I know Tony being back is huge. And CJ and JWill being eligible is big too. And, yes, there should be no shortage of high flying offense.

But what has me geeked up (and about willing to skip football season) is that Benford says he'll be preaching hard nosed defense and jumping the passing lanes. With the athletes we will have we should be CAPABLE of being nasty on D!!

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GrayEagle Veteran

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I guess my answer to the question is...Coach Benford. I've talked to the man and came away with the same feelings that I have about Dan McCarney. He exudes enthusiasm, confidence and experience. With his mentor, Robb Evans, at his side I don't think that he'll fail. He's Johnny Jones with excitement. He should keep this program at a high level even after Mitchell is gone.

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MeanGreenTexan Grand Master

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I know Tony being back is huge. And CJ and JWill being eligible is big too. And, yes, there should be no shortage of high flying offense.

But what has me geeked up (and about willing to skip football season) is that Benford says he'll be preaching hard nosed defense and jumping the passing lanes. With the athletes we will have we should be CAPABLE of being nasty on D!!

Yep, and with that, comes transition offense. Watch out for some Ringling-brothers-like acrobatics at the Super Pit.

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forevereagle Newbie

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I think I am most excited to just see this team get on the court and what the atmosphere will be in the Pit. Everything about this team points to it being extremely fun to watch. Looking forward to that.

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greenminer Grand Master

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I think we need a countdown clock in anticipation for the first game. Harry?

I think one would need the 2012-2013 schedule to accommodate, good sir.

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Harry Grand Master

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I think we need a countdown clock in anticipation for the first game. Harry?

Tell me who and when the first game is against and the clock will be up here. I need to do one for football as well.

TheTastyGreek Collaborator

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I'm most looking forward to wearing nothing but green body paint and a shock white cod-piece at Madison Square Garden.

I'm now looking forward to the radio broadcasts for those games.

outoftown Veteran

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I'm most looking forward to wearing nothing but green body paint and a shock white cod-piece at Madison Square Garden.

I wanted to give this a minus... then a plus... then I gave it nothing... this is just too out there

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NTGabe15 Newbie

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I'm really excited to see a complete Mean Green team with Tony, CJ, Jordan, everyone firing on all cylinders.

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HoustonEagle Enthusiast

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Ok I am going to toss this grenade down the hall of the GMG basketball forum. I have long felt that JJ was a good coach but not a great one. I am excited to see if Benford is the guy to take us to the next level.

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H-towngreen Newbie

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Ok I am going to toss this grenade down the hall of the GMG basketball forum. I have long felt that JJ was a good coach but not a great one. I am excited to see if Benford is the guy to take us to the next level.

Ive heard he wasn't the greatest X's and O's coach

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meangreenfan65 Newbie

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Ive heard he wasn't the greatest X's and O's coach

IMO, i think there are only a handful of great X's and O's coaches, on the college level. You could probably say this about most sports. I think there are alot of other intangibles to coaching, such as, recruiting, ability to motivate, relationships with players, etc. Whether, Benford is a great X's and O's coach...time will tell. IMO, i think most top assistant coaches, that land their first gig, are proven recruiters and have won at their respective programs. Normally, the unknown, is to prove they can coach, X's and O's. So....i will reserve my judgement, for what happens on the court. Really looking forward, to this season!

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GrandGreen Grand Master

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10. Determining if Coleman is the answer at center

9. senior years for Holmen, Niko, Franklin and Walton

8. Patton actually play

7. Resurgence of dynamic soph. duo: Williams and Jones

6. Benford comparison to J Jones

5. All time attendance record

4. Sun Belt Championships (regular and tournament)

3. First victories in NCAA tournament

2. View best player in NT history, Mitchell

1. View best team in NT BB history

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UNT90 Newbie

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To see what kind of half court offense we run this season.

It can only improve (ya, I know we were near or at the top in scoring offense in the Belt, but half court possessions were a lot of stand around and watch).

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Quoner Veteran

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To see what kind of half court offense we run this season.

It can only improve (ya, I know we were near or at the top in scoring offense in the Belt, but half court possessions were a lot of stand around and watch).

Take this and also add defense and the ability to press and disrupt defensively and you have my two new things to watch for. The rest of the items I can think of pretty much mimic GrandGreen's list. I guess igorance truly is bliss...

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