UNTethered Eagle

I agree completely with this take. I’m sure most marked this game as a preseason loss. The fact that were 3-0 in conference garners a since of hope for a win. Personally a win at the Dome would start swaying away from wanting him canned.

Hard to judge just how bad La Tech is, but yesterday was a dominant win. Congratulations to the team. After watching UTSA vs FIU we definitely have a shot at winning that game in SA. Like many have stated, the run game has been the difference this season.

I appreciate you taking the time to pull these numbers. So your stance is that we do a great job of player development? As in more wins, and being competitive against teams with winning records? Aune could have 9000 yards but if we can’t win a bowl game does it really matter?

Recruiting is one thing, retaining and player development is another. This is hard to spin into a positive imo.

I agree with everything you stated except about letting SL go, even with an improved/improving season we should part ways friends. With Vito it’s more his title “Littrell in position to solidify return” that give me puking Eagle emoji vibes. The article undertone doubles down on that. I actually like Vito btw.

Totally agree with you here - he hasn’t been able to sustain that initial success. And I’m extremely appreciative of the turnaround, however his collective body of work over 7 seasons has shown he’s not the ticket going forward. I personally think even with a winning season we need to part ways.

“The pressure is clearly on Littrell. The outlook didn’t appear promising when UNT was blown out by SMU and UNLV. A win over FAU improved matters significantly.” “The path to a winning season and a bowl game is there. It’s hard to imagine UNT firing and buying out a coach coming off a winning season.” I’ll speak for myself, but these 2 quotes scream “low expectations” as far as Vito’s opinion on our school and team. Balanced or not, the undertone needs to change.

I’d have to disagree. In SMU’s case Isaiah Nwokobia has seen significant playing time. Boise State had their QB transfer after a 2-2 start, and Utah’s QB did a similar thing to preserve eligibility. The other SMU players entering the portal have had little playing time, to your point. https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/multiple-smu-players-to-sit-out-remainder-of-2022-season-before-entering-transfer-portal-per-reports/

https://www.outkick.com/smu-players-sitting-out-proves-sports-media-wrong-again/ “There are legitimate reasons for players to transfer — when those reasons arise, players should be able to move without being penalized a full season. But a player deciding his team isn’t winning as much as expected, or he isn’t having enough fun, is no reason to tell your coaching staff that you refuse to play for your scholarship.”

It’s as if these useless bowl games for 6 win teams keep us patterned in mediocrity because we can’t fire our coach. Bowl game or not this year we need to make a change.

This guy gets it!

“Oft hope is born when all is forlorn” - Tolkien

Incorrect. This has nothing to do about giving credit to UTSA, and has everything to do with the current state of OUR school and team. Go back a read my posts on this threat and see that I literally share the same sentiment as you. Good riddance.

Guess we don’t need to worry about containing UTSA’s momentum. What a joke. Can we finally focus on cleaning house?!?

Okay, spicy TD return!

You’re not wrong with this take. It’s just Vito’s articles haven’t matched the sentiment of a frustrated fan base. Figuratively putting lipstick on the pig of Aune’s stats might feel disingenuous to some considering the above.

I hear you but think it’s less of a factor than stated - if UT can prepare and compete strongly against Bama I’m guessing they’ll be ready for the roadrunners. Still curious about the OPs concern over UNT containing UTSAs potential momentum given they win. We need to focus on cleaning up our house before worrying about other teams imo.

An upset is certainly possible given injuries, but I’m not buying Texas and Patterson aren’t prepared for UTSA or the rest of their season for that matter. And I’m still not sure how this pertains to us containing another schools momentum as the OP stated. Lets just focus on our alignment, assignment, and technique for UNLV.

Who’s momentum won’t we be able to handle?

I’ve always had great respect for him ever since his puke and rally between snaps in our bowl game against Army. An amazing game we almost won - beating Army twice in a season is tough.

I’m not sure we will learn much more from the UNLV game - this team will not be in contention for a conference title nor be ready for the larger stage next season. Nothing that happens next week could change that assessment for me.

I appreciate the sentiment Brett, but we’re one step in the right direction too short, and one day late on showing signs of growth for this team and 7th year coach.