North Texas (my return to TCY)

cthomer5000 · 11-12-2005, 11:27 PM

It's been a very, very long time since I've sat down and played TCY. I'm guessing as far back as whenever the last post was in my moderately lengthy Rutgers dynasty. I've been watching a lot of college football lately, and I'm feeling the itch to get some sort of video game campaign going, so I've decided to go "back to school" and start a new TCY career.

On a whim, I've selected the North Texas Mean Green. I've had an affinity for them ever since an abnormally large number of players from North Texas have ended up on my IHOF team.
I'm going with a playoff system, simply because I've never once played the game without the bowl system in place. I thought it was time for a change.
The Solecismic 8 will be placed in New York, and i will alter the conference to represent The Ivy League from Division 1-AA.
Hiring/Firing is on
Suspensions are on
NO random reputions, conference, or academic reputations
All-Star difficulty level

I'll likely implement some house rules, but i's been so long I can't think them up off the top of my head. I'll probably go dig up one of my Rutgers dynasty threads to find out how I used to run things.

cthomer5000 · 11-12-2005, 11:39 PM

What we're working with

I'm taking a look around, trying to get familiar with my situation.

Academics: We're a 40 in overall reputation, just barely breaking into the "good" range. We're going to need to put in some serious work here to get this headed in the right direction. If I don't have academics to fall back on, I'm going to have very little to offer any potential recruits.

Ranking: We're ranked a paltry 82nd in the nation, but highest in the Sun Belt Conference (with Utah State at #86). This means to me that I need to take advantage and jump out of the gate to try to establish some conference dominane.

Staff: My defensive coordinator has some very obvious strengths, which is nice to see. He's excellent in playcalling, terrific in injury avoidance (an even more important rating in TCY than FOF, in my opinion) and terrific in developing linebackers. He kind of sucks elsewhere though, so I'm not sure how long-term a position he has here.

My offensive coordinator is experienced in the Power-I formation (5 years), so I'll stick with it. He's terrific at avoiding injures, and basically poor everywhere else. :gulp:

Roster: All our talent is at RB and FB, which only reinforces the thought about sticking with the Power-I for the time. What's unfortunate is that of our really good players, they're all late in their career. We've got a serious recruiting job to do.

Basically, the best I can do this year is focus on academics and recruiting and just let the coaches do their thing. I expect to be quite hands off in the game-planning for this year.

cthomer5000 · 11-12-2005, 11:58 PM

I tinker with the time sliders on guys I really think need attention, then start assesing my starting lineup for the season.

We decide to go with a "50" defense in order to really try to stuff the run. We have so little talent on D, that I think we're going to need to get agressive somewhere.

"Oh Shit."

That's what I say when I get a look at the schedule. We get an opening date AT Texas, the #8 team in the country... woot! We'll try to keep it within 80 points. Our schedule is interesting in the regard that we open with 4 non-conference games before playing 7 conference games in 8 weeks.

The College Years
2004 North Texas Schedule

Rival: Arkansas State
Stadium Capacity: 30,500
Season Tickets Sold: 13,100

Week Opponent
2 at (8) Texas
3 COLUMBIA
4 at (30) Colorado
5 at Baylor
$$6 MIDDLE TENNESSEE STATE
$$7 at Utah State
$$9 NEW MEXICO STATE
$$10 LOUISIANA-MONROE
$$11 at Louisiana-Lafayette
$$12 IDAHO
$$13 at Arkansas State

Home Games in ALL CAPS
$$-Conference Games

Senator · 11-13-2005, 12:22 AM

Living not so far as the crow flies away from Fouts Field in Denton, I will be rooting you on.

cthomer5000 · 11-13-2005, 12:34 AM

I have no idea how to format stuff on this board anymore, so I'll skip posting my roster. Here's a brief description of what I expect this year:

RB Brian Francis
This kid is going to be the offsene. He's our best RB, a senior, and a good kick/punt returner. He also has decent hands. I'd expect everything to revolve around, so when he inevitably gets hurt, it's going to suck.

