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Link: https://thedraftnetwork.com/articles/2020-eastwest-shrine-bowl-preview--quarterbacks

This thread is why I am against bringing in a grad transfer QB. We recruited all these high level players to compete to replace Fine and I want to see them develop. Let’s see what we have. I mean, we are replacing both coordinators on top of losing most of the line and our QB (possibly our top WR also). I can’t look at next year’s schedule and find a lot of wins. So let’s build a solid foundation at QB instead of bringing in a one year fix and probably losing one or more of these guys to transfer.

"His competitiveness and experience make him a desirable young quarterback for the practice squad, as you expect him to prepare with good weekly habits, and be ready to play in a pinch."

40 points against Grand Prairie last night

I've got 7-5, should be able to go 6-1 after a brutal first half but will likely drop one that we shouldn't so I'm just hoping we can get back to a bowl game and go into 2021 strong. Also will be interesting to see how healthy we are after playing 3 teams that should have a pretty decent size/speed advantage over us.

BTW - where is Vito? Haven’t seen him around here since the DRC went all paywall. And I agree this is going to be a tough schedule.

Always thought this was a somewhat flawed take. He would also be facing more football/B12 talent than what he faced here. I can't get past that 4-8 record. None of this Seth-to-Baylor talk should be taken too seriously. If he's a finalist, somebody hire Seth's agent into our staff to recruit HS kids.

New HC at Mississippi State. WOW

It is hard to say UA is on the rise before they play a game; unless you think they could be no worse.

Called it.

This gnna be fun in Mississippi , between Kiffin and the pirate.

I know Leach is a funny guy... but I assume you meant parity right?

Dont get me wrong i think Aune can be great as well. Looks like Bean and Aune will be the two choses when we roll into camp. Will be fun to watch

He definitely has good wheels . . . but I'm skeptical on how high his ceiling is. He certainly does not pose a threat to break tackles like Tim Tebow or even J'Mar Smith. He throws a pretty looking ball, tight spiral and all, but it seems 1 out of 4 of his passes is a terrible miss or a terrible decision. I think he will probably win the starting position by default, and I'll be cheering on his development. But he hasn't shown me nearly as much as Mason Fine had this many snaps into his college career.

But it is much, MUCH, closer to his home in Key West.

Egg Bowl week is going to be fun. Especially if these guys stick around for more than 2 years.

Big move. Congrats to the Pirate

I’ll be at the Pit tonight for this one. Will try to update the game thread as best I can. Don’t always get great service in the Pit

Haven't seen a pocket at UNT for several years now. So it sounds like you've seen all you need to see and he's a shoo-in for the starting job. Haha

Just realized former North Texas tight end Beau Davidson is an offensive quality control coach with Virginia Tech. His dad was an offensive lineman for us that went on to play with the Oilers. Beau has a good amount of Both Texas high school and lower level college experience as a D-line coach, O-line coach, and DC.

Top end of potential this year.

Mean Green defense will try and stop the Buick on September 12th! I see 3rd down draws coming ... 😁

Did Vito hack into Harry's account?

First 10-win season since ‘84? Highest rated recruit since 247 started rankings? Mega P5 transfer U? You have to wonder if everything old is new again.

8-4.

Its between Bean and Aune. Nobody else is even close. (unless there's a surprise transfer) - Both will get their shot this spring. May the best man win.

I’m hoping Aune (pronounced Aune) turns his potential into reality. Bean is fast but he looks very light and I worry about his health over a full season. Time will tell.

He is waiting for the NFL - players are closer to the age he is used to coaching

I've gotten tired head reading all of these coaching change posts, etc. Regardless of who coaches the Mean Green in 2020, I want to hear more discussions on our next starting QB. I'm thinking Austin Aune might be the guy who leads the offense this year. Still need some evaluation during the Spring, but I'm high on Aune. Think of the success UAB had with the older players(I know, more than just one) when they reinstated the football program. What better position than a solid, good size, older QB? And his high school numbers are nothing to sneeze at.

I have heard bean is in the tops as fastest on the team as top 1 or two

You're free to do that, but I wouldn't automatically assume they are mutually exclusive. I'm talking about a home-run hire that looks good to both the fans and the staff. We both know there is a small army that is going to complain no matter what. But there were some incredible candidates - coaches that would have been very impressive to most people on every side - that have been snatched away. I already know that Seth and Co will tell us the hire is "the perfect fit". It won't matter who they hire, or how their career looks thus far.

I think Bean has the higher ceiling but I definitely think Austin has the the higher floor. With Jason speed though it's just such a dynamic factor hopefully he can get the fluid part figured out.

We win by 10+. Mark it.

Sonny Dykes is their man. If he can win at smut, he can win at Baylor.

Uh, Harry...need I remind you of Morton / Staubach?

I like seeing the UAB and LaTech games staying at the end of the season schedule. Those are fun, championship-bearing games, depending on how the season is going.

1 sure win over Houston Baptist 2 probable wins against Texas CUSA teams 1 probable win against CUSA East teams Win another one out the of CUSA West games and that’s about the highest win total I can see is getting next year. And if I could take 5 wins right now for 2020, I would. 4 wins seems more reasonable to me. I fear less than 4 wins if the QB play isn’t good and the lines aren’t any better than last season.

