MeanGreenTexan

An outsider with financial connections who is a good CEO. He can run all of that stuff and gameday management while having his Coordinators/position coaches run all of the team operations. Of course, it could be a monumental disaster too. Who the heck knows?

This proverbial can of worms is all the way open now. We're not getting the old CFB structure back. Might as well get on board with all of it, and expect that our admin/coaches can navigate it brightly. This is where a team like Charlotte hiring Biff might turn out to be a brilliant move.

I don't think enough is being said about this guy around here. He's doing a fantastic job with the ladies. I'm looking forward to seeing what they cook up for the Mustangs tonight! Speaking for many here on GMG.com, it's just so "surprising" that a guy could come in here and take over an 11-win team, and already have them at 13-3! I mean, it certainly should not be expected... what, with all of the roster turnover due to the portal, and what Coach Mitchell left him. </sarcasm> Speaking for myself, it's not surprising when a winner comes in and wins. Immediately. Without excuse. Takes the players he has, brings in complimentary new players, identifies quality staff, injects a winning mindset... which turns into a winning culture, and Voila! Wins pile up! He's not a good coach "for North Texas". He's a good coach. I'm glad Coach Burton is here, and I look forward to a deep run in the Conference Tournament! THIS YEAR!

Down with the needless "UNT's standards" qualifiers! Tired of that BS.

Have you not seen the amount of “surprise” here on GMG.com? Utter shock that a depth guy at a P5 would actually choose UNT?!? Wow, we’re so lucky! (Not saying this as a knock on Mr. Shipley. I really think he can come in here & contribute!) It’s not like UNT is a great school with fantastic athletics & support/$ for athletes! We must just be lucky a guy like him would even consider us, let alone commit. </sarcasm> Why wouldn’t everyone else be “surprised” when that’s the pervasive thought of our own fanbase?

No he didn’t, unless Bennett is a miracle-worker. He brought in his own flat tire of a DC & hamstrung his defense from the jump.

Yes. We absolutely can, and should. Littrell was let go because he failed to live up to standards. Morris was brought in, and we all should have expected to IMPROVE on Littrell's failure. Immediately. Look at TX St. Look at UNLV. ...then look at us. D, or worse.

It's OK young one. You have much to learn about the subtleties of SMU fans' condescension. Hang around here long enough, and you'll learn to spot it.

Again, another newer (at least, your handle is) poster throwing this fun little qualifier around. It does not appear my dear Alma Mater will ever escape this thought from it's own fans. When do we get to expect more?

I really do think CMorris can put up big #s in EMorris’ offense. We’ll see if he can stay healthy. But if we need him to scramble & play hero-ball, I don’t know if his knees will allow it. He’s missing Spring ball. He’s missing Maclin. He’s likely going to be playing from behind a lot due to the defense. I’m just not expecting CMorris to be much better (if at all) than Rogers, and we were not bowl eligible.

Yes. Multiple. The first one that pops into my head, due to their similar injury histories: Nick Harvey.

You’re pretty new around here (at least, this handle is). It makes sense why you would think this way. I will tell you (with receipts if you want them) that thought has proven to be false outside of 2, yes, only 2 players. The dudes who tear it up at the lower levels, then bring that work ethic with them up to NT are the ones who do better. Carry on. Go Mean Green!

Being “impressed” would be to do something we weren’t expecting (in a good way). “Very impressed” would be beyond that. Maybe I just have a different definition of that than others. The most important ability is availability. I’m rooting for Morris & Morris.

“Big Name”? Sheesh. Can Morris come in and execute the offense against AAC opponents? Sure! I believe! Is he going to have a better season than Rogers (especially including rushing stats)? Doubtful. He’s not the guy that’s going to lure a bunch of big time players here.

The qualifier in () is maddening. This kind of mindset is why NT fans should never expect anything more. A 9-win season every once in a while, sandwiched between a bunch of 5 or 6-win seasons (or worse!). Forgive some of us if we’re only “somewhat satisfied” instead of “very impressed”. “Very impressed” would be for Cam Ward to come to Denton instead of Miami. Morris lost his job on a struggling team to a true Freshman. We’d better hope Cash McCollum is the real deal.

Be patient GMG brothers. When the announcement is made, we’re all going to overreact anyway.

The trek through that section of Highland if there was even a slight breeze from the West: The perfect amplified wind tunnel. Thanks for the bone chilling memory! 😂

I hope he has a fun time and enjoys Denton!

In before the "What-does-this-have-to-do-with-NT-Football???/??/?/?//?" guys show up. Risky move for Deboer IMO. Replacing the GOAT is not really the position you want to put yourself in. That 'bama fan base is insane. Fail to make the playoff next year, and they'll call for your head.

Let's take a blind look at Morris, Purdy, & Pavia over the past 2 years: Candidate A: 322-of-456/4,423yds/39TD/15INT - 1,436Rushyds/13TD Candidate B: 151-of-230/1,677yds/13TD/5INT - 127Rushyds/3TD Candidate 😄 53-of-104/529yds/2TD/6INT - 62Rushyds/0TD Who do you like? It's really a no-brainer. And Candidate C's TD/INT ratio is extremely scary if that's the guy we're all excited about... nevermind him being a non-factor in the run game.

That is a sad statement based on his career so far. By the way, I think Morris would be a better option, if it's just down to those two. I don't know if Pavia is a real option, but he would obviously be far & away the best option of those 3... again, based on his career so far.

I like the HS connections coach O has, and the brand he's created. I'm not sure we're seeing a lot of the upside that we were hoping for with opening doors to high-profile recruits. IMO, there's a more important recruiting presence on staff: