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[Norwester]

Pretty forgiving actually.

"Last season North Texas wallowed in uncharted territory, finishing last in a league it had ruled since its inception in 2001. Those shortcomings were directly attributable to inexperience and injuries."

"This season there are 15 healthy starters returning, and that doesn't include Thomas. The offensive line has grown up, the quarterbacks are battle tested and the top receiver is an all-conference performer. The defense is jam-packed with formidable linebackers but needs to find a pass rusher."

"In spite of its 2-5 conference record, North Texas finished only 26 points shy of winning its fifth consecutive Sun Belt title in 2005."

110th overall, 4th in the belt. They also say we were 54th nationally in pass defense. Can that be right? Also, they don't list Brandon Monroe as a returning starter.

Preseason all-SBC: Quinn, Lineberry, Chapman, Graves, Weathers.

[GrandGreen]

Amazing how far Jamario Thomas' stock has fell with most sports writers from 3rd team All American in fish year to not even pre-season all Sun Belt in his junior year. Hopefully, he will make them eat their words and again be the MVP of the conference. Phil Steele's magazine did pick Thomas first team all conference, but had NT finishing fourth.

Edited June 8, 2006 by GrandGreen

[Norwester]

Amazing how far Jamario Thomas' stock has fell with most sports writers from 3rd team All American in fish year to not even pre-season all Sun Belt in his junior year.    Hopefully, he will make them eat their words and again be the MVP of the conference.  Phil Steele's magazine did pick Thomas first team all conference, but had NT finishing fourth.

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Indeed. Maybe it will be motivation for him.

You guys have PS already? It must take longer to get out to the left coast.