UNT hired Washington State offensive coordinator and former Incarnate Word head coach Eric Morris to take over its program on Tuesday

[DentonLurker]

1 minute ago, p_phelps said:

Any insight on the tx st interview.  Reports he blew that.

There's been absolutely nothing of substance to support this claim.

[Legend500]

I remember how happy I was when we got a coach who had an extensive record and experience at a P5 FBS school. I was also happy when we hired the young new HC straight out of high school.

Given the results, maybe this type of hire is the right one.

[Eagle91Gator95]

6 minutes ago, gordo nation said:

Okay fine now I am leaving. Can't wait to come back to this in 4 years when UNT's last .500 season was 2022.

 

Bye bye 

I’m leaving!

 

No, now I’m REALLY leaving!!

 

 

What are you twelve?  This site needs an ignore feature.

[aztecskin]

59 minutes ago, BillySee58 said:

@aztecskinsold me on this guy in 2018 when he interviewed him and then watching him take that UIW program from FCS infancy to FCS powerhouse (partially finished off by Kinne) made it clear this dude was for real. Also always seemed like he would be a good fit at UNT. Feeling really good about this. 

This ad only cost me $100. The interview in question

[Quoner]

11 minutes ago, Green Otaku said:

How dare you talk to a new coach that way. What if he sees this or his family? There is so much division in this country that things like this are going south and I for one that's what I bet you thought I would be typing huh? Lol made you read this far and waste your time. And you are still reading. You are terrible at trolling.  

Friendly advice: if you reply to the troll, you become the one who’s terrible at trolling. The magical theater boy can’t put on a play unless we give him a stage. 

[rws69]

1 hour ago, ExADofficeIntern said:

Anyone have a link to WSU players in the portal???

 

also, this could be a stop for a portal QB now with Morris… 

Not in portal yet, but WSU QB Cameron Ward followed Morris from ICU to WSU. He is a third-year sophomore.

[herewego]

10 minutes ago, gordo nation said:

Okay fine now I am leaving. Can't wait to come back to this in 4 years when UNT's last .500 season was 2022.

 

Bye bye 

You don't need to leave but have clearly made your point. I also don't agree with the hire but you getting outta pocket.  

[meanrob]

1 minute ago, Legend500 said:

I remember how happy I was when we got a coach who had an extensive record and experience at a P5 FBS school. I was also happy when we hired the young new HC straight out of high school.

Given the results, maybe this type of hire is the right one.

I was thrilled when we hired DMac and then even pre-Portland State I would've volunteered to drive him back to Iowa so yeah I pretty much stayed out of the pre-hiring debates. 

[VideoEagle]

2 hours ago, herewego said:

Such a bad hire.

Underwhelming ✔️

Non QB Position Coach HC ✔️

Wasting Money on Buyouts✔️

Non Recruiting OC to HC✔️

AD Underperforming (ill start a gofundme for the banner this time around)✔️

Linear move at best, waste of money should have stuck with seth for a year.  

Get ready boys feels like 2016 again, except the uniforms are worse now. 

 Nice to hear from Coach Canales again.  

[Green Otaku]

2 minutes ago, herewego said:

https://www.gomeangreen.com/forums/profile/42105-unt37/

That's my old main account, didn't get run out.  

Also the mods should be able to see your ip so its not like this big secret if you have more than one account, I'm sure there are people who got ran out and remade an account like you allude to. But is that something to be proud of man? Like does that make you feel good?  

 

You responded like you were that poster, which is why I was asking if you were this Gordo dude. I was referring to him, not you in my previous post, so I was confused as to why you responded like it was directed at you.

This board has had people who don't agree, but as long as you present your pov with actual substance and back your arguments with a well thought out response people will listen. Just look at his posts on this thread, can you really take that guy seriously? He brings nothing of value to this board. 

[Pavlovs Eagle]

I was unsure of this hire, but after reading 9 pages of posts, I am unsure of this hire.

BUT, I begged for change from Seth and now we'll just see how it goes! 

