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GoMeanGreen1999 · October 4, 2007

North Texas (0-4) at UL Lafayette (0-5) 7:00 PM GamePlan

Why to Watch: Someone's finally going to get a win. Both teams come in on six-game losing streaks, with UL Lafayette needing to take advantage of one of the three home games is has left, and North Texas looking for the first win in the Todd Dodge era. The funky Mean Green passing attack hasn't been able to produce much after the epic 601-yard day against SMU, but it'll try to keep the pressure on against a secondary that's been good, but not out of this world. ULL is ninth in the nation running the ball, while UNT is ninth throwing it.

Why North Texas Might Win: The Ragin' Cajuns haven't given up a ton of yards through the air, but everyone's been able to eat their secondary alive with short to midrange throws. It's not like they've played a who's who of passing teams, getting picked apart by Ohio and Troy, and now UNT will throw, throw, and throw some more with its quick timing plays to try to get into some kind of a groove. However, UNT has to get the ball, because ...

Why UL Lafayette Might Win: ULL should be able to control the clock with it running game. Injuries have been an issue throughout the UNT defense, especially killing the depth, and if there are field position issues like there have been over the last few weeks, ULL should be able to take advantage. It's not like the Ragin' Cajuns have been brutally ugly in their losing streak. They simply haven't been able to come up with enough key defensive stops. If they hold UNT to under 28, they'll win.

Who to Watch: 601-yard passing day against SMU aside, UNT starting QB Daniel Meager is getting pushed a bit for playing time after struggling to move the offense against Arkansas. Forget about any sort of a quarterback controversy; the coaching staff has been adamant that Meager is the starter. The decision was been made easier thanks to an 8-of-26, 118-yard, one interception performance against the Hogs. Vizzi's redshirt status was blown by playing, and now he'll see time as a change of pace.

What Will Happen: The inconsistencies of the North Texas offense will far outweigh the inconsistencies of the ULL attack. The Mean Green will throw for 400 yards, and it won't be enough.

CFN Prediction: UL Lafayette 38 .. .North Texas 23 ... Line: UL Lafayette -7.5

Must See Rating: (5 Paris on Letterman - 1 Singing Bee) ... 1

Dodge2007 · October 4, 2007

We need the speed of Penson to help control the running game of ULL. If ULL plays soft, (no press coverage) Meager will have a big night. ULL gives up the short and intermediate passing game which Meager excels at. Interesting to see if Jamario gets on track.

At least we'll be in our element playing a team that the running game is their main stay.

Edited October 4, 2007 by Dodge2007