He is gone.

intrepid · March 31, 2023

The McCasland deal has been in place for a week. Hodge is going to be the next HC at UNT. That's been known to everyone. Players knew. Local media knew. Unfortunately a small handful of media folks couldn't maintain a sufficient amount of professionalism to let things play out. It was handled as well as could be handled. McCasland is going to bring a couple of staff members to Tech but some will stay to continue on with Hodge.

El Paso Eagle · March 31, 2023

McCasland will sign a six-year $18 million deal

ForneyGreen · March 31, 2023

4 minutes ago, El Paso Eagle said:

McCasland will sign a six-year $18 million deal

He's definitely earned it.

If we lose our Men's BBall HC every 6 years to a P5 because we're winning championships most every year, then I'll be just fine. 🙂

Time to build on this success and get ready for AAC basketball, a conference that actually gets more than 1 team into the NCAA each year!!

El Paso Eagle · March 31, 2023

22 minutes ago, ForneyGreen said:

He's definitely earned it.

If we lose our Men's BBall HC every 6 years to a P5 because we're winning championships most every year, then I'll be just fine. 🙂

Time to build on this success and get ready for AAC basketball, a conference that actually gets more than 1 team into the NCAA each year!!

If you have to lose your coaches, this is the way you would like to do it. I am thankful for everything he did for us and wish him the best( that is unless he takes two or three players with him 🤬🤣)

Edited March 31, 2023 by El Paso Eagle

akriesman · March 31, 2023

I have faith in Ross Hodge. It's the next best thing that could happen to us right now.

PlummMeanGreen · March 31, 2023

38 minutes ago, intrepid said:

The McCasland deal has been in place for a week. Hodge is going to be the next HC at UNT. That's been known to everyone. Players knew. Local media knew. Unfortunately a small handful of media folks couldn't maintain a sufficient amount of professionalism to let things play out. It was handled as well as could be handled. McCasland is going to bring a couple of staff members to Tech but some will stay to continue on with Hodge.

I told a fellow alum that Grant probably knew he was moving days ago. Hoping no key players join him.

UNTLifer · March 31, 2023

I love McCasland. Tech can kiss my white ass.

greenminer · March 31, 2023

4 hours ago, Andrew said:

Do you always look at your screen when you Type??

I always check. If you value respect (which, I believe Andrew does. Based on how you speak about loyalty), you should consider grammar and spelling. A raging 13 year old venting on a video game chat isn't going to command a ton of respect. Inversely, when you consistently spell correctly and speak clearly, you will command more respect.

At least try to look like the latter. You don't have to be perfect, but man! are you missing marks.

intrepid · March 31, 2023

15 minutes ago, PlummMeanGreen said:

I told a fellow alum that Grant probably knew he was moving days ago. Hoping no key players join him.

I think you can take some solace in knowing that the guys that finished off this NIT run, did so knowing that Ross Hodge is about to be their head coach. They played pretty inspired basketball. I think UNT basketball is in good hands.

rojomojo · March 31, 2023

How old is Ross Hodge?

Matt from A700 · March 31, 2023

6 minutes ago, rojomojo said:

How old is Ross Hodge?

Had to do some digging because he doesn't have a Wikipedia page (yet). He played two seasons and graduated from Texas A&M Commerce in 2003 after playing at Paris Junior College. I would estimate he graduated high school in 1999 placing him around 42-43 years young.

https://lionathletics.com/news/2016/9/20/lion-athletics-announces-2016-hall-of-fame-class.aspx

rojomojo · March 31, 2023

3 minutes ago, Matt from A700 said:

Had to do some digging because he doesn't have a Wikipedia page (yet). He played two seasons and graduated from Texas A&M Commerce in 2003 after playing at Paris Junior College. I would estimate he graduated high school in 1999 placing him around 42-43 years young.

https://lionathletics.com/news/2016/9/20/lion-athletics-announces-2016-hall-of-fame-class.aspx

Literally the perfect age

All About UNT · March 31, 2023

4 hours ago, Side.Show.Joe said:

Very disappointing news. Especially in the wake of learning that FAU will be keeping Dusty May.

https://twitter.com/MattNorlander/status/1641576569452806145

If we are going to rise in the college athletics landscape, we have to be able to keep our prized coaches. Sure Hodge is great, but we have to kick the perception of being a stepping stone. If FAU can do it, we should be able to also.

He had accepted the job over a week ago at least. My dad broke the news to me which was shocking but his source is all too credible and certainly in the know (not associated with our program). BTW Dusty was an assistant at Florida when he was hired and his record at FAU (before this year) is not really impressive. Certainly going into year 5 I doubt a lot of their fans were super happy about him being coach.

NorthTexasWeLove · March 31, 2023

38 minutes ago, rojomojo said:

Literally the perfect age

The Simpsons Flirting GIF

greenminer · March 31, 2023

I honestly thought May’s resume from this year alone would trump his record coming in, and he’d be getting more serious looks.

this is much bigger than the one-off bowl win season from Dan MCarney. Will be curious to see how FAU does next season and beyond.

wardly · March 31, 2023

19 hours ago, NorthTexasWeLove said:

He thought about it. He is selling out for the money. Grass is greener on the other side, but have you seen the grass in Lubbock.

What do you mean "selling out for the money"? You are telling us that you would turn down a job in your chosen field in a location that was acceptable to you and your family at 3 times your present income guaranteed for 6 years. Right.......

Matt from A700 · March 31, 2023

I know we like to poke fun at Lubbock... but y'all see the traffic we have to put up with in DFW, right?

NorthTexasWeLove · March 31, 2023

15 minutes ago, wardly said:

What do you mean "selling out for the money"? You are telling us that you would turn down a job in your chosen field in a location that was acceptable to you and your family at 3 times your present income guaranteed for 6 years. Right.......

Speculation. We don't know what UNT countered to keep him.

MrAlien · March 31, 2023

Wow a 6 year deal, for $18M, is it all guaranteed? Texas only gave Terry a 5 year deal at $15.3 (Beard was making $5.2 a season at Texas). For Mac that is a amazing deal, considering he has not been a head coach at that level nor has he recruited at that level.

Green Mean · March 31, 2023

2 hours ago, wardly said:

What do you mean "selling out for the money"? You are telling us that you would turn down a job in your chosen field in a location that was acceptable to you and your family at 3 times your present income guaranteed for 6 years. Right.......

On top of the money these guys want to win at the very highest level and going to a P5 school gives him the opportunity to go far in the NCAA Tournament, final 4's etc.

Yes he's very well off now but he can also add a ton of cushion to his bank account for him and his family for a very very long time.