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I think running the triple option is a genius move by Rice. I’ve always wanted North Texas to do it and believe it will be even more effective in today’s NIL/transfer portal environment. If Rice gets a great triple option QB, he is less likely to be poached by the P4. Why would they need a triple option QB? Running the triple option, Rice can use smaller, more athletic offensive linemen who are easier to acquire and retain as these type of players are also in less demand by the P4. You do need good running backs, but this is the easiest position to acquire and many good running backs would be excited to play in this offense. A triple option offense also shortens a game and can give a “less talented” team a better chance to win by limiting the possessions and opportunities of the other team (See North Texas basketball) Good move by Rice. This differentiates them and I believe it will be successful. Maybe UNT’s next coach can bring the slot-T offense (which is wildly successful right now in Texas high schools) back to major college football?

@Meangreen Fight are you sure budget figures and endowment are interchangeable? Because that is how I think you came up with those figures.

I agree with what GMG_Dallas said. He's been this way since the beginning. It's only more highlighted this year because the offense floundered and couldn't keep up so those errors are magnified.

https://x.com/MeanGreenSports/status/1861787605844562167 Take advantage people!!! Some good games on the schedule for both men and women! $3 tickets till Friday at noon for women's games 12/19 vs. SMU or their first ever national broadcasted game Sunday 2/9 vs. Tulane for example. If you're off on NYE buy $5 tickets to see the men host UAB at 3pm on ESPNU.

We really need to get the Maniacs to do something like this, lol...