[Commits and Cautious Optimism]

9 minutes ago, NT80 said:

Commits from quality high school players are great.  This new coaching staff has really made impressive connections.  But because they are quality athletes there seems to be more drama now to keeping them committed and not poached.

To me, the portal offers less drama, and a defined commitment rather than a verbal commitment.  Also, a possibly more mature athlete who has already been exposed to college life, academics, being away from home, time management, etc.

We just lost two portal guys less than a month ago. Both had reasons. But portals aren’t home runs.

[Has Recruiting Improved Under Morris? Yes]

18 minutes ago, All About UNT said:

If you weren't going to do a podcast this is a great write-up and for us more visually driven learners even better than doing a podcast.  Thanks JD!

With a 6 month old it’s sometime easier to type that get the pod set up. Hopefully more of both in near future.

[Has Recruiting Improved Under Morris? Yes]

Well Danny Macs recruiting after the health issues was non-existent. Seth had a historic first class then he struggled in the middle years. He found success in the end, but it was too late. When Eric Morris was hired it was too late to make a splash in the early signing period. But rebounded and won some historic recruiting battles when it came to Feb signing period. Winning the recruiting battle for Jayven Anderson and Taylor Starling was huge. They both are top ten recruits of all time for North Texas according to 247 Sports. The staff lost two signees in Jake Long from Angelo State and James Burn from Austin Peay. Jake changed path and headed to Duke. While James decided to stay on the East coast. other than that, the only two decommits from the Morris ERA as of now are Davion Hurth from Mesquite Horn (UTSA) and Ronnell McLain from Desoto (UH). I understand the McLain move. Can't blame a kid for wanting to make the jump to the BIG 12. The Hurth is a head scratcher and a tough loss. But Morris and Co have held their own against UTSA. In fact, they have won more battles than they lost against Traylor so far.  I think the Hurth loss is a product of negative recruiting and HS coach getting involved. We will see how it will play out. But let’s look at the guys currently committed. Because I think we really need to give this staff credit for some of the guys they have got in the boat so far. Look at some of these offer lists.

 

Commits

 

Brandon Jones - LB South Oak Cliff 

21 Offers- Arizona State, Missouri, Houston, SMU, Ole Miss, Texas Tech, UTSA and Washington including more. 

Kerry Williams - CB South Oak Cliff

8 Offers- Ole Miss, UTSA, Purdue and Tulsa including others.

Christopher Barnes - WR North Shore

15 Offers- Marshall, UTSA, Washington State, Texas State, and La Tech including others.

Luke Carter- TE Katy

8 Offers - Texas Tech, Rice, Marshall and Tulane including others.

Brandon Young Jr.- TE Mansfield Legacy

9 Offers – Arkansas State, Army and Air Force among others.

Jacques Spradley-Demps – WR Jarell

8 Offers – Baylor, TCU, Texas State and Arkansas State among others.

Jaydon Smith - CB Ingleside

11 Offers- Boston College, Nebraska, Washington, and Army among others.

Tyler Harrington- TE Kingwood

4 Offers- UIW and Cornell among others.

Micho”Tank”Lavine- LB Millwood

6 Offers- UTSA, Washington State and Kent State among others.

With more puzzle pieces on the way. I can't remember in my years covering North Texas recruiting a more impressive start to a class. I think once the games start, and North Texas has success on the field it will only improve. Exciting times ahead. 

 

 

 

[Commits and Cautious Optimism]

7 minutes ago, NT93 said:

Humble brag?🤣

 

[Commits and Cautious Optimism]

Here is the thing. They are 16-18 year olds. I had two gfs at one point when I was that age because I had trouble making up my mind. But we get upset at the same age kids for not being able to make a 40 year desicsion and stick to guns when you have grown adults throwing out money and negative recruiting. Not to mention HS coaches and families getting involved. I truly think that a very high percentage of these kids are 110% committed when they commit. But things change. Its not because coaches stopped recruiting. This staff has landed commitments from 4 of the top 10 highest ranked recruits in North Texas history (Ratings Era). 2 have signed. 2 have committed. This staff is working there butts off and what they have done so far has been impressive. 

[Breaking: Another Commit for 6/26]

22 minutes ago, UNTLifer said:

Every time I pick Shemar, my expectations are exceeded.  

Vote for Shemar!

(My Prediction is now Jordan Martin)

You miss 100% of the shots you never take. Keep guessing Shemar and you will eventually be right. 

[Breaking: Another Commit for 6/26]

7 minutes ago, UNTLifer said:

I'm sticking with Shemar.

Another WR. 

[Breaking: Another Commit for 6/26]

I believe just one more. The 3 is counting the WR from yesterday. 

 

[Breaking: Another Commit for 6/26]

 

 

[Breaking: North Texas Lands Commitment Weiss WR Jacques Spradley-Demps.]

2 minutes ago, BillySee58 said:

Seems like Jacques Spradley-Demps tweeted out his commitment last night. He’s tagging Mike Roach from 247 in the reply to his 🧩 tweet. Don’t think he’d be tagging a 247 guy if he was just tweeting a random tweet showing his interest in UNT. Would be a big one.

