I added a new section to the avatar list - Rival Schools.  UTA is the sole logo right now.

The metroplex is NOT a college basketball &quot;town&quot;, so I don&#039;t think this series will bring any more attention to the schools than any other game.&nbsp; The only way to break into relevance in the Dallas Maverick dominated D/FW media consciousness is to beat Big 12 South teams on at least a semi-regular basis, and/or make the big dance.&nbsp; I&#039;m not holding my breath.&nbsp; We need to make NT basketball relevant on campus before we can start to aim our ambitions south.<br /><br />The most this series can do for either school is provide a home game with moderately better attendance.

That may be true, but for ease of fan and team team travel - it is just a natural series that should be continued.&nbsp;

Any sort of local series that will get the interest of more fans is a good thing.&nbsp; Of course, I also agree with Coach, that what we really need to do is get to the tournament.&nbsp; Hell, even the NIT.

With regard to Coach&#039;s comment, I don&#039;t think anybody claims a UTA-UNT series is the be-all, end-all.&nbsp; But, even a moderate uptick in interest from the average game is well worthwhile.&nbsp; Also, this game draws-out local TV cameras for the 10 p.m. news, whereas, an average game against SFA or somebody does not.&nbsp; <br /><br />Of course, on top of this, you have cost containment which is critical for everybody.&nbsp; <br /><br />Historically, these were very competitive, exciting games where anything could happen.&nbsp; There was always extra &quot;electricity&quot; at UTA for these games.&nbsp; In fact, the noise could be deafening.&nbsp; UTA and UNT are close-by, peer institutions, and one really loves to beat the other.