Okiefan

That is not true. None of the players are paid for UNT graphics during the season as long as they appear in a UNT ad or post.

What some of the people on here don't understand is that this team had great chemistry even in the dark days of the 4 game losing streak. Listen to the player interviews, especially the seniors. They wanted to build something but that wasn't the direction. When you tell some to leave, it affects everyone in the locker room. In addition when some stars leave, it becomes a virus. Processing all the dang paperwork must be a chore in itself for this staff.

Patrick Smith also in the portal.

I had posted this in another topic. The offense is gone. This also includes graduates.

Here is an interesting view. Take a look at the 2-deep depth chart as of today. This includes seniors and transfers. People wanted the defense replaced, but currently the offense is leading the way.

JD- Believe it or not we agree on more than we don't. I just been state facts and feel without a strong NIL or winning culture, it is tough to make big jumps quickly. If we had stayed in CUSA, we would have defiantly made a bowl this year. Heck, just winning ONE of our close losses puts us in a bowl and I doubt this drastic transformation would have happened. I might be wrong. Power 5 football is a business inside the facilities and the kids know it. Now G5 is trying to play the same game with fewer bullets in the gun unless you have deep pockets. The old saying- football is a game of inches. Just think one Memphis play might have just changed the whole course of action at UNT.

Isn't this what the Mean Green Forum wanted.? The current roster didn't meet your expectations. We are up to 17 in the portal +19 seniors. I had predicted 50 new scholarship players for fall camp. The big challenge now is getting enough in school in the next few weeks to have an effective spring. Its not as easy as it sounds, especially with limited grad level classes.

Well you and many others are getting your wish and unfortunately the high powered offense is clearing out too. In my opinion the Texas State transfer model hasn't been successful. Without NIL, the replacements UNT gets will have a hard time meeting certain people's high expectations because it will likely be those that can't get the money elsewhere. I am sure it will be fun for those involved in recruiting because there will always be something new to talk about. I approve of bringing in key transfers but hate the trend of burning down the house to do it. Just my 2 cents.

I agree that the lower level guys are not all bad, others disagree. My point was that the fan base is not looking for that. They want the 4 star DFW guy coming back home, which is great, but that hasn't happened and won't without NIL. A lot of the 2023 2-deep have been transfers that have moved up and down levels. Almost all of them have not been good enough in the eyes of the fan base.

Bigger Brand of Football? We don't have a bigger brand of football compared to the places the players you want to attract would come from. I don't think the fans will be happy with the FCS and DII guys coming up a few levels. Please explain your bigger brand theory.

All of this is very interesting. Many on this board have preached all year that most of the players except Rogers, a few receivers, and the RBs were no good and needed replaced. You are getting your wish. UNT is taking the Texas State approach and you will see at least 50 new players next year. All the talk of culture and family is out the window and since we have no real NIL, they likely won’t be the dominant power 5 transfers you want. It will be interesting to see what it looks like come fall camp. I hope it’s successful.

Avg time of possession per game 2022- UNT 27:17 - OPP- 32:27 2023- UNT 29:12 - OPP- 30:34 No idea on number of drives

Should have phrased in differently I suppose. Just showing the numbers. You call it the worst in history.

Thought I would share the numbers Defense allowed avg per game 2022 (Bennett 4-2-5) Rushing - 197 yards Passing- 262 yards total - 460 yards Points- 31.71 per game 2023 (Caponi) Rushing - 255 yards Passing- 221 yards total - 476 yards Points- 37.08 per game Additional differences: Tougher strength of schedule with the move to the American Conference, a Power 5 opening opponent, and the first triple option this team has faced. What are your thoughts before I share mine?

This is an example of hat on hat ( 5 blocking 5 in the box) and the theory is the play is to be bounced out but a lot of things went wrong. The end didn't hold the edge pressure, but a bigger issue is the two DE's are on the backside of the NG away for the play somehow. That is a problem. The safety is late running down the hash since he had no receiver to cover. He is at least 3-4 yards too deep and that increased the difficulty. The other cover safety should see run and peel off into run support. The NG actually split his block to help spill.