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CARTHAGE — Terian Goree had things going his way during his sophomore season at the University of North Texas. Goree was one of the top offensive targets, leading all Mean Green receivers with 36 receptions for 328 yards and two touchdowns. The 2014 Carthage graduate was excelling at the highest level when it all came to a sudden halt. UNT announced prior to its Nov. 19 game with Southern Mississippi that Goree was suspended from the program. Goree eventually left the program and transferred to Stephen F. Austin. It's there where Goree gets a clean slate along with a new lease on life and he couldn't be happier. "I enjoyed my time in Denton. It was like my second home. I made a lot of good friends and loved the environment. But I got in some trouble and left the program," Goree said. "Life is about learning from your mistakes. You grow each day and you become a better man. SFA was the right place for me. My grandparents are my backbone and they're just 45 minutes down the road." read more: https://www.news-journal.com/etvarsity/sports/hsfootball/carthage-s-goree-kilgore-s-foy-now-teammates-for-sfa/article_85970619-1eac-5d4c-9eac-f9ffd3afeee7.html

North Texas conducted its annual spring game that really wasn’t a game this year on Saturday. The Mean Green elected to simply scrimmage due to a lack of depth. That format still allowed several players to finish off the spring on a high note. I have finally had a chance to type in the complete stats that were handed out. They should be pretty close to accurate. UNT’s sports information crew, myself and a few other media types tried to be as close as we could, which was a bit of a challenge with the format. So, who really helped themselves in the last workout of the spring? Here are three: Wide receiver Tee Goree – UNT is going to throw the ball and throw it a lot next season, which is going to make having someone to throw it to kind of important. Read more: http://meangreenblog.dentonrc.com/2016/04/unt-spring-game-stats-players-who-stood-out.html/

A couple of people have asked me over the last few days about the chances of UNT turning to the Carthage wide receiver of Tee Goree and OKeeron Rutherford in an effort to give its offense some additional threats. I asked that question in todays press conference. - See more at: http://meangreenblog.dentonrc.com/2014/10/mccarney-unt-wont-pull-redshirts-off-east-texas-wrs.html/#sthash.klJ2LS7K.dpuf

The sign on the practice field at the University of North Texas boldly said “Practice was Closed” and there was even a padlock on the big gate. Nevertheless, I strode up to the 6-foot chain link fence wearing a bright red Carthage Football T-shirt and hoping for the best. Spotting a coach, I identified myself and said two of my former students, Tee Goree and Okeeron Rutherford, were now playing wide receiver for the Mean Green. Was there any way, I asked, that I could get on the field to see them practice? He asked my name then walked away. Five minutes later he’s back with a field pass with my name on it, courtesy of Head Football Coach Dan McCarney. I strolled down to watch Goree and Rutherford run routes and catch passes from one of the six quarterbacks fighting for the starting job. Then, the added defensive backs to the practice to make it tougher to catch the passes. Read more: http://www.news-journal.com/panola/sports/bulldog-standouts-now-with-unt/article_300fc7be-8726-5d10-9558-77436162ecba.html

Submitted by Dave Tracy, former Carthage High School Instructor The sign on the Practice Field at the University of North Texas boldly said Practice was Closed and there was even a padlock on the big gate. Nevertheless, I strode up to the 6-foot chain link fence wearing a bright red Carthage Football t-shirt and hoping for the best. Spotting a coach, I identified myself and said two of my former students, Tee Goree and Okeeron Rutherford, were now playing wide receivers for the Mean Green. Was there any way, I asked, that I could get on the field to see them practice? He asked my name then walked away. Five minutes later he’s back with a field pass with my name on it, courtesy of Head Football Coach Dan McCarney. I strolled down to watch Goree and Rutherford run routes and catch passes from one of the six quarterbacks fighting for the starting job. Then, the added defensive backs to the practice to make it tougher to catch the passes. After a half hour of 100+ degree heat, a coach on a loudspeaker told the players to head for the shade of a huge tent on the practice field. I waited a minute of two for Tee and Okeeron to get something the drink. Then I went over and shook their hands and asked how they were. They were tired, but glad to be at UNT playing football. I asked if this practice was harder than practice under Coach Scott Surratt at Carthage and they both smiled and said yet it was. Tee asked me what building I worked in so I told him, and suggested he and Okeeron stop by and see me when they were on campus. A share whistle let everyone know it was time to go back to work. I watched for a few more minutes, then shook their hands and headed home. It was way too hot for me just to watch practice. Before I left, a couple coaches came up and introduced themselves, saying they were glad to have Goree and Rutherford at UNT. I thanked him and said both of my former students were glad to be playing here. I think Tee and Okeeron will represent Carthage very well here in Denton and at UNT. I’m proud of them and the Carthage school district where I was a teacher for 4 years, and where they learned to become valued young men.

