WR Verbal Commit Thaddeous Thompson

[UNTLifer]

This signing excites me. True outside deep threat to partner with Goree allowing Harris to move back to the slot. Our WR's could be strong this year.

[SilverEagle]

Could we have another Darnell Smith on our hands? I sure hope so.

[sgmthompson]

This signing excites me. True outside deep threat to partner with Goree allowing Harris to move back to the slot. Our WR's could be strong this year.

A little more background on Thompson:

• Comes from a Military family, moved from city to city, country to country every three years of his life
• National level AAU Basketball player until family moved to Cibolo TX during JR year,, home of Texas football power Bryon P. Steele. Coaches there convinced him to switch to football
• Sacrificed for team bulked up and played WR & TE. Playing weight in HS was 217. Was fast, but not fast enough for the big schools, so he recieved offers from the likes of Mississippi State; Air Force; Sam Houston State and others to play H-Back. He refused so the offers were never posted
• Went to Scottsdale, lost 22 lbs, speed went from 4.67 to 4.47, you can see the difference in explosion from the HS film and the Scottsdale film
• Fell thru the cracks in recruiting, due to breaking collarbone the day before the Spring game, where 30 plus Scouts were there ( Including Coach Canales )
• Hurt collarbone again 1 week before season opener but played thru it. Ranked 23rd nationally in catches/yds per catch
• Bowl Game MVP
• North Texas has a steal. Most of the big name schools did not find out about him until it was too late.
• Will be playing with a chip on his shoulder

[UNT90]

Can he play point? If so, have him see the basketball coach when he arrives on campus.

[Mean Green 93-98]

A little more background on Thompson:

• Comes from a Military family, moved from city to city, country to country every three years of his life
• National level AAU Basketball player until family moved to Cibolo TX during JR year,, home of Texas football power Bryon P. Steele. Coaches there convinced him to switch to football
• Sacrificed for team bulked up and played WR & TE. Playing weight in HS was 217. Was fast, but not fast enough for the big schools, so he recieved offers from the likes of Mississippi State; Air Force; Sam Houston State and others to play H-Back. He refused so the offers were never posted
• Went to Scottsdale, lost 22 lbs, speed went from 4.67 to 4.47, you can see the difference in explosion from the HS film and the Scottsdale film
• Fell thru the cracks in recruiting, due to breaking collarbone the day before the Spring game, where 30 plus Scouts were there ( Including Coach Canales )
• Hurt collarbone again 1 week before season opener but played thru it. Ranked 23rd nationally in catches/yds per catch
• Bowl Game MVP
• North Texas has a steal. Most of the big name schools did not find out about him until it was too late.
• Will be playing with a chip on his shoulder

Thanks for the info. As I mentioned earlier, I like the film on him. I look forward to his having great success at North Texas, both on the field and in the classroom.

[Ben Gooding]

Absolutely. More I see and hear the more I am intrigued. Welcome to MGN.

[greenit]

Thanks for the info. Sounds like the exact type of player we need.

[BillySee58]

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A little more background on Thompson:

• Comes from a Military family, moved from city to city, country to country every three years of his life
• National level AAU Basketball player until family moved to Cibolo TX during JR year,, home of Texas football power Bryon P. Steele. Coaches there convinced him to switch to football
• Sacrificed for team bulked up and played WR & TE. Playing weight in HS was 217. Was fast, but not fast enough for the big schools, so he recieved offers from the likes of Mississippi State; Air Force; Sam Houston State and others to play H-Back. He refused so the offers were never posted
• Went to Scottsdale, lost 22 lbs, speed went from 4.67 to 4.47, you can see the difference in explosion from the HS film and the Scottsdale film
• Fell thru the cracks in recruiting, due to breaking collarbone the day before the Spring game, where 30 plus Scouts were there ( Including Coach Canales )
• Hurt collarbone again 1 week before season opener but played thru it. Ranked 23rd nationally in catches/yds per catch
• Bowl Game MVP
• North Texas has a steal. Most of the big name schools did not find out about him until it was too late.
• Will be playing with a chip on his shoulder

I had a hunch the weight thing was a possibility. Seeing he weighed less in his high school profile than in college.

Also, since he didn't get to Steele until his junior year he didn't get to play with our very own Alex Lincoln. Either way, great to have him!

[Rudy]

A little more background on Thompson:

• Comes from a Military family, moved from city to city, country to country every three years of his life
• Will be playing with a chip on his shoulder

I like that he comes from a military family. I'm hoping it means he is disciplined, grounded, and respectful. A part of being respectful is not underestimating your opponents and understanding and willing to always work harder than them.

I like that he has a chip on his shoulder. He won't accept losing and wants to prove himself.

[MEANGREENCOACH2]

Just want to reiterate HOW excited I am about this young man!!

[sgmthompson]

Just want to reiterate HOW excited I am about this young man!!

Did you look at his film again?

[MEANGREENCOACH2]

Yes I have watched it multiple times. I am a teacher so I have off periods hahahaha

I love how he goes up and fights for the ball.

[BillySee58]

Welcome to @MeanGreenFB Thaddeous Thompson (@thetribute_7) from Cibolo, TX (Scottsdale CC). #GoMeanGreen pic.twitter.com/wAYGzEdHUb

— Mean Green Athletics (@MeanGreenSports)

February 4, 2015

[BillySee58]

We've been discussing how Damarcus Smith was not able to be eligible to enroll this spring because of his grades at Butler CC. I thought Thompson was supposed to be a mid-term guy as well, but yesterday he was confirmed as not enrolling until fall. I wonder if he had grade issues as well.

[UNTLifer]

If they are having grade issues at their JUCO's then I worry about them remaining eligible at UNT.

[sgmthompson]

Thompson did have an issue with one class, and it cost him.

I beleive he will be committed in the classroom.

[greenit]

I hate to hear that for both of them.

What is the resolution? Take the class over this spring? This summer? At their original school? Local Juco? UNT?

Disappointing news to hear.

Edited February 6, 2015 by greenit

[Harry]

Thompson did have an issue with one class, and it cost him.

I beleive he will be committed in the classroom.

Hope he can rejoin soon!

[sgmthompson]

He has it resolved, taking the class now.

Will be on campus twice prior to coming up for good in the summer

[Withers940]

Good!! This kid is a player and we need him on this squad

[Harry]

Good news indeed.

[sgmthompson]

He will enroll in Summer classes

[GMG24]

Very happy he will be able to be here for the summer!

Edited February 8, 2015 by GMG24

[UNTLifer]

I am excited about Thaddeus joining the Mean Green. I think he will add to a very deep WR position. He and Goree on the outside with Harris and Kidsy in the slot have me excited. Now about that QB feeding them the ball!

Edited February 9, 2015 by UNTLifer

[Danish43]

Very happy he will be able to be here for the summer!

I want to see "The Man" do well not just on the field but in classroom.