Sun Belt Football Media Days Central

[MeanGreen61]

Shows release date of 7/21/08 ? 12 inverted ?

North Texas

Head Coach Todd Dodge

Dodge enters his second season at the helm of the Mean Green having gained a year of experience in the college head coaching ranks, installed a new offense, and signed a wealth of Texas high school talent...Dodge’s 2007 Mean Green squad broke single-season school records for total offense and passing yards...Dodge, a former quarterback for Texas and former North Texas assistant coach, led Southlake Carroll High School to a 79-1 record over his final five years before accepting the UNT job prior to last season.

Player Attendee: Casey Fitzgerald

Finished the 2007 season ranked sixth in the NCAA in receiving yards per game with 110.2 and third with 9.25 receptions per game...Was one of only two receivers in America this season with at least 100 catches, 1,200 yards receiving and 12 touchdowns...Broke Sun Belt single-season records in receiving yards (1,322), receptions (104), receiving touchdowns (12) and receiving yards per game (114.9)...His 104 receptions and 1,322 yards also set North Texas records.

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Edited July 12, 2008 by MeanGreen61

[DirtySavage]

Will Fitz be able to put up the same kind of numbers now that so much attention has been put on him?

[Dodge2007]

Casey will be doubled and have a ton of bracket coverage. He will get his catches.

This amazing story continues with his role at media day.

[greenminer]

Will Fitz be able to put up the same kind of numbers now that so much attention has been put on him?

Expect his role in the offense to diminish compared to last year because of the continued emergence of Dibrell, Roberson, and company. I say that, fully expecting the offense to be on another level of production, so he'll have about the same stats.

Depending on how much Vizza has developed, this could be a great year.

On the flip side, we are a thin offensive line (depth-wise) away from sputtering out many, many drives.

[DirtySavage]

I have to think he's not going to be able to produce the same kind of numbers. But I do think he will be the best in the belt, and our overall offensive numbers will be better than last years.

[trud1966]

Yeah, he's an amazing talented athlete. But last year, we constantly had our backs against the wall so much that Fitz was the consistant stand-out that could move the ball forward. Dont beat me up and tell me to not forget all the other guys, I realize theres alot of talent. Just saying that Fizt was was the consistant quick strike we would use to get out of jambs with a new offensive system. NOW, as much as I LOVE seeing the ball being thrown his way, I think it would be a mistake to fire at him as much. TD's system is more established and this will play into his plan of spreading the ball around the field more. You know any team playing UNT, in preparation of their pregame talk have a chalk board in front of them of things to focus on. On the top of that board, in bold lettering it says WATCH FITZGERALD!!!!!!!! Several times Fitz will be doubled leaving weaknesses for guys like Dibrell. Fitz's sucess last year will create more oppotunities this year.

Edited July 14, 2008 by trud1966

[Charlie NT 73]

Fitzgerald will be double teamed more this year, with every defensive

coordinator giving special attention to him. Just like Crabtree at T Tech.

I do believe Fitzgeral has the smarts and talent to beat the coverage

and he will have a great year. With the DC's giving added attention to

Fitzgeral, this should open up new opportunities for all the NT receivers.

Dibrell, Roberson, Stickler, and all the WR cast. Vizza will have a great

year. I also expect the run game to take off more this year because of

the passing game.

[buff64]

Is Fentress still with the team. If so , that's who to watch.

[greenminer]

Is Fentress still with the team. If so , that's who to watch.

Wasn't he injured for the Spring Game?

I remember being so impressed by him last spring, and look forward to seeing him in action again. He could be a force.

[GoMeanGreen1999]

Wasn't he injured for the Spring Game?

I remember being so impressed by him last spring, and look forward to seeing him in action again. He could be a force.

Fentriss caught almost everything thrown his way during his first spring here. I haven't heard much about him since, so an injury would make sense for the reason as to why none of us have heard about him.

[Mean Green 93-98]

Fentriss caught almost everything thrown his way during his first spring here. I haven't heard much about him since, so an injury would make sense for the reason as to why none of us have heard about him.

Yes, he was injured for the Spring following his year of sitting out per NCAA tranfer rules. I would expect big things from him this year.