Mac video on UNT defensive line

Harry · April 4, 2013

http://meangreenblog.dentonrc.com/2013/04/dan-mccarney-talks-about-unts-defensive-line.html/

Really a good video where I think Brett hits on topics that have been major concerns. It sound like Abbe and Lincoln have been the best performers thus far. I wouldn't skip over this one -- it's a good watch!

Mean Green 93-98 · April 4, 2013

Did he say "Zero Wallace"? Anybody know the story behind that?

Good input on the D-line. Not tremendously encouraging, but it provides a pretty honest assessment.

MeanGreenTexan · April 4, 2013

Is Boutwell injured? Why didn't Mac mention him when talking about interior D-Line guys he saw (he only mentioned Lincoln & Abbe)?

UNT Mean Green · April 4, 2013

Boutwell, McCoy, Mason, Horton, and Q. Brown are all injured and out of spring ball; which means Abbe, Lincoln, Bellazin, Polk, Roberts, Dilonga, Watson, Wallace, and Haboul have to get a ton of reps.

Edited April 4, 2013 by UNT Mean Green

adman · April 4, 2013

Did he say "Zero Wallace"? Anybody know the story behind that?

Good input on the D-line. Not tremendously encouraging, but it provides a pretty honest assessment.

He did. Perhaps it has to do with effort and he's championing ol'Calvin to stop being a zero and become a hero.

purely speculation on my part.

MeanGreenTexan · April 4, 2013

He did. Perhaps it has to do with effort and he's championing ol'Calvin to stop being a zero and become a hero.

purely speculation on my part.

Hmm. Could be.

I bet our friend BillySee could get to the bottom of it.

Mean Green 93-98 · April 4, 2013

He did. Perhaps it has to do with effort and he's championing ol'Calvin to stop being a zero and become a hero.

purely speculation on my part.

That's kind of what I was guessing too. . . . "If you want us to call you Sir, you're gonna have to earn it."

BillySee58 · April 4, 2013

Alex Lincoln is our best defensive lineman. It's a shame we don't get to see him at end more, but we need him on the field as much as possible this year.

Harry · April 4, 2013

Is Boutwell injured? Why didn't Mac mention him when talking about interior D-Line guys he saw (he only mentioned Lincoln & Abbe)?

Yes Boutwell is out. Which is a good thing we can't afford to lose him and we know what he can do.

SilverEagle · April 4, 2013

Alex Lincoln is our best defensive lineman. It's a shame we don't get to see him at end more, but we need him on the field as much as possible this year.

What is your assessment of Wallace. I've been pretty impressed with him...especially since he was so disappointing last fall.

DT 90 · April 4, 2013

No. 90 had surgery to repair a dislocated knee cap over Thanksgiving. He has rehabed and is able to go. He is participating in all drills but is held out of the team scrimmage segments.

Edited April 4, 2013 by DT 90

Green Crazy · April 4, 2013

good video. i feel just a hair better about our line than i did 5 minutes ago.

thanks for the update on ryan, dt90!

Harry · April 4, 2013

No. 90 had surgery to repair a dislocated knee cap over Thanksgiving. He has rehabed and is able to go. He is participating in all drills but is held out of the team scrimmage segments.

Sorry I saw him dressed out but not participating in the scrimmage I saw last Wednesday or Saturday. Glad to hear he is ok!

BillySee58 · April 4, 2013

No. 90 had surgery to repair a dislocated knee cap over Thanksgiving. He has rehabed and is able to go. He is participating in all drills but is held out of the team scrimmage segments.

I'm excited to see him play possibly more at defensive end this year. He deserves it since it is his senior year after all.

BillySee58 · April 4, 2013

What is your assessment of Wallace. I've been pretty impressed with him...especially since he was so disappointing last fall.

Has to work on mobility and quickness but he has some tools. That first step off the ball is critical at this level and he has to improve that, but he has natural size and is fiery. Two things that can't be taught.

Needs to be more consistent as well. Been known to have good days here and there but also been known to have some complete no shows.

UNTLifer · April 5, 2013

Has to work on mobility and quickness but he has some tools. That first step off the ball is critical at this level and he has to improve that, but he has natural size and is fiery. Two things that can't be taught.
Needs to be more consistent as well. Been known to have good days here and there but also been known to have some complete no shows.

We need him for depth. The good news is that he is a redshirt freshman.