New UNT QB class brings competition to vacant position

[Harry]

Senior quarterback Derek Thompson is graduating from UNT, paving the way for a four-man race to the starting position next season.

The team recruited two more quarterbacks, freshman Connor Means and sophomore Josh Greer, and junior Andrew McNulty and freshman Dajon Williams return after backing up Thompson last year. The incoming players have potential on their side, while the latter look to utilize their experience at UNT to take the lead.

“You talk about wide open and with Josh and Connor coming in here, I think it’s going to be really fun for our fans and coaches to watch the quarterback competition,” head coach Dan McCarney said.

Read more: http://ntdaily.com/new-qb-class-brings-competition-to-vacant-position/

[Mean Green 93-98]

Dajon sounds like he's throwing down the gauntlet to the other QBs.

[Harry]

No kidding -- Dajon coming out swinging. I gotta say it, although this won't make him a team favorite ala DT -- I like his confidence.

[SilverEagle]

“I just welcome the competition,” Williams said. “Whatever they can do, I can do better. That’s how I look at it.”

Except in the weight room. Where you work on getting bigger and stronger......and therefore less prone to injuries.

[Mean Green 93-98]

Except in the weight room.

He seems to have picked things up there:

[Green92]

Yeah, let's continue to beat him up the rest of his career for 3 bad days in the weight room.

[Green P1]

1. DJ will win the job on the field... not Facebook.

2. Nice McNulty ClipArt

Edited February 11, 2014 by Green P1

[ChristopherRyanWilkes]

Small, subtle things make me wary of Dajon. Observing him on the sidelines, etc.. Nothing real substantial, just a hunch.

Edited February 11, 2014 by ChristopherRyanWilkes

[ChristopherRyanWilkes]

I am excited about seeing all of them at the Spring Game.

[Mean Green 93-98]

Small, subtle things make me weary of Dajon. Observing him on the sidelines, etc.. Nothing real substantial, just a hunch.

Weary or wary?

[ChristopherRyanWilkes]

Weary or wary?

Both.

[Ben Gooding]

This is DW''s job to lose, as I have been saying. Coach Canales sent me a response on twitter months ago when I was asking him about DW. His response alone told me everything I needed to know about the QB competition. A WR also talked to me about DW. He told me that he is learning and if he can learn the system he will be really, really special. IMO, if DW can step up this off season and mature mentally and physically then he will run away with the job.

[GrayEagle]

Something tells me that it will be Greer in the end. Taller, great throwing accuracy, strong arm and some experience beyond high school (although not in this system), and having 149 passes with only one interception at Navarro last year combine to make a very strong candidate.

I don't think that Means is ready yet but it should be a good battle among the other three.

[All About UNT]

Something tells me that it will be Greer in the end. Taller, great throwing accuracy, strong arm and some experience beyond high school (although not in this system), and having 149 passes with only one interception at Navarro last year combine to make a very strong candidate.

I don't think that Means is ready yet but it should be a good battle among the other three.

have to agree with ya

[Green Crazy]

so you think that chico and a wr would tell you if dj sucked?

Edited February 11, 2014 by Green Crazy

[Marty]

No mention of Shanbour?

[ChristopherRyanWilkes]

No mention of Shanbour?

I was wondering this too, looks like he's been having some good workouts.

[North Texas Shep]

Shanbour? Is he a transfer? I forgot about this guy.

[North Texas Shep]

I was wondering this too, looks like he's been having some good workouts.

Guess yall beat me too it. He is doing well.

[meaniegreenie]

Yeah, let's continue to beat him up the rest of his career for 3 bad days in the weight room.

Exactly.

It's too bad we don't have a FB page to monitor the daily productivity of all GMG members.

[IslandEagle]

OK. WARRIOR MINDSET--mostly when I'm irritated; ADAPTABILITY- better ask my wife about that; TECHNICALLY SOUND-so far, so good; MOTIVATED-usually after coffee; IN THE FIGHT-definitely when I am playing Texas Hold-em for cash.

Does that suffice?

[Ben Gooding]

so you think that chico and a wr would tell you if dj sucked?

No, but they wouldn't praise his potential if he sucked tho.

[Censored by Laurie]

No mention of Shanbour?

He's a 5'11" walk-on.

[untbowler]

He's a 5'11" walk-on.

I would not care if he was a one-armed 5'6" female as long as he can hand off the ball effectively, one like the wind and occassionally throw a pass to an open Tight End in the middle of the field.

Spring is going to be fun

[Green Crazy]

No, but they wouldn't praise his potential if he sucked tho.

I disagree. I think it's just called being a good coach/teammate.

Also, see Brock Bergland about potential.

I hope he's our savior, but we know just a tad more about him than we do means or shanbour. And you can't always trust what you hear from the team. Unless you happen to be a friend of chico or the WR you refer to.