Derek Thompson

[BIG DAWG]

Being just a redshirt sophomore, I think we all had too high of expectations for this kid going into the season because it seems like he has been here forever.

BUT...after some games where he struggled, it seems he is figuring this whole game out a little, and this guy's future could be brighter than any of us could have eve thought. Look what he has done the last couple of games...my gosh!

@ Troy...31 of 38 for 331 and 2 TDs

v. Monroe...23-39 for 332 and 3 TDs

This guy has not played his best ball yet...that is still to come. He still has two years to mature and get better...it is a good time to be Green

I was leery of Thompson at times, myself forgetting that this is his first year to play significant reps at this level, but he is going to make me a believer, and can't wait to see what this guy does as a senior

[Harry]

Derek had his most impressive performance wearing a UNT jersey today in my opinion.

[Wag Tag]

Being just a redshirt sophomore, I think we all had too high of expectations for this kid going into the season because it seems like he has been here forever.

BUT...after some games where he struggled, it seems he is figuring this whole game out a little, and this guy's future could be brighter than any of us could have eve thought. Look what he has done the last couple of games...my gosh!

@ Troy...31 of 38 for 331 and 2 TDs

v. Monroe...23-39 for 332 and 3 TDs

This guy has not played his best ball yet...that is still to come. He still has two years to mature and get better...it is a good time to be Green

I was leery of Thompson at times, myself forgetting that this is his first year to play significant reps at this level, but he is going to make me a believer, and can't wait to see what this guy does as a senior

How about the throw and catch to Mr. Delgado n the back of the enzone !!! Big time !!!!

[UNTLifer]

Don't forget that 15 yard TD run to get the scoring started! That's how I expected my adopted player to perform this year. How'd your's perform today?

[Wag Tag]

Don't forget that 15 yard TD run to get the scoring started! That's how I expected my adopted player to perform this year. How'd your's perform today?

Mine r the triplets !!! The 3 frosh offensive line. Awesome !!!!

[UNTLifer]

Also led the offense to 501 yards total. James Hamilton had a big game stepping in for Dunbar.

[glick1980]

I think DT has been good all year, but I think the WR's are finally making catches. I am looking forward to the next couple years with DT, I think he will continue to get better and so will our OL and WR's.

[Adub4ever]

where is the Andrew Power love?

Thompson has really improved this year. Bynes and Power have been his safety blanket.

Edited November 12, 2011 by Adub4ever

[THOR]

i only saw one dropped pass today, by bynes. the receivers/te's are stepping up now as well!

[All About UNT]

Don't forget that 15 yard TD run to get the scoring started! That's how I expected my adopted player to perform this year. How'd your's perform today?

Mine was Hambone with 2 TDs and 105 yards.

[foutsrouts]

I've never doubted DT. He's a QB in every sense of the word, and he moves a lot better than many people give him credit for. He's only going to get better.

[GoMeanGreen1999]

Being just a redshirt sophomore, I think we all had too high of expectations for this kid going into the season because it seems like he has been here forever.

BUT...after some games where he struggled, it seems he is figuring this whole game out a little, and this guy's future could be brighter than any of us could have eve thought. Look what he has done the last couple of games...my gosh!

@ Troy...31 of 38 for 331 and 2 TDs

v. Monroe...23-39 for 332 and 3 TDs

This guy has not played his best ball yet...that is still to come. He still has two years to mature and get better...it is a good time to be Green

I was leery of Thompson at times, myself forgetting that this is his first year to play significant reps at this level, but he is going to make me a believer, and can't wait to see what this guy does as a senior

I am definately excited to see what he can do moving forward.

[eulessismore]

The manager in our office said a couple of years ago that Thompson was "the real thing" (saw him at some 7 on 7 camp). I'm having to agree with him.

[LongJim]

Great win. Fantastic game by Thompson, and very excited for him. The Mean Green took care of business against a team they should have beaten.

That being said, Derek lit up the worst pass defense in the Belt tonight--as he should have. Keep that in mind for the remaining games. Which will be tougher.

Again--great win tonight.

[slugg]

The best is yet to come...2 more years of excellence...

[Adub4ever]

never thought id see Thompson throw for 300yds! kid has potential! GMG

[THOR]

never thought id see Thompson throw for 300yds! kid has potential! GMG

how about two out of the last three by that man!

Edited November 14, 2011 by THOR

[UNTMike81]

I hope DT continues to play well, improve and exceed expectations. If he does then I won't have to see any more of McNulty (sp) getting meaningful reps instead of Ozzy. Every time we bring in the back up QB's my stomach turns for more than one reason. Coach Mac is big on preaching integrity, and other character qualities, but when our back up QB's are playing I'm forces to look at Coach Mac's judgement and integrity.

Go Mean Green!!

[DeepGreen]

Thompson has shown what he is capable of and he will be a top SBC QB heading into next season. I am worried about the hits/concussions he's taken this season. Hopefully, our offensive line play will continue to improve as we add new and talented "big uglies" to the roster. Our freshmen have been outstanding this season.

[Quoner]

Coach Mac is big on preaching integrity, and other character qualities, but when our back up QB's are playing I'm forces to look at Coach Mac's judgement and integrity.

Go Mean Green!!

Well how the hell do you expect him to sleep this week knowing that? I swear, if we lose because we are unprepared, it's on you and this post.

[Mean Green 93-98]

Thompson won the Sun Belt Player of the week.

It was the fifth-best single-game completion percentage by an FBS quarterback with a minimum of 30 attempts this season.

Thompson was responsible for three touchdowns in the game - two passing and one rushing and had a pass efficiency rating of 166.9. He threw for 331 yards and had 16 yards rushing for a total of 347 yards. Thompson completed 17 consecutive passes in the game - just six shy of an NCAA record.

He also became just the third player in school history to have two, 300-yard passing games over a three-game stretch.

http://www.meangreensports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=1800&ATCLID=205333122

Very, very impressive. Congrats DT!