ASN Preview - North Texas Mean Green

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2013 SEASON IN REVIEW: North Texas had a memorable 2013 season after finishing 9-4 overall with an impressive 6-2 mark in Conference-USA that left the Mean Green in a tie for second in the West Division standings.

North Texas concluded its 2013 campaign with a resounding 36-14 victory over UNLV in the Heart of Dallas Bowl on Jan. 1. Despite the long break from Nov. 30 until the team's bowl game, the Mean Green were still able to handle the Runnin' Rebels with no problem. The blowout was reminiscent of the team's final regular-season contest - a 42-10 destruction of Tulsa.

Defense was the strong point for the Mean Green in 2013. Led by Zach Orr, who registered 123 tackles, 10.5 tackles for loss and three sacks, North Texas held opponents to just 231 total first downs on the season, and limited teams to a mere 120.5 rushing yards per outing. Marcus Trice registered nine pass breakups and intercepted a team-high five passes to bolster the defensive backfield.

Head Coach Dan McCarney returns for his fourth season at the helm, and will try to improve on his 18-19 overall record with the Mean Green. North Texas started 2013 strong with a 40-6 win over Idaho, and won five straight games in the middle of the season to help the team achieve the winning record.

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