WR Thomas Mang
He's a very green freshman, but we're going to give him a lot of coaching attention and see what he can do. He can be a real solid starter by the time he leaves, in my opinion.

The offensive line is green but has potential. The secondary is kind of half-way there, but not bad. We've got gaping holes at DT and ILB, and I'll do my best to shift guys around to cover up those weaknesses.

QB Darnell Hayes
He's the starter by default and a suspect talent. Let's just say I plan on doing a lot of running.

Recruiting

I will limit myself to a maximum of 2 phone calls and 2 visits per recruit, and only 1 per week.

I will start by limiting myself to recruits from just Texas and Oklahoma, and expand out based on any on-field success. This formula worked for me with my Rutgers dynasty, and I thought it was good so I'm sticking with it.

We run through two weeks of recruiting, touching bases with some guys we hope we can land, and then head off to play Texas.

Box Score: North Texas at Texas
Austin, TX.

Week 2, 2004

Attendance: 80,100 (80,100).

Weather: 72 degrees, rain.

2Q: 14:45 NTEX - Mack Hayes 30 field goal.
2Q: 12:04 TEXS - Dusty Louis 18 pass from Shane Castillo.
2Q: 12:04 TEXS - Lamar Gunn extra point.
2Q: 06:54 TEXS - Harvey Compton 4 run.
2Q: 06:54 TEXS - Lamar Gunn extra point.
2Q: 04:38 TEXS - Lamar Gunn 31 field goal.
2Q: 01:00 TEXS - Harvey Compton 2 run.
2Q: 01:00 TEXS - Lamar Gunn extra point.
2Q: 00:00 TEXS - Lamar Gunn 34 field goal.
3Q: 08:01 NTEX - Thomas Mang 15 pass from Darnell Hayes.
3Q: 08:01 NTEX - Mack Hayes extra point.
3Q: 06:04 TEXS - Harvey Compton 29 run.
3Q: 06:04 TEXS - Lamar Gunn extra point.
3Q: 01:01 TEXS - Harvey Compton 44 run.
3Q: 01:01 TEXS - Lamar Gunn extra point.
4Q: 01:07 NTEX - Mack Hayes 45 field goal.

Game MVP: TEXS 38 Harvey Compton

North Texas 0 3 7 3 - 13
Texas 0 27 14 0 - 41

Team Statistics NTEX TEXS

First Downs 8 25

Total Rushes 24 54
Net Rushing Yards 78 259
Yards Per Carry 3.2 4.7
Rushing Yards 92 285
Tckld Loss/Yards 5-10 6-12
Sacked/Yards Lost 1-4 2-14

Pass Attempts 31 26
Completions 11 11
Passing Yards 103 173
Yards Per Attempt 3.3 6.6
Interceptions 2 2
Fumbles/Lost 2/1 0/0

Total Plays 55 80
Total Yards 181 432
Yards Per Play 3.2 5.4

3rd Down Plays 2/13 9/19

Penalties 5 4
Penalty Yards 44 39

Avg. Drive Start OWN 34 OWN 37
Time Of Possession 24:43 35:17

Actually not as bad as I expected. Only our 3rd DE is injured (out for the year), so it's not too damaging a loss.

cthomer5000 · 11-13-2005, 12:54 AM

Week 3

It's becoming obvious I'm going to have to back off a number of the recruits I knew I was reaching for, It's going to take some luck to bring in any difference makers anytime soon.

On the brigther side of things Columbia comes to Denton this week... I think we've got a great chance to win.

Box Score: Columbia at North Texas
Denton, TX.

Week 3, 2004

Attendance: 16,200 (30,500).

Weather: 77 degrees, stormy.

