We need to sign 2 QBs this class

Ben Gooding · October 27, 2014

You forgot the re-set Patella in the first half.
Rick

Yeah, a painful injury that becomes 99% pain free once the patella is set back into place. Patella's more times than not get accidentally set back in place by the athlete while still on the playing field by simply extending his/her knee. So he suffered about 30 seconds of pain and some swelling. Ligaments are often torn during a dislocated patella, apparently DT's were fine. He then went on to throw for a MVP worthy 256 yards.

Look, I appreciate what he did. I miss that whole team. We will get going in the right direction soon enough. GMG

UNT90 · October 27, 2014

Look, I appreciate what he did. I miss that whole team. We will get going in the right direction soon enough. GMG

See, now this is rational I can actually get behind. It's funny how people want to say we miss the defense and special teams, but we don't miss a very steady hand on the QB position, especially after we have used 3 QBs this season.

Rare moments like this inspire hope for Ben Gooding.

The Fake Lonnie Finch · October 27, 2014

It's your ego that won't let you admit you are wrong, no matter the evidence that is presented in front of you.
Why have we changed QBs 3 times this year and none last year?
People on here are really really football stupid.

Are you talking about the ones who said that during the Dodge Era we had QBs who would win one for ya? Which of the five wins was he talking about?

untjim1995 · October 27, 2014

I have no confidence in this staff's ability to recruit a very good impact Juco or high school quarterback. Our best bet is to land a very NICE transfer from a high major (who was relegated to 2nd or 3rd string for whatever reason). Mac's job should be officially on the line with a repeat of 2014 in 2015.

That has zero chance of happening, even if we go 0-12 next year. He will be here until 2017, unless he leaves on his own. No way we are buying out a $600k per year contract for two or three years. We wouldn't even buyout Todd Dodge's $300k contract for more than a year. Nor will we buyout Tony Benford's contract before he only has one year left, just as we did with Trilli.

oldguystudent · October 27, 2014

That has zero chance of happening, even if we go 0-12 next year. He will be here until 2017, unless he leaves on his own. No way we are buying out a $600k per year contract for two or three years. We wouldn't even buyout Todd Dodge's $300k contract for more than a year. Nor will we buyout Tony Benford's contract before he only has one year left, just as we did with Trilli.

I just checked. The contract extension runs through 2018. This is North Texas football for a good long while. Meanwhile, here's a quote upon receiving said extension:

“I am as hungry as I have ever been,” McCarney said. “I’m excited as I have ever been. I am as driven as I have ever been. I want to continue to make the people of North Texas proud that myself and my staff are here. Together we can continue to reach new heights and build new standards here.”

A few losses later:

“This isn’t the easiest place in the world to recruit to. This isn’t the easiest place in the world when you have a track record and a lot of years of losing. Just because you put up some cement and some bigger stands, that doesn’t make it easy.
“It will take some time and has taken some time for young men in the state of Texas to take us seriously as a football program in Division I. We have phenomenal academics, but are they really a factor in football? Can you really achieve all your dreams and goals at North Texas in football?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ytCEuuW2_A

Edited October 27, 2014 by oldguystudent

GOMG2013 · October 27, 2014

Funny how not one of them can answer the very simple question: Why have we used 3 QBs this year yet only 1 last year if QB play has been exactly the same?
Still waiting....

Cant the same thing be said about lb and safety?

How many different safetys have we started since trice left? We have a rotation at MLB and OLB.

But I still dont see any feminine "missing" threads for them.

Edited October 27, 2014 by GOMG2013

UNT90 · October 27, 2014

Cant the same thing be said about lb and safety?
How many different safetys have we started since trice left? We have a rotation at MLB and OLB.
But I still dont see any feminine "missing" threads for them.

Ya, but this isn't about them. This is specifically about QB position.

Trying to deflect to other issues is avoidance, and a classic sign of not wanting to admit guilt/wrongness.

Which is what makes those comments so comical to me.

untbowler · October 27, 2014

I'd also love to compare special teams stats, yardage and pts. Those are for sure way down.
Defense, special teams and a great running. That's what carries us to a 9-4 record. If DW or MiniMac played last season it would've been pretty much the same. If DT was playing this season, it'd be pretty much the same.

I might disagree a little bit, DT was a good field general, DW tries to be Michael Vick to much and tries to be flashy and not protect, Lil Mac just wants to be a leader but does not have the skill set, see 2nd half of Rice.

I think the team probably goes 8-5 or 7-6, DT led a few 2nd half comebacks last year when reigns were taken off, have not seen any fight from DW or Lil Mac in their opportunities

Ben Gooding · October 27, 2014

DT = average. At North Texas bc of people like 90 and Vito DT = God. Its disgusting that he is getting his name even mentioned at this point. Only at North Texas.

UNT90 · October 27, 2014

DT = average. At North Texas bc of people like 90 and Vito DT = God. Its disgusting that he is getting his name even mentioned at this point. Only at North Texas.

Never said DT was God. There you go again, deflecting to other issues.

The only thing I ever said is that this team misses DT this year and would be a better team with DT on it.

That should be obvious to anyone who isn't agenda driven.

Edited October 27, 2014 by UNT90