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[Harry]

After a somewhat extended hiatus from our post spring series on UNT’s roster, we are back at it today with a look at the Mean Green’s linebackers.

When one thinks about it now, linebacker was one of UNT’s deepest positions in 2011.

Zach Orr led UNT in tackles with 74, even though he missed the last three games of the season due to injury and was named second team All-Sun Belt.

Brad Graham posted 52 tackles, Mike Stojkovic 48, Forlando Johnson 41, Julian Herron 31, Will Wright 31, Jeremy Phillips 21 and Derek Akunne 20.

UNT was lucky it had as much depth as it did at linebacker. That depth helped the Mean Green get by in a season it lost Phillips for half the year and Orr for the last three games of the season due to injury.

UNT lost Graham, Johnson and Herron to graduation, which is a significant hit to the Mean Green’s rotation at outside linebacker. Herron was one of UNT’s best playmakers. He had four fumble recoveries, two forced fumbles and 3.5 tackles behind the line of scrimmage.

Read more: http://meangreenblog...nebackers.html/

[UNTLifer]

So, Stojkovic could possibly return? Did I read that correctly? Does anyone know why he left the team? Seems to me that this was potentially not his decision to leave in the first place.

[Marty]

So, Stojkovic could possibly return? Did I read that correctly? Does anyone know why he left the team? Seems to me that this was potentially not his decision to leave in the first place.

That's my take on it also. Hope Stock rejoins the team. Coach Mac is very high on Akunne, he could be the playmaker we need to replace Herron.

[H-towngreen]

That's what it reads to me too. Vito, dig a little deeper on this for us buddy.

[Harry]

If Stock or his great parents are reading this right now please know how much we hope you come back...a big loss for us on all counts. GMG!

[UNT90]

If Stock or his great parents are reading this right now please know how much we hope you come back...a big loss for us on all counts. GMG!

No doubt a huge loss.

Is there any possibility this is a grade issue and that he could regain eligibility by the fall?

[UNTnewbie]

No chance Stock is on the playing field next season but that doesn't mean he couldn't decide to come back and be ready for 2013 season.

[MeanGreenGlory]

No chance Stock is on the playing field next season but that doesn't mean he couldn't decide to come back and be ready for 2013 season.

Tell us what you know.

[NT03]

Judging by his twitter , it sounds like maybe Stojo is back

Edited by NT03, 20 June 2012 - 07:31 PM.

[Harry]

Judging by his twitter , it sounds like maybe Stoko is back

Hope you are right!

[H-towngreen]

Judging by his twitter , it sounds like maybe Stojo is back

Said cant wait to be back in mean green nation. Wonder if he's back for football or just back visiting friends

[Marty]

Judging by his twitter , it sounds like maybe Stojo is back

Looks to be true:

http://twitter.com/#!/Mr_Stojkovic

[H-towngreen]

I don't think what he's posted on twitter verifys that he's back at NT? I hope it to be true though

Edited by H-towngreen, 20 June 2012 - 08:35 PM.

[NT03]

All I can think about is ballin on the field with my boys # secondchance

I'm going to go ahead and say he's back !!!

[greenminer]

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Brandin Byrd ‏@BByrd24
@Mr_Stojkovic when you coming back bro
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3hMichael Stojkovic ‏@Mr_Stojkovic
@BByrd24 camp brotha
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3hBrandin Byrd ‏@BByrd24
@Mr_Stojkovic yeeeeeeeea!!!!