Breaking: Iowa States Matt Caponi New Mean Green DC

Moobs · December 22, 2022

59 minutes ago, Cooley said:

Any Iowa State DB’s in the portal?

Would like to have had a Texas connection and/or DC experience at a known university.

Anyone know if we’re looking at 3 or 4 man front?

https://247sports.com/Season/2023-Football/TransferPortal/?institutionkey=24021

In addition to the previously mentioned DB that hit the portal 2 days ago, there’s a LB and a S that are still available in the portal.

MEEN2018 · December 22, 2022

1 hour ago, Cooley said:

Any Iowa State DB’s in the portal?

Would like to have had a Texas connection and/or DC experience at a known university.

Anyone know if we’re looking at 3 or 4 man front?

Here are all the Iowa State defenders in the portal:

from Texas:

https://247sports.com/Player/Mason-Chambers-46081367/
https://247sports.com/Player/Jayden-Gray-46100308/ (He was offered by UNT out of high school. Looks like he has been liking UNT related tweets so would not be surprised to see him transfer here!)

Not from Texas:

https://247sports.com/Player/Tayvonn-Kyle-46038606/

https://247sports.com/Player/Blake-Peterson-46037127/

Edited December 22, 2022 by MEEN2018

ExADofficeIntern · December 22, 2022

1 hour ago, Wag Tag said:

3-3-3 with 2 safeties.

Their d lineman shoot the gaps (weakest position) and is cleaned up by linebackers and safeties.

Come back KD!

i think this could be an ideal and great set up for our defense… believe there is more talent to pull from for LB/Safety in the state of TX

1 hour ago, jtm0097 said:

Before the TCU loss where the Iowa St defense gave up 62 points, their defense was averaging 16.5 points a game. If our defense could do that, man we would win so many games.

Iowa St struggles this past year were on offense, not defense. I think this will be a really good hire.

I agree, and I will point out playing in the Big12 you will have a week or two that need to be overlooked and doing it vs a CFP team that’s in top 4 in country is a good team to do it against. Also does not hurt that TCU had a Heisman Candidate at QB and a WR who could be a 1st Rd pick, and was lead by an OC we considered for our HC gig

3 minutes ago, Moobs said:

https://247sports.com/Season/2023-Football/TransferPortal/?institutionkey=24021

In addition to the previously mentioned DB that hit the portal 2 days ago, there’s a LB and a S that are still available in the portal.

Safety is a TX kid as well… 6-0 200lb safety… have not looked at the tape but I would have interest potential.

ExADofficeIntern · December 22, 2022

6 minutes ago, MEEN2018 said:

Here are all the Iowa State defenders in the portal:

from Texas:

https://247sports.com/Player/Mason-Chambers-46081367/
https://247sports.com/Player/Jayden-Gray-46100308/ (he was offered by UNT out of high school too)

Not from Texas:

https://247sports.com/Player/Tayvonn-Kyle-46038606/

https://247sports.com/Player/Blake-Peterson-46037127/

https://247sports.com/Player/Hunter-Zenzen-46080659/

If I’m changing up defenses, I hope our new DC is considering bringing these guys in… just having an idea of the defense he will likely run will greatly help.. even if they are rotating pieces, having knowledge of system and term knowledge will greatly help guys new to scheme

p_phelps · December 22, 2022

https://247sports.com/Player/Jayden-Gray-46100308/

Kid was committed to us for a long time before flipping late to Iowa state in high school

herewego · December 22, 2022

2008 W&J Surrendered 23.5 PPG

High of 63 & Low of 7 (3 times)

2009 W&J Surrendered 13.7 PPG

High of 55 & Low of 0 (2 times)

2010 W&J Surrendered 20.5 PPG

High of 41 & Low of 6

Looks to be a good hire, granted this was division 3 but to do this while being so young and coupling that with evidence of defenses improving when he's there is extremely impressive. He would of gotten an opportunity somewhere glad Morris sees this and it's here. Welcome Coach Caponi. Morris is not only saying the right things but doing the right things.

