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  1. Brandon Garner heard from UNT’s coaches on a regular basis up until he committed to Purdue during his junior season. Once he backed out of that pledge, Mean Green’s staff picked up its efforts again and saw them pay off Wednesday afternoon when the Mansfield Timberview linebacker committed to play for the Mean Green. Garner decommitted from Purdue three weeks ago. read more: http://meangreenblog.dentonrc.com/2013/07/brandon-garner-talks-unt.html/
  2. The North Texas Mean Green is a curious oddity when it comes to big time college football in the Dallas area. Nestled in Denton, just north of both Dallas and Forth Worth in one of the biggest recruiting hot beds in the state, and yet, they can’t seem to string together any success. They had some success under head coach Darryl Dickey when they first joined the Sun Belt Conference. But since back to back New Orleans bowls, they have not even been able to have a winning season. This year they are hoping to break the losing trend and capture a winning season. Dan McCarney is heading into his 3rd season with the Mean Green and his goal when he took over the program was to reestablish a home field advantage. And he has done that at Apogee Stadium, as the Mean Green have played well at home, going 7-4 at home the last two seasons, which is a great mark considering they went 5-27 in the six years before. While there has been improvement each season under McCarney, this year will prove to be his toughest yet in Denton, he will be facing tougher competition and have to coach up a team that many figure won’t be a factor in Conference USA. One area that will have some experience on the roster is quarterback, senior quarterback Derek Thompson looks to be the man in charge, but has had injury problems the past two seasons and there are questions whether or not he can stay healthy this year. If he does get injured then the favorite to take over for him would be Kansas transfer Brock Berglund. While it is an experienced spot on the roster there is a lot questions whether Thompson can move the Mean Green down the field. He will have some weapons around him such as an experienced group at running back led by senior Brandin Byrd and sophomore Antionne Jimmerson. If those two can steadily move the ball, then the Mean Green will be able to take a lot of pressure off the quarterback and let the game come to him. Read more: http://kodyssportskorner.com/can-north-texas-mean-green-step-up-to-the-challenge/
  3. UNT officials say the additional exposure that television games provide is just one of several ways the move to C-USA will help the program improve. “We will be on TV a lot more than we ever have before and have access to more bowl games,” UNT athletic director Rick Villlarreal said about the benefits of moving to C-USA. “Those are all things that are important to coaches and to players.” UNT spent the last 12 seasons as a member of the Sun Belt Conference. UNT also announced kickoff times for five of its games next season, bringing the total number of game times that have been set to seven. - See more at: http://www.dentonrc.com/sports/colleges/north-texas-headlines/20130613-football-unt-up-to-eight-tv-games.ece#sthash.n2tyjPC9.dpuf
  4. Micah Thompson – a sophomore offensive linesman for UNT – is happy to be playing Division I football, but he, at 21 years old, has experience that many of his teammates do not understand. From the age of four Thompson was without a father, and relied on his coaches to discipline and teach him. Growing up with a single mother of two rowdy boys, the income was low and food stamps became a way of life for a period of time. But with his mother’s guidance, coaches’ wisdom and wife’s love, he was able to sustain a full-ride football scholarship to UNT and is now fathering his own seven-month-old son, Kendrix. “I never had a father figure,” Thompson said. “Football kind of really helped, that was my go-to for a father figure. Every coach I had was like a dad to me.” Living in the small country town of Jones, Okla., Thompson’s father left the family shortly before his son’s fourth birthday. Never really knowing his father or his reason for leaving, Thompson relied on his coaches, who understood his situation and watched over him like their own son. Getting government help, having an occasional fight at school and struggling at times in the classroom, Thompson found his escape in sports. He became involved in the athletic program at Jones High School, leaving as a four-year letterman in football, weightlifting and track. Read more: http://wordpress1.cws.unt.edu/?p=2862
  5. Kidsy had 35 receptions for 400 yards and four touchdowns as a junior, breaking out with 11 touchdowns to go with 669 yards on 33 receptions this past season. He also averaged 33 yards on kickoff returns and 18 yards on punt returns. Kidsy, who plans to study petroleum engineering with a minor in kinesiology, selected North Texas due to a good impression from coach Dan McCarney and the Mean Green’s move to Conference USA in 2013. With his scholarship signed, Kidsy is eager for his future. “It’s a countdown,” Kidsy said. “It’s a grind and I’ve got to stay focused. This isn’t it. This is the beginning.” Read more: http://www.yourhoustonnews.com/sugar_land/sports/football-elkins-sends-four-to-college-football/article_9575a9c4-717c-11e2-802a-001a4bcf887a.html
  6. I am down in Miami for the FIU-FIU hoops swing, but I did make a couple of calls on the recruiting front and talked with Omar Tebo, a defensive tackle from Liberty, Texas. Tebo is coming to UNT on an official visit this weekend and said he would like to commit to UNT. The issue is he is a little farther down on UNT’s wish list at this point. Tebo indicated that there is another lineman who is considering an offer from Tulane in front of him on UNT’s recruiting board. UNT only has three scholarships left and several players still on the board. Read more: http://meangreenblog.dentonrc.com/2013/01/thursday-afternoon-recruiting-update-tebo-ing.html/
