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Lineman Thomas to return to practice

By BRETT VITO / Denton Record-Chronicle

DENTON – UNT redshirt freshman defensive lineman Isaac Thomas will return to practice within the next few days after recovering from dehydration, coach Darrell Dickey said.

Thomas is projected to compete for playing time, but has missed the majority of workouts. The Mean Green lost all four of its starters along its defensive front after last season.

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Senior offensive lineman Dylan Lineberry missed practice after suffering a minor neck injury in the scrimmage Saturday. Lineberry is not expected to miss more than a few days of practice. ... Coach Darrell Dickey cut practice short because he was pleased with the effort during the scrimmage.

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Defense develops in scrimmage

By BRETT VITO / Denton Record-Chronicle

DENTON – The UNT defense bounced back from a rough start to post a solid performance in the first scrimmage of fall practice.

The offense scored on three of its first four possessions before the defense came back to post stops on six consecutive series. Coach Darrell Dickey said he was pleased with his defense's ability to bounce back and saw several players beginning to adapt to their new roles.

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Freshmen Daniel Meager and Matt Phillips, who are battling for the starting quarterback job, worked with the first- and second-team offenses and threw touchdown passes. ... Linebacker Brandon Monroe, one of only three returning defensive starters, missed the scrimmage with a hamstring injury.

Edited August 22, 2005 by NT80