[MGR: Photos From Day 2 of the 2023 AAC Media Days]

4 hours ago, UNTLifer said:

Announcement?

👀

[North Texas adds games with San Jose State and North Alabama]

https://fbschedules.com/north-texas-adds-future-games-against-san-jose-state-north-alabama/

[American Football. New Era, Same Power]

 

[He’s Baaack]

1 hour ago, Cougar King said:

What does Tom Herman have to do with UNT?

He is coaching in the same conference as North Texas. 
 

[GOMEANGREEN Postional Breakdown: Linebackers]

We will start out the breakdown with the linebacking core. This is a group that is losing two long time contributors in KD Davis and Larry Nixon. That is 671 career tackles that new LB Coach Colby Kratch is tasked with replacing. With his Iowa State variation of the 3-3-5 defense, we will see a third linebacker on the field. Last Season at Iowa State they ran out a LB core that had sizes of 5-11 231, 6-2 260 and 6-4 242. We will not see a LB trio with that same kind of size this season. But I do believe they will make up for it with speed. Here are my overall thoughts on the LB group.

TOP RETURNERS

Jordan Brown and Kevin Wood are the veterans of this group. They are the top returning players in this group. Both have seen extended periods of playing time in the last few seasons. Woods and Brown combined for eighty-nine tackles this last season. I can see one of the two along with Oklahoma State transfer Carson Kropp locking down the MLB spot this upcoming season.

BREAKOUT STAR

Redshirt Freshman Ethan Wesloski from McKinney Boyd could very well have a breakout season. He has the measurables at 6-1, 229. While at Boyd, Ethan was a tackling machine. He had almost three hundred tackles in his Jr and Sr years. After a year on campus and redshirting this past season, he will look to take a leap this upcoming season. Wesloski made great strides this spring. If the growth continues this fall, I would not be surprised to see him starting at WLB come September 2^nd.

SAME FACE/NEW POSITION

A name that is new to the Linebacker room but not to the North Texas program is Jaylen Smith. Smith has played in 27 games the past two seasons for North Texas, mostly on special teams. But the new defensive staff moved Smith to linebacker from defensive back this past spring. He will add speed to the linebacking core. Smith, who is a Jr., goes a solid 5-11, 212. Smith could also be in line to break the 2-deep this fall at the SLB position and if he does remember you heard it here first.   If he does not, then I will not recall ever saying it.

NEW ADDITIONS

Three names that are new to the North Texas program that could break the 2 deep this fall are Chavez Brown, CJ Garnett and Matthew Moore. Brown and Garnett both came from the JUCO ranks. Chavez Brown is an interesting story. He is a converted TE coming from Butler CC. He has size and athleticism that should be able to contribute early at North Texas.

I had the privilege to interview CJ Garnett after he committed from Blinn this spring. He is a super intelligent kid that is super excited to be a part of the North Texas football program. He had an impressive tape out of Blinn. I think he will battle for the SLB position come fall camp.

The third and final new addition on my list is HS addition Matthew Moore from Killeen. Moore is one of my favorite signees from the 2023 class for North Texas. He is a super smart kid that flew around the field like a missile. If you watched his high school film, you could not miss it. Moore not only brings speed but decent size for a true freshman, coming in at 6 ft 218.  He and Brown will be battling for a chance to break the two deep out of fall camp at the WLB position.

GOMEANGREEN OVERALL THOUGHTS

I think even though North Texas is losing some key contributors in the linebacking core, this group has the potential to be a bright spot this season. I believe due to several players with high ceilings and a new defensive scheme this group could surprise a lot of North Texas fans this season. 

 

Interview Links 

CJ Garnett

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8tOS3CBUvwo

Matthew Moore

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WbuFoj5EqcM

 

[MGR: Photos From Day 1 of the 2023 AAC Media Days]

1 hour ago, Cerebus said:

Coach Morris interviewed by Dave Campbell's Texas Football

 

Junior Offensive Lineman Jett Duncan

 

Senior Defensive End Mazin Richards

 

 

Great stuff @Cerebus

[You heard it here first]

On 7/19/2023 at 11:15 PM, untcampbell said:

If the financial support is worthy, I don't care what he who will pay it wants to call it.

 

GMG

From what I’m hearing it’s really worthy!! 

[Special BLEED GREEN TBT Gomeangreen Podcast w/ DJ Draper and JJ Murray]

 

 

[You heard it here first]

18 minutes ago, NT80 said:

NO, the AD and the podcast hinted fans would be excited about the naming and sponsor.   How is DATCU exciting to fans?