 

  He made his top 3 a couple days ago. It was TCU, Baylor and us. I reached out to the staff and asked if it was him. But I didn't get confirmation.   

 

[Breaking: North Texas Lands Commitment Weiss WR Jacques Spradley-Demps.]

28 minutes ago, MGNation92 said:

Could it be Shemar Bartholomew??

 

25 minutes ago, UNTLifer said:

This is my guess since he was in on an OV this past weekend.

HS Kid

[Commits and Cautious Optimism]

14 minutes ago, greenminer said:

We have a small army of guys who like to come here and share time together venting about the same frustrations.  a bond, if you will.  If they already know it (posting here) won't fix anything, nor change anyone else's mind, is there any other reason they'd do it?

Players come here and especially after they commit and interviewed. Its just annoying seeing thread after thread derailed. We had one Kid decommit for Duke. One kids from the East Coach decommit for UCONN. One kid decomitt because he got a big 12 offer and we act like the sky is falling. All while locking in some out best commits the last decade. it give me a head ache 

[Commits and Cautious Optimism]

8 minutes ago, MGNation92 said:

Everything is meaningless. Just enjoy the ride

 

8 minutes ago, meanJewGreen said:

to be fair this is basically what the professional job market is lol 

That what I am saying. Enjoy the recruiting activity. No need sabotaging every commitment thread with "OMg cALl Me iN DeCeMbeR WhEn hE SIgNs" 

[Commits and Cautious Optimism]

13 minutes ago, MGNation92 said:

I've resigned myself to the fact that "commitment" means jack shit until they sign their name on the dotted line. Until then it's a free for all

In todays age signin means "jack shit" . They can hit portal 25 mins later. 

[Breaking: North Texas Lands Commitment Weiss WR Jacques Spradley-Demps.]

 

 

https://247sports.com/player/jacques-spradley-demps-46139615/

https://www.hudl.com/profile/14870070/Jacques-SpradleyDemps

https://247sports.com/Article/Jacques-Spradley-Demps-commits-to-North-Texas-Mean-Green-Football-Recruiting-212102853/

 

[Desoto OL Decommits from North Texas]

16 hours ago, greenminer said:

@TheReal_jayD, when we lose a verbal like this, what typically happens with the offer? Do we leave it on the table, or rescind it and shift the priority to a new player?

I don’t think they rescind the offer. Because we have seen kids reverse track in past and re commit. But I def think the staff starts recruiting other kids to feel spot as well. But even if we have say a QB committed. This staff stays in contact with other QBs as well in case a decommit happens

[Desoto OL Decommits from North Texas]

 

[Breaking: North Shore WR Christopher Barnes Commits for North Texas]

 

[North Shore WR Christopher Barnes is set to take OV at North Texas this Weekend]

Highly regarded North Shore Wide Receiver Christopher Barnes is set to take his Official Visit to North Texas this weekend. The 5'8 speedster has over a dozen offers currently. With offers most notable from Washington State, UTSA, and Texas State. Christopher has already taken official visits to Toledo and Sam Houston State. North Texas has had success recruiting North Shore since Eric Morris took over. The Mean Green landed two from North Shore the last recruiting cycle in Evan Jackson and Jayven Anderson. The staff hopes to keep the pipeline to North Shore to North Texas growing. 

https://247sports.com/Recruitment/Christopher-Barnes-147582/RecruitInterests/

https://www.hudl.com/profile/15084804/Christopher-Barnes/about

 

 

 

[Top Portal DB Target Takes OV to North Texas]

 

[Breaking News: Millwood Ath Micho "Tank" Lavine Commits to North Texas]

North Texas lands a commitment from Millwood athlete Micho "Tank" Lavine. He is 6'3 208 lb RB. But North Texas is recruiting him at Linebacker. He is the 24th ranked player in the state of Oklahoma according to ON3.com.  Lavine held offers from UTSA, Washington State and Kent State. Watching the highlight film Micho is a man among boys. When asked what made North Texas the best fit? 'It felt like home honestly, and I loved the coach staff especially coach Kratch." Lavine said. He is not afraid of contact. Lavine is the 9th commit in the '24 North Texas Class and the 3rd commit this week. 

 

https://www.hudl.com/video/3/15212611/637e8f8968993805e8bcf672

https://247sports.com/player/micho-lavine-46141823/

 

 

 

[Is this a new uniform combo?]

[Breaking News: Ingleside Ath Jaydon Smith Commits to North Texas]

 

[Breaking News: Kingwood WR/TE Tyler Harrington Commits to North Texas]

 

https://247sports.com/player/tyler-harrington-46142091/

https://www.hudl.com/profile/15969489/Tyler-Harrington

 

6'2 WR/TE out of Kingwood makes his commitment to North Texas.  He is North Texas 7th commit for the '24 class. This may be the steal of the class so far. I think he is under recruited due to being a little undersized at 6'2. But Tyler can flat out play. 

[Athletics State of the Department is Tonight]

5 hours ago, NT80 said:

So, there is not a $25 season ticket?   

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