Cookout

[JRock]

So we DON'T get Army in 2013. But Ball State does.

I wonder if West Texas A&M is available?

http://meangreenblog...d-army-se.html/

Details of the SMU and Army series

A source at the UNT athletic department has confirmed the details of the series with SMU and Army that will be announced later today.

The SMU deal is for four games from 2014-17 with an option for eight additional games through 2025. The first four games will alternate sites, beginning with a game in Denton.

The Army series will be six games beginning with a home-and-home in 2009 and 2010. UNT will host the first game. The series will then resume in 2016 with the games alternating between West Point and Denton, beginning with a game at West Point. The last game of the series will take place in Denton in 2019.

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Edited August 24, 2012 by 97and03

[Harry]

I have a big neighborhood crew heading in from Dallas! I figure we can hang out under the stands if it is still raining. At least it will be cool!

[THOR]

heck ya...better than the heat last year...my boy and i are about to head out!

[JRock]

Bringing the wife and three kids. My son Jack can't wait to see Scrappy.

JRock

[NTEdgex2]

On the road if we don't float away!

GMG!

[trussbussdad]

we were going but found out it was primarily for season ticket holders?

[NTEdgex2]

For all Mean Green fans! Come on down!

GMG!

[All About UNT]

FYI it is being held in the Club Level of Apogee to keep people out of the rain.

[UNT 90 Grad]

There's still time to head here to Apogee. Club level is open. Bounce house is seeing lots of use. Beer stand needs more people visiting. Football player autographs at 7:30.

[trussbussdad]

my son said only a few of the upper classmen were coming to sign..no freshman. he had a meeting. then i heard from him and from coach conley that it was season tickets only. little dissapointed in the communication. wish we were there, but too late to come up from arlington

[UNTflyer]

we were going but found out it was primarily for season ticket holders?

Absolutely not true. Open to the public.

[All About UNT]

my son said only a few of the upper classmen were coming to sign..no freshman. he had a meeting. then i heard from him and from coach conley that it was season tickets only. little dissapointed in the communication. wish we were there, but too late to come up from arlington

Are you sure that Coach Conley directly said it was Season Tickets only?

[trussbussdad]

i emailed him and asked and he said he thought so. no worries

[trussbussdad]

were there only 12 -15 players there?

[untcampbell]

I am not sure how I get these email...I think because I am a member of the Mean Green Club. But this specifically says the event is/was open to the public.

Kick Off Cookout Is Set For August 18th

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DENTON, Texas (7/31/12) - North Texas Athletics will host the seventh-annual Kick Off Cookout at Apogee Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 18 from 6 - 8 p.m. This event is free and open to the public. North Texas football players and coaches will be on hand to sign autographs and visit with Mean Green fans.

The event will take place primarily in the West Concourse of the stadium which also features the Mean Green Gear Stadium Store and the Ticket Office. Each of which will be open that evening to serve interested clientele.

Hot dogs and soft drinks will be sold for $1. Alternative beverages will also be available for purchase. Tables and chairs will be provided in the concourse and attendees will be encouraged to view the club level area as well as the West reserved sideline and North wing general admission seating areas if desired.

Parking will be available in the lots at the North, West, and South sides of the stadium at 1251 South Bonnie Brae. Parking will also be available in the grass lots across South Bonnie Brae from the North Texas Athletic Center, and additionally in the Victory Hall lot if necessary. Attendees are encouraged to enter through Gate 2 of the West stadium adjacent to the athletic ticket office.

In order for Mean Green Concessions to adequately prepare for food service, participants are requested to RSVP no later than Wednesday, Aug. 15 to AthMarketing@unt.edu. For additional info please call the North Texas Ticket Office at 940-565-2527.

What: 7^th Annual North Texas Football Kick Off Cookout

When: Saturday August 18 6-8 pm

Where: Apogee Stadium 1251 South Bonnie Brae Street

Enter at Gate 2 next to the Ticket Office on the West Concourse

[Mean Green 93-98]

I'm hesitant to mention this . . . but I find it strange that there is no mention of the kickoff cookout on the main page of the athletics website.

[UNT 90 Grad]

were there only 12 -15 players there?

Yes, but that's pretty typical of these things. They have the players that are featured on the poster and a few other key starters. That's how it was tonight too.