Edited December 22, 2022 by herewego
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97and03 · December 22, 2022

1 hour ago, GMG24 said:

He was a Defensive Coordinator at Washington & Jefferson. No clue how his defenses did, but he's been on some pretty solid staff's so I'll take it.

No college DC experience is troubling, and I am concerned that he hasn’t recruited to non-P5 programs. I hoped for an experienced DC to balance out all the youth on this staff.

Honestly this seems like an underwhelming hire.

greenminer · December 22, 2022

45 minutes ago, cousin oliver said:

I was thinking more like Ewan McGregor, aka Obi Wan Kenobi:

Friendly reminder that not every white guy with a clean beard looks like McGregor's Obi Wan.

This one isn't that close. Sorry dude.

ExADofficeIntern · December 22, 2022

6 minutes ago, 97and03 said:

No college DC experience is troubling, and I am concerned that he hasn’t recruited to non-P5 programs. I hoped for an experienced DC to balance out all the youth on this staff.

Honestly this seems like an underwhelming hire.

While I agree i would prefer a seasoned play caller, let’s allow him to add his staff.. I’m sure a few of them will ex coords or vet coaches..

also, I like to think with him being the DB coach in the Big12 he has held some say in gameplaying

VideoEagle · December 22, 2022

I like the possibilities of this guy. But for those wanting to bring in lots of guys via the Portal, do we have many scholarships available? I thought we were limited this year.

97and03 · December 22, 2022

4 minutes ago, VideoEagle said:

I like the possibilities of this guy. But for those wanting to bring in lots of guys via the Portal, do we have many scholarships available? I thought we were limited this year.

Well if some leave we can replace them.

NT80 · December 22, 2022

7 minutes ago, 97and03 said:

Well if some leave we can replace them.

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UNT Family Man · December 22, 2022

Only 4 are currently in the portal and we only had 5-6 commitments prior to the change. I would think we have around 12-15 including the 4 from those that have entered the portal.

BillySee58 · December 22, 2022

45 minutes ago, MEEN2018 said:

Here are all the Iowa State defenders in the portal:

from Texas:

https://247sports.com/Player/Mason-Chambers-46081367/
https://247sports.com/Player/Jayden-Gray-46100308/ (He was offered by UNT out of high school. Looks like he has been liking UNT related tweets so would not be surprised to see him transfer here!)

Not from Texas:

https://247sports.com/Player/Tayvonn-Kyle-46038606/

https://247sports.com/Player/Blake-Peterson-46037127/

Not only was Gray offered by us, but he was committed to UNT for a while.

Danish43 · December 22, 2022

42 minutes ago, p_phelps said:

https://247sports.com/Player/Jayden-Gray-46100308/

Kid was committed to us for a long time before flipping late to Iowa state in high school

Bring him here. Hope the new coaching staff knows about this guy.

FirefightnRick · December 22, 2022

Another very solid hire. Coach Morris continues to check every box our program and culture need.

Edit: Aged like a Ford Edsel dealership promotion.

Rick

Edited December 5 by FirefightnRick

Danish43 · December 22, 2022

7 minutes ago, FirefightnRick said:

Another very solid hire. Coach Morris continues to check every box our program and culture need.

Rick

Great to hear from you again Rick. I wondered where you were.

meaniegreenie · December 22, 2022

3 hours ago, UNT Texas Hooligan said:

I'm convinced we are going for the ~~record of youngest~~ BEST coaching group in the country lol. Definitely a lot of youth/energy with this group

Got5onIt · December 22, 2022

1 hour ago, MGNation92 said:

Don’t say his name too loud or McCarney will return

I saw a Gray Porsche hauling ass on 35 from Denton this morning. License plate said GRYGUUS. Started laughing and wondered if it was ol’ Coach McCarney driving it.

UNT Family Man · December 22, 2022

37 minutes ago, Danish43 said:

Bring him here. Hope the new coaching staff knows about this guy.

Their knowledge of him may be what brings an offer or not.

