2012 UNT player that most intrigues you?

Harry · June 1, 2012

For me it is nose tackle Tevinn Cantly. He was recruited by Dodge as a project who came on late in his high school career (perhaps he didn't play until his junior year?). He had that one thing you can't teach -- size and a fair amount of speed but was raw.

Dodge or more likely Mendoza tried to play him at defensive end which was one of many personnel mistakes they made. He underachieved in his first two years and suffered some injuries. I was ready to write him off but last season he started to really show me something. The guy is 6-4, 300 and pretty quick. Something mentally clicked in him last year...his game seemed to get more physical, more intense...

We know that Big Dick Abbé is starting to come on and Boutwell is already a key contributer. I just have this feeling that Cantly could surprise us and have a big year.

island eagle · June 1, 2012

Sounds promising to me, Harry. It would do a world of good to see Tevinn and Richard have breakthrough seasons this year.

trussbussdad · June 1, 2012

BULL!!!!....Mustafa Haboul...freshman from Arlington Martin.

Harry · June 1, 2012

BULL!!!!....Mustafa Haboul...freshman from Arlington Martin.

Truss - if I had chosen a true fresh The Bull would be in the mix for sure. Can't wait to see this kid in Apogee!!'

trussbussdad · June 1, 2012

Have watched him for 4 years as he played with Connor. He is a beast. He is now 260 lbs and all muscle.

greenminer · June 1, 2012

Bull is his nickname?

DT 90 · June 1, 2012

I am very partial to No. 90.

trussbussdad · June 2, 2012

Partaf Eagle...yes...BULL is his nickname

Edited June 2, 2012 by trussbussdad

H-towngreen · June 2, 2012

The running backs. All of them

GrayEagle · June 2, 2012

I'm partial to #90 as well. I still think that Boutwell would make a better DE than a tackle but he just keeps improving. He'll probably come in at 270 this fall which will still be undersized for the position but he'll do his job and the DL will be better for it.

NT03 · June 2, 2012

Derrick Teegarden

This team does not have a lot of playmakers. Can he be one who steps up to the plate ? Impressed me at the Spring game with his speed & quickness

DT 90 · June 2, 2012

I'm partial to #90 as well. I still think that Boutwell would make a better DE than a tackle but he just keeps improving. He'll probably come in at 270 this fall which will still be undersized for the position but he'll do his job and the DL will be better for it.

275 right now.

ntmeangreen11 · June 2, 2012

Will Wright

Wright will have to step up big time this season playing along side Jeremy Phillips and Zach Orr. Losing Stok hurt, the kid was beast plain and simply put, but Wright is probably more inclined in the passing game and more of a physical presence. He has the tools and the size to be a playmaker, he just hasn't shown it yet. Hopefully with another season to develop we'll start to see the front seven take over games, I think we'll have 4 all conference selections from the front seven.

trussbussdad · June 2, 2012

I will be partial to Connor "the BUS" Trussell. :blowup:

Will be fun season....cant wait

Edited June 2, 2012 by trussbussdad

eulessismore · June 2, 2012

For me it is nose tackle Tevinn Cantly. He was recruited by Dodge as a project who came on late in his high school career (perhaps he didn't play until his junior year?). He had that one thing you can't teach -- size and a fair amount of speed but was raw.

Dodge or more likely Mendoza tried to play him at defensive end which was one of many personnel mistakes they made. He underachieved in his first two years and suffered some injuries. I was ready to write him off but last season he started to really show me something. The guy is 6-4, 300 and pretty quick. Something mentally clicked in him last year...his game seemed to get more physical, more intense...

We know that Big Dick Abbé is starting to come on and Boutwell is already a key contributer. I just have this feeling that Cantly could surprise us and have a big year.

Harry, I like what you're saying, and also feel that Cantly, even when playing hurt, kept coming on stronger and stronger. The manager in our office is "friends of the family" and says that Tevinn is a stud. He'll do his damnedest this year, and I'm sure that more of us will see what you're seeing.

SHOSS · June 2, 2012

I am going with the oline(sorry for not picking a player). I think under mac these guys are gonna get push and keep the qb upright. Which makes for a good year for the offense.

Edited June 2, 2012 by SHOSS

MeanGreenGlory · June 2, 2012

Derek Thompson. I'm ready for stability at the QB position.

Green Crazy · June 2, 2012

275 right now.

That's excellent news! 5 more lbs and he's going to be a handful.

UNT90 · June 2, 2012

The running backs. All of them

The exact post I was going to make. Glad I read the thread first..

Great minds...

Edited June 2, 2012 by UNT90

jdennis82 · June 2, 2012

Easily WR #17 - Lynrick Pleasant

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I'm intrigued to see what he has in store come picture day. His off-season development can drastically impact opponent look-a-like threads.

Green P1 · June 2, 2012

Its a dead even tie between Ivan Delgado and Andrew "MAX" Power.

GrandGreen · June 3, 2012

There are lot of intriguing players and for NT to be successful a lot are going to have to significantly step up their games. Picking one, I am going to go with Phillips; the forgotten lb. He had good freshman and sophomores years and I think will finish out big as a senior. Always has been a big play producer, and I look for him to be one of the best players on the team.

BIG DAWG · June 3, 2012

Definitely Trice...we've heard so much from the practice field, but I can't wait to see what he cn do when the lights come on at Apogee

Texas Stranger · June 3, 2012

Whoever is returning punts. He needs to be a LOT busier this year.

NorthTexan95 · June 3, 2012

Unfortunately, Stock was one of the guys I was most interested in seeing. I'll go with Chaz Sampson. It would make a huge impact on the offense if he was able to come in and make a difference right away.