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"Speed is a big deal, I just think size can wear you down in the second half and it may put more of the onus on the offense to build leads and start off strong." How many times did you see the D-line get worn down in the second half last year? How many times did you see the Dline wear out the opponents Oline in the second half? The answers will be the same for the up coming season.

Florida Atlantic’s coaching search centered on Ohio State assistant Dave Dickerson a source told @CBSSports. Story: http://t.co/KyaPT9g4JJ — Gary Parrish (@GaryParrishCBS) March 22, 2014

LA Tech 46 Georgia 27 Halftime

They invited them to walk on. Not be handed a scholarship. It just means they have to prove themselves more. They have to prove themselves in drills in order to earn practice snaps. They have to prove themselves in those practice snaps that they can handle being in a game situation. Maybe one day they will earn a full ride. You can point to the success stories but more often than not walk ons don't ever see the field. They are valuable bodies that help out in practice.

BACK IN MY DAY SQUIRRELS WERE EAGLE SNACKS

NIT Second Round LA Tech @ Georgia

I hope SMU wipes the floor with LSUcks

I wish LA tech had represented our Conference in the big one. They are staying and are a better team then TULSA.

Derek is an Intern in the Athletic Office as is Ryan in Strength and Conditioning. Both are graduating in May with their Masters. They are out at practice because it is part of their Internship.

To piggy back off of the insanely improbable TD play that Dajon executed during mini-scrimmage... That moment came in the middle of what had to have been three or four consecutive small-time TD drives that the offense executed. It was either the one just before or after in which the 3's caught the secondary unawares and made an easy floater TD catch. Up to that point as mentioned, each side of the ball had been jawing, taunting, and building that unit camaraderie from the sidelines whenever anything went their way, but at that easy completion, Dajon came alive. He bolted off the sidelines and led the whole Offense in verbally realizing what the Defense was just handed. It's the first time I've really witnessed him verbally step up - granted it was exhibited in the hard line competitive spirit, and not necessarily pure leadership we've been hearing about - but it was still great to see all the same.

Thanks Harry. Great article. Reminds me of the old days when you were about our only source of info and you kept talking about this sensational freshman RB from Longview.

Thanks Harry! I am getting excited just reading this thing. Cannot wait for the spring game.

You must be old school.

Thanks for the great write up and details. I am happy to hear about Jamal Marshall and zed Evans gettung reps with the ones. Hope they can hang on. If Erick cant get into the rb rotation, I really hope he can become a return guy. 4.3 speed as a returner will be dangerous as long as he can field the kicks.

SMH...

Why would you do that?

So I know this is still the lull-ish months in our Mean Green Fandom, but if you have the availability to come to campus tomorrow (Saturday, the 22nd), there is going to be a full day of stuff going on for everyone's athletic tastes. 9:30 AM - Darrell Dickey Practice Fields - First Football Scrimmage So, I just called Athletics to confirm (for the KRAM types ) that yes, despite the weather forecast, tomorrow's scrimmage is still scheduled to move forward. As all Spring activities are open, come on out and join in the revelry along the side lines. 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM - Ken Bahnsen Gym aka THE SNAKE PIT - UNT Student Alumni Association Inaugural Field Gym Day https://studentaffairs.unt.edu/field-day Remember Field Days in elementary school? Come on, you know you loved those and long to do so again. So here's your chance! Join our Alumni Team captained by fellow GMG poster Tyler Maryak and compete against current students! Oh, and if you haven't heard, the SAA itself is run by our own lovely poster Michagb. The winning team will receive the coveted Golden Squirrel Trophy commemorating their contributions. All monies from this event go towards various causes all benefitting students - the Alumni Team cause being direct scholarships. Registration is $10 and gets you this snazzy shirt: Oh and you don't have to participate but can still cheer on your designated team! 5:00 PM - NT Volleyball Center - 4th Annual GoMeanGreen.com Basketball Classic http://www.gomeangreen.com/forums/forum-4/announcement-55-gomeangreencom-basketball-classic-march-22nd-5pm/ Come further contribute to student scholarships in GMG.com's tried and true Basketball Classic and Silent Auction. The recipients of these monies are UNT Cheerleading and they will be presenting a special preview at the halftime of the game. Registration for this one is $25 and also gets you a snazzy shirt, though I don't where to link to find that one. ---- Come one come all! This post has been promoted to an article

Nice wins for the ladies after disappointing losses to Louisville and Denver. Beat Liberty (former Asst Maren is their HC) 6-1 Monday beat New Mexico http://www.meangreensports.com/sports/w-tennis/recaps/031714aaa.html #5/6 Singles is still a point of worry with 2 Freshmen playing there. Especially #6 is not winning enough regardless of who is in.

