MGB: Ranking the players on UNT's roster

Brett Vito · February 15, 2016

MGB: Annual countdown starts with key members of front 7

http://meangreenblog.dentonrc.com/2016/02/ranking-the-players-on-team-names-roster-nos-25-21-feature-key-defensive-linemen.html/

Brett Vito · February 15, 2016

MGB: Annual countdown starts with key members of front 7

http://meangreenblog.dentonrc.com/2016/02/ranking-the-players-on-team-names-roster-nos-25-21-feature-key-defensive-linemen.html/

Brett Vito · February 16, 2016

MGB: Annual countdown continues with Nos. 16-20, which includes key playmakers on offense, defense, special teams

http://meangreenblog.dentonrc.com/2016/02/ranking-the-players-on-north-texas-roster-nos-16-20-feature-vital-playmakers.html/

MeanGreenTexan · February 16, 2016

Some of those misses for Moore were from 50+. Hoping he gets better opportunities to kick this year.

GrayEagle · February 17, 2016

At least one miss was the result of a high snap.

I think that Moore deserves a higher number than 16 given the number of points that he has put on the board the past two years.

BillySee58 · February 17, 2016

Nice series. Although I don't know that I'd call La Tech a "traditional Conference USA power" since they've only been in the conference as long as we have.

Edited February 17, 2016 by BillySee58

Aldo · February 17, 2016

1 hour ago, BillySee58 said:

Nice series. Although I don't know that I'd call La Tech a "traditional Conference USA power" since they've only been in the conference as long as we have.

Can't I technically say, UNT is top 5 oldest team in the league*?

*UAB left so they have to start over.

GOMG2013 · February 17, 2016

Ok, I had to wait till more names came out before I could critique...if we are depending on Scott and Smiley....then...

They are way too high in my opinion.

As for C. Davis, I originally thought he was too low at 17, but considering he wasn't even mentioned last year, I guess 17 is a huge improvement. To be barely above youngsters goree and Brooks, I had to see the rest of the list.

Davis wasn't great, but he at least showed he belonged starting for a D1/CUSA team. I would say he at least turned in an average year, which is saying a whole lot. 3 big possible game changing plays while the game was still being played with starters. INT in the red zone vs Tenn to keep the game 17-0 at the half. And a forced fumble vs iowa to keep the game 14-0. The other big play was the return against UTSA. There were also other tackles for losses and a sack.

He would tell you himself that he should have done more, but 3 big possible game changing plays is decent. If all 11 on defense pulls that off, that's 33 big plays...

As far as pass coverage, he did his job considering the lame system and scheme. Didn't give up no more than 2 catches for 15 yards in any game. A few games he had no catches on him. The longest play all year was a 12 yard slant that he should have picked off. If I had to guess, less than 10 catches and 100 yards given up all year.

I'm not trying to imply he was Deion sanders because it was easy to run on us and pick on youngsters and lbs in coverage. No need to throw at him.

Once again, davis, isnt all world, but from what I have seen out of smiley and scott, it must be assumed they will have some major improvement from last year to be rnaked this high. They did not look like D1 starters.

If we are rolling out the same guys as last year and do not upgrade DL, LB and WR, we will get smashed.

TreeFiddy · February 17, 2016

Texas-San Antonio? Nice work @Brett Vito, there may still be hope for you. Can't wait to read about whichever QB will still be trying to fill HOD Bowl MVP DT's shoes.

BillySee58 · February 18, 2016

2 hours ago, Aldo said:

Can't I technically say, UNT is top 5 oldest team in the league*?

*UAB left so they have to start over.

Yes

adman · February 18, 2016

It's a shame no one is going to coach the LB's.

Ben Gooding · February 18, 2016

11 minutes ago, adman said:

It's a shame no one is going to coach the LB's.

UNT has LB's?

TreeFiddy · February 18, 2016

The new offensive scheme doesn't require LB's.

Brett Vito · February 18, 2016

MGB: Nos. 11-15 feature returning starters:

http://meangreenblog.dentonrc.com/2016/02/ranking-the-players-on-north-texas-roster-nos-11-15-feature-returning-starters.html/

Nos. 6-10 feature two key offensive linemen, both options at quarterback

http://meangreenblog.dentonrc.com/2016/02/ranking-the-players-on-north-texas-roster-nos-5-10-feature-key-linemen-qbs.html/

MeanGreenTexan · February 18, 2016

Good to see Vito & I agree on the QB situation.

TreeFiddy · February 18, 2016

It seems like something was missing from the QB write up. Can't quite put my finger on it...

Withers940 · February 18, 2016

8 minutes ago, TreeFiddy said:

It seems like something was missing from the QB write up. Can't quite put my finger on it...

He didnt Mention D Thompson being the HOD Bowl MVP...Was that what you thought was missing?

MGNation92 · February 18, 2016

I wonder if Smith and Morris could possibly be used in situations where they're both on the field at the same time.That would be a interesting wrinkle given Smith's ability to run