[2023 Kickoff Celebration Date Announced]

DENTON, Texas – UNT Athletics and the Mean Green Scholarship Fund have announced the 2023 Kickoff Celebration event for Saturday, August 12 at 5:30 pm. The event, scheduled to take place in the HUB Club, marks the beginning of the 2023-24 athletic year and will give fans the opportunity to hear from select Mean Green coaches and vice president and director of athletics Jared Mosley.

 

Inflatables for kids will be all setup throughout the concourse.  During the event, attendees will have the option to purchase season and single-game tickets, sign up for the Scrappy Squad kid's club, join the Mean Green Scholarship Fund and more.

 

Complimentary food, water and soft drinks will be provided by Mean Green Concessions, with beer and wine available for purchase.  Crooked Crust, Kona Ice and Beth Marie's Ice Cream will be on hand. Voertman’s will have new gear for the 2023 seasons available.

 

Additionally, UNT Athletics will be selling game-used football jerseys for $75 plus tax with limited quantities available. Season ticket holders will also be able to pick up their 2023 gift at the event.

 

Starting at 6:30 pm in The HUB Club, you will have a chance to hear from Mosley along with men's basketball coach Ross Hodge and football coach Eric Morris. Longtime UNT broadcaster Hank Dickenson will emcee the event. Additional UNT head coaches are scheduled to attend.

 

For more information on the Mean Green Scholarship Fund, please follow the MGSF on Twitter, call 940-369-7284, or email mgsf@unt.edu.

 

UNT Football season tickets for the 2023 season are available through the North Texas Athletics Ticket Office now. Season tickets can be purchased anytime online or by phone at (940) 565-2527 during normal business hours and are available for as low as $80 per ticket. Payment plans are still available when purchasing season tickets. Mean Green football season ticket holders receive several exclusive benefits including access to the best seats at home, exclusive pre-sales for home, away, and postseason events, an exclusive season ticket holder gift, and more! 

Can't make all the home games this year? Mini-plans and single-game tickets are available for purchase by clicking here. Don't miss out on the exciting new matchups in the first year of the American Athletic Conference including visits by Temple, Memphis, UTSA and UAB.

 

Stop by the UNT Alumni Association's table to get some swag and learn about membership — a great way to celebrate your Mean Green pride and make an impact!

 

 

 

[Apogee main screen being dismantled?]

Both video boards at football stadium are being replaced

[GMG Report: North Texas Season Ticket Update]

North Texas is less than 50 days away from kicking off a new era of Mean Green Football. There is a combination of newfound energy and a breath of fresh air around Denton. A new coach and jump to a new conference will have that effect on a program.  As we get ready to kick off the Eric Morris era and move to the American Conference, the fan support has matched the excitement around the program.

According to sources to gomeangreen.com there have been more than 4400 season tickets sold currently.  That is an increase of seven hundred tickets more than what they sold last year. With almost 2 months to go that number will only rise. They are in the range of the all- time record for tickets sold. Along with season tickets over 85% have renewed in the HUB Club and suites are trending higher as well. So, with fan excitement and support nearing an all-time high a successful fall could be just the combo North Texas football needs to move the needle and take the program to the next level. 

 

[How do we elevate our brand?]

1 hour ago, TripleGrad said:

Just win consistently, regardless of the conference.  That's the secret sauce that worked in Fort Worth.

this is the 🔑

[Rebuild or Revolution? UNT Mean Green 2023 Season Preview and Predictions]

A great video by The Dropout Sports. They spent some time and did there research. 

[Breaking News: North Texas Hires New Senior Associate AD Shannon Halbritter]

Sources have confirmed to gomeangreen.com that Jared Mosley is set to welcome a new Senior Associate AD to his team. Shannon Halbritter has joined the department as Mean Green's new Senior Associate AD for Marketing and Fan Engagement. Halbritter is currently serving as Texas Tech's Assistant AD of Promotions and Fan Engagement. She has been at Texas Tech since 2019. Shannon will be joining North Texas as the new top marketing person in athletics. The newly created position comes as North Texas looks to grow its staff with the move to the American Conference. 

 

https://texastech.com/staff-directory/shannon-halbritter/2821

[Season ticket sales]

43 minutes ago, NT80 said:

I’d like to hear of any new Marketing plans or Push for ticket sales to Business, Senior groups, TWU, Denton, Metroplex, etc.