GMG 

[Green Otaku]

6 minutes ago, Quoner said:

Friendly advice: if you reply to the troll, you become the one who’s terrible at trolling. The magical theater boy can’t put on a play unless we give him a stage. 

True true. 

[DentonLurker]

I like this hire for one main reason. This job is better than it was before SL got here. Morris is from the same kind of mold as SL, so I see opportunity for him to continue to build on that. With the right coaches, particularly on the defensive side of the ball, I think he is a good choice to build vs. re-build. For the first time since I've followed this program, a coach is not starting from rock-bottom.

[Wag Tag]

2 hours ago, MeanGreenTexan said:

I don't know why we would move on from Seth Littrell to hire someone who's resume isn't as strong as his.

Initially, I'm not a fan.    But, willing to give him a try.

He has been a successful HC! Big difference!

[NTXDJ]

This isn't the hire I was hoping for, but let's hope we're all pleasantly surprised by this time next year.  If he can be a football version of McCasland, that would be great. 

 

[TheColonyEagle]

28 minutes ago, DentonLurker said:

I like this hire for one main reason. This job is better than it was before SL got here. Morris is from the same kind of mold as SL, so I see opportunity for him to continue to build on that. With the right coaches, particularly on the defensive side of the ball, I think he is a good choice to build vs. re-build. For the first time since I've followed this program, a coach is not starting from rock-bottom.

This is pretty much where I am. After soaking this in....reading somethings about him...I'm on board.

 

#1 there really weren't any home run no brainers out there

#2 Fuente was probably the most notable....but does he have the fire? 

#3 I like his offense....I like the fact that he's built something from nothing. AND he left it in good shape

#4 If he's bringing his QB back to Texas with him....that's a bonus

#5 of all the candidates out there...he has to be one of the tops regarding Texas connections

He's young and seems hungry but he already has experience as the leader of a program and he was a coordinator at a P5

 

I would say the pluses outweigh the negatives

Edited December 13, 2022 by TheColonyEagle

[untbowler]

not enthused by the hire, but he has a personality it appears, so hoping he can rally fans to the stadium. 

Now he will need a solid DC to come in, I hope he does not keep Gush or PB's SiL. Clean house on the defensive side of coaches. 

See what he has at QB and build from there. Not worried about the offence. 

[Cooley]

2 hours ago, TheReal_jayD said:

GIve time guys. This hire checks ALOT of boxes. Dominated interview.

So did Shanice Stevens

[keith]

Welcome aboard (and home) Coach Morris.  I'm looking forward to hearing your vision for UNT, your assessment as to the state of the program and the specific changes you have in mind (in the short term) to build momentum and success for UNT football.

[2020 Sucks]

This thread cracks me up!  UNTil he builds a staff, UNTil he starts recruiting, UNTil he has a couple of seasons under his belt…the Mean Green nation needs to be 100% behind Coach Morris.  Welcome Coach…Go Mean Green!

[Green Lantern]

Let’s not project GMac success or Shanice Stevens failures onto Morris. The AD clearly has a model for hiring head coaches. It’s proven successful in other sports for UNT. Let’s hope it will translate to football.

I like his UIW HC experience! He’s not inheriting a mess of a roster. Plug in a quality QB and let’s see what we can do.

[UNTethered Eagle]

1 hour ago, gordo nation said:

Okay fine now I am leaving. Can't wait to come back to this in 4 years when UNT's last .500 season was 2022.

 

Bye bye 

[helix]

Two quick thoughts:

First, happy about the top 10 red zone scoring offense.  He obviously knows how to get points on the board.

 

Second, I am concerned about how he will use our running game which was our strength last season.  Will he take advantage or try to stick a square peg in a round hole?

[Udomann]

Allow me to summarize my excitement for this hire:

Out of all the coaches we could have hired, he was one of them

[Wag Tag]

3 hours ago, Mean Green 93-98 said:

I have to wonder . . . is it because Fuente would have been Wren's guy, whereas this is clearly a Jared Mosley hire?  Just wondering if that couldn't be a factor.

I think Wren's finger prints are over this hire.