Ohio State transfer LB on the market

[Harry]

It’s Sunday night. That means it’s time for a few notes.

If you followed along on the blog and in the paper on national signing day, you know that UNT is sitting on an open scholarship. UNT is waiting to see if anyone qualifies late or if an interesting transfer prospect pops up. Well, how about this guy?

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[All About UNT]

[meangreen24]

Played at my high school. Kid was a beast.

[Harry]

I have no idea if we will land him but I have a feeling that extra spot may ultimately garner some great value for us...

[North Texas Shep]

Man it would be amazing if we got this kid. We are close to home and he will get to play if he lives up to his ability.

[BillySee58]

Technically he would count towards next class. But that extra scholarship (or two) could carry over to the 2015 class where it would end up going to him. Hope we get him though. Private school kid, so have to wonder if that aspect helps SMU or TCU. Hopefully he gives us a look.

[GMG24]

Should let Trice and Wallace go have a sit down with him.

[UNT90]

Sounds like he and his brother want to go to the sane school. Unfortunately, his brother is a major high school basketball talent, so...

Maybe a couple of years ago, but now my bet would be SMU

[UNTLifer]

I don't see SMU being a threat, but one thing we overlook is that Mac and Skladany are respected defensive coaches. TCU could be a factor with Patterson's reputation, but the private school tuition could play to our factor.

[PlanoGreen]

This is why basketball success can't be stressed enough. Everything is connected, and situations arise where basketball will really help your football team. If smu lands him, they just got the number one player in Texas from 2013

[pastorgrant]

Rivals had him at #1 in Texas. 6'4" 215. Sub 4.4, 40 inch vertical.

Edited February 10, 2014 by pastorgrant

[Cooley]

Would be SMU's transfer to lose.

A better situation to follow is that of Dontre Wilson (RB) Desoto. Actually committed to Oregon but signed with the Buckeyes after Chip Kelly went to the Philadelphia Eagles. Played a lot as a true freshman but still buried behind OSU's stable of running backs.

All-American last year and was part of one hell of a backfield with Desmon White.

[GMG24]

I don't think the Mitchell's are concerned about $$. Also, a friend of mine said he could see them at Baylor or OU also.

[UNTLifer]

This is why basketball success can't be stressed enough. Everything is connected, and situations arise where basketball will really help your football team. If smu lands him, they just got the number one player in Texas from 2013

I agree that we need basketball success and it may play a role in this instance, but I don't think it is essential. Alabama, Florida State, A&M, etc... have fair bball programs that don't effect their ability to draw top football talent.

[NT03]

My money is on A&M

[NT03]

Technically he would count towards next class. But that extra scholarship (or two) could carry over to the 2015 class where it would end up going to him. Hope we get him though. Private school kid, so have to wonder if that aspect helps SMU or TCU. Hopefully he gives us a look.

Unless he got a NCAA waiver

[BillySee58]

Unless he got a NCAA waiver

True. Either way, not a lot of hope here, but who knows? Also, for a kid coming from college about 16 hours away, close to home does not have to mean in the metroplex.

[emmitt01]

I agree that we need basketball success and it may play a role in this instance, but I don't think it is essential. Alabama, Florida State, A&M, etc... have fair bball programs that don't effect their ability to draw top football talent.

Yes but in this cas we are specifically talking about being able to recruit his 5* basketball recruit brother as a package deal.

SMU actually has a basketball program right now. I think they're both ponies this time next year.

[PlanoGreen]

Both of their highlight tapes are absolutely incredible

[James329]

Let's not forget that McCarney coached with Urban Meyer at Florida. Could be our secret weapon in this situation. Still not likely in my opinion though.

[UNT Mean Green]

Let's not forget that McCarney coached with Urban Meyer at Florida. Could be our secret weapon in this situation. Still not likely in my opinion though.

I hope that Mac is on the horn with Urban! This would be an incredible pickup and the kid would be very close to home, even if the younger brother decided to go to SMU for hoops.

[Green P1]

Do we know if his little brother prefers respecting his coach and becoming a fine young man over developing his skills and winning basketball games????

IF SO WE MIGHT HAVE A SHOT!!!!

[MEANGREENCOACH2]

Do we know if his little brother prefers respecting his coach and becoming a fine young man over developing his skills and winning basketball games????

IF SO WE MIGHT HAVE A SHOT!!!

"developing his skills and winning basketball games for 500 BOB"

[Ben Gooding]

Yeah this was a big loss for Ohio State. If he came to North Texas he would be a starter from day 1. He is legit.

[PlanoGreen]

Sounds like they are a definite package deal. If that is the case I just don't see Mickey wanting to play here. A few years ago we would have a shot