Texas College (11/16/15)

Mean_Green09 · November 17, 2015

It's a job saving schedule, for sure.
But Samford, Troy, and the third one I forget are a major step up from a couple of teams not even UNT fans have heard of. They should be able to exploit our lack of size inside and we will get a look at how Brice plays against D1 big men.

Troy and Samford should not be able to exploit our interior. Those teams dont have great guys down low. It should be a step up in competition, but dont expect an exploitation.

Ben Gooding · November 17, 2015

It's a job saving schedule, for sure.
But Samford, Troy, and the third one I forget are a major step up from a couple of teams not even UNT fans have heard of. They should be able to exploit our lack of size inside and we will get a look at how Brice plays against D1 big men.

We will sweep our invitational. If you haven't seen this team play you should go watch them vs Idaho on Monday. We finally have jump shooters and 2 big guys in the freshman that wears glasses and Brice. We also actually feed the post. We had countless entry passes which is s great sign. Also, the ATM transfer (Reese?) is the real deal. Harris looks to be coming into form as an actual team player. We also have good role players. We look like a D1 squad.

*Still trying to learn names.

Army of Dad · November 17, 2015

We will sweep our invitational. If you haven't seen this team play you should go watch them vs Idaho on Monday. We finally have jump shooters and 2 big guys in the freshman that wears glasses and Brice. We also actually feed the post. We had countless entry passes which is s great sign. Also, the ATM transfer (Reese?) is the real deal. Harris looks to be coming into form as an actual team player. We also have good role players. We look like a D1 squad.
*Still trying to learn names.

Frosh with the glasses is Khalil Fuller.

SilverEagle · November 17, 2015

Now that the scrimmages are over, it'll be interesting to see what happens in the upcoming UNT hosted tournament against D1 competition.

No kidding. Jarvis Christian? and the former UT-Tyler? I didn't know Jarvis Christian was now a four year school. I always thought they were a Juco.

Ben Gooding · November 17, 2015

Frosh with the glasses is Khalil Fuller.

He's pretty good. Frame and playing style is similar to Colin Voss, but I believe he has a higher ceiling. Fuller is only a freshman and looks like he will be able to have the same kind of productivity as Voss had as a senior. I believe he's 6'7" 280 and can move a little bit.

UNT90 · November 17, 2015

We will sweep our invitational. If you haven't seen this team play you should go watch them vs Idaho on Monday. We finally have jump shooters and 2 big guys in the freshman that wears glasses and Brice. We also actually feed the post. We had countless entry passes which is s great sign. Also, the ATM transfer (Reese?) is the real deal. Harris looks to be coming into form as an actual team player. We also have good role players. We look like a D1 squad.
*Still trying to learn names.

You have no way of knowing if anyone was good or not. We played a couple of high school teams. Remember when we blew out Nicholls St. in football? Same thing.

There are some decent signs, but it doesn't mean squat in a glorified scrimmage. Brice's numbers in these scrimmages tend to show he has a long way to go to be competitive against d1 competition.

But WE DON'T KNOW.

Ill come up for SIU, and may make UTA, but probably nothing else.

Ben Gooding · November 17, 2015

You have no way of knowing if anyone was good or not. We played a couple of high school teams. Remember when we blew out Nicholls St. in football? Same thing.
There are some decent signs, but it doesn't mean squat in a glorified scrimmage. Brice's numbers in these scrimmages tend to show he has a long way to go to be competitive against d1 competition.
But WE DON'T KNOW.
Ill come up for SIU, and may make UTA, but probably nothing else.

You are right. However, we look like a real D1 squad. That is all I am saying. We look like we have competitors out on the court. We have decent size, speed, and Reese and a very good ball handler. We will beat all of the teams that we are "suppose" to beat. And I think we will be competitive vs most, if not all. I know it's hard to tell sometimes when playing teams like this, but it's hard to explain until you see them in person. They actually look good and it's obvious to tell that they have good chemistry.

MCMLXXX · November 17, 2015

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ChristopherRyanWilkes · November 17, 2015

In my opinion, this team should be good. They have several highly-rated recruits, more than I can remember in a while. The talent and size are there in a way they haven't been in a long time. That is why folks are getting excited and rightly so. Could it all go south? Sure. This is still a Benford led team. All I'm saying is maybe talent, size, and a head coach with at least some experience now can come together finally to produce a surprising season.

Edited November 17, 2015 by ChristopherRyanWilkes

greenit · November 17, 2015

No kidding. Jarvis Christian? and the former UT-Tyler? I didn't know Jarvis Christian was now a four year school. I always thought they were a Juco.

UT-Tyler hasn't gone anywhere. Look a little closer.

El Paso Eagle · November 17, 2015

UT-Tyler hasn't gone anywhere. Look a little closer.

