DRC - Jalen Montgomery finds fit at UNT

[Harry]

Mesquite linebacker Jalen Montgomery committed to UNT on Thursday night, one week after attending the school’s Talon Talent camp for top prospects.

Montgomery worked out with UNT linebackers coach and defensive coordinator John Skladany at the camp. The connection he felt with Skladany and safety Marcus Trice were among a number of factors that led him to commit to UNT.

Read more: http://meangreenblog.dentonrc.com/2013/08/jalen-montgomery-finds-fit-at-unt.html/

[Harry]

Wow man this kid is really smart!

Also kudos to Trice-man for making a good impression. Trice is one of our biggest fans!

[MeanGreenGlory]

Article mentions that Akii Smith is the top JUCO linebacker we're looking at. Here's some film on him:

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1425497/highlights/47151816

Gardner, Montgomery, and Smith would be a great class of linebackers!

[Harry]

Article mentions that Akii Smith is the top JUCO linebacker we're looking at. Here's some film on him:

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1425497/highlights/47151816

Gardner, Montgomery, and Smith would be a great class of linebackers!

I think landing a mix of experienced and young talent makes a lot of sense. Losing Zach and Will will hurt but Derek will be back to take over in the middle and hopefully the Oregon transfer Wallace will make an impact.. I thought Skladany specifically mentioning Marshall says that they see him fitting in the plans as well, perhaps on the outside. I gotta give Mac credit, I think Skladany was a good hire and is a very good coach. He understands what it will take to win.

[HoustonEagle]

Happy to have Mr Montgomery on board. That said if my kids ever turn down scholarships to Harvard, Cornell or Yale they may no longer be welcome at my house........ lol

[cdizzle86]

I'm not positive, but I think that makes North Texas an Ivy League school now.

Edited August 2, 2013 by cdizzle86

[adman]

If you ever have a chance to chat with Marcus Trice please do. It is wholly apparent NT is something special to him. Hoping nothing but the best for that guy.

[H-towngreen]

I sure hope he ends up on the staff after this season

[PlummMeanGreen]

There is another thread or 2 going on Jalen but what the heck...I'll say it again....

Welcome to a great Texas HS football player going to a great school!

You will make a difference, Jalen!

GMG!