The Official Mean Green Podcast: Recent Episodes
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Zac Babb breaks down all the events happening in the world of North Texas athletics for the week of March 5th.
0:21 - Women’s Basketball
1:03 - Men’s Basketball
1:41 - Softball
2:17 - Tennis
2:36 - Men's Golf
On this episode of #GMGcast, Zac Babb and Hank Dickenson sit down with the all time winningest coach in Mean Green Swimming and Diving history, Brittany Roth. They discuss what it takes to build a successful program, Coach Roth’s journey from her days as a student athlete, then getting hired as an assistant at UNT, to taking over the head coaching job at North Texas. They also talk about her family, and the growth of the program as a whole.
0:00 - Podcast introductions
2:07 - Coach Brittany Roth introductions
3:05 - Challenges of recruiting in S&D
4:33 - Building a strong culture in the program
7:48 - Journey from student athlete to coach
10:00 - From assistant to head coach at UNT
13:47 - Strategies in coaching S&D
17:09 - High levels of success this season
24:02 - Personal and family life
35:53 - The growth of the UNT brand in S&D
Zac Babb breaks down all the events happening in the world of North Texas athletics for the week of February 12th.
0:21 - Women’s Basketball
1:09 - Men’s Basketball
1:29 - Softball
2:17 - Tennis
2:45 - Track & Field
2:59 - Men’s Golf
3:13 - Swimming & Diving
On this episode of #GMGcast, Zac Babb and Hank Dickenson chat with the head coach of Mean Green softball, Rodney DeLong. They talk about the sustained success throughout his first seven years at the helm of the North Texas softball program, his journey to Denton to begin with, and his stops along the way that have made him become a successful coach.
0:00 - Podcast introductions
1:09 - Rodney DeLong introductions
2:20 - Finding a home at North Texas
3:48 - Finding success immediately in The American
7:47 - Effects of the portal on college football
9:23 - Getting into softball coaching
12:40 - Resurrecting the program at Austin Peay
15:42 - Improvements to the pitching staff over the years
17:46 - Coaching staff in the program
20:59 - Scheduling quality opponents
22:50 - Preview of the 2025 team
Zac Babb breaks down all the events happening in the world of North Texas athletics for the week of January 29th.
0:31 - Women's Basketball
1:11 - Men's Basketball
1:53 - Track & Field
2:06 - Tennis
2:21 - Women's Golf
2:33 - Men's Golf
On this episode of #GMGcast, Zac Babb and Hank Dickenson talk with the new head coach of Mean Green volleyball, Dave Fleming. They discuss his long career in the business, his success at Colorado Mesa, and what he looks forward to as he takes over the helm at North Texas.
0:00 - Podcast introductions
0:56 - Dave Fleming introductions
2:04 - Background in volleyball and success at Colorado Mesa
5:14 - Working under volleyball coaching legends
7:12 - How the sport has changed in his 35 years
12:55 - Assembling his first coaching staff at UNT
14:34 - Working on bettering the team in 2025
17:10 - Legacy at Colorado Mesa and moving forward to UNT
Zac Babb breaks down all the events happening in the world of North Texas athletics for the week of January 15th.
0:29 - Men's Basketball
0:56 - Women's Basketball
1:21 - Tennis
1:45 - Track & Field
1:59 - Swim & Dive
On this episode of #GMGcast ahead of the 2025 First Responder Bowl, Zac Babb and Hank Dickenson reminisce about the 2014 Heart of Dallas Bowl victory over UNLV with the field general of 2013, quarterback Derek Thompson. They discuss the success of the 2013 team, the mood heading into that season that primed the program for success, and some of the great moments from the Heart of Dallas Bowl on that January afternoon.
0:00 - Podcast introductions
1:18 - Derek Thompson introductions
6:35 - Mood heading into the 2013 season
9:38 - Strength of the offensive line
12:22 - Success running a pro style offense
16:02 - Senior class that led the 2013 team
19:04 - Environment at the Cotton Bowl on New Year’s Day
21:58 - Coaching staff who helped with the team’s success
26:12 - Life after North Texas and family
On this episode of #GMGcast ahead of the 2025 First Responder Bowl, Zac Babb and Hank Dickenson reminisce about the 2014 Heart of Dallas Bowl victory over UNLV with one of the leaders of that team, Mason Y’Barbo. They discuss the lead up to the bowl, what made the win on New Year’s Day at the Cotton Bowl so special, and some of the great Mean Green players from that 2013 season.
