Report: TE Coach Chris Gilbert headed back to UT

TheReal_jayD · February 21

MGNation92 · February 21

Welp goodbye South Dallas pipeline

UNTLifer · February 21

If true, good for him. He isn't the only person with ties to south Dallas, did he really create a "pipeline" and was he a great TE Coach? I liked the hire when he came on board, but I don't think he is irreplaceable.

Edited February 21 by UNTLifer

Venson · February 21

I am guessing the part about QB coach was being tongue in cheek because he coached TEs.

Edited February 21 by Venson

jtm0097 · February 21

TEs were not particularly great in this offense last year.

Yes, his coaching/recruiting connections helped a lot last year.

Give Coach O a raise and hire a TE coach with DFW ties.

MeanGreenTexan · February 21

Huge blow to us as far as recruiting goes. His presence on staff was much more impactful than Coach O's, IMO.

With this move, I highly doubt we see Tre Bradford here next season.

As for Coach Gilbert, he's certainly doing what's best for him & his family. "Coaching" TE's in this offense is a joke... as there are none.

UNTLifer · February 21

1 hour ago, Venson said:

I am guessing the part about QB coach was being tongue in cheek because he coached TEs.

Actually a typo on my part.

meangreenfaninno · February 21

Big loss. He was our conduit to South Dallas. UNT football is always bumming me out it seems like these days.

laxtonto · February 21

Left UNT to be the Special Asst to the HC at Texas.

Less responsibilities, a more recruiting-centric management role and most likely a significant raise. Same title they have Gary Patterson

BigWillie · February 22

7 hours ago, meangreenfaninno said:

Big loss. He was our conduit to South Dallas. UNT football is always bumming me out it seems like these days.

Just par for the course on the football side. Come on over to basketball! Much more exciting team and play. Team and coaches that just get it done.

Right now a little injured, but just about to get exciting with injuries clearing up.

UNTLifer · February 22

45 minutes ago, BigWillie said:

Just par for the course on the football side. Come on over to basketball! Much more exciting team and play. Team and coaches that just get it done.

Right now a little injured, but just about to get exciting with injuries clearing up.

Come on over? I prefer to support all our programs.

Glory to the Green · February 22

I’m confident Morris already has a list of capable replacement on hand. How many coaches have been poached for P4 jobs this offseason, 3? I think we’ve made good hires and will continue to do so. I’m excited to see who we bring in.

Mean Green 93-98 · February 22

10 hours ago, MeanGreenTexan said:

With this move, I highly doubt we see Tre Bradford here next season.

Isn't he already enrolled and on campus?

UNTLifer · February 22

11 hours ago, Mean Green 93-98 said:

Isn't he already enrolled and on campus?

I think his meaning was that we wouldn't have signed Bradford without Gilbert.

MeanGreenTexan · February 22

25 minutes ago, UNTLifer said:

I think his meaning was that we wouldn't have signed Bradford without Gilbert.

We need to consider Bradford's history over the past few seasons, and yes, Gilbert was a huge influence in Tre's life in H.S. He was definitely a reason, if not THE reason, Bradford signed-on here. With Gilbert gone, and looking at his previous stops, I'm not holding my breath.

UNTLifer · February 22

9 minutes ago, MeanGreenTexan said:

We need to consider Bradford's history over the past few seasons, and yes, Gilbert was a huge influence in Tre's life in H.S. He was definitely a reason, if not THE reason, Bradford signed-on here. With Gilbert gone, and looking at his previous stops, I'm not holding my breath.

Time for him to be a big boy and stick to a commitment and earn a degree. He wouldn't get any playing time at UT.

MeanGreenTexan · February 22

9 minutes ago, UNTLifer said:

Time for him to be a big boy and stick to a commitment and earn a degree. He wouldn't get any playing time at UT.

Oh, I'm definitely not saying he's going to follow Gilbert to UT. I doubt UT even has room for him.
I'm just not sure his heart is in the game, and without Gilbert here, he may not really want to give it a go here. Maybe he's developed a relationship with Coach Cobbs, and decides to stick around & play to his potential. Fingers crossed.

GMoney · February 22

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jdennis82 · February 22

On 2/21/2024 at 11:05 AM, MGNation92 said:

Welp goodbye South Dallas pipeline

OR, we just opened a transfer portal pipeline in Austin. Can't hurt to have a guy there who might guide a player who's looking to get playing time to NT and for Morris to have a trusted contact to vouch for work ethic, etc.

97and03 · March 1

Saw D’Andre Payne “promoted” to CB coach so it looks like they are finally admitting they don’t give a damn about TEs and not replacing Gilbert. (Hope no one paid to learn about the next TE coach…)

TheReal_jayD · March 2

7 hours ago, 97and03 said:

Saw D’Andre Payne “promoted” to CB coach so it looks like they are finally admitting they don’t give a damn about TEs and not replacing Gilbert. (Hope no one paid to learn about the next TE coach…)

If only you had paid you would have known who the new TE coach is......

. suck my dick GIF

El Paso Eagle · March 2

7 hours ago, 97and03 said:

Saw D’Andre Payne “promoted” to CB coach so it looks like they are finally admitting they don’t give a damn about TEs and not replacing Gilbert. (Hope no one paid to learn about the next TE coach…)

Not sure why you felt the need to take a cheap shot. Also I guess by placing who they did as a tight end Coach maybe they do give a little bit of a damn.

MeanGreenZen · March 2

ALL programs are going to lose key coaches and staff. Even Texas. It’s Morris’ job to replace him. No reason to believe he won’t.

As for Bradford, he was a long shot with Gilbert and is still a long shot without him. Good thing RB is the easiest position on the field to find good players.

Edited March 2 by MeanGreenZen

Mean Green 93-98 · March 2

9 hours ago, MeanGreenZen said:

As for Bradford, he was a long shot with Gilbert and is still a long shot without him. Good thing RB is the easiest position on the field to find good players.

What are you talking about? When a player is enrolled, on campus, and on our roster, how is he a "long shot"?