TheReal_jayD · December 22, 2022

52 minutes ago, FirefightnRick said:

Another very solid hire. Coach Morris continues to check every box our program and culture need.

Rick

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NT93 · December 22, 2022

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cousin oliver · December 22, 2022

1 hour ago, FirefightnRick said:

Another very solid hire. Coach Morris continues to check every box our program and culture need.

Rick

Agree 💯

MeanGreenGlory · December 22, 2022

He has definitely been part of some solid defenses in the P5 ranks.

I was curious about his track record as a DC at Washington & Jefferson. I don't know anything about the competition, but aside from a couple of blowouts, the points scored against them seems very respectable after a quick glance.

2008

DATE	OPPONENT	RESULT	W-L
Tue, Sep 6	@Oberlin	W 49-35	1-0
Tue, Sep 13	vs Frostburg State	W 49-21	2-0
Tue, Sep 20	@Thiel College	W 34-24	3-0
Tue, Sep 27	vs Grove City College	W 49-21	4-0
Tue, Oct 4	@Geneva College	W 43-14	5-0
Tue, Oct 18	vs St. Vincent	W 72-20	6-0
Tue, Oct 25	vs Westminster PA	W 34-7	7-0
Tue, Nov 1	@Thomas More	L 35-29	7-1
Tue, Nov 8	vs Bethany (WV)	W 54-7	8-1
Tue, Nov 15	@Waynesburg	W 42-9	9-1
Tue, Nov 22	vs Christopher Newport	W 35-29	10-1
Tue, Nov 29	@Millsaps	W 35-20	11-1
Tue, Dec 6	@Mary Hardin-Baylor	L 63-7	11-2

2009

DATE	OPPONENT	RESULT	W-L
Mon, Sep 5	vsOberlin	W 35-9	1-0
Mon, Sep 12	@Frostburg State	W 34-12	2-0
Mon, Sep 19	vsThiel College	W 56-16	3-0
Mon, Sep 26	@Grove City College	W 28-10	4-0
Mon, Oct 3	vsGeneva College	W 31-10	5-0
Mon, Oct 17	@St. Vincent	W 21-7	6-0
Mon, Oct 24	@Westminster PA	W 49-7	7-0
Mon, Oct 31	vsThomas More	L 14-7	7-1
Mon, Nov 7	@Bethany (WV)	W 49-0	8-1
Mon, Nov 14	vsWaynesburg	W 35-12	9-1
Mon, Nov 21	@Mount Union	L 55-0	9-2

2010

DATE	OPPONENT	RESULT	W-L
Sun, Sep 11	@Delaware Valley	L 27-0	0-1
Sun, Sep 18	vsBethany (WV)	W 59-21	1-1
Sun, Sep 25	@Thomas More	L 29-21	1-2
Sun, Oct 2	vsWestminster PA	W 49-7	2-2
Sun, Oct 9	vsSt. Vincent	W 31-20	3-2
Sun, Oct 16	vsFrostburg State	W 21-6	4-2
Sun, Oct 23	@Geneva College	W 22-16	5-2
Sun, Oct 30	vsGrove City College	W 21-14	6-2
Sun, Nov 6	@Thiel College	W 47-14	7-2
Sun, Nov 13	@Waynesburg	W 31-30 OT	8-2
Sun, Nov 20	vsFranklin & Marshall	W 54-41	9-2

If you look at the points scored against his defense, this is how each season averages out:

2008: 23.46 PPG
2009: 13.81 PPG
2010: 20.45 PPG

The 63-7 loss to Mary Hardin-Baylor in 2008 and 55-0 loss to Mount Union in 2009 skew the averages for those two years. I have no idea what happened in those games, but if you remove the outliers from each season (the game with the highest points scored against and the game with the lowest points scored against), here's how each season averages out:

2008: 21.36 PPG
2009: 10 PPG
2010: 21.1 PPG

All this to say, if Caponi can get our defense to perform this way in the AAC...and Morris gets his top-scoring offense rolling...we just might have some phenomenal football seasons ahead of us!