  7. Why should we play North Texas, though?: North Texas is an interesting university to arrange a series with, because although we have played them a number of times in the past we've never shared a conference with the Mean Green. Although it wouldn't have the appeal to the alumni that games against Rice/SMU/Houston and the like, it does have a few perks to it, not the least of it being an easy road trip for fans if the frogs make the trip up to Denton. UNT is located quite near a number of regular high school football powerhouses, and being in the north Texas area is certainly good for business for the frogs as we try to put a cap on the southern Texas teams who try to come up to the metroplex and take our local talent. What else is nice about playing North Texas though is that we'd almost certainly beat them- always a great start when you're scheduling, but they also have the perk of being an actual FBS level school. I don't think any of us are particular fans of seeing the body bag FCS teams come in and get a beating and a paycheck, so playing teams like UNT is a best of both worlds situation. And to continue the discussion of last week- UNT is the best jazz school in the nation and their band is fantastic. They don't really do much marching, but just standing there and playing they can put on one heck of a show. A game that helps recruiting, gets us a likely win against an FBS level school and provides decent halftime entertainment? Sounds pretty good to me, so Let's Play UNT! Read more: http://www.frogsowar.com/2013/1/20/3893222/frog-abroad-lets-play-the-university-of-north-texas
  8. Craig Robertson almost never left the field when he played football for Stafford High School in suburban Houston. He was a quarterback, running back and go-to wide receiver on third down. He also played defensive back and even served as a punter and place-kicker, too. So which duty was his favorite? “I liked having the ball in my hands really,” Robertson said. Now Robertson is a linebacker for the Browns, and his preference hasn’t changed. His knack for being around the ball has helped him make two interceptions through four games and earn a prominent role as one of two linebackers used in the team’s nickel package. He has played 188-of-317 defensive snaps (59 percent) this season. It’s quite a feat for someone who went undrafted out of the University of North Texas last year and didn’t even receive an invitation to an NFL training camp. The Browns signed Robertson to their practice squad on Dec. 19, 2011, and he has since become one of the team’s most remarkable success stories. “A lot of people back home, they’re like, ‘Man, you’re in the NFL now,’ ” Robertson said. “It’s still unreal at times. I still think of it as a dream come true, and I cherish every day.” Robertson was one of the team’s bright spots Thursday night in its 23-16 loss to the Baltimore Ravens. The Browns (0-4) will likely continue to heavily rely on him Sunday, when they visit the New York Giants. read more: http://www.ohio.com/news/top-stories/browns-linebacker-craig-robertson-proving-he-belongs-in-nfl-shouldn-t-be-overlooked-1.338455
  9. Read more: http://www.troytrojans.com/news/2012/9/17/FB_0917124503.aspx?path=football
  10. Mississippi State score 20 points off of four Troy turnovers in the first half. The Trojans fumbled on their last two possessions of the first quarter and threw interception on their first two possessions of the second quarter. “It’s like I told them at halftime when they decide to protect the football, we’re going to have a good football team,” offensive coordinator Kenny Edenfield said. “Bottom line is we’ve coached, we’ve harped, we’ve preached on it. We’re going to play the guys who protect the football.” Troy now hits the road to face North Texas. The Trojans fell to UNT last season for just the second time in the series’ history. “(North Texas) have played two very good teams (LSU and Kansas State). They’ve got good size and good speed,” Edenfield said. “They’re going to be tough and have a great plan.” Defensive coordinator Jeremy Rowell says the Mean Green offense will pose a challenge as well. “They are a ball control team,” Rowell said. “They take advantage of things when they can and try not to make mistakes.” Read more: http://www.troymessenger.com/2012/09/17/troy-looks-to-rebound-on-road-versus-north-texas/
  11. North Texas hits the road again today in the face of long odds against a Kansas State team that, in the estimation of Mean Green coach Dan McCarney, is better than its ranking as the 15th best team in the nation. To compete -- and better yet prepare for a Sun Belt Conference schedule that begins next week -- the coach said, the Mean Green (1-1) will need to match the defensive intensity it displayed in a home-opening victory last week against Texas Southern and find a balance on offense that has remained elusive through the first two weeks of the season. While North Texas running backs Brandin Byrd and Antoinne Jimmerson -- behind an offensive line that has yet to give up a sack this season -- have provided steady production with an average of almost 170 yards a game, the passing game has been inconsistent. Quarterback Derek Thompson has completed only 42 percent of his passes for 288 yards. "We need to keep people guessing on first down," said McCarney, adding that he has full confidence in Thompson, a senior, even after his quarterback just "had one of those days" last week when he misfired on throws that he has consistently completed. "We know we can fix it. And we must going against this defense this week." Read more here: http://www.star-telegram.com/2012/09/14/4260385/north-texas-offense-has-to-keep.html#storylink=cpy
