C Rod

Exactly. I will take it a step further and say COVID will alter the G5 conference landscape also. I have a feeling some of the CUSA and Sunbelt schools will opt to drop down to FCS to save costs. CUSA and Sunbelt will either need to trim-the-fat and merge or swap schools to create regional conferences. The travel costs for all sports is unsustainable. I did a quick Google search to see if anyone had written on this recently and found this article: https://championinsiders.com/college-football/the-g5-is-facing-major-economic-woes/

Look at it this way, we signed a talented WR who now, thanks to Ole Miss, has a massive chip on his shoulder. I see this as a win-win for both parties. Welcome to the Mean Green, Detraveon. We're thrilled to have you.

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Anyone else notice how tired our video boards are looking these days? Surely Wren & Co. have taken notice and can't be happy with this busted look either. (Photo was taken at the UAB game on 11/30/19) I rewatched the Master Plan video and it shows 4 videos boards in the corners of Apogee. Looking forward to the much needed upgrade. Let's make it happen ASAP.

Vito gets it.

Lol

Lane offering Renfro could be a sign Briles will be the new OC for Ole Miss.

He’s the new belle at the ball apparently.

Posted 30 minutes ago. Looks like Seth is not ready to lose Renfro just yet.

23-23, headed to OT!

Judy's reality distortion field is 2nd only to the late Steve Jobs. With the sad fan turnout and paltry TV ratings, I bet G. Brint Ryan would love to have his Ryan sponsorship check back. Hate to say it but he got duped by Judy.

Brett Vito made the same claims as Matthew Brune in his Dec 2nd article in the Denton Record Chronicle. https://dentonrc.com/sports/where-unt-goes-from-here-after-the-departure-of-reeder/article_a2c1049c-3acf-545d-a507-02d7c1cd29ff.html Vito on Seth & Harrell mutually parting ways: Vito on Seth's play calling:

I'm a big fan of Mangino. Who can ever forget the '07 Jayhawks going 12-1 and winning the Orange Bowl. What I would give for UNT to have that kind of season. Bret Vito reported today that Mark was at the UAB game on Saturday night. I guess you could always say he was there to support Seth and his son, but I suspect there's more to the story.

Dez Forrest is a dynamite running back built in small package (listed at 5 '7). He just wrapped up his Junior year at Weatherford HS and put up big numbers. He's a natural leader who plays with a chip on his shoulder and is vocal in and out of the huddle. I watched as he transferred in from Arlington and immediately the team rallied behind him. I had a close look at Dez all season because I've been filming Weatherford QB Ken Seals for the past two years. The Weatherford offense exploded this year with the addition of Forrest and the running game allowed Ken to thrive and put up record numbers. Dez is fast and elusive. There were so many times I would watch Dez break defender's ankles and take it 60+ yds to the house. He had a 9TD game to kickoff the season against Granbury and never looked back. If you scrub to the 1:14 mark in the video below, you'll see Dez catch a screen pass from Ken and take it 82 yds for the game-winning, go-ahead score. https://twitter.com/TheCRodriguez/status/1194068246854557696?s=20

Matthew Brune is a current student at UNT and covers UNT games, HS football games for the DRC, and writes for https://247sports.com/college/north-texas/. He's around the team often and provides an inside look. I'm a regular listener of his Brune's Breakdown Podcast and it's definitely worth a listen for all UNT fans. Let's not trash UNT content creators because in reality we need more of them if we want to grow our student fan base and sell out Apogee.

I see your point and I agree we should not reward 4-8 seasons. I also know companies are rewarded when their CEO convinces top talent to come work for them. When rockstar hires happen, they move the needle and the stock prices rises. Shareholders love when all-star, C-level talent is brought in because it generates buzz and excitement. This is where I would be willing to open my wallet, even after a 4-8 season. If Seth can convince Kendal Briles and Charlie Strong to join our ranks as OC & DC, I will show Wren Baker my approval & excitement by purchasing season tickets and increasing my annual donation. Give me Littrell, Briles, and Strong and you can take my money.

