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Nice to see a kid that works his tail off and contributes so much to his team even though he doesn't get a lot of time on the field. http://www.meangreensports.com/mediaPortal/player.dbml?&db_oem_id=1800&id=1063836&DB_MENU_ID=&SPSID=9058&SPID=562&DB_OEM_ID=1800

Hardly a day goes by when the last four men standing from the class of 2008 don’t sit around and talk about all that has transpired in their five seasons at North Texas. Coleman Feeley, Aaron Fortenberry, Jeremy Phillips and Tevinn Cantly never have a shortage of topics to mull over. There are the big wins and losses, close ones and blowouts, near misses and a coaching change. The quartet seems to have experienced about everything there is in college football with one notable exception — a winning season with a trip to a bowl game. Their final opportunity essentially begins Saturday with UNT’s Sun Belt Conference opener against Troy, a game that might be the most important league opener of their careers. UNT is 1-2 with losses to national powers LSU and Kansas State already in the books and a two-game road trip coming up following its game against Troy. A loss to the Trojans wouldn’t kill UNT’s chances to end a string of seven straight losing seasons, but it would leave the Mean Green a tough road to travel to get to the bowl game those fifth-year seniors have never experienced. “It’s hard to go through a college career and never experience a bowl game,” Feeley said. “None of us want to get out of here and say, ‘I played college ball and played hard, but we didn’t win.’ Nobody wants to do that. Nobody wants to leave college without any hardware.” No one has left UNT with hardware in a long time, not since the freshmen who took a redshirt season when the Mean Green won the Sun Belt title in 2004 completed their five years in the program in 2008. Read more: http://www.dentonrc.com/sports/colleges/north-texas-headlines/20120920-football-quartet-of-elders-hungry-for-winning-season.ece

Here is what I am reading through the tea leaves in terms of guys UNT is saying should make an impact: Antoinne Jimmerson (RS Frosh at RB) - Heads into the season as the #1 running back to replace all time leading rusher Lance Dunbar. Possesses all around skills and is willing to hit the inside holes with power which has endeared him to the coaching staff. Carlos Harris True Frosh WR/Special Teams - Probably has received the most accolades of all of the true freshman class. Looks like he will be an immediate impact player not only at WR but on special teams. Lack of depth at WR helps his cause. Nick Schrapps - 6-2, 205 true freshman possession receiver that is getting heavy looks due to the lack of depth at the WR position. Chaz Sampson's stock fell and it opened up an opportunity for Schrapps to be the WR in waiting behind Chris Bynes. Derek Akunne soph at linebacker - Solid player who slimmed down and has added speed. Big Hitter. David Busby (true freshman at defensive back) - Guy that could be on the field against LSU. Comes from a high level program at Coppell where he was fairly dominant. LaChris Anyiam junior OL - Has size (6-4, 296) and was one of the higher level lineman recruits Dodge landed out of Allen. It looks like after a couple of years finding himself, the lightbulb has gone on and he is putting himself in the mix. Connor Trussell true frosh OL - A GoMeanGreen.com favorite, Trussell is battling to show he is ready to play now. Impressive start in the mix with the deepest section of the squad. Coleman Feeley (senior OL) - Feeley has been a starter before and will battle rising junior Chris Anyiam for PT. As of today Feeley is the starter. DeVante Davis (True Frosh DB) - One of the few freshman to receive accolades from the coaching staff. Very athletic and should make an immediate impact. Chad Polk (RS Frosh LB) - Beefed up to 230 in the offseason and has a nose for the ball. Marcus Trice (safety transfer from OU - Junior) - Very talented and as an immediate starter should make an immediate impact. Undersized (5-9, 185) but athletic. Will be interesting to see how he performs against the top teams on the schedule like LSU and K-State since he has played that caliber while at OU. Laramie Lee (soph safety) - Should start at safety alongside Marcus Trice. Up to 5-10, 189 and not afraid to lay the lumber. McCarney says we are more physical and talented at the safety position and this player is one of the reasons. Darrell Mason (soph DE) - Still undersized at 6-3, 233 (played at 205 last season) but makes plays and has good speed, quickness. His speed makes him problematic for the corner of the offensive line but his size makes him a liability on power blocking schemes. I expect him to have a breakout year. Lincoln Alexander (soph DT) - proved that he could play at DE last year and has now added size (6-2, 266). Could really emerge as a playmaker that is counted on with the Ryan Boutwell injury. Austin Orr (Medical Redshirt DE/DT) - Freak accident redshirted him last year. Now 6-4, 268 and could provide depth at several d-line positions. Boutwell's injury raises his stock. Feel free to add/delete comment as you see fit. This post has been promoted to an article