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Not that I’m shocked at this point, but with less than two weeks before opening kickoff. I’ve become a witness to the meltdown within the Mean Green fan world. As soon as the words were uttered out of Coach Mac’s mouth that Thompson was the leader in the QB race the volcano erupted. Mean Green Nation went into overdrive. Let the bashing begin! The extreme pessimism has reigned supreme on this board. I would like everyone to take a HUGE step back at this point. Quit acting like the sky is falling because the guy you HOPED for is not the starter at this point. Let’s face it as soon as there was mention of the young talented freshman having a shot as the starter many people latched on to that hope. They ran wild with it. I don’t think many people are viewing this QB race as helping decide which player best helps the team win. I think many people hoped this race would provide something other than Thompson to be the starter. They needed to hear that Berglund or Williams was the leader in order to restore their hope in the upcoming season. To me that’s crazy talk. It’s not really hard to see why Thompson will end up starting. He was the best option to win now. He was the best QB in practice and in scrimmages. He was the most consistent. He has the most playing experience. Consider all your other options are based on potential. How can you as a coach go into your locker room and tell the team well player A won is going to be the starter because we think he MAYBE a star someday down the road. I’d be pretty upset as a player. I don’t want a coach to make a desperate decision based on potential. I want the guy who is gives us the best chance to win to be our starter. I want to trust my QB.

We as a fan base chose our guy based on potential. We’ve seen Thompson for the past couple of years and have written him off because of one reason or another. So we turn our eyes and our thoughts to new blood in hope that they can deliver the goods. Well perhaps that in this case those new guys haven’t been able to deliver the goods on a consistent basis.

If you are sitting there thinking that Coach Mac is the type of guy that coaches not to lose and that’s what he bases his decisions on, well you are out of your mind. You are so far lost its quite funny. Oh yeah we chose Thompson because we feel he gives us the best chance to not lose the game. Ha Ha that would be a great comment for an opening week press conf. We chose Thompson because he is a senior leader, who understands what we want out on the field and has showed us that he can accomplish that on the most consistent basis out of the group. The team really trusts him and responds the best to him when in the huddle.

For those of you who are concerned about the Idaho game. Well you should be, and I hope our team is as well. Take nothing for granted. What I’m not concerned about our players being prepared. I know the coaches will have them ready to go.

Right now there is no reason to meltdown. It’s not like Tom Brady was our starter and just went down for the year. We haven’t even hit the field against another team yet! Why not take a deep breath and watch us against Idaho first before you tie the cement brick to your ankle and jump off the deep end.

You might be pleasantly surprised come August 31st.

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Wag Tag Grand Master

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I have not seen the Meltdown? You support your team and to think us on the outside know more than our Coaches is crazy. Now, we see them play a few games and then we will all be experts !

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KRAM1 Rookie

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Right there with ya Mean_Green09! Aug. 31st and a win over Idaho cannot get here soon enough.

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JRock Newbie

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Good post. I support Derek and trust that our coaches know what they are doing. I can't wait for the season to start and yell at the top of my lungs at the games. This will be a defining season. I'm calling it. -JRock

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Mean Green 93-98 Grand Master

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I haven't seen a meltdown. Before Coach Mac's comments, most of us already expected DT to be the starter against Idaho. And a lot of the negativity that appears to be directed toward DT is largely a product of 8 consecutive losing seasons.

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NorthTexan95 Experienced

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I haven't seen a meltdown. Before Coach Mac's comments, most of us already expected DT to be the starter against Idaho. And a lot of the negativity that appears to be directed toward DT is largely a product of 8 consecutive losing seasons.

Concur.

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NTSUEagle Newbie

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The only 'meltdown' I saw on here were the ones who don't like the Throwback Unis to be worn on the 31st... I support Mac's choice, and Derek knows what to do. Berglund (whom I'm personally rooting for, next Season) can learn, and if God Forbid, Derek gets hurt again, can step-in. Go Green!

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StealthEagle84 Community Regular

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I think Coach Mac is making the right decision here. Its my belief that DT has earned the right to get the first crack at the job. He has experience and has shown that we can win with him under center. He hasn't had much help on the receiving end, not the mention that our defense has been less than stellar. I understand the QB gets all of the blame (and fame) for wins and losses, but this TEAM can win with DT. Like I said, I think he deserves a chance in the opener to prove that the job is his. If he doesn't perform, then let's start looking at Plan B. But get behind DT and give him a chance to prove himself.

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Christopher Walker Collaborator

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Right now there is no reason to meltdown. It’s not like Tom Brady was our starter and just went down for the year.

Having graduated high school with the back up QB to Tom Brady, Ryan Mallett, I'd tell ya I'd be freaking out as well. That guy's an ass but with a Howitzer for an arm.