0:00 - Podcast introductions
1:28 - Mason Y’Barbo introduction
3:01 - Potential for the 2013 season leading up to it
6:00 - Balance of a successful offense and defense
10:02 - Going up against the defense in practice everyday
12:09 - Close games and tough battles throughout the year
16:05 - Strong finish to the regular season and the bowl win
23:46 - Life after North Texas
Zac Babb breaks down all the events happening in the world of North Texas athletics for the week of December 18th.
0:21 - Men's Basketball
0:50 - Women's Basketball
Audio highlights of Dave Barnett and Hank Dickenson's calls from the Mean Green Sports Network's broadcast of North Texas' 48-27 loss to UTSA.
Listen to North Texas football games all season long on 97.1 FM The Eagle in Dallas-Fort Worth, or worldwide on the free Varsity Network app.
0:00 - Q1, Shane Porter 79 yard touchdown run
0:26 - Q2, Brian Nelson interception
0:45 - Q3, Shane Porter 39 yard touchdown run
1:20 - Q3, Shane Porter 43 yard touchdown run
Hank Dickenson of the Mean Green Sports Network visits with Eric Morris in the North Texas locker room following a 48-27 loss to UTSA.
This interview originally aired on the Adam's Exterminating Postgame Show on the Mean Green Sports Network's radio coverage of North Texas vs UTSA. Listen to North Texas football games all season long on 97.1 FM The Eagle in Dallas-Fort Worth, or worldwide on the free Varsity Network app.
Zac Babb breaks down all the events happening in the world of North Texas athletics for the week of November 13th.
0:20 - Volleyball
0:45 - Women's Basketball
1:18- Men's Basketball
3:01 - Football
Audio highlights of Dave Barnett and Hank Dickenson's calls from the Mean Green Sports Network's broadcast of North Texas' 14-3 loss to #25 Army.
Listen to North Texas football games all season long on 97.1 FM The Eagle in Dallas-Fort Worth, or worldwide on the free Varsity Network app.
0:00 - Q2, Rod Brown sack
0:12 - Q3, Brian Nelson interception
0:28 - Q4, Brian Nelson fumble recovery
Dave Barnett and Hank Dickenson of the Mean Green Sports Network visit with Eric Morris in the North Texas locker room following a 14-3 loss to #25 Army.
This interview originally aired on the Adam's Exterminating Postgame Show on the Mean Green Sports Network's radio coverage of North Texas vs #25 Army. Listen to North Texas football games all season long on 97.1 FM The Eagle in Dallas-Fort Worth, or worldwide on the free Varsity Network app.
This week's Mean Green Coach's show podcast features Eric Morris, Chandler Morris, and Jordan Brown.
Zac Babb breaks down all the events happening in the world of North Texas athletics for the week of November 6th.
0:20 - Volleyball
1:17 - Women's Basketball
3:09 - Men's Basketball
5:06 - Football
Zac Babb breaks down all the events happening in the world of North Texas athletics for the week of October 30th.
0:21 - Cross Country
1:20 - Volleyball
2:07 - Soccer
3:25 - Women's Basketball
4:08 - Men's Basketball
Audio highlights of Dave Barnett and Hank Dickenson's calls from the Mean Green Sports Network's broadcast of North Texas' 45-37 loss to Tulane.
Listen to North Texas football games all season long on 97.1 FM The Eagle in Dallas-Fort Worth, or worldwide on the free Varsity Network app.
0:00 - Q2, Chandler Morris 26 yard touchdown pass to Damon Ward Jr
0:18 - Q2, Jaylen Smith interception
0:44 - Q2, Chandler Morris 30 yard touchdown pass to DT Sheffield
1:11 - Q3, Chandler Morris 20 yard touchdown run
1:28 - Q4, Makenzie McGill 2 yard touchdown run
1:36 - Q4, Chandler Morris 10 yard touchdown pass to Damon Ward Jr
Dave Barnett and Hank Dickenson of the Mean Green Sports Network visit with Eric Morris in the North Texas locker room following a 45-37 loss to Tulane.