I have some of this info. Might be able to put a podcast together. 

[What Content Do You Want To See or See More Of?]

5 minutes ago, greenjoe said:

I’d like to see interviews with coaches and players and have a microphone for the question as well as the answer somewhere in the same ZIP code.

At the end of the day this is the goal. You have to go out there and win all three phases of the interview. 

[What Content Do You Want To See or See More Of?]

10 minutes ago, Glory to the Green said:

It seems to be happening, but promoting our programs. MBB had some billboards during and after our NIT run. I’d like to see more similar type promotions. Of course, it’s easier when our teams are winning.  The 2018 LaTech game had some major buildup with the throwback jersey reveal video, Joe Greene, and being 4-0.  Finding more ways to promote the successes in Denton and in the DFW area would go a long way.  

I meant more content we could provide on website. 

[What Content Do You Want To See or See More Of?]

With football season coming quick. What do you want to see more of in terms of North Texas Athletics? Specially in terms of sports coverage. What do you like now? Stuff you want to see or see more of? Doing some crowd sourcing. Thanks for feed back. Feel free to DM or comment. 

[Season ticket sales]

I will have numbers for you guys first of next week. #GMG

[GMG Interview With New North Texas Commit Cash McCollum]

click here 👇👇👇👇👇

 

🧩https://youtu.be/zaaTlJqSNfA🧩

 

[Breaking: North Texas lands QB Cash McCollum]

32 minutes ago, p_phelps said:

Frank harris offer list was significantly better.  Again,  I'm not saying he can't/isn't good. But the offers don't support it. We've talked FOR YEARS don't look at rating,  look at offers. When you make a small criticism that the offer list isn't great, the pitchforks come out 

Frank Harris big offers were for Safety. His QB offers were UNT, UTSA,  ULM, Bowling Green and Rice. 

[Breaking: North Texas lands QB Cash McCollum]

9 hours ago, rojomojo said:

Morris doing exactly what I said he would... He's picking up the bums from Texas that nobody else wants. What does it tell you that a zero star quarterback out of China Springs, TX, with no P5 offers, and only 3 other FBS offers is getting this level of hype from the fanbase. 

At the very least Littrell would recruit nationally and bring some respectable names to the program. Mark my words, this TX high school experiment will fail in the exact same way that the Dodge era did... But then again, you can never expect a Texan to learn their lesson!

By your definition Cam Ward is/was a bum. And Frank Harris. And Mason Fine. And I would take all three as QB at the moment 

[Breaking: North Texas lands QB Cash McCollum]

Just now, NorthTexasWeLove said:

He will get more offers. That is a matter of fact. Kid can ball. Really, really ball. I am genuinely surprised the likes of Tech, Okie State, KState, Mizzou, etc aren't sniffing around already. And, sure, they might have their QB situation already settled in with their guy. I have no idea. But he is a day 1 competitor for QB1 at UNT. 

The Positivity

 

[Breaking: North Texas lands QB Cash McCollum]

2 minutes ago, GMG_Dallas said:

There's maybe 60-70 schools with at least 1 QB commit for the 2024 class. In my short 10 years of following this nonsense, it appears most schools don't bring in more than 1 HS scholarship QB in each class. After all, you only really get to play 1 QB on the field at a time save for the occasional wildcat stuff. Not like a lineman or skill position player where you need several on the field at once.

Do you foresee his offer list really growing that much in terms of lower tier P5s snooping around or will that really just depend on how many schools lose their early commits as we approach signing day? Tends to be a domino affect of one desperate P5 gets a lower tier P5's commit who then goes after a G5's commit. Outside of that scenario, how much attention do you really see him getting unless he goes berserk his senior year?

I think it is mainly the domino effect. But there is many factors. 10 years ago it was just the coach leaving. new coach gets hired. Now there is portal as well. depending how his senior year goes I dont imagine him getting many more. Like you said most teams just take one QB.. if they even take one. But I don't understand the freaking out of just "10 offers". Morris and Brophy identified a QB that ran the triple option in HS. He has turned out to be one of the best QB in the PAC-12. This staff has been extremely picky on QB they have offered and targeted. I think they liked Arrington Maiden that went to Memphis. I am not sure they were super high on the QB that went to UTSA. They were high on Cash for a while. I am excited about his size and potential. He is also the son of a coach as well as a winner.