MGB: McCarney press conference notes

Brett Vito · April 14, 2015

MGB:

http://meangreenblog.dentonrc.com/2015/04/mccarney-press-conference-notes-2.html/

Harry · April 14, 2015

Lot of good stuff here. Nice work Brett.

MeanGreenTexan · April 14, 2015

Not surprised by Wilson being the lead back. Sorry Jimmy-Show lovers, I like Jimmerson, He's a nice change-of-pace/3rd down guy. I don't think he's much more than that.

That O-Line still looks fluid. Where on Earth is Epps... Is he still on the team? I imagine he or Ochs will push Thompson for that last Guard spot.

Mean_Green09 · April 14, 2015

I'm still wondering who will be the power back.

Harry · April 14, 2015

I'm still wondering who will be the power back.

White Mamba

BillySee58 · April 14, 2015

Not surprised by Wilson being the lead back. Sorry Jimmy-Show lovers, I like Jimmerson, He's a nice change-of-pace/3rd down guy. I don't think he's much more than that.

That O-Line still looks fluid. Where on Earth is Epps... Is he still on the team? I imagine he or Ochs will push Thompson for that last Guard spot.

I think it has a lot more to do with Wilson being ridiculously good than Jimmerson not being a CUSA-level running back. I honestly think Wilson may be the most purely talented player on this team, at least in the top 5.

adman · April 14, 2015

I think it has a lot more to do with Wilson being ridiculously good than Jimmerson not being a CUSA-level running back. I honestly think Wilson may be the most purely talented player on this team, at least in the top 5.

Agreed.

Also - no one should sleep on Tucker. He's legit.

Hey Billy - since you mentioned it how bout you list who you think those top 5 are.

emmitt01 · April 14, 2015

Agreed.

Also - no one should sleep on Tucker. He's legit.

Hey Billy - since you mentioned it how bout you list who you think those top 5 are.

Dylan

Dylan, and

Dylan

Marty · April 14, 2015

Sam Wells to safety, there's 1 out of the mix at QB. How about Mr. Flusche making his case for starting on the DL! Congrats Andy!

Wilson may go down as one of the best RB's in school history, reminds me a lot of Dunbar.

Harry · April 15, 2015

Really proud of Andy. That's quite an accomplishment for a walk-on.

BillySee58 · April 15, 2015

Agreed.

Also - no one should sleep on Tucker. He's legit.

Hey Billy - since you mentioned it how bout you list who you think those top 5 are.

I don't know for sure. That's a can of worms I really don't want to open up. Some guys who I think could make that list have yet to play a snap of D1 football (like Tee Goree or Jareid Combs), and it would be a list going just off talent and ability, not necessarily production which is much more important in actuality.

MeanGreenZen · April 15, 2015

Mac obviously doesn't like Jimmerson and just tolerates him for his talent. Jimmy averaged a half yard more per rush than Wilson last season on almost 3x the number of carries. I like Wilson, too, but Jimmy has been the best RB on the team every year he has been on the team and he keeps getting the shaft. Just symbolic who starts though. Need atleast three effective runners in our system. Jimmy is good enough to get NFL preseason carries after his career here which is more than the guys who started over him his whole career ever got.

97and03 · April 15, 2015

I don't know for sure. That's a can of worms I really don't want to open up. Some guys who I think could make that list have yet to play a snap of D1 football (like Tee Goree or Jareid Combs), and it would be a list going just off talent and ability, not necessarily production which is much more important in actuality.

But you said "most talented" not the best player. It is the off season. Go crazy with it.

GMG24 · April 15, 2015

I don't care if Charles dickens is our RB as long as we win baby win! Bet it's QBs in this order

1. Mini

2. Greer

3. DAJON

4. Means

adman · April 15, 2015

I don't know for sure. That's a can of worms I really don't want to open up. Some guys who I think could make that list have yet to play a snap of D1 football (like Tee Goree or Jareid Combs), and it would be a list going just off talent and ability, not necessarily production which is much more important in actuality.

Certainly production is much more important but what else do we have to talk about?

Come on - Top 5 most talented/athletic on the team. You make a list. I'll make a list. Not that any of it matters just interested in your thoughts versus mine.

Ben Gooding · April 15, 2015

On O it's goes something like...

1. Marcus Smith

2. Jeff Wilson

3. Tee Goree

4. Willie Ivery

5. Jimmy Show

greenminer · April 15, 2015

Mac obviously doesn't like Jimmerson and just tolerates him for his talent. Jimmy averaged a half yard more per rush than Wilson last season on almost 3x the number of carries. I like Wilson, too, but Jimmy has been the best RB on the team every year he has been on the team and he keeps getting the shaft. Just symbolic who starts though. Need atleast three effective runners in our system. Jimmy is good enough to get NFL preseason carries after his career here which is more than the guys who started over him his whole career ever got.

Many of your points here are easily disputable and seem more like the opinion of someone who knows JimJim personally.

GMG24 · April 15, 2015

Top 5 Most athletic

1. Tee Goree

2. Jeff Wilson

3. Cedric Fernandes

4. Tillman Johnson

5. Kevin Dillman

Edited April 15, 2015 by GMG24

MeanGreen13 · April 15, 2015

I don't care if Charles dickens is our RB as long as we win baby win! Bet it's QBs in this order
1. Mini
2. Greer
3. DAJON
4. Means

After seeing Canales' tweet, Dajon is probably 4th again.

H-towngreen · April 15, 2015

Jimmy show is not NFL good. He will not get a whiff of even an NFL camp.

Also,I'm hate the format for the spring game. Why not 1's v 1's?!

BillySee58 · April 15, 2015

I agree with most of the guys said. I would add Chad Davis and Darvin Kidsy to the mix as well. I also really like McClain's talents, and his combination of size and athleticism could make him a really good safety.

I think if/once Xavier Grindle gets here in the fall he will be the most athletic player on defense. Dude has crazy athleticism.

Brett Vito · April 15, 2015

MGB: A couple more tidbits of note

http://meangreenblog.dentonrc.com/2015/04/upon-further-review-more-unt-football-hoops-notes.html/

UNTLifer · April 15, 2015

After seeing Canales' tweet, Dajon is probably 4th again.

Unfortunately, I think you hit the nail on the head. Why can't DW get his act together?

MeanGreen13 · April 15, 2015

Unfortunately, I think you hit the nail on the head. Why can't DW get his act together?

it seems that he wasnt there when the other qbs were but dude's got a baby daughter so I'm not even mad. I wouldnt hold that against him as long as he performs but i am certain this coaching staff absolutely will. its like doing things a certain specific way is more important than the results on the field most of the time.

GOMG2013 · April 15, 2015

if we are talking about athletic, eric evans is the fastest on the team. jamal marshall is the second fastest and he can jump too. he has good measurables. fast doesnt mean agile, cutting ability, and quick though.