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Following a disappointing 2014 season in which University of North Texas finished just 4-8, a good question is whether or not new outside linebacker recruit Darrien McNair can change the direction of the program. McNair represents a huge signing for the Mean Green, especially seeing as how the young prospect was apparently headed for Mississippi State for most of this year. After not qualifying academically, the Bulldogs made other plans – and so did McNair. When looking at the games that UNT lost last season, some numbers begin to stand out – some really, really big numbers.In each of those eight losses, the Mean Green gave up 30 points or more. Three times they gave up 40 points and they surrendered over 50 once. Something on the defensive side of the ball was clearly missing, and McNair will be expected to help fix that problem, probably later than sooner. McNair stands 6’3” and weighs around 230, suggesting that he’ll continue his linebacker role in the Mean Green 4-3 scheme. Then again, with an additional 10-20 pounds added in the weight room, perhaps McNair ends up playing with his hand in the dirt. Playing outside linebacker in the Trinity Catholic high school 3-4 alignment gives McNair plenty of experience in rushing the passer. Good problem to have moving forward. But for the Mean Green, like every other college football program, the future is right now. read more: http://sportdfw.com/2015/08/13/unt-can-darrien-mcnair-change-fortunes-of-mean-green/