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UNT Official Announcement on Seth Littrell Hire

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Meet Coach Seth Littrell Monday, Dec. 7, At The Union

North Texas students, faculty, staff and fans are invited to meet coach Littrell on Monday, Dec. 7, at 4 p.m. in the University Union. The event will be held in the Syndicate, located on the second floor of the Union.

If you are attending but do not have a UNT parking pass, please park in the Highland Street parking garage or the Union Circle parking garage (credit card only, no cash accepted).

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What People Say About Seth Littrell

Bob Stoops, head coach, Oklahoma

"Seth was a tough and outstanding player for us at Oklahoma, and has rapidly climbed the coaching ladder for good reason. He's got an extremely bright football mind, he's thorough in his preparation and he relates well with players. I'm very happy for Seth, his family and for North Texas."

Rob Gronkowski, tight end, New England Patriots

"I'm definitely happy for Coach Littrell. It's great to see one of my former mentors get hired as a head coach. I love his coaching style. He gets his players to play tough and leave it all out on the field. He's not just a great football coach, he's also a great guy. He is someone who is always there for his players."

Larry Fedora, head coach, North Carolina

"I'm thrilled for Seth and his family for the opportunity to be the head coach at North Texas.  He is an outstanding coach who does a terrific job developing players and building relationships.  Over the last two seasons as offensive coordinator he has helped us set numerous records and win a lot of football games. I believe he will be a great head coach."

Mike Leach, head coach, Washington State

"He's absolutely ready. Seth has been successful everywhere he's gone. He was a young coach when he came to Texas Tech, but he was one of the best recruiters on my staff at Texas Tech. Everyone he interacts with likes him a lot. High school coaches love him. It's been neat to see him develop over the years. He's gone from an energetic kid who liked hitting the road and recruiting to being a role model and strong offensive mind. He's always been able to lead, but you can see now that he's ready to lead a football program."

Kevin Wilson, head coach, Indiana

"We set most of Indiana's offensive records when he was here. He's led a strong passing offense everywhere he's been, but he's also learned how to run a very balanced and complete offense. He's learned from people like Mike Leach, Dana Holgorsen and Larry Fedora, but what you are seeing at North Carolina - that is totally Seth. He's really come into his own."

Sonny Dykes, head coach, California

"I feel like he's ready for this. Being a head coach is definitely a different experience, but he is as well-prepared as anybody that is a first-time head coach. He's a demanding coach who will definitely push players. But the players respond well to him and like him a lot. He connects with people at a personal level, not just a professional level."

Nick Foles, quarterback, St. Louis Rams

"I really enjoyed playing for Coach Littrell during my time at Arizona, just because of his personality and the energy he brought to the football field. He's a really intelligent coach who knows a lot about football. He played the game himself so he's got that tenacity to really get after it but motivate his players. He's a players' coach, so I'm really excited for him."

Cody Latimer, wide receiver, Denver Broncos

"Coach is very funny, outgoing and just down to earth. He is very smart and knew how to put us in the right positions to succeed. I think he was actually there my 1,000-yard year I had, so of course I'm excited about that. He knows how to toss the ball around and get his players in the best situation possible. He's an all-around great guy. He's cool to hang around and talk to if you've got a problem or something. I'm very excited for him."

UNT is going all out quote wise... where did this come from??

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DENTON – The University of North Texas has named Seth Littrell as its 19th head football coach, University President Neal Smatresk and Director of Athletics Rick Villarreal announced Saturday.

Littrell, 37, one of the brightest offensive minds in college football, comes to North Texas after serving as the assistant head coach for offense and tight ends at North Carolina. The Muskogee, Oklahoma native will be the youngest coach in Conference USA and fifth youngest in the nation when he coaches his first game. Littrell will be introduced to the media at a press conference on Monday at 12:30 p.m.

The dynamic mind of Littrell has turned the North Carolina offense in 2015 into one of the nation’s best, as the Tar Heels have set school records for most points and touchdowns in a season. The Tar Heels won the ACC Coastal Division Championship and played in their first ACC Championship game.

North Carolina scored over 30 points nine times in 2015, topped the 40-point mark seven times and scored over 50 points in four games, which is a school record. Through 12 games, UNC is averaging 41.2 points a game, which is 11th in the nation.

Under the guidance of Littrell, quarterback Marquise Williams has a set a new school record for career touchdowns (90) and total offense at North Carolina.

In 2015 with Littrell, the UNC offense averaged 7.46 yards per play, which is second in the nation, and ran the ball for 6.0 yards a carry, which ranks third in the country. UNC is one of just 11 schools in the nation averaging more than 200 yards rushing (229.7) and 250 yards passing (266.0). This season UNC has rushed for over 200 yards eight times and had over 500 yards of total offense in four games, including 704 yards in a 66-31 win over Duke.