Yes. This would be a heck of a haul for us. Two great recruiters and with name brand recognition in Texas. I just don't see Charlie Strong taking a DC role at UNT after holding down the HC job at UT. I don't think his ego would allow him to take the job but I would love to be proven wrong. Kendal Briles, having won back-to-back state championships for Stephenville HS in '98 & '99, is a legend in Stephenville. His ties to Kade's hometown made it possible to recruit Kade Renfro away from UNT; which resulted in the offer from FSU. How funny would it be if Briles ends up as the OC at UNT and Kade decides to re-commit in the coming weeks. Sure would be a sly way by Littrell to get his QB back.

Back in September, my dumb ass didn’t check first and unknowingly purchased tickets right next to the Cal student section. 🤡 We had to listen to this god-awful, “ROOOOOOOLL ON YOOOOOU BEAAAAAARS!” student chant every time Cal made a first down. Worst of all, Rico Bussey went down 10 yds in front of us, just in earshot of him screaming in pain. Had we been allowed adult beverages in our section I would have drank, heavily. It was brutal but I made peace because we had only lost by 6 on the road vs a P5 school. When it was over my wife gave me a hug and asked if the loss, coupled with the SMU loss, and losing Rico ruined our season. Like a clown, I smiled and said NO WAY! Because we had Mason, and thankfully CUSA was a total dumpster fire. I confidently told her we were picked to win CUSA and it’s not how you start, but how you finish. 🤡 10 weeks later the season is mercifully over. Our last win was two days after Halloween. We finished 0-3 in our final 3 games and 0-6 on the road this year. We also allowed Rice to embarrass us and finish ahead in the standings as a final coup de grâce. 🤡 In one season I’ve given my wife more than enough material to bust my balls for an entire lifetime. If anyone is looking to join a circus, look no further because you have found your ringleader. Just know I’ll be right back here next season supporting our school. Go Mean Green.

Correct. This ESPN push towards streaming is a directive from Disney. Disney wants make ESPN+ into the Netflix of live sports.

While you are correct that people are moving from the traditional cable model to streaming services, you missed the mark on ESPN and it’s parent company Disney. ESPN+ launched 4/12/18 and already has over 3.5M monthly subscribers each paying $5.99 a month. ESPN+ negotiated an exclusive deal with UFC which has been a massive success. Also made deals with the Big12 and AAC to carry their games. I would argue the power of Disney/ABC/ESPN has never been greater than it is right now. Streaming via the Internet has allowed Disney to cut out the cable provider and allow their customers to subscribe directly to their new streaming apps. Who owns the rights to Star Wars and future movies? Disney. Who own HULU? Disney. ESPN+? Disney. Oh let’s not forget the recent launch of Disney+ which is another $6.99 a month subscription and Disney forecast 60-90 Million monthly subscribers by 2024. Streaming is changing the game but it’s the traditional cable providers who are being disrupted. Disney and ESPN are doing just fine. https://www.google.com/amp/amp.awfulannouncing.com/espn/espn-plus-adds-another-million-subscribers.html

REPORTER: Mean Green fans, are you upset Kade Renfro de-committed from UNT? UNT FANS:

Open letter to Rico Bussey: Rico, I’m not sure how the future will play out but we, the fans, would love for you to return next season. Losing you to injury made it abundantly clear the impact you make on this team and how much we need you. If you stay, you have an opportunity to rehab in place you know well. Your voice could guide the young WR corp in their growth and with your talent, we could help ease the transition to a new QB. An opportunity is at hand for us to put this shitty season behind us and right the wrongs of 2019. So I ask you to leave your legacy here in 2020, ball out, and let’s prepare you for the NFL Draft in 2021! Rico, you’re a part of the Mean Green family now. We love you, wish you a speedy recovery, and we’ll always support you, no matter what. Unless you transfer to SMU. Then you’ll be dead to us. Please don’t do that. Respectfully, C Rod

Why can’t we be both? I don’t see a great passing offense and a great defense as being mutually exclusive. Good teams are able to recruit both sides of the ball.

No, I'd rather not squander a gifted 3 points after a fumble recovery and kill the momentum. We had them on their heels. You don't press on 4th & 12 with 4 min left on the clock and 2 timeouts. Take the points, and then kickoff. Who knows, Rice could fumble the return again, or we pin them deep and force them to play conservative to run the clock.

What do your simple analytics say about converting a 4th & 12 from the 15 yard line?