MGB: 5 steps UNT needs to take to improve

Brett Vito · March 16, 2015

MGB:

http://meangreenblog.dentonrc.com/2015/03/five-things-unt-needs-to-do-to-be-in-next-seasons-ncaa-tournament.html/

Travis · March 16, 2015

This is missing one key step needed to improve...

THOR · March 16, 2015

Ya...step 6...need a new...

TheTastyGreek · March 16, 2015

MGB:

http://meangreenblog.dentonrc.com/2015/03/five-things-unt-needs-to-do-to-be-in-next-seasons-ncaa-tournament.html/

Straight from the forum rules, Vito:

trolling is not allowed

Pull a stunt like this again, and you'll be suspended.

UNT90 · March 17, 2015

Lol.

Cerebus · March 17, 2015

Pull a stunt like this again, and you'll be suspended.

Brett's reaction:

Cooley · March 17, 2015

Don't know why anyone expected 20 wins without a point guard and a center. (The most key positions on a team) What really needs to happen (but will not) is to convince more guys to not come back. We need more impact guys on the team instead of backup role players. I thought TJ Taylor was a great HS player but he lost all his explosiveness due to his injuries. He is also a tweaner that we need to move on from. (Good player though).

We definitely need another (larger big body) big in the middle; to assist Brice during his development. Though Voss was the best we had and gave his all, we need more production than 8.8 ppg and 5-6 boards. There is a lot of talent still available to help this team improve. I think we will be better. We also need Taylor's spot for a transfer for 2016-17.

Just my thoughts

Army of Dad · March 17, 2015

Straight from the forum rules, Vito:

Pull a stunt like this again, and you'll be suspended.

He's just having fun with us in his droll way...

97and03 · March 17, 2015

Brett's reaction:

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letsgiveacheer · March 17, 2015

Long time fans have more need of a twelve-step program.

UNT90 · March 17, 2015

Sad thing is some major donors close to this program have been fooled into believing next year will be Benford's breakout year.

Always next year...

UNTLifer · March 17, 2015

Which major donors?

flyonthewall · March 17, 2015

some major donors close to this program have insisted that next year will be Benford's breakout year.

Always next year...

fixed it for ya

and self ban begins again...............now

Edited March 17, 2015 by flyonthewall

UNT90 · March 17, 2015

Good to know, even if it will be 4 years past due.

Now, what about the man responsible for that terrible hire?

Green P1 · March 17, 2015

some major donors close to this program have insisted that next year will be Benford's breakout year.
Always next year...

fixed it for ya

and self ban begins again...............now

REALLY HOLDING THEM FEET TO THE FIRE NOW!!!!!!

Benny lucking into a breakout season (what would that even mean for this pile of garbage?) would be the worst thing that could possibly happen to Mean Geen basketball. Could we not just cancel the season, ride out Benny's last year, and start over?

FirefightnRick · March 17, 2015

REALLY HOLDING THEM FEET TO THE FIRE NOW!!!!!!
Benny lucking into a breakout season (what would that even mean for this pile of garbage?) would be the worst thing that could possibly happen to Mean Geen basketball. Could we not just cancel the season, ride out Benny's last year, and start over?

Agree. He should be encouraged to resign and if he doesn't he should be reassigned and an assistant promoted from within. Any program with an ounce of accountability with a demand for success would do everything short of canceling the season and move on.

Rick

Mean_Green09 · March 17, 2015

some major donors close to this program have insisted that next year will be Benford's breakout year.
Always next year...

fixed it for ya

and self ban begins again...............now

Not sure how they can insist on this.Unless they are all blind and don't watch the games.

Too much has to happen for this team to be good next year. We are banking on a lot of unknowns. We have talent, but we don't have a successful system. What makes people think that these guys will suddenly buy into a coach that hasn't accomplished anything worth while? Again we are likely to have a roster of guys who haven't played with each other much. I just don't believe you can have as much turnover in the roster as UNT has at the mid major level and expect to be successful.