North Texas impact freshmen: Prized receiver should contribute immediately North Texas has several holes to fill following the departure of a large senior class full of key contributors that made the Mean Greens breakout season that included a win over UNLV in the Heart of Dallas Bowl possible. UNT lost first-team All-Conference USA selections in linebacker Zach Orr and safety Marcus Trice, not to mention the leagues Special Teams Player of the Year in Brelan Chancellor. Read more: http://collegesportsblog.dallasnews.com/2014/07/north-texas-impact-freshmen-prized-receiver-should-contribute-immediately.html/

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UT-San Antonio quarterback commitment Blake Bogenschutz threw for 185 yards and two touchdowns Friday, rushing for 100 yards, in securing Carthage's first state title since 2010, its fourth in six years. Terian Goree, pledged to North Texas, reeled in 51 of those yards on just three catches, rushing for two more scores. With his playoff run, Goree has recently caught the attention of a few Big 12 programs, including Texas and Texas Tech. This said, he affirmed Friday he is "Mean Green all the way." read more: http://recruiting.sc.../2/1359087.html Click here to view the article

"Jeff Howe said... Committed to North Texas. Has a Colorado offer. I've seen receivers not as talented as him on the 40 Acres in recent years." Read more: http://texas.247sports.com/Board/21/Tee-Goree-of-Carthage--24212802/1

We haven’t talked about it in a while, but SMU transfer Jalen Jones has yet to decide where he will continue his college career. Dallas AAU hoops magnate Erven Davis said about a month ago that UNT was in the hunt and that Western Kentucky was also on Jones list. Well, let’s just say WKU is still in the hunt. The Hilltoppers are a tradition-laden program and it sounded like Jones would like to get away from home this time around. And the kicker — WKU will be in C-USA with UNT. Read more: http://meangreenblog.dentonrc.com/2013/12/wednesday-afternoon-notes-thoughts-unt-target-at-wku-et-cetera.html/

Tee Goree’s football skills are so magical that his Rivals page is now showing a scholarship offer from Hogwarts. While it is becoming more and more apparent that Goree’s father is Zeus, let’s first examine the half of him that is human. Goree lost a fumble last night and on another play while returning a punt, he dove at a dying ball Leon Lett-style that was already surrounded by three members of the La Grange coverage team. Let’s also remember that Goree is playing against Class 3A competition and it will be a big jump up to Conference USA. And if we are being really picky, Goree’s listed height of 6-3 might be fudging just a little. Now that I got that out of the way, I am so freaking excited that Goree is committed to North Texas. He can be a special, special player in Denton. His upside is so much higher than Johnny Quinn, George Marshall, Casey Fitzgerald or any other receiver we’ve had here in as long as I can remember. I saw someone on Twitter saying that he is an SEC receiver. He is. Goree caught every catchable pass last night and his speed allowed him to get behind the defense with ease on his routes. The pass to him on the 45-yard touchdown seemed to be overthrown but Goree hit his boosters like the cars in those Fast & Furious movies and pulled it in. The most impressive aspect of his game was his runs after the catch. He NEVER got tackled by the first guy. His change of direction is absolutely elite. Twice during the game he gave a defensive back a juke that made the defender fall down. Now it was just one game and the cornerback primarily matched up against Goree was a FRESHMAN (A freshman good enough to play both ways on a state semifinalist who also scored on a 64-yard burst playing running back and was La Grange’s leading receiver in the game). But still a freshman. Goree is the type of player we have to sign to become a Top 25 program. I believe he will develop into the kind of player opposing coaches will have to gameplan around. I was impressed with his intangibles, too. He was a captain and he was at the front of the pack when the team ran on the field before the game. He is a leader and has a little Marcus Trice in him as he would motion to the crowd to get loud at key moments in the game. My bet is that Goree is starting for us next year by the time conference play begins. Our other commit from Carthage, wide receiver O’Keeron Rutherford, is every bit his listed size of 6-5. He is also SKINNY. He looks like Hasheem Thabeet in shoulder pads. He is fast enough and has solid hands, doing most of his damage against La Grange on slants across the middle. He wasn’t afraid of contact, but he didn’t any break tackles until his touchdown reception late in the fourth quarter when he dragged a defender with him into the end zone. A lot of kids that tall are also a little clumsy, but Rutherford has smoothness to his movements. He has been a very productive player at the 3A level, averaging more than a touchdown reception a game. And you have to wonder how much more he could have produced if he didn’t have to play in the shadow of Goree. Rutherford is a very strong candidate to redshirt. Put him on a 5,000 calorie a day diet and sic Frank Wintrich on him. I could see him developing into a unique offensive weapon, and not just as a red zone target. Another prospect from Carthage that we are rumored to be interested in is running back Tevin Pipkin. After watching Pipkin, who will go over 2,000 yards rushing on the season next week, I am bummed that we don’t have a scholarship left to offer him (Call it the Kenny Buyers tax: which I will happily pay). I still prefer Willie Ivery, but Pipken has great acceleration. His style reminded me of Lance Dunbar. He is not big. He can be tackled, but if you give him any daylight he will take it to the house. He is an FBS-level talent and if we could somehow convince him to come on board as a preferred walkon that would be a grand slam. I wouldn’t mind if we tried to grayshirt him either or placed him at a junior college. Let’s examine the Carthage quarterback who is committed to UTSA. Blake Bogenschutz has thrown for 55 touchdowns and three interceptions this season. He is listed at 6-0, but I would bet he is closer to 5-10. I assumed he was the JV quarterback while watching them warm up. He is VERY mobile, throws a good deep ball and has excellent velocity and a tight spiral on his short to intermediate throws. He will have to improve his touch in college although his completion percentage is excellent. Early in the second half, Bogenshutz went to Rutherford on short-yardage near the end zone on consecutive plays. He led Rutherford too much on both of them instead of just throwing it high and letting the receiver exploit his significant height advantage and win a jump ball. In a best-case scenario, Bogenshutz is the next Eric Soza. Worst case he is Chase Baine. I trust our staff’s talent evaluators and understand why we never offered him, but Bogenshutz is the kind of quarterback I like to watch play. He has a strong arm, can scramble and make plays with his legs, was VERY productive in high school and has won a lot of games. Playing with elite skill position players certainly makes Bogenshutz look a little better than he probably is, but I can see why Larry Coker likes him and am maybe a little jealous that he is not coming to UNT.