This interview originally aired on the Adam's Exterminating Postgame Show on the Mean Green Sports Network's radio coverage of North Texas vs Tulane. Listen to North Texas football games all season long on 97.1 FM The Eagle in Dallas-Fort Worth, or worldwide on the free Varsity Network app.
This week's Mean Green Coach's show podcast features Eric Morris, DT Sheffield, and Shane Whitter.
Zac Babb breaks down all the events happening in the world of North Texas athletics for the week of October 23rd.
0:20 - Tennis
1:20 - Volleyball
2:11 - Soccer
3:59 - Football
It's the second episode of a special two-part Hall of Fame edition of #GMGcast! On this episode, Zac Babb and Hank Dickenson talk with Class of 2024 Hall of Famer and former Mean Green Track & Field coach, Rick Watkins. They discuss his time at North Texas, working at Fouts Field, all of the great athletes he got to coach for the Mean Green through the years, and his thoughts on getting into the Hall of Fame.
0:00 - Podcast introductions
1:29 - Rick Watkins introduction
2:45 - Coaching Track & Field
3:42 - Working at old Fouts Field
6:52 - Memorable athletes Watkins coached
8:49 - Life in the Sun Belt Conference
11:29 - Life after coaching at North Texas
12:20 - Philosophy on winning meets and preparing athletes
15:29 - Reaction to getting the news on the Hall of Fame induction
18:32 - Family life
Zac Babb breaks down all the events happening in the world of North Texas athletics for the week of October 2nd.
0:21 - Soccer
1:45 - Volleyball
2:43 - Women's golf
3:20 - Men's golf
Audio highlights of Dave Barnett and Hank Dickenson's calls from the Mean Green Sports Network's broadcast of North Texas' 52-20 win over Tulsa.
Listen to North Texas football games all season long on 97.1 FM The Eagle in Dallas-Fort Worth, or worldwide on the free Varsity Network app.
0:00 - Q1, Ethan Wesloski sack
0:25 - Q2, Evan Jackson interception (1st)
0:47 - Q2, Chandler Morris 96 yard touchdown pass to Blair Conwright
1:21 - Q2, Alphie Guillory Jr. blocked punt
1:42 - Q2, Wyatt Young 1 yard touchdown run
2:06 - Q2, Evan Jackson interception (2nd)
2:19 - Q2, Chandler Morris 26 yard touchdown pass to Wyatt Young
2:34 - Q3, Chandler Morris 27 yard touchdown pass to DT Sheffield
3:02 - Q3, Chandler Morris 14 yard touchdown pass to Dalton Carnes
3:19 - Q3, Chandler Morris 9 yard touchdown pass to Kiefer Sibley
3:56 - Q4, Makenzie McGill 75 yard touchdown run
Dave Barnett and Hank Dickenson of the Mean Green Sports Network visit with Eric Morris in the North Texas locker room following a 52-20 win over Tulsa. Safeties Alphie Guillory Jr. and Evan Jackson, and wide receiver Blair Conwright also give their thoughts on the victory.
This interview originally aired on the Adam's Exterminating Postgame Show on the Mean Green Sports Network's radio coverage of North Texas vs Tulsa. Listen to North Texas football games all season long on 97.1 FM The Eagle in Dallas-Fort Worth, or worldwide on the free Varsity Network app.
0:00 - Eric Morris
5:13 - Evan Jackson
7:45 - Alphie Guillory Jr.
10:12 - Blair Conwright
This week's Mean Green Coach's show podcast features Eric Morris, Shane Porter, and Fatafehi Vailea II.
Zac Babb breaks down all the events happening in the world of North Texas athletics for the week of September 25th.
0:21 - Volleyball
1:22 - Soccer
4:00 - Football
Audio highlights of Kyle Youmans and Hank Dickenson's calls from the Mean Green Sports Network's broadcast of North Texas' 44-17 win over Wyoming.
Listen to North Texas football games all season long on 97.1 FM The Eagle in Dallas-Fort Worth, or worldwide on the free Varsity Network app.
0:00 - Q1, Chandler Morris 29 yard touchdown pass to DT Sheffield
0:28 - Q2, Chandler Morris 19 yard touchdown pass to Blair Conwright
1:04 - Q2, Makenzie McGill 4 yard touchdown run
1:31 - Q3, Makenzie McGill 2 yard touchdown run
1:55 - Q3, Makenzie McGill 24 yard touchdown run
Kyle Youmans and Hank Dickenson of the Mean Green Sports Network visit with Eric Morris in the North Texas locker room following a 44-17 victory over Wyoming. Wide receiver DT Sheffield, linebacker Shane Whitter, and quarterback Chandler Morris also give their thoughts on the victory.
