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Kicking competition and other notes

We can now officially add the kicking spot to the list of positions up for grabs in fall practice this season at North Texas.

Head coach Todd Dodge confirmed on Wednesday that Steven Woodward is no longer with the team and that three freshmen walk-ons will compete for the job. Clayton Teasdale, Trent Deans and Thomas Moreland will have a chance to make their case to start against Oklahoma in the Mean Green's season opener. Dodge said he wouldn't ask punter Truman Spencer to take on the kicking duties, but Spencer said he might try kicking off.

On another front, Dodge addressed how UNT would make up for the loss of safety Roy Loren, who is no longer with the team. Sophomore Kartey Agbottah is working with the first team, while sophomore Desmon Chatman has moved from corner to safety.

Chatman has good size for a safety at 6-2, 187, and has been impressive so far in practice.

By the way, according to the UNT sports information crew Kartey does spell his last name Agbottah.

Here are a few other items from practice today:

Jamario Thomas said he felt great at media day and then went out and broke off a few impressive runs in practice.

Esteban Santiago is getting more playing time with the first-team offense at guard.

Freshman defensive lineman Jordan Scoggins is seeing time with the first-team defense and could contribute this season.

Running back Cam Montgomery appears as if he will be a force in the passing game out of the backfield. At 6-2 with good speed, he could be a matchup nightmare against a linebacker.

Linebacker Craig Robertson, a player UNT's coaches believe could develop into a star, picked off a pass in team drills.

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Kicking competition and other notes

We can now officially add the kicking spot to the list of positions up for grabs in fall practice this season at North Texas.

Head coach Todd Dodge confirmed on Wednesday that Steven Woodward is no longer with the team and that three freshmen walk-ons will compete for the job. Clayton Teasdale, Trent Deans and Thomas Moreland will have a chance to make their case to start against Oklahoma in the Mean Green's season opener. Dodge said he wouldn't ask punter Truman Spencer to take on the kicking duties, but Spencer said he might try kicking off.

On another front, Dodge addressed how UNT would make up for the loss of safety Roy Loren, who is no longer with the team. Sophomore Kartey Agbottah is working with the first team, while sophomore Desmon Chatman has moved from corner to safety.

Chatman has good size for a safety at 6-2, 187, and has been impressive so far in practice.

By the way, according to the UNT sports information crew Kartey does spell his last name Agbottah.

Here are a few other items from practice today:

Jamario Thomas said he felt great at media day and then went out and broke off a few impressive runs in practice.

Esteban Santiago is getting more playing time with the first-team offense at guard.

Freshman defensive lineman Jordan Scoggins is seeing time with the first-team defense and could contribute this season.

Running back Cam Montgomery appears as if he will be a force in the passing game out of the backfield. At 6-2 with good speed, he could be a matchup nightmare against a linebacker.

Linebacker Craig Robertson, a player UNT's coaches believe could develop into a star, picked off a pass in team drills.

Well played Mr. Vito.

[EastTexasMG]

Freshman defensive lineman Jordan Scoggins is seeing time with the first-team defense and could contribute this season.

Someone mentioned that this might happen, so although I am not surprised.........I am certainly impressed.

[NTPhiKap99]

Someone mentioned that this might happen, so although I am not surprised.........I am certainly impressed.

That is a big move he's not only a freshman he's also moving from tight-end to defensive tackle I thought the transition might take a while.

[emmitt01]

On another front, Dodge addressed how UNT would make up for the loss of safety Roy Loren, who is no longer with the team.

Ummm....OUCH! What happened to Roy?

[greenminer]

It's great to see this youth blend in with the vets. Lots of guys are getting a great opportunity to contribute for years to come and thus help with continuity.