He is gone.

[Meangreen2007]

https://www.kcbd.com/2023/03/30/multiple-sources-grant-mccasland-will-be-named-new-head-coach-ttu-mens-basketball/?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=snd&utm_content=kcbd

[Cr1028]

Now we need to figure out how many of our better players head for the portal and who we can hire that is good enough to recruit them to stay.

[UNTLifer]

Can we play the game tonight before getting into all of this? Typical NT, we can’t enjoy anything without the sky falling. It is what it is but let’s enjoy the game. 

Edited March 30, 2023 by UNTLifer

[cousin oliver]

4 hours ago, Meangreen2007 said:

https://www.kcbd.com/2023/03/30/multiple-sources-grant-mccasland-will-be-named-new-head-coach-ttu-mens-basketball/?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=snd&utm_content=kcbd

Deeply saddening news.  Even my girlfriend teared up about this and she isn't really even into sports that much.

[meangreenbob]

Yes he is gone but he is leaving Coach Hodge to carry on. We are very fortunate. 
 

Edited March 30, 2023 by meangreenbob

[untcampbell]

Lent has been an arduous yet inspiring journey this year. Thank you for this reminder as Easter approaches.

 

GMG

[jtm0097]

Don't cry because it's over. We still have a game to win tonight.

[MeanGreenTexan]

The King is Dead.  Long Live the King!

[Glory to the Green]

I think we’ve known that this is Grants last run for a few days. Credit to him and the team for continuing to battle. A testament to his staff and the players. Hoping to send off this team with a championship!  Wish him well. GMG!

[emmitt01]

We will learn a lot about our A.D. if this comes to fruition.   It has been the worst kept secret in America that Mac might leave for those ruins of Lubbock.  If we don’t already have a succession plan in place and some conversations with players about staying, then that is an abject failure.

[Rudy]

6 minutes ago, emmitt01 said:

We will learn a lot about our A.D. if this comes to fruition.   It has been the worst kept secret in America that Mac might leave for those ruins of Lubbock.  If we don’t already have a succession plan in place and some conversations with players about staying, then that is an abject failure.

This is my fear. It took JJ years to build up what he did, and Benford a year to destroy. Grant has done a tremendous job and we HAVE to keep the momentum. 

[Green Crazy]

I might have not been paying close enough attention prior to the speculation or maybe it was the ESPN+ coverage, but does it seem like Mac has been letting Hodge do more huddle coaching lately? I know he's always been active and coaching in the huddle, but recently it seems like it's happening more often.  Almost like Mac is handing the team to him. This could be a perception thing and not true.  Just curious if it was just me?

[Censored by Laurie]

4 hours ago, UNTLifer said:

Can we play the game tonight before getting into all of this? Typical NT, we can’t enjoy anything without the sky falling. It is what it is but let’s enjoy the game. 

for eff's sake you all have me championing and agreeing with UNTLifer. I don't like that. so stop and just enjoy tonight. dummies. 

[meangreenbob]

5 minutes ago, Censored by Laurie said:

for eff's sake you all have me championing and agreeing with UNTLifer. I don't like that. so stop and just enjoy tonight. dummies. 

We can do both!! 

[golfingomez]

27 minutes ago, Rudy said:

This is my fear. It took JJ years to build up what he did, and Benford a year to destroy. Grant has done a tremendous job and we HAVE to keep the momentum. 

a year? or a game?

[TIgreen01]

Wish him the best.  He’s an outstanding coach who rebuilt our program and has us on an upward trajectory.  Anybody heard of Dan Munson, Dirk Koetter, or Dennis Franchione?  That’s Grant.  Hopefully the best is yet to come.

[BleedingGreen]

Processing feelings is healthy. 

Sincerely,

Non profit guy 

[El Paso Eagle]

8 hours ago, Meangreen2007 said:

https://www.kcbd.com/2023/03/30/multiple-sources-grant-mccasland-will-be-named-new-head-coach-ttu-mens-basketball/?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=snd&utm_content=kcbd

I would just say this about the story.It's another case of a news station being assholes. I know they could care less about North Texas but a group of chicken shits that have to try and break a story the night before we play for a Championship game is BS

[tmjerm]

1 minute ago, El Paso Eagle said:

I would just say this about the story.It's another case of a news station being assholes. I know they could care less about North Texas but a group of chicken shits that have to try and break a story the night before we play for a Championship game is BS

Yes very trashy.  Lots of their fans’ disappointment about the hire is even more salt in the wound.  Such is life though. 

[MeanGreenTexan]

14 minutes ago, tmjerm said:

Yes very trashy.  Lots of their fans’ disappointment about the hire is even more salt in the wound.  Such is life though. 

I'm not seeing a lot of disappointment from them at all.  They seem pretty excited about him.   Mostly some frustration with how long he's delayed to them due to staying alive.   "We're missing out on recruiting portal guys!..."

[wardly]

2 hours ago, meangreenbob said:

Yes he is gone but he is leaving Coach Hodge to carry on. We are very fortunate. 
 

Just asking but why do you think Hodge won't go with MAC to Tech?

[UNT Texas Hooligan]

Guys, we have Hodge on deck. Our noted defensive coordinator and probably architect of that Wisconsin 9 minute scoring drought (among some fortunate missed shots). We'll be fine. Enjoy tonight

[UNT Texas Hooligan]

Just now, wardly said:

Just asking but why do you think Hodge won't go with MAC to Tech?

He's been due head coaching gigs and there has been plenty of smoke about him getting looks. Understand he may have turned down some opportunities.

[TheColonyEagle]

So 2 thoughts on Hodge....

1. Could he make more money as an asst at TTech than HC here? (I'm going to assume Mac would try to keep him and do the "I don't come unless my D coordinator comes.")

2. On the other hand, the fact that this IS the worst kept secret in America and the team has not let it distract them tells me that perhaps they all know something we don't....maybe they've already been told "Mac is leaving, Hodge is your next HC, we'll announce it after the tourney. The system stays, and we keep on rolling."

Two opposites...either one could be true

 

**additional thought: If your Hodge, does going to a big12 school as an assistant outweigh taking over this program when it comes to taking the next leap? What has more risk if your Hodge? 

Edited March 30, 2023 by TheColonyEagle

[Green Crazy]

Boss Hodge!