This interview originally aired on the Adam's Exterminating Postgame Show on the Mean Green Sports Network's radio coverage of North Texas vs Wyoming. Listen to North Texas football games all season long on 97.1 FM The Eagle in Dallas-Fort Worth, or worldwide on the free Varsity Network app.
0:00 - Eric Morris
6:53 - DT Sheffield
9:36 - Shane Whitter
11:45 - Chandler Morris
This week's Mean Green Coach's show podcast features Jared Mosley, Eric Morris, Amanda Stone, Leke Asenuga, and Ridge Texada.
Zac Babb breaks down all the events happening in the world of North Texas athletics for the week of September 18th.
0:20 - Tennis
1:22 - Women's golf
2:32 - Cross Country
4:27 - Volleyball
5:23 - Soccer
7:42 - Football
This week's Mean Green Coach's show podcast features Eric Morris, Blair Conwright, and Terrell Dawkins.
Zac Babb breaks down all the events happening in the world of North Texas athletics for the week of September 11th.
0:20 - Women's golf
1:10 - Men's golf
2:00 - Soccer
4:00 - Volleyball
5:32 - Football
It's the first episode of a special two-part Hall of Fame edition of #GMGcast! On this episode, Zac Babb and Hank Dickenson talk with Class of 2024 Hall of Famer and former Mean Green football lineman, Dylan Lineberry. They discuss his journey to North Texas, blocking for some of the best rushing teams in school history, life after football, and his thoughts on getting into the North Texas Hall of Fame.
That's followed up by a segment called Babbling with Hank. In this edition, Zac and Hank discuss the process that goes into the North Texas Hall of Fame, who has a voice, and what is done each year by all involved to consider all of the great athletes who have suited up for the Mean Green.
0:00 - Podcast introductions
1:33 - Dylan Lineberry introductions
3:55 - Love of football
5:27 - Choosing North Texas
7:48 - Family life
8:33 - Focusing on the classroom portion
10:47 - Life since graduating
12:23 - Setting the foundation for growth at North Texas
15:28 - Reaction to hearing about Hall of Fame induction
18:42 - "Babbling with Hank," the North Texas Hall of Fame process
Audio highlights of Dave Barnett and Hank Dickenson's calls from the Mean Green Sports Network's broadcast of North Texas' 35-20 win over Stephen F. Austin.
Listen to Mean Green football games all season long on 97.1 FM The Eagle in Dallas-Fort Worth, or worldwide on the free Varsity Network app.
0:00 - Q1, Terrell Dawkins sack
0:17 - Q1, Chandler Morris 51 yard touchdown pass to DT Sheffield
0:51 - Q1, Chandler Morris 2 yard touchdown pass to DT Sheffield
1:12 - Q2, Ridge Texada interception
1:28 - Q2, Chandler Morris 28 yard touchdown pass to DT Sheffield
1:50 - Q3, Chandler Morris 7 yard touchdown pass to Oscar Hammond
2:11 - Q4, Demashja Harris 80 yard touchdown run
On this episode of #GMGcast, Zac Babb and Hank Dickenson have a preseason talk with the head coach of women’s soccer (and winningest coach all-time in North Texas history), John Hedlund. The discuss the start of Hedlund’s 30th season as the head coach of the Mean Green, keys to his three decades of success, where he got his start, and everything that goes into being a winning soccer coach at the collegiate level.
0:00 - Podcast introductions
0:51 - John Hedlund introductions
2:00 - Change of scenery for soccer over the years
3:10 - Longevity at North Texas
7:44 - Background in soccer
9:35 - Coaching young men and young women
13:14 - Getting to coach the children of former players you’ve coached
15:24 - Establishing and keeping up the North Texas brand
19:16 - How the modern era of the Transfer Portal and NIL affects soccer
21:28 - Assistants and support staff for the 2024 season
24:39 - Prospects and expectations for the upcoming campaign
On this episode of #GMGcast, Zac Babb and Hank Dickenson chat with North Texas graduate and former Mean Green athletic trainer Terri Acosta. Acosta, who now works as the head athletic trainer for the New York Liberty of the WNBA, was selected to work with the United States Women’s National Basketball Team in the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.