MGB (updated with photo of bowl watch, highlights of the scrimmage portion of practice) http://meangreenblog.dentonrc.com/2014/03/saturday-running-blog.html/

Something I found really interesting today was Skladany, yes Coach Skladany, personally coaching up the punt returners. Like not just tips, but specifically coaching the returners. It was fascinating.

Bc there aren't enough scrimmage snaps to divide amongst 6 players.

Ashlely Kirk in the ring. Great view for some MGSB!! #letsgo pic.twitter.com/hY50kMXu1N — Jamie Utterback (@sballmom23) March 21, 2014 Rick

Tech will face winner of Florida St/Georgetown

Not quite ready to call this, but it's looking good.

Yeah, there's a group of guys going to that game to cheer for LSU.

Excellent write up, Harry. I really really hope DW does what it takes to win the QB job, as I think his, and consequently UNT's, upside is far better than any of the other candidates.

Tech is on FIRE!!

good job-----great write up/information---thanks

Picked up some great new silent auction items today.... Six varied and autographed HOD Bowl Posters-autographed by Coach McCarney Four Green HOD poly tees (Med and XL)-short sleeve Five Black HOD poly tees (Large and XL)-short sleeve Two Black HOD long sleeve poly tees (XL) Autographed HOD Bowl 8x10 photo...Coach Mac with trophy and AD Rick V. Three Nike Dri-Fit long sleeve grey tees (Large and XL) Two UNT "hey ref" tees...white with green lettering (medium) One green Nike polo...embroidered with "North Texas Football" (small) One pair Adidas Tennis Slip?..Ladies...white (Large) ... If you are a tennis player you know what this is! So, lots of cool silent auction items. Here's hoping we get a nice spectator turnout to help fill out the bid sheets. Auction should be up and ready around 3:30-4:00pm. Game tip-off is 5pm. Come on out folks, enjoy some Mean Green fun and help some great Cheer Squad members.

That is cool, so you'd get more points for correctly predicting upsets?

LA Tech out of the gates fast! Game on ESPN btw.

Can any of you guys or girls make a video of practice and post it here? Some of us live a long way from Denton. Also with so many quarterbacks it helps to keep us to date. Thanks.

Ain't nothing gonna stop my man Fred.

It's absurd that people get so riled up by cute little squirrels.

The game wasn't that good. Ucla had full control of the game throughout. I wish the best team would win our conference in major media sports. Didn't happen in football or basketball and our "champion" made out conference look weak in both sports. The big boys in both sports need to step up to the plate and win the big games so we can have a good national representation. Ps..why are they even advertising women NCAA tournament? My brain gets more stimulation watching the middle eastern cricket highlights.

Thanks for in-depth update, great job!

It's impressive that guys like DT & Trice would be willing to take time out of their training schedules to spend time helping with the transition. Definitely shows the "Mean Green Family" that Mac has built in Denton. That said... Does the presence of guys like DT & Trice stunt the leadership development of some of our returning players? Really, I recognize that the positives FAR outweigh any concern about players assuming new leadership roles, but I can certainly see a player reverting back to a less vocally authoritative demeanor.

Thanks Harry. Rick

Actually I don't remember anybody mentioned seriously, and don't have a clue who we interviewed. I have heard a lot of hearsay, but nothing I would hang my hat on.

s/o to Emmanuel Nzekwesi (@B1G_E ) from Byron Nelson on making the TABC All State Team Offers- #ACU #UNT #UTA #SHSU pic.twitter.com/bim7ix59HO — DFDubb Recruiting (@DaDFDuBB) March 22, 2014

FYI: No perfect brackets are left in the Billion Dollar Challenge.

.@Lauren_Poole pitches the shutout here in the mountainous terrain of El Paso! NT sweeps the doubleheader with an 8-0 win on a run rule. — Mean Green Softball (@MeanGreenSB) March 22, 2014

I know I told y'all on Facebook about it but I may very well be out there! Saturday is...uh...a busy day for me.

Woo Hoo! IT HAPPENED AGAIN. @BrookeeBrooke with her FOURTH lead-off home run of the season. What. NT 1, UTEP 0. #MGSB — Mean Green Softball (@MeanGreenSB) March 21, 2014 Rick

This is why we can't have nice things.

Green Apples and Burnt Oranges.

Heart of Dallas Bowl was started as the Dallas Football Classic and the initial four year agreement was for the B10 to play a B12/CUSA team in alternating years. The new bowl contract is a six year agreement. The permanent team conference is CUSA, and the B12/B10 alternate.

that would be the losing team sir...

Thanks Mark, as always, for the work you put into putting these events together. Disregarding whatever stupid internet sports arguments we have, you are a class act and a great asset for the UNT family. I'll be the first to commit as a player (or at least someone who can stand around and take up space). I'll look for others who may be interested.