SMU2006

I don't understand all the hand wringing. I think UNT is positioned about as well as anyone in the G5 to consistently contend for the at-large playoff spot. Its undeniable that access to the playoff is at a level never seen before at the G5 level. Financially there shouldn't be many G5's that will outspend UNT (if the collective has its sh*t together). There is more premium talent in the portal from the DFW area than you can shake a stick at. There are only so many places those prospects can go. Why not UNT? Use the system to your advantage. Go poach some talent in the portal that would've never considered UNT out of high school. Its how you build depth and increase competition. It can also be done at a relatively low cost for certain positions. The doom and gloom is misplaced (for now). I do, however, think there will be an eventual break away by the P4 but that is years away.

Sonny was able to accelerate the turnaround at SMU through the transfer portal so......

It works both ways. There are plenty of super talented guys in the portal from P5's that will need playing time. UNT should be well positioned to find players in the portal that are in need of PT and a chance to play closer to home.

Thinking that SMU was the most egregious cheater in the SWC is hilarious. Everyone was cheating. SMU's "sin" was kicking the sh*t out of Texas, A&M, Arkansas, etc. Those schools were more than fine with paying players. They just weren't cool with losing to SMU.

It was inevitable. It might take a few tweaks but this (or something very similar) is going to be the future of college football.

Team was completely gutted by injuries but rebounded late to win 5 of last 7 (including a win over Arizona).

He was in the Elite 8 in 2021 and has recruited at an elite level. Plenty to be excited about w/ Enfield.

Yep. Dunk City! Pretty incredible what he was able to do with virtually zero resources at FGCU. If he had stayed another year he'd likely be the winningest coach in Trojan basketball history.

He was canned b/c he is in no way prepared to handle the rigors of the ACC. He was a mediocre AAC coach and his record/recruiting proves it. He'll probably do ok for what Rice expects (which is nothing).

Took FCGU to the Sweet 16. Eight appearances in the NCAA tournament including another Sweet 16 and an Elite 8. Also regarded as one the truly elite recruiters in the country. Signed a six year extension with USC after last season.

Rice has all but given up on athletics. Its sad but them's the breaks if you don't adapt to where college athletics is headed. Prayers up for the feisty night birds!