MGB: Sounds like Smith is going to get his shot

Brett Vito · October 12, 2015

MGB: Some thoughts on Canales taking over:

http://meangreenblog.dentonrc.com/2015/10/sunday-night-notes-qb-starter-rumor-thoughts-on-canales.html/

Harry · October 12, 2015

great news --- finally.

I think people are going to be amazed at how wide open Canales will be now without Mac around.

greenminer · October 12, 2015

I love the story lines between Smith and WKU.

Interesting to see that Vito writes Canales will not be getting the permanent position.

GMG24 · October 12, 2015

great news --- finally.
I think people are going to be amazed at how wide open Canales will be now without Mac around.

I remember how wide open he was when TD left.... Oh wait, lol it was the same stuff. I liked it then, I like it now. Get the ball into Tee, Wilson, Ivory, Smith, and Harris' hands and see what happens.

UNTLifer · October 12, 2015

Should the team respond positively under Canales, should he be given the opportunity to interview and be a serious candidate?

meanrob · October 12, 2015

Should the team respond positively under Canales, should he be given the opportunity to interview and be a serious candidate?

No

I don't get some of you guys. The athletic program is probably at its lowest point in terms of competitiveness in its history and some of you want to put a band-aid on a bleeding open wound.

Edited October 12, 2015 by meanrob

Matt from A700 · October 12, 2015

Should Smith actually start Thursday, I might just see what this guy can do given the chance. Not like I will able to attend the Halloween or Thanksgiving Break game anyways.

CaliMeanGreen · October 12, 2015

At the end of the season Canales and UNT go their separate ways, no matter what happens in the next 7 games.

Harry · October 12, 2015

At the end of the season Canales and UNT go their separate ways, no matter what happens in the next 7 games.

That may be true, but these 7 games are important for both Coach Chico and our program. We have never gone winless at North Texas. Chico's legacy here and at future places could well be defined by this 7-game stretch. I for one am pulling for him to be successful. As fans we will again get to see the real Chico offense and that should be fun.

greenit · October 12, 2015

He should have had at least 3 quarters of play on Saturday.

In the end, this is all most of us were wanting. Let's see him for a few games and see if he has anything.

Edited October 12, 2015 by greenit

Rudy · October 12, 2015

IF and that is a big IF, Canales were to get the job, maybe he could hire Leavitt to be the DC?

the green rokemi · October 12, 2015

And can I pencil means in for #2?

ADLER · October 12, 2015

I don't think that Smith's ability can be defined by this game. He will have had only two practices with the starters and he will be playing against an incredibly solid team that is predicted to kick the crap out of us no matter who we start at quarterback. We could trot Peyton Manning out there and still lose by 50. I am happy that we are finally giving some quality time to an underclassman though and I hope Smith reaches the potential that so many recruiting staffs once saw in him.

eulessismore · October 12, 2015

I don't think that Smith's ability can be defined by this game. He will have had only two practices with the starters and he will be playing against an incredibly solid team that is predicted to kick the crap out of us no matter who we start at quarterback. We could trot Peyton Manning out there and still lose by 50. I am happy that we are finally giving some quality time to an underclassman though and I hope Smith reaches the potential that so many recruiting staffs once saw in him.

It would be tough for us to beat them, but at least we shouldn't have to wonder why no highly regarded transfer quarterback can ever see the field here. And our previous numbers 1 and 2 couldn't translate their success in practice to game time, so am looking forward to the relatively unpracticed number 3.

greenit · October 12, 2015

We should have some chances on offense. Defense is going to be scary.

HoustonEagle · October 12, 2015

Should the team respond positively under Canales, should he be given the opportunity to interview and be a serious candidate?

If Canales had a winning record after the next seven games you bet he would make my top 3. That is a HUGE if. Our schedule is tough. Still if we a playing hypotheticals yes I would take a hard look but ultimately think I would pass on him as I don't think he can recruit.

MeanGreenTeeth · October 12, 2015

At the end of the season Canales and UNT go their separate ways, no matter what happens in the next 7 games.

What? If he managed to win 4-5 games, he should be coach of the year. Hell, coach of the century. I'm not holding my breath though.

Green Mean · October 12, 2015

What? If he managed to win 4-5 games, he should be coach of the year. Hell, coach of the century. I'm not holding my breath though.

4-3 or 5-2 warranting a coach of the year or coach of the century? Only at North Texas I guess.

eulessismore · October 12, 2015

4-3 or 5-2 warranting a coach of the year or coach of the century? Only at North Texas I guess.

What was Mac's lifetime winning percentage before he came here, about the same as when he left? Just saying.

ColoradoEagle · October 12, 2015

Canales has taken a lot of heat. He hasn’t been perfect, but considering the circumstances and the general philosophy he worked under with a conservative head coach, I think he has done a good job.

I wonder what could possibly qualify as a bad job in Brett's mind.

FirefightnRick · October 12, 2015

You people don't seem to get it. If after the Mickey Mouse operation he's witnessed the past 7 years around here...Chico still wants to work another day after this season is over then he needs his head examined.

The absolute best thing for Mike is to get the F<£# out of Denton as soon as possible.

Rick

foutsrouts · October 12, 2015

You people don't seem to get it. If after the Mickey Mouse operation he's witnessed the past 7 years around here...Chico still wants to work another day after this season is over then he needs his head examined.
The absolute best thing for Mike is to get the F<£# out of Denton as soon as possible.

Rick

Yeah, but people tend to get cushy (not "Coshy" I hope) and settle into their jobs. I guess we'll find out how aggressively ambitious Chico is at this point in his life pretty soon.

UNT90 · October 12, 2015

No
I don't get some of you guys. The athletic program is probably at its lowest point in terms of competitiveness in its history and some of you want to put a band-aid on a bleeding open wound.

This.

The willingness to accept mediocrity... Strike that... FAILURE by this fan base never ceases to amaze me.

Its ok to like yourself, people.