North Texas’ win over Rice a turning point in #NewDenton

[Skipper]

Another reason the Mean Green appeared to turn a corner Saturday was the fact they were able to seal the deal and get the win.

Even though the defense looked shaky giving up 17 points in the first quarter, the team battled back.  If this team had a double-digit deficit last year, forget about it. You could have kept the teams in the locker room because the Mean Green were not coming back.

But this is a new team, and sometimes it isn’t about how you start, it’s how you finish. The defense finished. They forced three fumbles and grabbed an interception, not to mention their effort on the final play, where they stuffed Rice on fourth and inches. Even more impressive, they did it in double-overtime and on the road.

Guts.

It was pure guts and determination to blow that play up and win the ballgame.

When you get tested on the road and overcome, it does wonders for a locker room. The celebration was pandemonium. It meant a lot to the guys in green. They now have invaluable experience to carry with them as the season goes on.

The defense did its job, and so did the offense. Ivery and junior Jeffrey Wilson pounded the ball on the ground, leading to a career day for Wilson. The receivers stepped up with 17 total catches between eight players for 224 yards. The offense went blow-for-blow with Rice in overtime.

As it stands, North Texas is 2-2 at the end of September. Through four games, the Mean Green has doubled its win total from 2015. The win against Rice gives North Texas momentum before Middle Tennessee State University comes to town on Saturday,  a team Littrell has called “elite.”

If the Mean Green want to make a bowl game, they will have to beat two of the Conference USA powerhouses. Saturday is a perfect opportunity to catch Middle Tennessee off guard, and move one step closer to playing football in December.

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[Mean Green 93-98]

Did you see the celebration when we beat Western KY in 2008?  

 

But that wasn't really a turning point.

[NorthTexan95]

What is this #NewDenton stuff?  Littrell didn't give a crap about ti when asked at a press conference a few weeks ago.  

[Army of Dad]

4 minutes ago, NorthTexan95 said:

What is this #NewDenton stuff?  Littrell didn't give a crap about ti when asked at a press conference a few weeks ago.  

I'm guessing SL knows all about it. 

 

[GMG81]

21 minutes ago, NorthTexan95 said:

What is this #NewDenton stuff?  Littrell didn't give a crap about ti when asked at a press conference a few weeks ago.  

I think it's just a catch phrase for the new regime. As in, we're new and fresh so don't expected what has always been expected. One has to imagine it was initially created for recruiting. 

[NorthTexan95]

18 minutes ago, GMG81 said:

I think it's just a catch phrase for the new regime. As in, we're new and fresh so don't expected what has always been expected. One has to imagine it was initially created for recruiting. 

 

36 minutes ago, Army of Dad said:

I'm guessing SL knows all about it. 

 

Ah ... got it.  Never noticed that before.  Just keep those kids off my lawn and I'll be ok. 

[Withers940]

[Cerebus]

1 hour ago, Withers940 said:

I really like this plan.  There are a lot of good recruits that come out of Denton.  Make them staying in Denton a point of pride, UH has done a great job of this.  

[Withers940]

8 minutes ago, Cerebus said:

I really like this plan.  There are a lot of good recruits that come out of Denton.  Make them staying in Denton a point of pride, UH has done a great job of this.  

Exactly!!!

[Got5onIt]

2 hours ago, Mean Green 93-98 said:

Did you see the celebration when we beat Western KY in 2008?  

 

But that wasn't really a turning point.

 

God, I HATE those Dodge era uniforms. 

 

Love the new MY CITY ads.

 

Edited September 28, 2016 by Got5onIt