Zac and Hank talk with her about her journey through the athletic training world from North Texas in the 1990’s to the Olympics this summer, how she came to work in her field, her Mexican-American heritage and becoming the first Hispanic head athletic trainer in the WNBA, and getting to work with some of the best athletes in the world.
0:00 - Podcast introductions
1:04 - Terri Acosta introductions
2:10 - Journey from North Texas to the Olympics
4:22 - How North Texas prepared Acosta for the athletic trainer world
7:24 - Where the athletic training interest came from
9:54 - Mexican-American heritage
11:50 - Getting to the Olympic games
14:21 - Working with the top athletes in the world
17:34 - Favorite UNT athletes to work with
It’s a special American Athletic Conference Media Day edition of #GMGcast! On this episode, Zac Babb and Dave Barnett (standing in for Hank Dickenson) talk the upcoming football season, the state of The American, and Mean Green athletics as a whole. Guests include head football coach Eric Morris, players Damon Ward Jr. and Ridge Texada, new AAC Commissioner Tim Pernetti, and North Texas AD Jared Mosley.
0:00 - Podcast introductions
1:01 - Head Coach Eric Morris
13:56 - WR Damon Ward Jr.
22:11 - CB Ridge Texada
29:06 - AAC Commissioner Tim Pernetti
37:48 - UNT Athletic Director Jared Mosley
On this episode of #GMGcast, Zac Babb and Hank Dickenson sit down with UNT Hall of Famer and now Assistant Coach for We Are Bleed Green, the North Texas alumni team in The Basketball Tournament, Josh White. They discuss White’s time at North Texas, his growth over the years as a player, getting into coaching, and his opportunity with Andre Shaw and the rest of We Are Bleed Green in the TBT.
0:00 - Podcast introductions
1:28 - Josh White introduction
3:33 - Decision to come to North Texas
5:32 - Opportunity to play for a championship
7:15 - Growth from freshman to senior year
9:48 - Start of coaching career
12:19 - Playing for vs coaching with Johnny Jones
15:56 - Opportunity to coach We Are Bleed Green in TBT
18:26 - College athletics back then vs today
On this episode of #GMGcast, Zac Babb and Hank Dickenson talk to former North Texas head football coach and Hall of Famer Darrell Dickey. Zac and Hank discuss his journey through the coaching ranks, his time in Denton, and winning four straight Sun Belt championships from 2001-2004. They also talk about life outside of football, his family, and what he looks forward to when the 2004 team will be honored this fall.
0:00 - Podcast introductions
0:58 - Darrell Dickey introductions
3:10 - Journey through the coaching ranks
7:29 - Helping the family business
9:13 - Lean years to success at North Texas
14:03 - Building the running game with the offensive line
18:09 - Emergence of Jamario Thomas
22:04 - Memories of the 2004 team
27:03 - The Lightning Round, memories in Denton
On this episode of #GMGcast, Zac Babb and Hank Dickenson chat with former North Texas quarterback and Hall of Famer Mitch Maher. They discuss his road to get to North Texas, his career culminating in the 1994 Southland Conference Championship and a I-AA Playoff appearance, breaking Steve Ramsey’s records, and his life in ministry after hanging up his cleats.
0:00 - Podcast introductions
1:07 - Mitch Maher introduction
2:09 - Roster of the 1994 team
3:58 - Decision to come to North Texas
8:29 - Favorite memories from 1994
14:12 - Breaking school quarterback records
18:58 - Lasting legacy of the 1994 team
20:36 - Life after football
It’s an emergency edition of #GMGcast! In the aftermanth of the recent antitrust settlement between the NCAA and the Power Four conferences in college athletics, Zac Babb and Hank Dickenson talk with Jared Mosley, the Vice President and Director of Athletics at the University of North Texas. They discuss the rapidly-changing landscape in college sports, issues now facing Group of Five schools in light of the settlement, and have Mosley answer various questions sent in by Mean Green fans.
