UTEP HC Sean Kugler Presser Notes

[Harry]

***He opens the North Texas talk by saying they are a physical team in all phases.

***Credits North Texas' negative turnover margin as the reflection of their record compared to last year.

***North Texas averages 150 rushing yards a game, lead by Reggie Pegram, and Antoinne Jimmerson.

***Talks about wide receiver Carlos Harris, and tight end Marcus Smith as the top weapons in the North Texas passing game.

***North Texas returned every starter along the offensive line from last year, Kugs notes this as their overall strong point.

*** "Very physical, very big offensive line, I think they have only one starter that is under 300 pounds"

***On North Texas' defense, Kugler talks about how they have a solid run defense that only allows 3.9 yards per rush.

***North Texas' defense had piled up 28 sacks, and 54 tackles for loss, they also are holding teams to a 38% conversion mark on third downs.

***The Mean Green aren't as big, size wise as they were a year ago along the defensive line, but very athletic and fast up front.

*** "This will be the best special teams unit, top to bottom that we have faced all year, and that's including Kansas State".

***North Texas ranks number one in the nation in kickoff coverage, and have two dynamic kick returners.

***Kugler says North Texas went back to their roots of running the football against FAU which lead to their big 31-10 win at home last week.

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