1Q: 09:00 COLU - Winfred Autry 8 pass from Seth Borders.
1Q: 09:00 COLU - Chuck Aiton extra point.
2Q: 13:31 NTEX - Damon Theron 13 pass from Darnell Hayes.
2Q: 13:31 NTEX - Mack Hayes extra point.
2Q: 10:08 NTEX - Mack Hayes 34 field goal.
2Q: 05:43 NTEX - Damon Sarbanes 13 run.
2Q: 05:43 NTEX - Mack Hayes extra point.
2Q: 00:44 NTEX - Damon Sarbanes 8 run.
2Q: 00:44 NTEX - Mack Hayes extra point.
3Q: 08:54 NTEX - Brian Francis 21 run.
3Q: 08:54 NTEX - Mack Hayes extra point.
4Q: 14:21 NTEX - Mack Hayes 38 field goal.

Game MVP: NTEX 27 Brian Francis

Columbia 7 0 0 0 - 7
North Texas 0 24 7 3 - 34

We roll, keyed by our running game. Backup RB Sarbane's breakthrough game (2 Tds) is ended by a broken jaw, which will end his season and college career barring a miraculous playoff run by us. Blech.

Still, it's nice to get in the win column so quickly.

Kodos · 11-22-2005, 11:15 AM

I think you should dedicate most of your free time to this dynasty. It is fantastic!

Kodos · 12-01-2005, 04:57 PM

I won't let this dynasty die! Go North Texas!!!

GoldenEagle · 12-01-2005, 05:14 PM

Green Machine!!!

duckman · 12-01-2005, 05:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kodos

I won't let this dynasty die! Go North Texas!!!

Get back to work on getting the Lake Monsters back in the playoffs!

Cap Ologist · 12-01-2005, 08:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Senator

Living not so far as the crow flies away from Fouts Field in Denton, I will be rooting you on.

I'll be rooting from right down I-35 in Carrollton. Good luck!

Senator · 12-01-2005, 09:05 PM

HERE COME THE MEAN GREEN!! - George Dunham.

sovereignstar · 12-01-2005, 09:45 PM

This dynasty is reminiscent of my short-lived Baylor dynasty.

Kodos · 12-02-2005, 09:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by duckman

Get back to work on getting the Lake Monsters back in the playoffs!

Ummm, realistically, you can probably tune out until 2012 and be better for it. I have a feeling the upcoming 2 seasons are going to be ugly for us.

Coolclint · 12-02-2005, 10:13 PM

I want to see this continue, if not because hey, you're a good guy, but because I need to see the Mean Green get run over by the Blue Raiders.

MTSU PRIDE!

duckman · 12-03-2005, 10:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kodos

Ummm, realistically, you can probably tune out until 2012 and be better for it. I have a feeling the upcoming 2 seasons are going to be ugly for us.

The Lake Monster faithful do not want to hear such nonsense! We're IHOF bound, bitches!

Kodos · 12-14-2005, 08:25 AM

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CraigSca · 12-14-2005, 09:12 AM

By the time this gets restarted, Damon Sarbanes' broken jaw will be healed.

Kodos · 12-14-2005, 09:25 AM

As will Frank Oxley's!

Kodos · 12-15-2005, 02:32 PM

I hear Chuck Farley has a cousin at North Texas.

11-13-2005, 12:22 AM	#4
Senator FOFC's Elected Representative Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The stars at night; are big and bright	Living not so far as the crow flies away from Fouts Field in Denton, I will be rooting you on. __________________ "i have seen chris simms play 4-5 times in the pros and he's very clearly got it. he won't make a pro bowl this year, but it'll come. if you don't like me saying that, so be it, but its true. we'll just have to wait until then" imettrentgreen "looking at only ten games, and oddly using a median only, leaves me unmoved generally" - Quiksand

12-01-2005, 05:14 PM	#9
GoldenEagle Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Little Rock, AR	Green Machine!!! __________________ Xbox 360 Gamer Tag: GoldenEagle014

