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SMU is loaded with NFL/USFL talent. Our best players can’t even make a practice squad roster. SMU collapsed at the end of last season after hearing the HC was leaving. They upgraded the coaching staff and reloaded with quality transfers. We brought in JuCo’s and some division 2 players. While promoting our offensive line coach to help our QB’s. Whose team isn’t special???

We are still undefeated in conference. So there is that…

Yep. And I believe part of the conditions to enter the AAC is we don’t get the TV money for the first year either.

Even if we stayed in CUSA Wren has to make unpopular decisions in order to keep the coaches he wants. If he paid Littrell to go away, he wouldn’t have been able to raise the salaries for the coaches he wants (McCasland, DeLong, Mitchell, track coach…). Can’t spend money you don’t have.

I listened to a podcast this summer and Wren stated UNT’s entire coaching budget is $40 million. For comparison SMU is $90 million. He stated sometimes changes are not made in order to afford keeping coaches. Example: If Littrell is fired, he gets his buyout, then new football coach gets a well compensated contract and his new assistants as well. There wouldn’t be enough money to keep deserving coaches like McCasland or DeLong. This sucks but is a reality.

We got there early for tailgating. So many cars already parked, but no crowd. I’m betting that the students aren’t moving their cars from the blue lot on game day like they have in the past. I thought it odd only one person was scanning parking passes as early as I got there. Really surprised friends that arrived at game time still only saw one person scanning them in and or turning them away from the blue lot.

I agree. Matching last year’s efficiency would be fine. Improvement needs to happen with the passing game. JMO

I hope this is true and works for us. Even looking at AAC offensive lines for two games this year and then next, we’re smallish on the defensive line. Will likely need the linebackers to play lights out as the D-line might wear down if rotations are short.

That is a beefy offensive line. I hope we have backup defensive linemen that are capable of rotating in without a drop off in ability.

I am hoping he is an opposing offense’s worst nightmare.

Stadium is free in the DFW area if you have a HD antenna, ROKU device, or you can download the app and then cast it to your TV. The announcers aren’t the best… but at least you can watch the game.

Surgery for a torn ACL. Recovery will likely be a year. He won’t be available until spring ball most likely.

Saw that. Wondering what he injured. Hip, knee, shoulder, neck, break a bone requiring surgery to repair???

Saw a recent social media post from him stating he was having surgery and would be back stronger. Anyone know what his injury was? Be able to practice/play in the fall?

Troll site. No truth.

This is total BS!!! Why would LR risk getting NCAA sanctions against him for recruiting violations at his new university his first year? Absolute crap!!!

Defensive line (bigger body that can move). Safety. Linebacker (speedy guy hopefully with some size). Receiver (durable and experienced). QB (accurate thrower, please and starting experience. Also paired with a quality QB coach). OL (big mauler type). Short list. 😉

Totally agree!!! Honestly don’t understand the down votes we are getting. So many colleges have a great tailgating tradition. Even when the teams are losing. I do hope that soon the game becomes the highlight of the day. Until then, KEEP CALM AND TAILGATE ON!!!

Or, if you want to renew, go ahead and don’t concern yourself with others that are burnt out. I go because my boys, my daughter in-law, my grandkids, and my friends enjoy tailgating, catching up. 10 win seasons (which are rare for most programs) would be icing on the fun cake. 😉

Do you really think that we have accurate throwing QB’s on the roster?

I put down 7-6. I thought we would get a good matchup for a bowl (we did…) and finally win one. Well… I don’t think the injuries to receivers really hurt us that much. Even better talented receivers can’t catch balls thrown 10 feet over their head, at their feet, behind them… We changed to a run dominant team because we don’t have an accurate QB on the roster that can run a spread offense.

There are so many players that have entered the transfer portal. Our coaches are evaluating the needs and who can fill that need. Then it will be of those players targeted, how many can be convinced to sign with us. What is left, I am sure will be filled by high schoolers.

Me + 5.

Yep. CUSA is going nowhere. School admins are putting no effort to grow their athletic programs. He wants out.

Whatever. If it helps you feel better about the garbage you comment. I give in to your superior knowledge of all things related to UNT football. Done with you…