A&M transfer linebacker Jordan Richmond listed on UNT roster

[Harry]

Thanks to NT03 for the tip!

http://www.meangreensports.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/jordan_richmond_885412.html

[Harry]

http://sports.yahoo.com/highschool/football/recruiting/player-Jordan-Richmond-113340

[untbowler]

if he can clean up his act and stay out of the clouds, look forward to seeing him on the field in green

[Cooley]

So why was Darius Carey kicked off of the team?

[Brett Vito]

MGB:

http://meangreenblog.dentonrc.com/2014/02/former-ryan-standout-on-unt-roster.html/

[Stan R]

wow. IF this works out, wow.

[Harry]

So why was Darius Carey kicked off of the team?

Looks like they want to give Richmond a second chance. Carey was evidently given many, many chances before they parted ways. Plus that was when Mac was desperately trying to turn around a squad and culture full of Dodge's players. Now most are Mac's - and he's changed the culture for the better. I have no problem with this.

[GrandGreen]

Thanks to NT03 for the tip!

http://www.meangreensports.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/jordan_richmond_885412.html

I wonder why they update the roster for selected players and not others. Clayton for example was on the side lines all last year and still doesn't appear on the roster. Others like Kottman, Adams and others are working out but not including on the roster. I wonder if Rice and Richmond are already on scholarships.

[Travis]

Carey was evidently given many, many chances before they parted ways.

This. It was this.

[MeanGreenTexan]

Getting a Ryan kid back home again. Will be nice in case any others have the same change of heart.

What's his eligibility status? 2014?

[southsideguy]

now we need some big dl guys to come home

[Green P1]

We are gonna have some really nice backups behind my boy Fred.

[Harry]

interested to hear SSP's thoughts on this kid.

[BillySee58]

We are gonna have some really nice backups behind my boy Fred.

I can't wait to take Fred as my adopted player for 2014.

[Christopher Walker]

interested to hear SSP's thoughts on this kid.

But he's Ryan, not Guyer...

[Harry]

But he's Ryan, not Guyer...

Good point - but I would think they have an impression on all the Denton players...

[NT03]

I wonder why they update the roster for selected players and not others. Clayton for example was on the side lines all last year and still doesn't appear on the roster. Others like Kottman, Adams and others are working out but not including on the roster. I wonder if Rice and Richmond are already on scholarships.

Kottman is on there : http://www.meangreensports.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/dan_kottman_885348.html

[NT03]

Davis , Richmond & Wallace could be putting the hurtin on people come 2015. That's a fantastic LB trio

Edited February 19, 2014 by NT03

[H-towngreen]

If he turns out we could be scary good at LB in 2015. Now if we could land some 4* transfers at DT.

[Harry]

Davis , Richmond & Wallace could be putting the hurtin on people come 2015. That's a fantastic LB trio

Davis? Brandon Davis? http://www.meangreensports.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/brandon_davis_847239.html

Also noted that Vito confirmed that Bean the Buffalo transfer would be joining the UNT linebacker corps as well.

[NT03]

Davis? Brandon Davis? http://www.meangreensports.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/brandon_davis_847239.html

Also noted that Vito confirmed that Bean the Buffalo transfer would be joining the UNT linebacker corps as well.

Oops, I meant Scott

Everytime I say Fred, Fred Davis pops in my mind ( Redskin TE)

Edited February 19, 2014 by NT03

[laxtonto]

Remember that as we continue to see a level of high profile incoming transfers that it is a sign that we are considered a legitimate destination that still provides a chance to pursue their dream of eventually playing in the NFL.

The perception is slowly changing. Now we are considered a viable transfer spot for former high profile players. As they have success on the field it shows others that they too can have success here. That helps both with recruiting and national perception.

[Harry]

Remember that as we continue to see a level of high profile incoming transfers that it is a sign that we are considered a legitimate destination that still provides a chance to pursue their dream of eventually playing in the NFL.

The perception is slowly changing. Now we are considered a viable transfer spot for former high profile players. As they have success on the field it shows others that they too can have success here. That helps both with recruiting and national perception.

Agreed. I have been thinking about this as well. We are a long way from being a first stop for 4 star athletes who have the offers from UT and A&M. But we have raised our profile, through a commitment to facilities, conference affiliation, coaching and of course most recently with winning. Marcus Trice and his fantastic experience at UNT after transferring from OU is a big big development that you can sell. Darius Terrell sticks out to me as the first UT caliber transfer that we landed in a long long time. Now you have Richmond coming from A$M. I think the missing piece that we need to add to this formula is more NFL players. When we can sell that you have a good shot to get to the NFL it will increase our transfer quality even more.

I like the McCarney model. You focus on the DFW and Texas high schools, you welcome quality transfers, you sprinkle in a juco here and there for a need area. You build an outstanding walk-on program that generates real scholarships (not lip service). You offer a reasonable tuition and cost for going to school closer to home for those who are in transition (injuries, homesick, family issues) and want to earn a scholarship on the field of play. You offer them great facilities, a good education and a great/stable coaching staff led by Mac who plans on retiring here.

[SilverEagle]

What's the deal about assigning numbers a year before they are eligible.

[forevereagle]

What's the deal about assigning numbers a year before they are eligible.

They get a practice jersey, correct?