MGB: Tre Johnson will not return next season

Brett Vito · February 1, 2016

MGB: Walk-on return man developed into key weapon last seasopn

http://meangreenblog.dentonrc.com/2016/02/tre-johnson-has-left-unt.html/

SilverEagle · February 1, 2016

So, this happened before the new coaching staff came on board?

BillySee58 · February 1, 2016

I wonder if Bradley will be back after all. Vito said he might be back after reports were that he was transferring. He's still not back on the roster.

If Bradley, Kidsy, and Johnson are all gone that could open things in the return game for Tyler Wilson. Wilson averaged 42 yards/kickoff return last year at Arlington Martin.

rcade · February 1, 2016

Bummer. Tre was one of the only bright spots last season.

Brett Vito · February 1, 2016

MGB: Johnson says he couldn't afford to return to UNT for spring semester

http://meangreenblog.dentonrc.com/2016/02/tre-johnson-has-left-unt.html/

ChristopherRyanWilkes · February 1, 2016

Just now, Brett Vito said:

MGB: Johnson says he couldn't afford to return to UNT for spring semester

http://meangreenblog.dentonrc.com/2016/02/tre-johnson-has-left-unt.html/

That's kinda odd. Unless your parent make over a certain amount and won't help with college, grants and financial aid are pretty abundant for public universities nowadays. I just know FASFA is a whole year deal so wonder how he could afford it last semester but not this one if he had financial aid.

UNTLifer · February 1, 2016

The most important thing is that he finds the money to complete his degree. Liked this young man and wish him well.

rcade · February 2, 2016

21 minutes ago, ChristopherRyanWilkes said:

That's kinda odd. Unless your parent make over a certain amount and won't help with college, grants and financial aid are pretty abundant for public universities nowadays. I just know FASFA is a whole year deal so wonder how he could afford it last semester but not this one if he had financial aid.

Grants and financial aid don't cover everything. I went to UNT entirely on student loans and grants and I still had to come up with rent for housing, money for ridiculously overpriced textbooks and money for food.

Maybe he is leaving in the hope it will spur UNT to offer a scholarship.

Edited February 2, 2016 by rcade

HoustonEagle · February 2, 2016

If he was getting playing time last year they should offer a scholarship. We have a roster full of non-contributors that stay on scholarship 4-5 years.

ChristopherRyanWilkes · February 2, 2016

2 minutes ago, rcade said:

Grants and financial aid don't cover everything. I went to UNT entirely on student loans and grants and I still had to come up with rent for housing, money for ridiculously overpriced textbooks and money for food.

Maybe he is leaving in the hope it will spur UNT to offer a scholarship.

I know, but you can get financial aid up to cost of attendance which factor in room & board and you get a refund. Maybe I am thinking of the parent PLUS loan as well, not sure. That sucks, I've definitely come close to not making it financially in college but luckily pulled myself out. Wish they could offer him a scholarship or something but I understand that they can't at this time.

drex · February 2, 2016

There will be all sorts of intriguing stories in the days to come...happens every time there is a coaching change.

Marty · February 2, 2016

hate to see this, Tre was one of the few bright spots from last season.

Harry · February 2, 2016

Makes me sad. He stood tall in an otherwise dreary season.

southsideguy · February 2, 2016

man i hate to lose this guy , in the hod bowl year our special teams were so important. This kid looks like he could be special on returns.

eulessismore · February 2, 2016

1 hour ago, southsideguy said:

man i hate to lose this guy , in the hod bowl year our special teams were so important. This kid looks like he could be special on returns.

We are a program that needs good returns.