0:00 - Changes in college athletics and Mosley’s stance
4:08 - Differences in opinions across the landscape
7:27 - Different types of compensation
11:43 - Reactions from coaches in light of changes
14:51 - Answering questions sent in by fans
On this episode of #GMGCast, Zac Babb and Hank Dickenson talk with legendary journalist, sportscaster, former voice of the Mean Green, and North Texas Hall of Famer Bill Mercer. They discuss all of Bill’s various work in his career that spanned more than 60 years, including time spent with the Mean Green, calling NFL and MLB games, wrestling contests, and covering the JFK assassination.
That’s followed up by a trip down the corridor of years in a segment called “Babbling with Hank.” This time, Zac asks Hank about carrying on Mercer’s Sports Broadcasting class to this day, how it’s changed over the years, and what it’s legacy carries on.
0:00 - Podcast introductions
1:21 - Bill Mercer introduction
2:56 - Students in the Sports Broadcasting class
5:09 - Legacy of the Sports Broadcasting class
9:02 - Daughter Emma now a sports broadcaster
16:10 - Getting to call the Ice Bowl
21:38 - Covering the JFK assassination
28:58 - Calling internationally-acclaimed wrestling
33:59 - Advice for student broadcasters and journalists
40:27 - “Babbling with Hank,” the legacy of the Sports Broadcasting class
On this episode of #GMGCast, Zac Babb and Hank Dickenson sit down with George Dunham, a North Texas Hall of Famer and the Voice of the Mean Green from 1994-2014. They talk about George’s years as a student at North Texas, his time at KNTU, and getting trained up by the legendary Bill Mercer. Zac and Hank also discuss George’s time at KRLD, landing the play-by-play job with the Mean Green, some of his favorite North Texas games he’s gotten to call, and the rest of the Dunham family
That’s followed up by a brief trip down the corridor of years in “Babbling with Hank.” This time, Zac ask Hank about some of his favorite George Dunham stories, what he’s meant to the university, and dive a bit more into his love for music.
0:00 - Podcast introductions
1:55 - George Dunham introductions
3:31 - Early years at North Texas and KNTU
8:53 - Having a blast despite a wild work schedule
17:55 - What Bill Mercer meant to every broadcast student
24:46 - The famous “Do you believe in the Mean Green?” phrase
28:09 - Changes at North Texas over the years
29:28 - Family life, wife, kids, and son who played football at North Texas
39:05 - Favorite memories calling North Texas games
42:45 - Jub Jam benefit show and love of music
43:59 - “Babbling with Hank,” the best of George Dunham
It's an emergency edition of #GMGcast!
In the aftermath of the NIT win over LSU on Tuesday, March 19th by men's basketball, Zac Babb and Hank Dickenson talk with NIT Stu, a sports blogger at The Barking Crow and avid National Invitation Tournament fan. They discuss where his love of the NIT comes from, the opportunities it presents, recent changes to the tournament, and his connections to North Texas basketball.
That's followed up by a brief "Babbling with Hank" segment, where Zac and Hank talk about the win over LSU and look ahead to the opportunities North Texas women's basketball has in the new Women's Basketball Invitation Tournament.
0:00 - Podcast introductions
1:32 - NIT Stu introductions
2:53 - Where the love of the NIT comes from
4:25 - Opportunities the NIT gives to mid-majors and power teams declining invites
7:16 - Using the NIT to improve your program
9:41 - Thoughts on North Texas' win over LSU
11:18 - Looking at the rest of the field
12:51 - Connections with the Mean Green and Denton experience
15:08 - NIT Final Four moving out of Madison Square Garden
17:52 - The Barking Crow sports blog and NIT awareness
21:02 - "Babbling with Hank," an update on the men's and women's basketball teams at North Texas
On this episode of #GMGCast, Zac Babb and Hank Dickenson talk with North Texas football offensive lineman Jett Duncan. Zac and Hank discuss Jett’s love of the sport, his growth into a leader on the field, his coaches, and what it takes to become a Division I college football offensive lineman.
That’s followed up by a trip down the corridor of years in a segment called “Babbling with Hank.” This time, Zac and Hank discuss memories of former North Texas offensive line coach Spencer Leftwich, whose son Cutter was recently hired to be the current offensive line coach with the Mean Green.
0:00 - Podcast introductions
2:18 - Jett Duncan introduction
3:58 - Playing different positions
4:51 - Communication as a center
8:50 - Leadership role and experience
9:17 - Genesis of the nickname “Jumbo Jett”
10:27 - Goals entering Year 2 of Eric Morris
11:38 - Learning from Coach Leftwich
13:22 - Long term goals and life after football
14:07 - Diet to be an offensive lineman
18:32 - “Babbling with Hank,” the Spencer Leftwich Years
his week's Mean Green Coach's show podcast features Jason Burton, Ross Hodge, C.J. Noland and Jaylen Mallard.