12-01-2005, 09:05 PM	#12
Senator FOFC's Elected Representative Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The stars at night; are big and bright	HERE COME THE MEAN GREEN!! - George Dunham. __________________ "i have seen chris simms play 4-5 times in the pros and he's very clearly got it. he won't make a pro bowl this year, but it'll come. if you don't like me saying that, so be it, but its true. we'll just have to wait until then" imettrentgreen "looking at only ten games, and oddly using a median only, leaves me unmoved generally" - Quiksand

12-14-2005, 09:12 AM	#18
CraigSca Pro Starter Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Not Delaware - hurray!	By the time this gets restarted, Damon Sarbanes' broken jaw will be healed. __________________ She loves you, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah! She loves you, yeah! how do you know? how do you know?

11-12-2005, 11:39 PM	#2
cthomer5000 Strategy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: North Carolina	What we're working with I'm taking a look around, trying to get familiar with my situation. Academics: We're a 40 in overall reputation, just barely breaking into the "good" range. We're going to need to put in some serious work here to get this headed in the right direction. If I don't have academics to fall back on, I'm going to have very little to offer any potential recruits. Ranking: We're ranked a paltry 82nd in the nation, but highest in the Sun Belt Conference (with Utah State at #86). This means to me that I need to take advantage and jump out of the gate to try to establish some conference dominane. Staff: My defensive coordinator has some very obvious strengths, which is nice to see. He's excellent in playcalling, terrific in injury avoidance (an even more important rating in TCY than FOF, in my opinion) and terrific in developing linebackers. He kind of sucks elsewhere though, so I'm not sure how long-term a position he has here. My offensive coordinator is experienced in the Power-I formation (5 years), so I'll stick with it. He's terrific at avoiding injures, and basically poor everywhere else. :gulp: Roster: All our talent is at RB and FB, which only reinforces the thought about sticking with the Power-I for the time. What's unfortunate is that of our really good players, they're all late in their career. We've got a serious recruiting job to do. Basically, the best I can do this year is focus on academics and recruiting and just let the coaches do their thing. I expect to be quite hands off in the game-planning for this year.

11-22-2005, 11:15 AM	#7
Kodos Resident Alien Join Date: Jun 2001	I think you should dedicate most of your free time to this dynasty. It is fantastic!

12-01-2005, 04:57 PM	#8
Kodos Resident Alien Join Date: Jun 2001	I won't let this dynasty die! Go North Texas!!! __________________ Author of The Bill Gates Challenge, as well as other groundbreaking dynasties.

12-01-2005, 09:45 PM	#13
sovereignstar Pro Starter Join Date: Feb 2004	This dynasty is reminiscent of my short-lived Baylor dynasty.

12-02-2005, 10:13 PM	#15
Coolclint n00b Join Date: Mar 2002	I want to see this continue, if not because hey, you're a good guy, but because I need to see the Mean Green get run over by the Blue Raiders. MTSU PRIDE!

12-14-2005, 08:25 AM	#17
Kodos Resident Alien Join Date: Jun 2001	WE WANT MORE!!! WE WANT MORE!!! WE WANT MORE!!! WE WANT MORE!!! WE WANT MORE!!! WE WANT MORE!!! WE WANT MORE!!! WE WANT MORE!!! WE WANT MORE!!! WE WANT MORE!!! WE WANT MORE!!! WE WANT MORE!!! WE WANT MORE!!! WE WANT MORE!!! WE WANT MORE!!! WE WANT MORE!!! WE WANT MORE!!! WE WANT MORE!!! WE WANT MORE!!! WE WANT MORE!!! WE WANT MORE!!! WE WANT MORE!!!

12-14-2005, 09:25 AM	#19
Kodos Resident Alien Join Date: Jun 2001	As will Frank Oxley's!

12-15-2005, 02:32 PM	#20
Kodos Resident Alien Join Date: Jun 2001	I hear Chuck Farley has a cousin at North Texas.

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