[MDH]

I'm hesitant to mention this . . . but I find it strange that there is no mention of the kickoff cookout on the main page of the athletics website.

Hell, I didn't know it was today until I saw something about it on facebook the other day. There wasn't much hype around the board for it this year.

[UNTflyer]

Season tickets were not available for pickup.

[Harry]

My group had a good time. I have to admit, I muttered as I was driving through hellacious Dallas to Denton traffic in the weather that UNT was cursed on things like this... In the end it was a nice event and kudos to the AD for rolling out the red carpet for those of us who made the trek. It was great to see the players signing autographs and what a great representation they are for the school and program. It was an event where you knew if folks made it they were the diehards and I always enjoy seeing the fans who have been there in the good and bad times. I brought some new folks tonight and they were blown away with the club area and the stadium itself. The traffic back home was easy street and I had a good thought -- I'll take a warm up event being in bad weather if it means we won't have a bad weather game day!! Thanks to everyone who made it. It's time for the real thing next! GMG!

[KRAM1]

Had a GREAT time at the Cookout last night! But, then always have a good time at UNT events...I guess I go with the attitude that it will be fun instead of going to look for something I can complain about. Met some new folks and new Mean green fans that I had not had the privilege of meeting before. One mentioned that he had heard about the poster event and was impressed that UNT had the sort of fans that would do this sort of thing voluntarily for the program. So, once more...to all who helped with that project...many thanks and your efforts are obviously not going un-noticed!

I thought the idea to move it to the Club Level was not so cool at first, but when the talks by RV and Coach mac started...at the announced time I might add...I thought it was a great idea. Really easy to hear and the crowd looked really nice filling up most of the Club level area...even in that weather. mac was his usual energetic self and RV made some comments regarding future schedules and joining conference USA that I thought were excellent. One comment that had me laughing to myself the rest of the evening was the fact that TCU is playing Grambling at home this year! I did not know that and it just made me laugh knowing all the comments that have been made about UNT opening with Texas Southern. Made my event...well, that and all the great Mean green fans I saw and talked with. Got to chat with some players and coaches including Mike Petersen, our new women's basketball coach.

Saw Mean green fans there from Tyler, Allen, Ennis, Grand Prairie, Carrollton, Dallas, Ft. Worth, etc. who braved the weather to make the event. Heck, lots of Mean green fans there with kiddos...even so small that they still ride in strollers...good to see you Lucas! I hope they enjoyed the evening as much as my bride and I did. Even my bride, not one to love such events as much as I do, talked about how much she enjoyed this one...that's in spite of the fact that the Pope never did make an appearance (sorry...some will get that comments, others not so much). But, I'll take Mac, RV and Mike anytime!

Overall...a great way to spend a rainy Saturday evening in Denton. My sincere appreciation to all who braved the elements and made their way to Apogee last evening...if anyone sees the Pope tell him he missed a great evening!

Thanks to RV and Company for another fun evening with the Mean Green Nation!

[JRock]

We had a great time. My kids were wild and all over the place. After meeting scrappy again and after they saw the stuffed Scrappys in the team store, they had to have one each. Didn't get to talk with many of you since I was wrangling my kids but hope to see you all this season at tailgates and games.

Go Mean Green

JRock

[KRAM1]

Hell, I didn't know it was today until I saw something about it on facebook the other day. There wasn't much hype around the board for it this year.

There was a thread dedicated to the cookout that gave all the pertinant info several weeks ahead of time right here on GMG.Com. Really sorry you didn't see that.

[Mean Green 93-98]

One comment that had me laughing to myself the rest of the evening was the fact that TCU is playing Grambling at home this year! I did not know that and it just made me laugh knowing all the comments that have been made about UNT opening with Texas Southern. Made my event.

There isn't a Mean Green fan alive who would have a problem with us scheduling Grambling at home . . .

. . . if in that same year, our home schedule also included Virginia, Iowa State, Texas Tech, K-State, and OU.

[UNT 90 Grad]

I'm hesitant to mention this . . . but I find it strange that there is no mention of the kickoff cookout on the main page of the athletics website.

There was a link about it on the main page at one point, but as new news came up regarding scrimmages and other sports, it eventually cycled off. Here is a link to the page that the link went to: http://www.meangreensports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=205563035&DB_OEM_ID=1800