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7 North Texas Players Make Preseason Magazine All-CUSA

 
DENTON, Texas – Entering its first year in Conference USA, the North Texas football team has placed seven players on Phil Steele’s Preseason All-C-USA Team.  The Mean Green offensive line leads the way with three of the five starters making the first, second,or third team.  The North Texas offensive line allowed the fewest sacks in the nation last season with just six sacks, which was also a school record.
 
North Texas and Marshall had the most offensive lineman picks with three among all C-USA schools.
 
Two-time all-conference selection Cyril Lemon, who has started all 24 games since arriving on campus two seasons ago, is a first-team pick.
 
Tackle Antonio Johnson is a second- team pick while Mason Y’Barbo is a third-team pick. Wide Receiver Brelan Chancellor was named to the fourth-team.
 
Defensively Zachary Orr was a second-team pick along with fellow linebacker Derek Akunne who was a fourth-team pick. Defensive back Zac Whitfield, coming off a sensational freshman year, was named to the third team.
Phil Steele’s College Football Preview edition hits the newsstands on June 18.
 
 
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UNT BB visitor for next week: Egi Gjikondi

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UNT lands No. 1 — DeSoto DE Johnavhon Grahm

Johnavon Grahm, a defensive end from DeSoto, became the first player to commit to UNT for its 2014 recruiting class tonight.

Grahm (6-1, 250) was a first-team All-District 7-5A selection last season. UNT was the first team to offer him a scholarship, although several other schools were showing interest. He was recruited by Ryan Walters, UNTs new cornerbacks coach.

UNT has a signed a host of players from DeSoto over the last few years, including linebacker Zach Orr, who played a key role in recruiting Graham.

After talking to coach Walters and Zach Orr, I felt like North Texas is a good fit for me, Grahm said. I fit into their scheme, can make their defensive line better and become a leader.

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NEW UNT ALL CENTURY TEAM POSTER

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Great Video of New UNT Super Pit Video Board On!

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