Texas College is a small school also located in Tyler

southsideguy · November 17, 2015

No kidding. Jarvis Christian? and the former UT-Tyler? I didn't know Jarvis Christian was now a four year school. I always thought they were a Juco.

oh you are mistaken, it was jarvis christian and his eight friends, there gps got them lost in the van.

untjim1995 · November 17, 2015

It's a job saving schedule, for sure.
But Samford, Troy, and the third one I forget are a major step up from a couple of teams not even UNT fans have heard of. They should be able to exploit our lack of size inside and we will get a look at how Brice plays against D1 big men.

If Benford's job gets saved, it means he's getting extended after this season...think about that for a second.

oldguystudent · November 17, 2015

dafuq is Texas College? Glancing through this, it looks like NAIA? For purposes of RPI don't those games not count? Like at all? Win or lose, aren't they completely discarded from the record?

I suppose I'm all for playing someone easy at the beginning of the season, but shouldn't we be playing somebody that is someone in the ~350 team D1 spectrum?

Matt from A700 · November 17, 2015

What happened to all of the negativity that was on this board just a few weeks ago?

Army of Dad · November 17, 2015

What happened to all of the negativity that was on this board just a few weeks ago?

It's dormant. The undercurrent is still there (and deservedly so), but we don't know much about this team right now. I doubt the D1 teams we are bringing in for the tournament will provide much of an indication either.

greenit · November 18, 2015

dafuq is Texas College? Glancing through this, it looks like NAIA? For purposes of RPI don't those games not count? Like at all? Win or lose, aren't they completely discarded from the record?
I suppose I'm all for playing someone easy at the beginning of the season, but shouldn't we be playing somebody that is someone in the ~350 team D1 spectrum?

From an RPI perspective, it is often worse to play a lowly ranked D1 school (even if you win) than playing a team that does not even count in the RPI calculation.

Edit: Not that RPI considerations would be the only reason we would schedule these teams.

Edited November 18, 2015 by greenit

UNTLifer · November 18, 2015

You have no way of knowing if anyone was good or not. We played a couple of high school teams. Remember when we blew out Nicholls St. in football? Same thing.
There are some decent signs, but it doesn't mean squat in a glorified scrimmage. Brice's numbers in these scrimmages tend to show he has a long way to go to be competitive against d1 competition.
But WE DON'T KNOW.
Ill come up for SIU, and may make UTA, but probably nothing else.

How about giving the team a chance and supporting your alma mater. If they tank, then stop going, but not attending out of spite towards the AD or Bball Coach is, well, spiteful,

FirefightnRick · November 18, 2015

dafuq is Texas College? Glancing through this, it looks like NAIA? For purposes of RPI don't those games not count? Like at all? Win or lose, aren't they completely discarded from the record?
I suppose I'm all for playing someone easy at the beginning of the season, but shouldn't we be playing somebody that is someone in the ~350 team D1 spectrum?

Here's the gym where Texas College plays...per pedler from the M&G.

Rick

Matt from A700 · November 18, 2015

Here's the gym where Texas College plays...per pedler from the M&G.

Rick

My 2A high school's "old gym" is nicer/bigger than that...

UNT90 · November 18, 2015

How about giving the team a chance and supporting your alma mater. If they tank, then stop going, but not attending out of spite towards the AD or Bball Coach is, well, spiteful,

I live 3 counties away. I couldn't tell you more than a handful of players names anymore.

Its not spite, it's a simple lack of interest.

And that is the AD's and bball coach's fault.

How often are you driving in from Midland for games? Are you spiteful?

Edited November 18, 2015 by UNT90

FirefightnRick · November 18, 2015

My 2A high school's "old gym" is nicer/bigger than that...

When I saw that picture my first thought was ..."To prepare his team Benford would have gotten a better effort out of North Crowley High School".

Rick

Harry · November 18, 2015

Can we not just enjoy the wins? Why must those against Benford spoil it for the rest of us.

I get that there are many good fans disenchanted about the program right now. That's your right.

I think it crosses the line when you try to discount other fans who actually see some promise in this team.

It's pretty clear Benford needs to win this season. Why can't we just let it play out without the constant negative propaganda?

UNTFan23 · November 18, 2015

Can we not just enjoy the wins? Why must those against Benford spoil it for the rest of us.
I get that there are many good fans disenchanted about the program right now. That's your right.
I think it crosses the line when you try to discount other fans who actually see some promise in this team.
It's pretty clear Benford needs to win this season. Why can't we just let it play out without the constant negative propaganda?

Army of Dad · November 18, 2015

Can we not just enjoy the wins? Why must those against Benford spoil it for the rest of us.
I get that there are many good fans disenchanted about the program right now. That's your right.
I think it crosses the line when you try to discount other fans who actually see some promise in this team.
It's pretty clear Benford needs to win this season. Why can't we just let it play out without the constant negative propaganda?

Eh, it cuts both ways. I know I said something about in the thread for the ladies big win over Oklahoma.