BillySee58

We start talking about the men’s basketball team about 30 minutes in https://sites.libsyn.com/482808/mean-green-gridiron-episode-4

Talking the rest of the season and upcoming Men’s hoops tournament https://sites.libsyn.com/482808/mean-green-gridiron-episode-4

I know the defense has been rightfully under the microscope with how bad they performed to start the season, but a promising element of this defense has been the interceptions. From 2019 to now we have struggled defensively. A big part of that struggle has derived from inability to force turnovers and relying on forcing punts. Here are our INTs by season: • 2019 - 4 INTs • 2020 - 7 INTs (4 against UTEP’s backup QB) • 2021 - 6 INTs • 2022 - 8 INTs • 2023 - 7 INTs Already as many INTs halfway into this season as we’ve had any of the previous 4 seasons outside of last year when we played 14 games. This is a promising sign that the defense can do what it’s supposed to do, which is clog the passing lanes and occupy areas that the QBs are used to being able to throw into, forcing INTs. Tackling needs to keep improving but ultimately I think the run game weakness had more to do with players/execution than it did scheme.

I think we’re going to get up early on them, they’re going to come back and the vibes are going to be hell on here because people are too busy being mad to see the progress. Then we’re going to come out and beat Memphis.

Terrance Dixon was never announced as a signing on Meangreensports. Usually with scholarship guys there is an article on the site that officially announces the addition, whereas they don’t do that for walkons. So I think there is one spot left, but they are likely saving it for next year with only one actual Senior on the roster.

Great to hear! We try

Thank you, King of ETX 🫡

Here for those of you itching for your 10th Mean Green football podcast of the week. https://traffic.libsyn.com/81810f99-7300-4fd0-b083-8bcf8c3ffdfa/Mean_Green_Gridiron_3.mp3

I read the beginning of this post with an Irish accent

It really doesn’t when you look at the revenue at play here. But I like how you don’t skip a beat to change the topic and ignore being blatantly wrong about your claim that NIL was created so student athletes could have the ability to have a job like a normal student.

Lol come on. Student athletes could always have jobs. It was not “supposed to” do anything other than lift the unconstitutional restrictions the NCAA had placed on its student athletes regarding their ability to earn money from the multi billion dollar industry that was exploiting their labor. And that the NCAA should be subject to Sherman Act scrutiny. https://harvardlawreview.org/print/vol-135/ncaa-v-alston/

A+. A little concern on Saturday that the second half would be a snooze fest but it was a good, competitive back and forth with true freshman Evan Jackson making a big play late. Also have 4 🧩 commits who have yet to announce. Potential there for some real game changers.

Are you sure about Brown and Davis? Definitely seemed like they were not playing much compared to normal. Brown had 2 assisted tackles and that’s it, and Davis didn’t record a single stat. Seemed like a lot more Loronzo Thompson at corner during the game.

So is this on top of the two puzzle pieces we got before who never announced?

At some point someone is going to have to justify why they were paying 6 figures for some bench player of a team that goes like 5-7 or something similar. Does not seem like a sustainable endeavor for guys with that much money who want to track their ROI.

You get it

I agree. We need him here for a long time. It’s clear he’s building something special here just like he did before at UIW. The only guys the offense is set to lose are Burns and Moreka, and should be able to shore up the defense in the portal. I think we win 7 or so this year then push for double digits next year.

Exactly. Institutions > individuals

Yup! We don’t ask for much, or aspire for much. UNT fans are like the 2010 Drake song “Show Me A Good Time.” Back when you used to long board in Denton. Show us a good time. That’s all we’re looking for. Success is secondary and that’s okay.

^Scott when he tries to take a bite out of peanut brittle

Not sure where you are getting this stat. It has been much more frequent than 9.5 years for every carry by our opponents. Usually more than 30 times a game, 12+ times a year.

Probably. Last week’s game was great stuff as well. This is a very promising trend of exciting football by this squad.

Which Port are we referring to? Arthur? Aransas? Morris, being a native Texan, is most likely aware of both.

What more can you ask for?! Win or lose that one, I was at the edge of my seat. And we won! What a start to the season! Also have to commend Morris’ ability to get some studs out of the transfer portal. Portal additions Rogers and Rauschenberg both coming up huge in the clutch.

Ah yes, Jennifer Lawrence. Whose breakout role was Katniss Everdeen. Wait a second, Katniss. Sort of like the famous softball pitcher Cat Osterman. Who played in college for…… wait a second. I see your coded Longhorn messaging here. Starting to wonder if the “we’re back” and “bring on the SEC” may have flooded your timeline because you put it there!