  12. Kansas State last played North Texas on Nov. 27, 2010 – the final game at Fouts Field in Denton before the Mean Green moved across the interstate to $78 million Apogee Stadium. Here’s Kellis Robinett’s article from the Wildcats’ 49-41 shootout victory, a game notable for Daniel Thomas running for 269 yards and two touchdowns. Several current Wildcats played key roles in that game – safety Ty Zimmerman had one interception, wide receiver Chris Harper scored a touchdown on a 7-yard pass from Carson Coffman and Anthony Cantele handled all seven kickoffs for K-State. Collin Klein had five carries for 31 yards in the win, but Coffman got most of the snaps that day. North Texas played that game under interim coach Mike Canales but also at the same time several media outlets began to report the Mean Green had hired then-Florida assistant Dan McCarney. The school introduced McCarney as the new coach three days later . Read more here: http://www.kansascity.com/2012/09/11/3808679/looking-back-at-k-states-last.html#storylink=cpy'>http://www.kansascity.com/2012/09/11/3808679/looking-back-at-k-states-last.html#storylink=cpy read more: http://www.kansascity.com/2012/09/11/3808679/looking-back-at-k-states-last.html
  13. It’s a simple case of cause-and-effect for North Texas quarterback Derek Thompson once he enters Snyder Family Stadium on Saturday. If he can’t show he can throw the ball effectively against No. 15 Kansas State, the Wildcats will, undoubtedly, stack the box on defense. And that could mean trouble for the Mean Green, already four-touchdown underdogs. “I know (Kansas State defensive coordinator) Tom Hayes,” North Texas coach Dan McCarney said. “And he’ll be grinning out the side of his mouth if he sees our passing game isn’t working.” Through two games, the Mean Green’s passing attack has indeed struggled. Thompson, a 6-foot-4, 226-pound junior, was eight of 21 passing for 143 yards and one interception in a season-opening loss to LSU, and 11 of 24 with 145 yards and one interception in a 34-7 win over Texas Southern last Saturday. He threw for 1,759 yards, 11 touchdowns and six interceptions in 2011, his first year as full-time starter. “(Thompson) has just misfired on some throws he usually makes,” McCarney said. “We don’t have draft picks all over the place on the offensive side of the ball, but that doesn’t mean you can’t be successful. Our first two games left a lot to be desired.” Read more here: http://www.kansascity.com/2012/09/12/3812151/north-texas-knows-it-must-pass.html#storylink=cpy'>http://www.kansascity.com/2012/09/12/3812151/north-texas-knows-it-must-pass.html#storylink=cpy Read more: http://www.kansascity.com/2012/09/12/3812151/north-texas-knows-it-must-pass.html Read more here: http://www.kansascity.com/2012/09/12/3812151/north-texas-knows-it-must-pass.html#storylink=cpy'>http://www.kansascity.com/2012/09/12/3812151/north-texas-knows-it-must-pass.html#storylink=cpy
  14. There were not as many bright spots for UNT in its win over TSU in terms of throwing the ball. “DT just misfired on some throws,” McCarney said. “He would be the first one to tell you that. He missed on some throws that he makes every day in seven-on-seven and in situational drills. He has made those throws countless times when we were open.” One way in which UNT will look to adjust this week is finding a way to get Chancellor more involved in the offense again. The junior had four catches for 114 yards against LSU but didn’t have a reception against TSU. McCarney said that UNT’s coaches talked immediately after the game about how Chancellor wasn’t involved the way the Mean Green needed him to be against TSU. “Any time you can get the ball in Brelan’s hands, he can make a play,” Thompson said. “We absolutely have to get him the ball.” UNT’s coaches and players believe they will be able to get back on track by making a few adjustments. “We didn’t make some of the throws, complete some of the passes or execute like we need to,” McCarney said. “We were not as crisp as we needed to be on some routes. It’s all those things, but we are not looking for a new quarterback, we are not looking for a new system, and I am not looking for a new offensive coordinator or a new wide receivers coach. We know what we have, and we can fix it.” Read more: http://www.dentonrc.com/sports/colleges/north-texas-headlines/20120911-unt-notebook-unt-sees-need-to-improve-passing-game.ece
  15. North Texas is 1-1, losing at LSU and beating Texas Southern. “As I've said to our players,” Snyder said, “it wasn't about Miami, it's not about North Texas and it's not about anybody we play in the future. It's all about our youngsters, our coaches, our team and what we do day in and day out in prepration. “It really is about us. If we don't make the whole-hearted investment to become a better football team now and down the road, then you have no chance. The bottom line is if you play poorly against North Texas, you lose. If you play poorly against Miami, you lose. If you play poorly against Missouri State, you lose. You've got to prepare yourself well enough to play well, and there are no guarantees after that.” So, despite being a 28-point favorite, this week is more than a simple tune-up for the Big 12 season. “Every day is fine-tuning for us,” Snyder said. “It's a matter of trying to be better at what we do. Is it a matter of trying to get everything in order before conference play? I'm trying to get everything in order for our practice today. That's what I'm concerned about.” OFFENSIVE LINE TAKING SHAPE Snyder did not address the status of injured offensive linemen Nick Puetz or Cody Whitehair — who are listed Nos. 1-2, respectively, at left guard on this week's depth chart — but is pleased with how the unit is performing. Read more: http://cjonline.com/sports/2012-09-11/wildcats-maintain-focus-north-texas
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