The best thing for this program is to fix the problem at the top.Cut ties with Benford and go grab Anthony Grant that just got let go from Bama.

GrandGreen · March 17, 2015

With no hc change, what NT needs is an infusion of talent. I think Benford has got to the point, that he can win with superior talent, however I don't know how he is going to get it here.

Next year will obviously dictate Benford's fate, and although I don't like it unless the team totally implodes or there is a new AD; he will get the last year of his contract.

Going into next year, NT has only two players it can rely on. Combs and I believe Reese, if he can control the off-court stuff. I also think Harris can be something special, again if he controls his behavior both on and off the court. Taylor if he gets another year has still got to prove he can play. A lot of ifs in the returners,and even if everyone is back and stable; there still are giant holes to fill.

Primary, a front player with at least average CUSA starter skills, preferably two. Benford's big men transfers have all been either busts or at best role players except for Voss, that has to change if any success is gained. Going into the season with Combs, Amed and a very promising freshman is a recipe for at best a season like last year. I don't think many realize how important Voss was to last year's team.

Secondly, NT needs a dependable outside scoring treat. Taylor, Harris, or Reese could be that person; but I hate to depend on any of them.

Last word is with Benford, no one knows who will actually be here at the start of play. He could completely turn over the squad or fed-up players could just leave.

UNTFan23 · March 17, 2015

some major donors close to this program have insisted that next year will be Benford's breakout year.
Always next year...

fixed it for ya

and self ban begins again...............now

I'll believe it when I see it. We lost two seniors that were heavy contributors in terms of minutes and points (#1 Williams 34.3 avg min & 14.7 pts; #3 Voss 29.9 avg min & 8.8 pts). TJ will also be difficult to replace but I think Reese can fill that hole.

BillySee58 · March 17, 2015

Not sure how they can insist on this.Unless they are all blind and don't watch the games.

Too much has to happen for this team to be good next year. We are banking on a lot of unknowns. We have talent, but we don't have a successful system. What makes people think that these guys will suddenly buy into a coach that hasn't accomplished anything worth while? Again we are likely to have a roster of guys who haven't played with each other much. I just don't believe you can have as much turnover in the roster as UNT has at the mid major level and expect to be successful.

The best thing for this program is to fix the problem at the top.Cut ties with Benford and go grab Anthony Grant that just got let go from Bama.

There's just no way we could afford Grant if we bought out Benford's contract. Buying out Peterson's expensive contract and Benford's in the same offseason would likely lead us to an inexpensive hire. I would love to hire Grant, but with the way things are going I just don't see us making a splash hire. But, looks like we're going to keep Benford.

Army of Dad · March 17, 2015

There's just no way we could afford Grant if we bought out Benford's contract. Buying out Peterson's expensive contract and Benford's in the same offseason would likely lead us to an inexpensive hire.

The good thing about hiring a recently fired coach is they are usually still getting paid by their last school and the gaining school may not have to pay them as much as a result.

MeanGreenTexan · March 17, 2015

REALLY HOLDING THEM FEET TO THE FIRE NOW!!!!!!
Benny lucking into a breakout season (what would that even mean for this pile of garbage?) would be the worst thing that could possibly happen to Mean Geen basketball. Could we not just cancel the season, ride out Benny's last year, and start over?

That's like, what??? 20 cheerleading competitions that could be scheduled instead!!! Some serious buyout cashola!!!1!

Mean_Green09 · March 17, 2015

There's just no way we could afford Grant if we bought out Benford's contract. Buying out Peterson's expensive contract and Benford's in the same offseason would likely lead us to an inexpensive hire. I would love to hire Grant, but with the way things are going I just don't see us making a splash hire. But, looks like we're going to keep Benford.

Okay well if you want a guy on the cheap what about Mike Davis from Texas Southern?

golfingomez · March 17, 2015

Which major donors?

GRN-WHT · March 17, 2015

some major donors close to this program have insisted that next year will be Benford's breakout year.
Always next year...

fixed it for ya

and self ban begins again...............now

When are you going to insist that RV make a breakout coaching hire?