UNT revisits the Cotton Bowl on Coaches Caravan

Harry · May 23, 2014

It was a fun night deep in the Heart of Dallas. Pretty decent turnout, although you would always like to see more. Georgio Dunham was the emcee and shared the stage with his radio color man and Deputy Athletic Director Hank Dickenson. The stage had a beautiful backdrop of the sun setting on downtown Dallas and behind us was the historic Cotton Bowl field.

The location was in the club level area overlooking the stadium. As you walked up to the entrance you saw that familiar Big UNT Green luxury bus that has been the main vehicle for all of the caravan events parked up next to the stadium. As you walked in the entrance to an elevator that took you to the 4th floor, you faced a very cool full wall image of UT Head Coach Darrell Royal. As you turned to the left there was a big wall shot of OU's Barry Switzer and some other neat game photos from years past. They served some delicious barbeque and there was a cash bar with cold beer. UNT Cheerleaders greeted you as you entered and Scrappy was up to his usual antics.

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CMJ · May 23, 2014

Thanks for the in-depth report.

Marty · May 23, 2014

Good report Harry. Mirrors most of what was said at Gainesville last night. Did RV say anything about the "rich white collar snobs coming into blue collar Apogee for the 2nd game of the season"? That got a big response at Gainesville.

Christopher Walker · May 23, 2014

That green luxury bus which we've had actually for a few years is dubbed the Regal Eagle by the way.

tylermeangreen · May 23, 2014

Super job of reporting Harry - Thanks!

Green59 · May 23, 2014

As always thanks for the excellent summary of this event. I thought it was a nice touch when RV began his presentation that he made mention of your presence at this event and how you are the creator of gmg.com. I am sure most everyone will agree that we are grateful for this web site and all the reports you do throughout the year!

Greenrex · May 23, 2014

Thanks Harry. I appreciate your words that made me feel like I was there!

ChristopherRyanWilkes · May 23, 2014

Pretty cool having a couple beers with my old buddy Danny Mac.

Stan R · May 23, 2014

Pretty cool having a couple beers with my old buddy Danny Mac.

False. You were, of course, enjoying a delicious round(s) of Grey Geese.

All About UNT · May 23, 2014

Pretty cool having a couple beers with my old buddy Danny Mac.

First of All........

Cooley · June 3, 2014

"First he raved about Jeremy Combs from Dallas and he thanked a Kimbell high school coach (whose name I didn't catch but nicknamed Snoops??) who was a former UNT player who helped him in his recruiting efforts".

Royce "Snoop" Johnson was a football recruit back in the 80's. Father "Goree", is the Asst AD of DISD. Brother "Roderick" is 1st year coach at Dallas Madison. Snoop is also Brett Shipp's favorite DISD coach to target. Snoop & Chris Davis, (brother of Erven Davis - Dallas Showtyme AAU) are cousins.

GMG24 · June 12, 2014

I bet "Snoop," weird a grown man has a nickname, helped in recruiting efforts at least someone appreciated him for what he's good at. He was the best recruiter in all of DISD. Glad they caught him and left him out to dry, good riddance!