In his first season in Chapel Hill in 2014, Littrell helped Carolina establish several school records, including most passing yards, most passing touchdowns and most first downs.  Williams was a second-team all-conference pick after leading the Tar Heels to a bowl game in his first year as the starter, and set several individual school records, including most rushing yards and rushing touchdowns by a quarterback.  Carolina gained more than 5,000 yards in Littrell’s first season as the play-caller and averaged 429.8 yards per contest.

Littrell came to Chapel Hill from Indiana where he guided one of the most prolific offenses in the country. Indiana finished ninth in the nation in total offense in 2013, averaging 508.5 yards per game. The Hoosiers were 17th in passing offense (306.7 avg.) and 30th in rushing offense (201.8). Indiana was one of only three teams to average more than 300 yards passing and 200 yards rushing.

Under Littrell’s guidance in 2013, Indiana set single-season records with 6,102 total yards, (508.5 ypg), 461 points, (38.4 ppg), 36 passing touchdowns, 62 total touchdowns and 300 first downs. Tight end Ted Bolser thrived in his system, setting IU career records for receptions, receiving yards and touchdowns by a tight end.

Bolser and wide receiver Cody Latimer were selected in the 2014 NFL Draft.  Latimer was taken in the second round (56th overall) by the Denver Broncos, while Bolser went in the seventh round to Washington.

In Littrell’s first season as Indiana’s offensive coordinator in 2012, the Hoosiers led the Big Ten and ranked 17th nationally in passing offense (311.2). They finished second in the conference in total offense (442.0) and fourth in scoring offense (30.8).

Prior to his stint at Indiana, Littrell coached three seasons at Arizona, where his 2011 offense ranked third nationally in passing offense (370.8) and 15th in total offense (465.2).

He served as offensive coordinator in 2011 and coached tight ends and H-backs. He was co-offensive coordinator in 2010 and coached running backs and tight ends in both 2009 and 2010.

Three of his Arizona players were selected in the NFL draft: tight end Rob Gronkowski (New England - 2010 second round), quarterback Nick Foles (Philadelphia - 2012 third round) and wide receiver Juron Criner (Oakland - 2012 fifth round).

Prior to Arizona, Littrell served four years as running backs coach at Texas Tech (2005-08) under Mike Leach. The 2008 Red Raiders rushed for 119 rushing yards per game, the highest total in the Leach era. Running back Shannon Woods earned All-Big 12 Conference honors in 2006 after averaging 6.1 yards per carry and snagging 75 receptions, totaling a top 15 national figure of 139 all-purpose yards per game.

Littrell began his coaching career as a graduate assistant at Kansas from 2002-04. The Jayhawks played in the 2003 Tangerine Bowl.

Littrell has coached in seven bowl games, played in two and was team captain on Oklahoma’s 2000 national championship team. He was a four-year letterwinner at Oklahoma where he rushed for 231 yards and seven touchdowns in 1999 and finished his career with 11 rushing scores.

The Muskogee, Okla., native graduated from Oklahoma with a degree in communications in 2001.

Littrell and his wife, Becca, have a son, Tripp, and a daughter, Elle.

Seth Littrell Coaching Year-By-Year
2016 - North Texas Head Coach
2014-15 - North Carolina Assistant Head Coach for Offense/Tight Ends
2012-13 - Indiana Offensive Coordinator/Tight Ends/Fullbacks
2011 - Arizona Offensive Coordinator/Tight Ends/H-Backs
2010 - Arizona Co-Offensive Coordinator/Running Backs/Tight Ends
2009 - Arizona Running Backs & Tight Ends Coach
2005-08 - Texas Tech Running Backs Coach
2002-04 - Kansas Graduate Assistant

 

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Guys, I feel really good about this hire.    Coach Littrell does not appear to be a one-trick pony either.   He would appear to be the complete package, which is something we have not had in a long, long time.

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North Carolina fans getting pissy on Twitter that we announced during half-time. Are their players on Twitter during halftime? What are they worried about? 

So much comedy gold in this.

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Guys, I feel really good about this hire.    Coach Littrell does not appear to be a one-trick pony either.   He would appear to be the complete package, which is something we have not had in a long, long time.

This is most of how I feel...but add in relieved.  The way a few people were talking, it sounded pretty convincing that we may not have been able to land someone like Littrell, and that he may have been holding out for a better deal/bigger name program.  Every time we think we're taking a step up, it's been a bust, so I hope that this time is finally everything we hope it is.

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