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What is the deal with Hayden Fry? - boroeagle2 - 08-05-2014 01:28 PM
I thought he was an old coach at Iowa, not sure about other stops. There seem to be a lot of joking references to him lately. Anyone want to link me to a thread that explains it, or explain it here? Thanks
RE: What is the deal with Hayden Fry? - CajunFanatico - 08-05-2014 01:39 PM
You must be new to college football my friend. The mere mention of his name causes the tiny hairs on the back of my neck to stand on end.
It was he, Hayden Fry, who lead the North Texas State University Mean Green to that incredible 1977 season and a number 17 ranking in the national polls.
It's seared, seared I tell you, in my memory.
RE: What is the deal with Hayden Fry? - HeartOfDixie - 08-05-2014 02:03 PM
I didn't think they ended up ranked...
RE: What is the deal with Hayden Fry? - CajunFanatico - 08-05-2014 02:12 PM
(08-05-2014 02:03 PM)HeartOfDixie Wrote: I didn't think they ended up ranked...
Doesn't matter. That team was one of the all-time greats in college football and it's why the UNTs are immediately recognized by college football fans the world over.
Prestige, tradition, history, the UNTs.
RE: What is the deal with Hayden Fry? - chiefsfan - 08-05-2014 02:30 PM
(08-05-2014 01:28 PM)boroeagle2 Wrote: I thought he was an old coach at Iowa, not sure about other stops. There seem to be a lot of joking references to him lately. Anyone want to link me to a thread that explains it, or explain it here? Thanks
Long Story, but here are the basics
1. Hayden Fry played for North Texas in 1977
2. North Texas Fans referred to that team's 17th ranked finish as proof they were better than all SBC teams. They used Fry's name in the same breath as Mean Joe Green.
3. None of us had ever heard of Hayden Fry before that moment.
Thus, we have decided that Hayden Fry is a demi-god of football and must be praised and worshiped at all times. Cajun Fanatico and I like to bring him up in random threads to see if anyone notices.
We do this with former UNT "Great" Tony Mitchell in basketball as well. Its an inside joke amongst long time Belters.
RE: What is the deal with Hayden Fry? - chiefsfan - 08-05-2014 02:31 PM
(08-05-2014 02:03 PM)HeartOfDixie Wrote: I didn't think they ended up ranked...
They beat Texas Arlington and Hayden Fry scored 12 touchdowns, and rushed for 821 yards. He also recovered 4 fumbles on defense and kicked 11 extra points before faking the last one and running it in for two points.
RE: What is the deal with Hayden Fry? - CajunFanatico - 08-05-2014 02:39 PM
(08-05-2014 02:31 PM)chiefsfan Wrote:(08-05-2014 02:03 PM)HeartOfDixie Wrote: I didn't think they ended up ranked...
They beat Texas Arlington and Hayden Fry scored 12 touchdowns, and rushed for 821 yards. He also recovered 4 fumbles on defense and kicked 11 extra points before faking the last one and running it in for two points.
Well yeah. But his second half play was really special.
RE: What is the deal with Hayden Fry? - CajunFanatico - 08-05-2014 02:41 PM
(08-05-2014 02:31 PM)chiefsfan Wrote:(08-05-2014 02:03 PM)HeartOfDixie Wrote: I didn't think they ended up ranked...
They beat Texas Arlington and Hayden Fry scored 12 touchdowns, and rushed for 821 yards. He also recovered 4 fumbles on defense and kicked 11 extra points before faking the last one and running it in for two points.
Allthewhile playing for Baylor.
RE: What is the deal with Hayden Fry? - Georgia_Power_Company - 08-05-2014 02:43 PM
(08-05-2014 02:31 PM)chiefsfan Wrote:(08-05-2014 02:03 PM)HeartOfDixie Wrote: I didn't think they ended up ranked...
They beat Texas Arlington and Hayden Fry scored 12 touchdowns, and rushed for 821 yards. He also recovered 4 fumbles on defense and kicked 11 extra points before faking the last one and running it in for two points.
Sounds like just your average player at Georgia Southern...
RE: What is the deal with Hayden Fry? - BeliefBlazer - 08-05-2014 02:44 PM
Hayden Fry was on that tv show COACH. Great show.
RE: What is the deal with Hayden Fry? - Ole Sleepy - 08-05-2014 02:46 PM
Isn't Bill Brasky Hayden Fry's son?
RE: What is the deal with Hayden Fry? - ValleyBoy - 08-05-2014 02:49 PM
His top assistant coach haydon Fox went on the become the head coach for the Minnesota State Screaming Eagles.
He won the National Championship in 93 after a vctory in the Pioneer Bowl.
RE: What is the deal with Hayden Fry? - CajunFanatico - 08-05-2014 02:50 PM
(08-05-2014 02:46 PM)Ole Sleepy Wrote: Isn't Bill Brasky Hayden Fry's son?
He's so famous they named baby fish after him.
RE: What is the deal with Hayden Fry? - boroeagle2 - 08-05-2014 02:53 PM
Ohhh, so former UNT coach Hayden Fry is who Chuck Norris wants to be like?
RE: What is the deal with Hayden Fry? - CajunFanatico - 08-05-2014 02:55 PM
(08-05-2014 02:53 PM)boroeagle2 Wrote: Ohhh, so former UNT player Hayden Fry is who Chuck Norris wants to be like?
He was the coach of the UNTs though most don't realize that he often slipped into uniform and saved games for the team. He's a legend's legend.
RE: What is the deal with Hayden Fry? - chiefsfan - 08-05-2014 02:59 PM
(08-05-2014 02:53 PM)boroeagle2 Wrote: Ohhh, so former UNT coach Hayden Fry is who Chuck Norris wants to be like?
Very much so. Chuck Norris wishes he had the ability of Hayden Fry.
I'm glad you are understanding.
RE: What is the deal with Hayden Fry? - Beltfan - 08-05-2014 03:04 PM
Thanks to all of you that participated in this very entertaining thread!
RE: What is the deal with Hayden Fry? - AppinSC - 08-05-2014 03:06 PM
Superman wears Hayden Fry pajamas.
RE: What is the deal with Hayden Fry? - boroeagle2 - 08-05-2014 03:08 PM
(08-05-2014 03:04 PM)Beltfan Wrote: Thanks to all of you that participated in this very entertaining thread!
Try reading the thread title in your head in a Jerry Seinfeld voice, makes it even more fun
RE: What is the deal with Hayden Fry? - chrisattsu - 08-05-2014 03:46 PM
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