[Jason Bean has entered the portal]

12 hours ago, UNTLifer said:

Problem as a walk-on, unless you are head and shoulders better than those on scholarship, you probably aren't getting a great look.  Probably wants to pursue an opportunity with scholarship offer and a better opportunity at playing time.

Good for him! Wow

[Jason Bean has entered the portal]

5 hours ago, greenjoe said:

I agree.  But nobody, at this point, knows Greyson Thompson better than SL.  He’s got a year under his belt learning the system and one of Thompson’s main competitors has left the mix.  If he was to have had a good spring, I would think a scholarship was just around the corner.  Thompson is being given bad advice and he will never be heard from again.    I wanted him to see the field.  

Apparently SL knows very little about Greyson...otherwise he wouldn’t have lost him to Deion Sanders 

 

[Portal perspective]

11 minutes ago, Greendylan said:

If a coach says, "you should move on," to a player, and he follows suit, you would consider that breaking a commitment?

What if a program says, "we're not going to renew your scholarship"? Why does a recruit have to commit for 4-5 years when the coaching staff only has to commit for 1 year at a time?

What if a coach has flat-out lied to a player during the recruiting process, and that comes to light during the season, causing that player to move on? (I'm not saying any of our coaches have done this--purely a hypothetical.)

Those are all good points, agreed. I would be willing to beat that just a fraction (maybe those you can count on 2 hands) of the hundreds & hundreds of student athletes electing to transfer have been told to move on OR had their scholly revoked. Coaches can lie, make their program look pretty...sure. 

How many transfers are "studs," multi-year starters, 1st string and happy...that just up and leave? Do they exists? Sure! I think we'd find that most are not satisfied with the results of their efforts aka job placement. It's always greener somewhere else. 

[Portal perspective]

26 minutes ago, Greendylan said:

But, can we always assume that a player in the portal has broken a commitment?  That's impossible to know without being privy to private conversations between said player and the coaching staff.

The commitment is the LOI signed by student athlete to attend and be part of the team in exchange for their schooling being paid for...they break that commitment when they bounce. Right? A LOI doesn't promise you playing time, but it promises you an education & a chance to fight for that job and be part of the team.

[Jason Bean has entered the portal]

 

15 hours ago, Danish43 said:

Who is Greyson Thompson? What about that transfer quarterback from Kentucky?

Gilmore came from Kentucky...but wasn't he 5th or 6th on the depth chart (and Kentucky doesn't have good QBs). Greyson is a red-shirt freshmen...found these over on the "recruiting" forum.

https://www.hudl.com/video/3/7648169/5de7bf25386e580fa0f7168a

 

 

[Portal perspective]

The transfer portal "...helping young men break their commitments since 2018..."
It's a shame many guys end up being left out in the cold and won't finish their education. 
Some guys like being recruited more than they like fighting for a job.

[UNT has Landed Next DC]

If Coach Bennett plans to run this scheme, I'm good with it. If he "plans" to blitz a S or CB on every play...I'm REALLY good with it!

[TV Schedule announced!]

[Aune vs. Bean - Who You Got??]

14 hours ago, C Rod said:

My money is on Kason Martin. He may not start the season as the starter but I can see him overtaking Bean & Aune by mid-season. It's worth noting he was the lone QB to not throw an interception last Saturday. He also threw a 60 yd TD and his performance earned praise from coach after the scrimmage. The fact that coach Littrell made a point to mention Kason alongside Bean & Aune to me says this is a real 3-man race for the spot. Apparently Kason has practiced well up to this point and continues to make a good argument for playing time. 

[HBU Game Time]

[Projected Depth Chart from MeanGreen 247]

Gonna be a run HEAVY season.

[Aune vs. Bean - Who You Got??]

32 minutes ago, UNTLifer said:

Why?  Based on what?

IMO Martin just doesn't have "it." Doesn't have the touch or leadership...he comes off as more of a "hype man" than a leader. I just don't believe he'll ever get the nod. I think there's a reason he didn't see any action in 2019.

[Aune vs. Bean - Who You Got??]

Between the two...not Bean...great legs, but a liability (turnovers, decision making & maturity). We need a QB, not a sprinter that can somewhat throw. I'd take Martin out of the conversation. 

[DRC: C-USA to decide on fall sports soon, Smatresk says]

Geez...haven't they already "decided" on this like 3 or 4 times already? LOL 🤣

[FALL CAMP STARTS FRIDAY 8/7!]

The day we've been waiting for...it's like Christmas Eve! 🤣🏈

[All FBS schools cleared to start season as early as August]

FYI... 
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[Pac 12 players threatening a boycott of games]

Imagine that...west coast schools trying to ruin something.

[UIL Football plans]

Just schedule games to start on Nov 6th...just a couple days after covid goes away. 🤣🤣🤣

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[Willie Taggert and FAU recruiting]

Do NOT be surprised if PRIME TIME ends up on the FAU staff after his boy graduates this coming spring. Deion is looking to coach at the D1 level and my guess is that the decision was a "package deal."

[If we only play conference games what should our record be?]

3 hours ago, Coach Andy Mac said:

With 8 conference games I am thinking 4-4 is realistic?  Wins over UTSA UTEP MUTS and Charlotte?  Losses against the good teams like La Tech UAB, Southern Miss and Rice.

I like your thoughts, @Coach Andy Mac I think by the time Rice gets here we're clicking as a team and get the W.
5-3 is my guess.

L vs Southern Miss 
W vs Charlotte
W vs MUT
W vs UTEP
L vs LaTech
L vs UAB
W vs Rice
W vs UTSA

I just want the boys to play!

[College Football News Preview 2020: North Texas Mean Green]

20 hours ago, BillySee58 said:

Aune has been in a college program since January 2018, which is longer than any other quarterback on our roster. Reading this board you might think he hasn’t touched a football since he graduated high school 8 years ago.

True...Aune has been in a college program since Jan of 2018. That's not the same as being a starter or getting the majority of reps. From 2012-2017 he was about as far removed from the game as you can be...but I'm sure he touched a football during that time. 

[College Football News Preview 2020: North Texas Mean Green]

On 7/3/2020 at 11:35 AM, UNTLifer said:

Kentucky transfer Amani Gilmore is an interesting option with his running ability, but sophomore Jason Bean and former Arkansas transfer Austin Aune will get the first cracks of the gig after serving as Fine’s backups. Bean was the No. 2 – it’s his job to lose.

Bean is bad, Aune has been away from the game for a LONG time & Gilmore sits out 2020 and will never start if this year's starter does well. 

[North Texas 2020 Football Schedule and Opponent Sites]

Thanks!

[Jason Bean tweet]

16 hours ago, GrandGreen said:

Although, he only has a few college plays, he has made it evident he is very fast. 

40 speeds are all suspect, a legit track time is a much better gauge every time..

 

Put those legs to use and make him a WR.