Report: TE Coach Chris Gilbert headed back to UT

[TheReal_jayD]

 

[MGNation92]

Welp goodbye South Dallas pipeline

 

[UNTLifer]

If true, good for him.  He isn't the only person with ties to south Dallas, did he really create a "pipeline" and was he a great TE Coach?  I liked the hire when he came on board, but I don't think he is irreplaceable.  

Edited February 21 by UNTLifer

[Venson]

I am guessing the part about QB coach was being tongue in cheek because he coached TEs.

Edited February 21 by Venson

[jtm0097]

TEs were not particularly great in this offense last year.

Yes, his coaching/recruiting connections helped a lot last year.

Give Coach O a raise and hire a TE coach with DFW ties.

[MeanGreenTexan]

Huge blow to us as far as recruiting goes.  His presence on staff was much more impactful than Coach O's, IMO. 

With this move, I highly doubt we see Tre Bradford here next season.

As for Coach Gilbert, he's certainly doing what's best for him & his family.    "Coaching" TE's in this offense is a joke... as there are none.

[UNTLifer]

1 hour ago, Venson said:

I am guessing the part about QB coach was being tongue in cheek because he coached TEs.

Actually a typo on my part.

[meangreenfaninno]

Big loss.  He was our conduit to South Dallas.  UNT football is always bumming me out it seems like these days.

[laxtonto]

Left UNT to be the Special Asst to the HC at Texas.

Less responsibilities, a more recruiting-centric management role and most likely a significant raise.  Same title they have Gary Patterson

[BigWillie]

7 hours ago, meangreenfaninno said:

Big loss.  He was our conduit to South Dallas.  UNT football is always bumming me out it seems like these days.

Just par for the course on the football side. Come on over to basketball! Much more exciting team and play. Team and coaches that just get it done.

Right now a little injured, but just about to get exciting with injuries clearing up.

[UNTLifer]

45 minutes ago, BigWillie said:

Just par for the course on the football side. Come on over to basketball! Much more exciting team and play. Team and coaches that just get it done.

Right now a little injured, but just about to get exciting with injuries clearing up.

Come on over?  I prefer to support all our programs.

[Glory to the Green]

I’m confident Morris already has a list of capable replacement on hand. How many coaches have been poached for P4 jobs this offseason, 3?  I think we’ve made good hires and will continue to do so. I’m excited to see who we bring in.  

[Mean Green 93-98]

10 hours ago, MeanGreenTexan said:

With this move, I highly doubt we see Tre Bradford here next season.

Isn't he already enrolled and on campus?

[UNTLifer]

11 hours ago, Mean Green 93-98 said:

Isn't he already enrolled and on campus?

I think his meaning was that we wouldn't have signed Bradford without Gilbert.

[MeanGreenTexan]

25 minutes ago, UNTLifer said:

I think his meaning was that we wouldn't have signed Bradford without Gilbert.

We need to consider Bradford's history over the past few seasons, and yes, Gilbert was a huge influence in Tre's life in H.S.  He was definitely a reason, if not THE reason, Bradford signed-on here.  With Gilbert gone, and looking at his previous stops, I'm not holding my breath.

[UNTLifer]

9 minutes ago, MeanGreenTexan said:

We need to consider Bradford's history over the past few seasons, and yes, Gilbert was a huge influence in Tre's life in H.S.  He was definitely a reason, if not THE reason, Bradford signed-on here.  With Gilbert gone, and looking at his previous stops, I'm not holding my breath.

Time for him to be a big boy and stick to a commitment and earn a degree.  He wouldn't get any playing time at UT.

[MeanGreenTexan]

9 minutes ago, UNTLifer said:

Time for him to be a big boy and stick to a commitment and earn a degree.  He wouldn't get any playing time at UT.

Oh, I'm definitely not saying he's going to follow Gilbert to UT.  I doubt UT even has room for him.
I'm just not sure his heart is in the game, and without Gilbert here, he may not really want to give it a go here.   Maybe he's developed a relationship with Coach Cobbs, and decides to stick around & play to his potential.   Fingers crossed.

[GMoney]

😠

[jdennis82]

On 2/21/2024 at 11:05 AM, MGNation92 said:

Welp goodbye South Dallas pipeline

 

OR, we just opened a transfer portal pipeline in Austin. Can't hurt to have a guy there who might guide a player who's looking to get playing time to NT and for Morris to have a trusted contact to vouch for work ethic, etc.

[97and03]

Saw D’Andre Payne “promoted” to CB coach so it looks like they are finally admitting they don’t give a damn about TEs and not replacing Gilbert. (Hope no one paid to learn about the next TE coach…)

[TheReal_jayD]

7 hours ago, 97and03 said:

Saw D’Andre Payne “promoted” to CB coach so it looks like they are finally admitting they don’t give a damn about TEs and not replacing Gilbert. (Hope no one paid to learn about the next TE coach…)

If only you had paid you would have known who the new TE coach is......

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[El Paso Eagle]

7 hours ago, 97and03 said:

Saw D’Andre Payne “promoted” to CB coach so it looks like they are finally admitting they don’t give a damn about TEs and not replacing Gilbert. (Hope no one paid to learn about the next TE coach…)

Not sure why you felt the need to take a cheap shot. Also I guess by placing who they did as a tight end Coach maybe they do give a little bit of a damn.

[MeanGreenZen]

ALL programs are going to lose key coaches and staff. Even Texas. It’s Morris’ job to replace him. No reason to believe he won’t.

As for Bradford, he was a long shot with Gilbert and is still a long shot without him. Good thing RB is the easiest position on the field to find good players. 

Edited March 2 by MeanGreenZen

[Mean Green 93-98]

9 hours ago, MeanGreenZen said:

As for Bradford, he was a long shot with Gilbert and is still a long shot without him. Good thing RB is the easiest position on the field to find good players. 

What are you talking about?  When a player is enrolled, on campus, and on our roster, how is he a "long shot"?