UNT vs SMUt Score prediction

untjim1995 · August 31, 2022

If weather isn't an issue, this one probably won't be close. We piss down our legs so bad when we see a Mustang on the helmet across the field.

If the weather is rainy and wet, I could see us keeping real close and even winning because of our running game and getting some TOs.

But assuming the weather conditions are somewhere in the middle of no rain and dry versus pouring down, I'll take SMU 43-19

DentonLurker · August 31, 2022

I’m going to say 28-24 Mean Green. Ponies take the lead on a field goal late in the 4th, but the offense responds with a touchdown to seal the deal.

PlummMeanGreen · August 31, 2022

Watch the 2 videos featuring the Coach & QB. Look at the quirky smiles. They are very smug & confident they’re going to squash North Texas like a June bug. (They were the same way in 2018, too, before Dykes discovered the joy of raiding P5 school rosters & later a particular G5 roster).

(Adjusted)
UNT 35
SMU 31

🗣••• A Denton & DFW UNT alums showing like no other time before in Denton sports history could do very much for the electricity inside Apogee. In fact, a few Mean Green players are requesting for that to happen.

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GMG!

Edited August 31, 2022 by PlummMeanGreen

untphd · August 31, 2022

1 hour ago, untjim1995 said:

If weather isn't an issue, this one probably won't be close. We piss down our legs so bad when we see a Mustang on the helmet across the field.

If the weather is rainy and wet, I could see us keeping real close and even winning because of our running game and getting some TOs.

But assuming the weather conditions are somewhere in the middle of no rain and dry versus pouring down, I'll take SMU 43-19

Prost mate,

Here it to rain and turnovers, we know we can run the ball.

GrandGreen · August 31, 2022

NT continues to roll, NT 28 SMU 17

97and03 · August 31, 2022

You guys may be right that some rain could help us out but it would kill the crowd, which is an advantage in itself.

I have no idea how to pick this one, really. I still think SMUt should win, but it will be difficult to integrate all those newcomers. Our offense has a lot of experience. SMUt has questions in the secondary, but our passing game isn't exactly our strength. One can bet that SMUt will load up to stop the run game and probably go so successfully. Our defense is still struggling, and SMUt has a MAJOR advantage there with their passing game.

I think it is unlikely we can hold them under 30, so our offense will have to step up against a more talented team. They have not proven they can do so.

SMUt 35

UNT 24

Please let me be wrong.

Ken14 · September 1, 2022

We win by a touchdown...but Im going to pick the Mean Green even if we play Alabama every week...just cleaned my green glasses....GMG

Greenrex · September 1, 2022

38-17 smu

GrandGreen · September 1, 2022

9 hours ago, Udomann said:

It would move the needle in his favor, definitely, but until SL shows us he's capable of putting together a strong enough offense/OC to consistently compete at the AAC level, then I really think we could still do better for that much money. Our defense and RBs are the only reason I think we have a shot in this game, both courtesy of Bennett and Cobbs

Bennett snd Cobbs hired themselves?

If a miracle hit and Littrell led NT got 9 plus wins, I can't wait to see the rationale why it was due to anything but the head coach.

dodgefan · September 1, 2022

Last years game was a struggle for SMU and the wide receivers Roberson and Danny Gray are in the NFL now. That running back Bentley transferred to Ole Miss and that good TE is with the Eagles. This is a much different roster for SMU, and I only see 1 or 2 of these much talked about transfers, in the starting line up. It will take time for Junior College players or transfers to get up to speed. As the season goes along and these transfers get worked in, SMU will be a much better team. UNT could not catch SMU at a better spot, opening game for a 1st time new head coach and new staff, lot's of fire power lost, major turnover on the roster, UNT has a big conference road win under their belt, we have the Ponies at home, UNT has had 8 or 9 more training camp practices, and SMU has question marks everywhere. I also read on the TCU board, that the Mustangs have 1 starting receiver out for this game and 2 others are game time decisions, along with 2 starters on defense to miss on Saturday. Undeniable advantages on our side, if we don't win Saturday, not sure when we will ever have this many once in a lifetime advantages again. UNT 31- Ponies 20.

Udomann · September 1, 2022

9 hours ago, GrandGreen said:

Bennett snd Cobbs hired themselves?

If a miracle hit and Littrell led NT got 9 plus wins, I can't wait to see the rationale why it was due to anything but the head coach.

Now it just feels like you're trying to pick a fight when there doesn't need to be one.

2 good hires don't erase the history of bad ones, but maybe it starts a new trend and then yes, we are all excited to see where Seth goes from there.

But right now SL has a body of work to overcome, not just a good hire or a good win, and dig himself out of. A 9 win season wouldn't erase the last several, and I don't think we should go throwing him extensions every time something goes right. I'd rather start seeing more go right than wrong, and until I'm confident that our coach can field a full package, I'm going to continue to be cautious. Give us consistency and something to look forward to and I'll be right back on board the Seth Train.

Edited September 1, 2022 by Udomann

NT91 · September 1, 2022

What uniforms are the Mean Green wearing Sat?

MeanGreenTexan · September 1, 2022

27 minutes ago, NT91 said:

What uniforms are the Mean Green wearing Sat?

Cr1028 · September 1, 2022

1 hour ago, Udomann said:

2 good hires don't erase the history of bad ones, but maybe it starts a new trend and then yes, we are all excited to see where Seth goes from there.

He has had more hits than misses with hires. He missed on Reeder, Joseph, and Bowen. Who am I missing? He hit on Harrell, Choice, Davis, Filani, Koonz, Biagi, Baker, and LeBlanc who all left for P5 gigs.

Edited September 1, 2022 by Cr1028

GrandGreen · September 1, 2022

2 hours ago, Udomann said:

Now it just feels like you're trying to pick a fight when there doesn't need to be one.

2 good hires don't erase the history of bad ones, but maybe it starts a new trend and then yes, we are all excited to see where Seth goes from there.

But right now SL has a body of work to overcome, not just a good hire or a good win, and dig himself out of. A 9 win season wouldn't erase the last several, and I don't think we should go throwing him extensions every time something goes right. I'd rather start seeing more go right than wrong, and until I'm confident that our coach can field a full package, I'm going to continue to be cautious. Give us consistency and something to look forward to and I'll be right back on board the Seth Train.

Football and sports in general is a now game, don't get this he has this to overcome mantra.

If he has a good season, he will get a new contract. His record up to this year has little to do with it.

greenminer · September 1, 2022

UNTLifer · September 1, 2022

1 hour ago, Cr1028 said:

He has had more hits than misses with hires. He missed on Reeder, Joseph, and Bowen. Who am I missing? He hit on Harrell, Choice, Davis, Filani, Koonz, Biagi, Baker, and LeBlanc who all left for P5 gigs.

I would say, as mentioned above, Cobbs and Bennett have been hits along with Gush, Clements, Mayes and Bloesch.

MeanGreenTexan · September 1, 2022

4 minutes ago, UNTLifer said:

I would say, as mentioned above, Cobbs and Bennett have been hits along with Gush, Clements, Mayes and Bloesch.

I think CR1028 was quantifying the "hit" hires as ones who left to P5 gigs VS those that were fired. It's purely a retrospective look at the hires. Not necessarily what we have now.
Not quite sure what Mayes has done to garner him a "hit" in your eyes (not a failure either), and Clements has been here for about 5 minutes. His history is nice, but he hasn't done anything here.

But to add to the bad ledger, let's not forget Nate Brown & one of Littrell's worst misses after Bowen & Reeder: Chuck Langston. And Coach Ekeler's 2nd go-round here was also a bust.