You are much more generous than me. "Down the corridor of years" I've observed that if a coach is going to "turn things around", they will do so in the first two or three years. For example(s) Lane Kiffin Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs Coaches# AP° Tennessee Volunteers (Southeastern Conference) (2009) 2009 Tennessee 7–6 4–4 T–2nd (Eastern) L Chick-Fil-A Tennessee: 7–6 4–4 USC Trojans (Pac-10/Pac-12 Conference) (2010–2013) 2010 USC 8–5 5–4 T–3rd ‡ ‡ 2011 USC 10–2 7–2 1st (South) ‡ ‡ ‡ 6 2012 USC 7–6 5–4 T–2nd (South) L Sun 2013 USC 3–2* 0–2 USC: 28–15 17–12 Florida Atlantic Owls (Conference USA) (2017–2019) 2017 Florida Atlantic 11–3 8–0 1st (East) W Boca Raton 2018 Florida Atlantic 5–7 3–5 5th (East) 2019 Florida Atlantic 10–3 7–1 1st (East) Boca Raton** Florida Atlantic: 26–13 18–6 ** Departed Florida Atlantic for Ole Miss before bowl game Ole Miss Rebels (Southeastern Conference) (2020–present) 2020 Ole Miss 0–0 0–0 Matt Rhule Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs Temple Owls (American Athletic Conference) (2013–2016) 2013 Temple 2–10 1–7 T–9th 2014 Temple 6–6 4–4 6th 2015 Temple 10–4 7–1 1st (East) L Boca Raton 2016 Temple 10–3 7–1 1st (East) Military* Temple: 28–23 19–13 * Departed Temple for Baylor before bowl game Baylor Bears (Big 12 Conference) (2017–2019) 2017 Baylor 1–11 1–8 9th 2018 Baylor 7–6 4–5 T–5th W Texas 2019 Baylor 11–3 8–1 2nd L Sugar† Baylor: 19–20 13–14 Total: 47–43 And our own example.....Hayden Fry North Texas State Mean Green (Missouri Valley Conference) (1973–1974) 1973 North Texas State 5–5–1 5–1 T–1st 1974 North Texas State 2–7–2 1–3–2 6th North Texas State Mean Green (NCAA Division I/I-A independent) (1975–1978) 1975 North Texas State 7–4 1976 North Texas State 7–4 1977 North Texas State 10–1 16 1978 North Texas State 9–2 North Texas State: 40–23–3 6–4–2 Iowa Hawkeyes (Big Ten Conference) (1979–1998) 1979 Iowa 5–6 4–4 5th 1980 Iowa 4–7 4–4 4th 1981 Iowa 8–4 6–2 T–1st L Rose 15 18 1982 Iowa 8–4 6–2 3rd W Peach 1983 Iowa 9–3 7–2 3rd L Gator 14 14 1984 Iowa 8–4–1 5–3–1 T–4th W Freedom 15 16 1985 Iowa 10–2 7–1 1st L Rose 9 10 1986 Iowa 9–3 5–3 T–3rd W Holiday 15 16 1987 Iowa 10–3 6–2 T–2nd W Holiday 16 16 1988 Iowa 6–4–3 4–1–3 4th L Peach 1989 Iowa 5–6 3–5 T–6th 1990 Iowa 8–4 6–2 T–1st L Rose 16 18 1991 Iowa 10–1–1 7–1 2nd T Holiday 10 10 1992 Iowa 5–7 4–4 5th 1993 Iowa 6–6 3–5 8th L Alamo 1994 Iowa 5–5–1 3–4–1 7th 1995 Iowa 8–4 4–4 6th W Sun 22 25 1996 Iowa 9–3 6–2 T–3rd W Alamo 18 18 1997 Iowa 7–5 4–4 T–6th L Sun 1998 Iowa 3–8 2–6 T–7th Iowa: 143–89–6 96–61–5 Total: 232–178–10 Hayden had Iowa in the Rose Bowl within three years of taking over as Head Coach. Iowa's last appearance before that was 1959. Even Corkey Nelson had us winning a SLC conference championship in his second year 1983. As I said above, I am very skeptical of SL turning things around.

Maybe we've decided to talk to Zach Evans.

Baylor won’t hire a 4-8 G5 Coach.

If he is only using UNT as leverage for his next gig, then he is. But if he actually gives a shit about making UNT a good program, he might be too focused on fixing the ship he's on.

From the article, I would take it that there are a list of potential candidates ahead of Littrell at this point. I would be shocked if he ended up in Waco.

They had a decent non-conference showing, they have a veteran team, and had two home games. They got UTEP at a good time with all of their inner turmoil and starter leaving last week and beat them by 2, then got completely bailed out against UTSA where UTSA, with a 2-point lead and 2.9 seconds left, let the inbounds pass slip through their hands and FIU banked in a shot to tie the game and send it to OT. This is a game we should win, but this is also an opponent who is capable of beating us and is capable of pulling wins out at the end of the game. An area we have struggled. I posted this in the Marshall thread but in CUSA play the home team is 12-2. Both the teams we play this week went 2-0 at home this past week, so now it’s on us to take advantage of our home court.

Would love to see Chancellor run the slot in this offense.

I'm glad someone brought up Chancellor. I felt he really made the 2013 offense go. Playing in the Mason Fine era, I think his numbers would have been notably improved.

She has improved her win total each year she has been here. Up to something like 18 last year.