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2015 UNT Captains Announced

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adman Apprentice

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Blake Bean and Anthony Wallace - SHOCKED

Andrew McNulty  - Surprising - (Does this mean they're riding this horse all the way to the end?)

Marcus Smith - Most saw it coming. 

 

So what's up with Kenny Buyers? Team Captain last year. Set to be a starter this year and yet no captain? Something is up.  

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Mean_Green09 Newbie

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Blake Bean and Anthony Wallace - SHOCKED

Andrew McNulty  - Surprising - (Does this mean they're riding this horse all the way to the end?)

Marcus Smith - Most saw it coming. 

 

So what's up with Kenny Buyers? Team Captain last year. Set to be a starter this year and yet no captain? Something is up.  

Doesn't mean they are riding McNulty all the way at all. Just means his teammates respect him and he is a leader. That's probably the biggest reason he is the starter too. 

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Ben Gooding Newbie

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Seeing Anthony Wallace as a captain puts a smile on my face. It tells me he's been wrecking shop in camp and a guy of his talent level, trust me, it will be nothing but a very good thing if he's showing out in camp. IMO, guy has an extremely high ceiling. 

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Surprising on the defensive side. Two late career defensive transfers, one of whom has never seen the field, and the other with limited playing time who has never really been mentioned as a possible starter. I thought McNulty was going to be a lock on the offensive side, but I'm surprised that there is no Carlos Harris.

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edcollopy Proficient

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I think buyers may be more of a quiet guy.... Who knows, we're not in the locker room.   Most wide receivers are all about theselves and can rub teammates the wrong way.   I am not saying Carlos is like that..I don't know him, just going on what your hear about a lot of receivers.   

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Ben Gooding Newbie

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Your a captain from one year not get to do it again??  How would you feel if this happened?

I personally wouldn't care nor should Buyers. He needs to worry about doing his job on the field and not about getting a little c sewed onto his jersey. 

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JesseMartin Explorer

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I bet the coaches had a talk with him about how his work ethic and dedication is part of what helped make other defensive leaders, keep going, be proud of the snowball effect you've started, etc.  Ben's right that he should stay focused, but yeah, it could be a distraction if he doesn't accept it with the right mindset.  His quotes have made him seem like a very solid Christian, so I do expect that he will take it in stride and stay strong and proud.

And the fact that McNulty is a captain is a great sign.  He has respect from the others and works hard, and doesn't whine when he's not the starter.  I suspect that the fact that he hasn't let that detail (that he's won and lost the job repeatedly) get in the way of his work and dedication to the team is HUGE, not only in terms of respect, but also as a great model of what to do to make the TEAM better.  That says that even if he's not the best, and ends up not being the starter, that he's the one that gets the most respect and that they KNOW will help the other QBs to be amazing.

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ColoradoEagle Experienced

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I think buyers may be more of a quiet guy.... 

That's what I would guess. His speech last year when he was announced as a captain was a bit awkward and stilted. Nothing wrong with that. Some guys just aren't public speakers.

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greenit Newbie

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Your a captain from one year not get to do it again??  How would you feel if this happened?

I would expect him to be disappointed.  And then I would expect him to look at why it happened.  Was it his own performance, or maybe it was someone else that has stepped up and shown they can lead as well.  When there are only two spots, nothing is guaranteed.  Glad to see our LB core sweep the two spots.  The LB's are typically the heart and emotional leaders of good defenses. 

Hopefully it is more of a positive sign that others have stepped up rather than Buyers falling off.

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adman Apprentice

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I would expect him to be disappointed.  And then I would expect him to look at why it happened.  Was it his own performance, or maybe it was someone else that has stepped up and shown they can lead as well.  When there are only two spots, nothing is guaranteed.  Glad to see our LB core sweep the two spots.  The LB's are typically the heart and emotional leaders of good defenses. 

Hopefully it is more of a positive sign that others have stepped up rather than Buyers falling off.

The dude went tandem with Marcus Smith (captain) to CUSA media days and isn't elected a second year captain. Seems really really weird to me. 

 

 

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adman Apprentice

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The team voted, these 4 are captains.    I'm fine with it.

captains & leadership council named:

http://www.meangreensports.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/090315aaa.html

It concerns me. You don't serve as Captain your Junior season, get toted around to media day the next season, be a senior and a forgone conclusion at starter at a position that needs experience only to be left out.  Suddenly you're not vocal enough? I don't buy it. Suddenly two guys that have not played meaningful snaps as starters on D during any season prior catapult ahead of you? Again, not buying it.  I don't know whats happening but all things being equal this doesn't happen. Something is not right. 

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eulessismore Collaborator

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It concerns me. You don't serve as Captain your Junior season, get toted around to media day the next season, be a senior and a forgone conclusion at starter at a position that needs experience only to be left out.  Suddenly you're not vocal enough? I don't buy it. Suddenly two guys that have not played meaningful snaps as starters on D during any season prior catapult ahead of you? Again, not buying it.  I don't know whats happening but all things being equal this doesn't happen. Something is not right. 

We're talkin' about practice.

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UNTexas Community Regular

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This is cute y'all. Nobody should get torn up. The leadership will perform and lead from the front. That's who the players will gravitate around and a captain can change in ten seconds. Regardless of position or title it will happen. I've been there and seen it. This isn't big news.

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JesseMartin Explorer

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This is cute y'all. Nobody should get torn up. The leadership will perform and lead from the front. That's who the players will gravitate around and a captain can change in ten seconds. Regardless of position or title it will happen. I've been there and seen it. This isn't big news.

GOOD GOD, MAN!  DON'T YOU REALIZE THE FRIGGIN' SKY IS FALLING?

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