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TheTastyGreek Collaborator

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It's not shocking the fans are dismayed

Based on how our team's recently played.

Because in less than a week

Our non-winning streak

Is so old, it could start the 3rd grade.

PlummMeanGreen Grand Master

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We all want to win. Some on GMG.com just express that admirable desire in so many different ways, but lest we all forget....we are all still sitting at the same dinner table and even sometimes throwing mama's made from scratch Texas-sized biscuits at each other for effect and a little attention until mama says..............ENOUGH, SONS, AND NO DESERT TONIGHT! :)

GMG!

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chrisfisher Enthusiast

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Derek seems to always look good in practice, but come game time, he's a whole different player. Can't hit the broad side of a barn. I sure hope he makes us start a DT apology thread this season. I'll be the first to post. But I fear we are in for a long haul this season with him in the driver's seat. Sorry DT. It's just how I feel.

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Derek seems to always look good in practice, but come game time, he's a whole different player. Can't hit the broad side of a barn. I sure hope he makes us start a DT apology thread this season. I'll be the first to post. But I fear we are in for a long haul this season with him in the driver's seat. Sorry DT. It's just how I feel.

Me too

akriesman Mentor

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Remember when so many were complaining, because they thought Todd Dodge burned Derek's redshirt unnecessarily by playing him in an insignificant game back in 2009 ? DT went 3 of 3 for 60 yards and a TD. He was going to be our QB of the future.

Funny how things change. If Dodge had not burned Thompson's redshirt, he would be around for another year after this ;)

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SilverEagle Mentor

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The last time I saw a meltdown (of the team and the fan base) it was after the Rice debacle. And in that case a meltdown was very appropriate.

And let me just add this. I would take a meltdown (the screaming and gnashing of teeth type) any day over what has been the North Texas tradition for so/to long. And that is indifference and apathy.

So there 09, stick that in your perspective pipe and smoke it......... B)

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Stan R Collaborator

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The last time I saw a meltdown (of the team and the fan base) it was after the Rice debacle. And in that case a meltdown was very appropriate.

Pretty sure the Benford saga qualifies as a more recent meltdown. :mellow:

Mean Green 93-98 Grand Master

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Remember when so many were complaining, because they thought Todd Dodge burned Derek's redshirt unnecessarily by playing him in an insignificant game back in 2009 ? DT went 3 of 3 for 60 yards and a TD. He was going to be our QB of the future.

Funny how things change. If Dodge had not burned Thompson's redshirt, he would be around for another year after this ;)

He took a medical RS in 2010. So this would still be his last year.

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KingDL1 Veteran

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Pretty sure the Benford saga qualifies as a more recent meltdown. :mellow:

That has not been a meltdown it is just a little passion, if we have a losing season, if our offense sucks, then you may see a meltdown.

You been around long enough too know what a complete meltdown can be.

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HoustonEagle Enthusiast

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It's not shocking the fans are dismayed

Based on how our team's recently played.

Because in less than a week

Our non-winning streak

Is so old, it could start the 3rd grade.

one more trip to the well I see......

TheTastyGreek Collaborator

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one more trip to the well I see......

Even if the old well gets strip mined

I'm afraid that I'll still be inclined

Towards just limerick posting

(And not simply for boasting)

Since there's a hearty wager on the line.

houstonmeangreen Newbie

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Just wait till we lose our 1st game..

This is a concern (if you are talking about Idaho)...they seem to have an outstanding QB...if you remember last season's Dan Mac comments concerning WKU...ie them being a joke, if you will...and then guess who won that game !!! yea !!

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emmitt01 Grand Master

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Honest question for you 09. If Kyle Orton tore it up in practice and the pre-season games would you favor benching Tony Romo for the season opener? Is "he has played the best in practice" really intended to be re-assuring when we've seen the in game evidence? You speak of the other quarterbacks' "potential" as if it shouldn't be intriguing to us all. In truth, being a superstar in practice only means you have the potential to carry it over into Saturday...and we haven't seen that yet.

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Mean_Green09 Newbie

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The last time I saw a meltdown (of the team and the fan base) it was after the Rice debacle. And in that case a meltdown was very appropriate.

And let me just add this. I would take a meltdown (the screaming and gnashing of teeth type) any day over what has been the North Texas tradition for so/to long. And that is indifference and apathy.

So there 09, stick that in your perspective pipe and smoke it......... B)

Yeah not sure there is anything to smoke out of that comment. I refuse to agree with any meltdown before seeing the team play. I refuse to agree with the fans who believe that DT being labeled as a starter at this point of the season is a reason to believe we will lose more games than we win. This season does not hinge on DT alone. He may show huge improvement, but if we dont see improvement from other areas well then it wont matter.

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