Is the Coaching Staff Improved

[TheReal_jayD]

After all the turnover over this off season could the Mean Green Coaching staff actually be improved? I think it is no ta contest the staff is improved by miles on the recruiting side. But argument could be mad the Xs and Os part is improved as well.

For those living under a rock lets recap

OC Graham Harrell to USC = OC Bodie Reeder

Bodie come to UNT after leading Eastern Washington to a top 3 offense in FCS and a trip to the FCS National Championship game. Expect the Mean Green offense to move a lot faster next year. It will have a Briles effect.

RB Tashard Choice to Georgia Tech = RB Patrick Cobbs

I think this is one of the most underrated additions of the offseason. Choice was a fan favorite and a player favorite. But bringing UNT hall of famer back to coach running back is huge. He brings NFL experience and TXHSFB ties. If you have ever talked to Cobbs you can't overlook his passion for UNT. He can sell UNT better than anyone. "I came to UNT and played on Sundays"

WR Joel Filani to Texas Tech = TE Adrian Mayes

Adrian is the youngest of the new staff but he has already made a huge impact in the recruiting category during his time at Texas State. He also coached TE Keenan Brown who is set to be drafted in April. Look for TE to be more involved in the fall.

CB Nate Brown = CB Clay Jennings

Coach Jennings comes from Texas Tech. Coach Jennings another North Texas Alum headed back home.You coulld make the arguement that Jennings has been the best DB coach and recruiter in the region the last decade. He has mad stops at TCU, Arkansas, Houston and Texas Tech. He has recruited and coached several that are still playing on Sundays.

LB Jeff Koonz to Ole Miss = LB Galen Scott

Yes Coach Scott got in to some hot water due to infidelity. But on the football field and in recruiting he was a rising star. He was Co-DC at Memphis before being names Co-DC at Virginia Tech. He resigned to get things right with his family and for a fresh start. But to be named Co-DC with Bud Foster is an honor within itself. I am all for him getting a second chance. Reffett was with Scott at Memphis so if Reff willl vouch for him I am good with it.

Offensive Quality Control John David Baker to USC = QC Tommy Mangino

I think bringing in the former Big 12 WR coach and SEC QC coach is a huge upgrade. He brings experience and pedigree.

I also want to throw it out there that the 4 coaches Seth was able to hang on to could be argued they are the most important to keep. Yellock and Langston can continue to develop the lines on both side of the ball. and Seth keeps both his right hand men in Mainord and Reffett. Out of the 4 assistants that left for P5 gigs all left to go back home besides Graham who go the brinks truck backed up at his house. He is making over a million next season.

 

[MGNation92]

I only said no because there was no "wait and see/about the same" option.

Honestly at this point the new hires are exciting, but until we see the product on the field I can't say one way or the other.

[Christopher Walker]

12 hours ago, MGNation92 said:

I only said no because there was no "wait and see/about the same" option.

Honestly at this point the new hires are exciting, but until we see the product on the field I can't say one way or the other.

A bit of the same.

However - this is the first time in a long time that I think the positive effect of our new admin and coaching salaries really shows. It was impressive last year that the entire group held firm and carried into year three. This time around, our first real brush with the "successful G5 paradigm", we can honestly say we may have maintained the quality or upgraded at each position hire. Additionally, it shows that Coach Littrell is not afraid to change up the formula a bit that got him here, evolving with the times and bringing on a slightly different offensive scheme in Reeder/Mayes.

The only thing that is truly concerning to me is the line play (always). Coaches Yellock and Langston are now at the point to show whether their development of their first couple recruiting classes will actually play out well, or were the glaring issues we all (and especially Mason) suffered institutionalized.

Can't wait to find out, though.  

Edited March 13, 2019 by Christopher Walker

[Wag Tag]

Dramatically! Youth and recruiters are part of my reasoning!

[southsideguy]

Is there anyone on this staff that could take over as HC if or when SL leaves us?

[MeanGreenTexan]

Not too excited Langston remains.

Out of the new hires, I’m supremely confident in the upgrade at CBs.  I feel good about OC, and I’m up-in-the-air about the rest.   Hard to assess the moving pieces around WRs/TEs/QCs since their roles all morphed & we don’t really know what those changes will bring.   And I’m not sure about Choice/Cobbs (just because of how great Choice was), or Koonz/Scott (just because of how good Koonz was/will be).

[El Paso Eagle]

To me this is like a recruiting class .... time will tell.

How will they work together? Time spent working together can make a big difference.

On paper, this should be a good staff

[97and03]

On paper, excellent hires. 

I voted yes just because of the upgrade at OC. 

[GrandGreen]

Usually when your staff gets raided, there is a real basis for concern.  I believe this group of replacements could be an upgrade, which is unusual.  

I am of the opinion that NT's offensive numbers are more a function of Fine than those that coach him.  

[NorthTexasWeLove]

Wait and see. No way to tell...

[El Paso Eagle]

7 hours ago, 97and03 said:

On paper, excellent hires. 

I voted yes just because of the upgrade at OC. 

Thank goodness Seth was able to trick USC (and others) into thinking GH was a good coach

Edited March 13, 2019 by El Paso Eagle

[97and03]

25 minutes ago, El Paso Eagle said:

Thank goodness Seth was able to trick USC (and others) into thinking GH was a good coach

Reeder has more seasons under his belt as an OC starting this job than Harrell has after this job. I think that counts for something. Harrell wasn’t Todd Ford bad or anything like that, but one could see at times that inexperience showing itself. I don’t think Reeder will need that same learning curve. 

[NorthTexasWeLove]

30 minutes ago, El Paso Eagle said:

Thank goodness Seth was able to trick USC (and others) into thinking GH was a good coach

I know, it's kind of crazy. 

[TheColonyEagle]

On 3/12/2019 at 9:06 AM, TheReal_jayD said:

OC Graham Harrell to USC = OC Bodie Reeder

Expect the Mean Green offense to move a lot faster next year. It will have a Briles effect.

 

This is HUGE. With all our weapons, I still feel like the offense didn't put pressure on the other team consistently and went to sleep at times. I can't wait to see Mason Fine and our RBs and WRs continuously have their foot on the gas. LOVE this hire so much...

Edited March 14, 2019 by TheColonyEagle