University of North Texas Athletics
Annual Green/White Game This Saturday
4/13/2011 12:00:00 AM | Football
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DENTON, Texas (4/13/11) - Head football coach Dan McCarney and the Mean Green football team will hold the annual Green/White spring football game this Saturday at C.H. Collins Stadium in Denton, beginning at 1 p.m. The game will be played in four, 12-minute quarters and will pit the Green team comprised of the No. 1 and No. 4 offense and defense against the White team made up of the No. 2 and No. 3 offense and defense. The White team will begin with a 17-0 lead to start the game.
The White team will be coached by linebacker coach Anthony Weaver while the Green team will be led by running backs coach Mike Grant. The remaining coaching staff will be divided evenly among the two teams. Both head coaches are also allowed to have honorary coaches, who can be anyone from famous alumni, former players, media personalities, etc.
"This is a great opportunity to show the progress this team has made over the past four weeks, we are excited to put on a show" McCarney said. "While we would ideally love to play this game on campus, we didn't want to disrupt the longstanding relationship that the university has with Relay for Life. It is also an opportunity to build upon a great relationship with have with our local high school officials at Denton ISD."
Members of the North Texas Athletics department will be on hand during the game to provide information regarding 2011 season tickets as well as information regarding seating in the brand new state-of-the-art Mean Green Stadium that will be open this fall. Fans are encouraged to solicit information on ticketing options to ensure seats for the opening of the historic venue.
Fans are encouraged to tailgate responsibly and will be subject to Denton ISD and City of Denton laws and ordinances. Gate 1 will be the only gate open beginning at 12 noon. Concessions and restroom facilities will be available. The game will be broadcast on 88.1 FM KNTU.
2011 North Texas Green/White Spring Game
When: Saturday, April 16 - 1 p.m.
Where: C.H. Collins Stadium (Intersection of North Loop 288 and Sherman Drive in Denton)
Format: Green Team (No. 1 & No. 4 offense and defense) vs. White Team (No. 2 and No. 3 offense and defenses). White team begins game with 17-0 lead. Four, 12-minute quarters.
