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Wait... Who's biased?

I was getting participation trophies for youth football in 1972. Generational stereotyping is silly.

Why would a beat reporter have a biased opinion of a backup qb that has never seen live action? That doesn't make any sense. Vito's opinion does not matter to the coaches. They will play who they think is best, not who Vito thinks is best. I appreciate his coverage, both in his articles and his blogs.

So you would prefer that Vito always refer to him as Shanwow?

Daizion Carroll offensive Guard Waco Midway has Committed to UNT per David Smoak http://www.hudl.com/video/3/7736106/57ea921c688ec47a98b0f6f1

DRC: Choice freeing up Littrell to make the rounds, Shanbour has solid day, et cetera http://beta.dentonrc.com/sports/mean-green/2017/03/27/unt-monday-practice-notes-observations-littrell-makes-rounds

hoping the UTA-UNT series continues. Our biggest crowd of the season generally.

I find it amusing that Brett chose this post as "best answer" in this thread.

Even though it'll be streamed online I'm excited about this. Says they're getting some of the old DJ's back together and will play a '73 to '89 play list. http://www.dallasnews.com/opinion/commentary/2017/03/24/ready-zoo-freak-dallas-best-rock-station-returns-28-years-plug-pulled Rick

Because of our busy school and softball schedules, my daughter and I don't get to make it out for many games. But we had an off weekend and took advantage of it on Sunday. Great to see the ladies sweep UTSA. Small ball, long ball, good pitching, sound defense, great crowd...and with a TON of youth on the field.

Unfortunately, this problem of biased reporting is a nationwide epidemic.

It seems like he got something against Shanbour, but the guy hasn't got on the field under two coaches and less than stellar talent at the position. I'm not sure he should mention him at all.

This is symptomatic of the schools in the mid-majors who cultivate a talent and then that talent flies away to greener pastures. So, we become a farm team for the majors without even a thank you from the big boys.

He got one additional year. And how do you think more money became available for the assistant coaching pool? The McCarney extension was after year 3, and he signed another 5 year deal. That's 3 additional years. Quite a difference. He turned the team around to the tune of 4 wins. Do I think he'll do it again and win 9 games this year? No. Should the standards be higher than another 5-7 year, or even 6-6? Absolutely.

IMO, UNT/UTA should just have an ongoing agreement to always play each other.

Shanbour will move down on the depth chart once Izzy heals. NT has had some of the worst QB play in the nation in previous years and Shanbour hasn't been able to earn any playing time....

I suggest 2 possibilities: (1.) Brett remembered how well our quarterbacks' practice performance has predicted future success. (2.) He advocates the concept of "there is no bad publicity".

It borders on "theater of the absurd".

I just love how bent out of shape we get when we aren't glowing about the career backup

His OC is a UNT alum. Maybe that will influence him some.

Tough crowd. Tough crowd I tell you.

Green Crazy --- I totally agree with you .

Maybe I'm short-sighted but I look at breakout as producing far more than you produced the previous season. Since Nic Smith was red-shirted last year the only thing that he learned was the offense. So that whatever he produces this year will be far above zero. Frankly, I expect him to produce more than Ivery produced last year and depending on how much he gets used, perhaps even close to Jeff Wilson. While there is no question about Wilson's ability, there are questions about his durability. My wish is that both get used at the same time; swapping running back and h-back slots without the opposition knowing who is the hot back so that they cannot key on just the running back. Now if I'm right on the "breakout" definition the next two will be Jalen Guyton and Bryce English. I expect Guyton to be the top receiver and English to be the top defensive lineman and since neither played last year let's hope that their stats will be better than those of last year.

Quick Nick is my pick to click.

BREAKING NEWS: Scrappy to be replaced at North Texas basketball games.

http://www.hudl.com/video/3/1041531/5817bd22bd7520234452bce7 https://twitter.com/Big6_Chop He just tweeted we offered, and he has in his bio that he is committed to UNT but no tweet about committing from what I can see. Looks like this was a Koontz since he is the only one the staff following the kid. Also, can not find a 24/7 bio for him. But looks like he is will be completing his Sophomore year Also measures in at 5'11 180.

No, recruiting did not pick up big time after the H.O.D. game, unless we were D.A.L. before it. We finished 12th in a 15 horse race.His staff was a complete failure when compared to 1st year coaches at Texas State and U.T.S.A., and in my opinion 4 D1 wins does not warrant a raise regardless of previous year's record.That's what he gets paid for.

Could be impressive and beefy OL with Carroll, Newman, and Morse, on top of W-Spoon. But that 600 lb squat would be impressive at NT on Defense

Was not expecting anything from Michael Lawrence. I don't think Vito has mentioned anyone more during Spring Practice though.

The 1-win season directly preceded Littrell's first year. And Littrell has only coached 1 season. This is all we have to go on. It's easy to look back on McCarney's time here as a roller coaster. We don't have any kind of idea what Littrell's tenure has in store, but he appears to be poised for a rise. After going 5-7 this year, a step back to 4-8 would be unacceptable... even if an 8-4 season followed. I don't think anyone here wants to repeat history. Also, recall, McCarney's first 5-7 year was on the shoulders of the greatest running back UNT has ever seen (Sorry Mr. Cobbs & Mr. Haynes).

I hate that this has happened. I wish we could limit this from happening. We/Mid's will have a hard time moving up the chain if we happen to land a talent....only to have that talent move on when they realize how good they are....

Was a fan of S & P's morning show

DRC: See tomorrow's paper for more http://beta.dentonrc.com/sports/mean-green/2017/03/25/scrimmage-notes-unts-defense-controls-workout

I think he'll breakout even behind Wilson. Best back I've watched with my own eyes not named Eno Benjamin.

Even though I live out of the area, I am exited about the nostalgia

5&8 including an OT bowl loss after the previous season deserves a raise.

Fake news?

Jefferson and Kelly would both be walk ons? If so, sign me up.

Give me both as walk-ons.

So in otherwords, they will be playing in front of 100 people?

I don't see anything indicating he's here.

He also has a great football name.

Craig James seen running from a tool shed prior to blaze...

Coach Brown's salary still concerns me. He did a great job coaching up his guys last year.

Were you his neighbor growing up or something?

Her mom must be pretty smart. Congrats!

BTW...Walz is 236-84 as a head coach. Rick

Terrius Purvey for Gainesville in 2003 Jonathon Gray for Aledo past two years

An old teammate of mine,whom you guys my recognize, Byron Hanspard from DeSoto, Texas. He went on to rip up Div 1A at Texas Tech. Greatest High School Back I've ever seen.