MGB: Brian Parish talks about committing to UNT

[Brett Vito]

MGB: Arlington Seguin tackle flips to UNT from Texas State

http://meangreenblog.dentonrc.com/2017/01/brian-parish-talks-about-decision-to-flip-to-unt.html/

[edcollopy]

sounds like a possible red shirt.  I love to see O-linemen redshirt.  Lifting weights at the college level is a completely different ball game than at the HS level.

[MeanGreen_MBA]

nice get....it seems

[Harry]

Welcome to Brian -  man this class is going to really upgrade our O-line.

[97and03]

Is that 6 OL in one class? Seems a bit excessive. 

[Aldo]

16 minutes ago, 97and03 said:

Is that 6 OL in one class? Seems a bit excessive. 

We graduated about 3 starters, no? And this is how they fared (spoiler: not well):

http://www.footballoutsiders.com/stats/ncaaol

[All About UNT]

6 minutes ago, Aldo said:

We graduated about 3 starters, no? And this is how they fared (spoiler: not well):

http://www.footballoutsiders.com/stats/ncaaol

That's pretty cool. I've never seen a stat site for offensive lineman

[Travis]

nice! Welcome!

[wardly]

What happened to the kid who visited MTSU?

[TheReal_jayD]

6 minutes ago, wardly said:

What happened to the kid who visited MTSU?

Will be in town this weekend

 

[UNT Mean Green]

2 hours ago, wardly said:

What happened to the kid who visited MTSU?

He's a linebacker, late qualifier visiting this weekend. 

[BTG_Fan1]

35 minutes ago, UNT Mean Green said:

He's a linebacker, late qualifier visiting this weekend. 

Late as in Mid-Break or Summer transfer?

[Aldo]

17 hours ago, All About UNT said:

That's pretty cool. I've never seen a stat site for offensive lineman

Yeah it's an interesting metric, but has its limitations. While it's easy to credit the line for generating line rushing yards, it's difficult to really measure its pass pro since not all sacks are created equal. But it's a start.

[untbowler]

So what does UNT Staff see that 125 other FBS teams is not seeing?

[UNTLifer]

So, is Mr. Parrish 6'3", 252 lbs. or 6'4", 270 lbs.

[LongJim]

23 hours ago, 97and03 said:

Is that 6 OL in one class? Seems a bit excessive. 

No way in hell is it excessive, IMO.  Can't have too many OL/DL players--which UNT has had major difficulty recruiting in the past.

[Travis]

1 hour ago, untbowler said:

So what does UNT Staff see that 125 other FBS teams is not seeing?

Hopefully something similar to the 'it factor' of a certain Cowboy QB getting passed over three rounds in last year's NFL draft.  

[MeanGreenMailbox aka TFLF]

1 hour ago, untbowler said:

So what does UNT Staff see that 125 other FBS teams is not seeing?

Other FBS schools see a 235 pound O-lineman and say either:  (1) he can bulk up and play tight end, or (2) we don't have tight ends; he's going grow into a nice DII or FCS lineman.

Our coaching staff sees a 235 pound O-lineman without any FBS offers and says:  (1) here's one we can land!

I trust Brad Davis, even if the kid may never grow into a true FBS-sized lineman.  Or...something like that.  What other choice do we have as fans?

We've already got FBS's smallest QB.  Maybe Littrell's offensive coaches are trying to recruit the smallest offense in the FBS all the way around. It's a novel idea.  Gotta hand it to them.  They won't have much competition to achieve it either.

Edited January 25, 2017 by MeanGreenMailbox

[UNT Mean Green]

1 hour ago, MeanGreenMailbox said:

Other FBS schools see a 235 pound O-lineman and say either:  (1) he can bulk up and play tight end, or (2) we don't have tight ends; he's going grow into a nice DII or FCS lineman.

Our coaching staff sees a 235 pound O-lineman without any FBS offers and says:  (1) here's one we can land!

I trust Brad Davis, even if the kid may never grow into a true FBS-sized lineman.  Or...something like that.  What other choice do we have as fans?

We've already got FBS's smallest QB.  Maybe Littrell's offensive coaches are trying to recruit the smallest offense in the FBS all the way around. It's a novel idea.  Gotta hand it to them.  They won't have much competition to achieve it either.

He's 6'4"+ and already reportedly bulked up to 261 lbs after playing in the 230's. I'm sure the staff projects a 6'4" 290+ kid who's athletic.