I Think Seth Will Be Our HC Next Year

SUMG · October 23, 2021

After attending last night's great AAC celly, I came away with the impression that they are gonna keep Seth around.

For one thing.....he was there. His team was down at the hotel....but Seth was at the event. I didn't see any other coaches of any sports. (maybe some were there). But if they were there....there was only one coach recognized from the speakers....and that was Seth.

Wren heaped praise on him.....by saying something like...."We wouldn't be getting into the AAC....if not for things like four bowl games in five years." (paraphrased).

This would sure explain the Phil Bennett 2-year deal.

Anyway....just my perception. Talked to a few other fans afterwards.....they felt the same thing.

I guess in 6 weeks....we'll know.

Go Mean Green!

C Rod · October 23, 2021

Oooof, what we all don't want to hear. 🤦🏻‍♂️
The only way I support this is if we somehow use the current buyout money to negotiate an early exit from CUSA. Then use the new AAC money after next season for Seth’s buyout.

meangreen11 · October 23, 2021

You make a valid point, why was he there and why would they make a point to recognize him and have Hank point out our bowl games?? Very odd and concerning footnote in an otherwise excellent event.

mgfan · October 23, 2021

He won’t be the head coach after this year.

RBP79 · October 23, 2021

Two steps forward and one step back.

And Wren wants more money...lol!

Edited October 23, 2021 by RBP79

southsideguy · October 23, 2021

isn't that what they all say before they push them out the door? If SL is back next season I won't be back next season. I am not going waste my time watching the most predictable offense of all time. Dickey showed more than SL has this year.

DeepGreen · October 23, 2021

9 minutes ago, southsideguy said:

predictable offense

What offense do you speak of?

RBP79 · October 23, 2021

Wren needs to look at the interest in Today's match up.

No mention as of now about Liberty FB game on GMG....

UNT Texas Hooligan · October 23, 2021

No shot he'll be back. This was one of the worst teams in school history after 6 years at the helm

Edited October 23, 2021 by UNT Texas Hooligan

Moobs · October 23, 2021

dont you put that evil on me GIF

Professor Lambeau · October 23, 2021

I was not at the event. I watched it online. When they showed him, he seemed to look uncomfortable and never smiled. I found it odd, but maybe that's just me.

Marty · October 23, 2021

Please no. Its way past time for a change.

untcampbell · October 23, 2021

You could also make the argument that the fact he was there but they didn’t have him speak makes it clear the administration knows how the fan base feels. I suspect he will be here unless they can find someone to buy out the contract in addition to the support they are seeking to build up the athletic center.

GMG

GrandGreen · October 23, 2021

I don't think Seph being there and being praised has anything to do with him being here next year.

It is football season and the AD and President are not going to make any kind of statement that could dampen the celebration of a new league.

I still believe Littrell will have to finish strong to be here next year.

meaniegreenie · October 23, 2021

Mentioning Littrell was simply professional courtesy. We're in the middle of FB season and FB is a huge part of the conference decision, so it's not surprising to have the FB coach there.

I suspect that the same people that have been working on this for 2 years and were prepared to make their case when the TX/OU domino fell in July have been working on a plan for what to do coaching-wise all along.

It's likely that once this season became a disaster that they already had a high expectation that we'd get elevated to the AAC and they would wait for the announcement before trying to hire the next coach.

UNTLifer · October 23, 2021

It is called treating him with class. Here or not after this season, he brought a change to our culture, success with Fine, etc. No need to kick a man while he is down. This event was a celebration to excite the fan base and talk up the conference move. Littrell’s contributions to this move should be highlighted. I am sure, considering how this season has gone, that he felt uncomfortable, but it was the right thing to do.

MrAlien · October 23, 2021

I thought this was a 3 win team going into the season, as bad as that is, I still think thats the measuring stick for SL.

NTSU52 · October 23, 2021

Can’t remember ever cheering for the Mean Green to lose but at this point I hope we Finish 1-11 and wren is given no choice but to fire him.

Monkeypox · October 23, 2021

Yeah, I don't think they were going to be like:

"And don't worry, guys, we're gonna can this guy soon and get back to winning YEAHHHHH!"

I believe Wren is simply planning on giving SL the year to coach out and finish and wishes to support him along the way. That's all. I mean, they also spoke glowingly of RV. Nature of the event, so I wouldn't read too much into it.

bstnsportsfan3 · October 23, 2021

11 minutes ago, Monkeypox said:

Yeah, I don't think they were going to be like:

"And don't worry, guys, we're gonna can this guy soon and get back to winning YEAHHHHH!"

I believe Wren is simply planning on giving SL the year to coach out and finish and wishes to support him along the way. That's all. I mean, they also spoke glowingly of RV. Nature of the event, so I wouldn't read too much into it.

Exactly this... they are not going to belittle the guy in front of everyone in public like that. I still think if we don't win more then 4 he is gone

wardly · October 23, 2021

35 minutes ago, MrAlien said:

I thought this was a 3 win team going into the season, as bad as that is, I still think thats the measuring stick for SL.

Where else but UNT is the measuring stick for a head football coach is 3 wins in his 6th season? For the past 3 years Billy See and others have rated his recruiting at the top of CUSA. If that is true, and Billy See has always been spot on, then Littrell can't coach. Expect more or you will get less, and i certainly expect more.

jtm0097 · October 23, 2021

1 hour ago, Moobs said:

Lol, this was the first GIF that came to mind when I read the title.

Wag Tag · October 23, 2021

He does deserve credit for the bowls. Remember if he goes to a P5 as an OC this will offset part of his buy out dollars.

MrAlien · October 23, 2021

13 minutes ago, wardly said:

Where else but UNT is the measuring stick for a head football coach is 3 wins in his 6th season? For the past 3 years Billy See and others have rated his recruiting at the top of CUSA. If that is true, and Billy See has always been spot on, then Littrell can't coach. Expect more or you will get less, and i certainly expect more.

by what criteria do they have a top recruiting class? sure they always seem to find a WR or RB with some talent, but so much of the game is played at the line of scrimmage, and that starts with offensive linemen and thats where they have been out recruited the last couple seasons.

wardly · October 23, 2021

13 minutes ago, MrAlien said:

by what criteria do they have a top recruiting class? sure they always seem to find a WR or RB with some talent, but so much of the game is played at the line of scrimmage, and that starts with offensive linemen and thats where they have been out recruited the last couple seasons.

Hey, I am just reporting our recruiting rankings as I read them. I think we were either #1 or #2 in CUSA this last year.