This week's Mean Green Coach's show podcast features Jason Burton, Ross Hodge, Amanda Stone and Tommisha Lampkin.
This week's Mean Green Coach's show podcast features Jason Burton, Ross Hodge, Britney Brown and Rubin Jones.
This week's Mean Green Coach's show podcast features Jason Burton, Ross Hodge, and Rodney DeLong.
This week's Mean Green Coach's show podcast features Jason Burton, Ross Hodge, Dyani Robinson and John Buggs III.
On this episode of #GMGCast, Zac Babb and Hank Dickenson sit down with newly-enshrined North Texas Hall of Famer and former Mean Green men’s basketball standout Deon Hunter. They discuss his time with the Mean Green, clinching men’s basketball’s first-ever appearance in the NCAA Tournament in 1988, and everyone involved on that team. They also talk about life after college basketball, opening his Hoop Hunter program that has produced NBA players, and what getting into the Hall of Fame meant to him and his teammates.
That’s followed up by a trip down the corridor of years in “Babbling with Hank.” This time, Hank and Zac talk about more great memories at the Super Pit in its 50 year history, and where clinching the 1988 Southland Conference Tournament at the Pit ranks in the all-time events the building has hosted.
0:00 - Podcast introductions
1:31 - Deon Hunter introductions
2:29 - Clinching first NCAA Tournament appearance for MBB
12:44 - People involved in the 1988 team today
14:43 - Life after basketball at North Texas
19:56 - Hoop Hunter program
25:45 - Getting into the North Texas Hall of Fame
28:59 - “Babbling with Hank,” more Super Pit memories
This week's Mean Green Coach's show podcast features football head coach Eric Morris, soccer head coach John Hedlund, and football student-athletes Ja'Mori Maclin and Jaylen Smith.
This week's Mean Green Coach's show podcast features Eric Morris, Mazin Richards and JP Hadley.
On this episode of #GMGCast, Zac Babb and Hank Dickenson sit down with Dr. Connor Smith, the Associate Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of North Texas athletics. In addition to briefly recapping his first six months on the job at North Texas since departing his post at Dallas Baptist, we also go in-depth on the new additions to the gameday experience at DATCU Stadium and what fans can expect when they attend a Mean Green football game this fall.
0:00 - Podcast introductions
1:34 - Dr. Connor Smith introductions
2:55 - First six months at UNT and adjusting to Denton
4:38 - Background and family life
5:27 - Decision to come to Denton and UNT
7:37 - New additions to the DATCU Stadium experience
11:03 - Various gameday themes
13:26 - Getting students, especially freshmen, involved
23:06 - “Babbling with Hank,” the Fouts Field gameday experience
This week's Mean Green Coach's show podcast features Eric Morris, Matt Caponi and Jordan Davis.
On this episode of #GMGCast, Zac Babb and Hank Dickinson talk with the new head coach of women’s tennis at North Texas, Amanda Stone. They discuss her time building a powerhouse program at Louisiana Tech, her successful playing career, and what she hopes to bring to the Mean Green women’s tennis program. They also talk about her family life, the challenges that come with recruiting international student athletes, and what made North Texas a great fit for her.
0:00 - Podcast introductions
1:47 - Amanda Stone introductions
2:34 - Recruiting at LA Tech
3:48 - Growing up and coming to love tennis
5:28 - Previewing tennis in The American
6:39 - Family life
9:47 - Looking over the UNT roster
10:45 - International recruiting
12:35 - Why she chose to come to North Texas
On this episode of #GMGCast, Zac Babb and Hank Dickinson sit down with the new sideline reporter of the Mean Green Sports Network, former North Texas quarterback Nathan Tune. They talk about his time as a student athlete with the Mean Green, his career that featured many highs and lows, what he’s looking forward to in his sideline reporter role, and his family life and living in Denton in the years since his playing days.
0:00 - Podcast introductions
1:56 - Nathan Tune introductions
4:35 - Various characters on the team during his tenure
6:52 - Most fond memories of his time at North Texas
8:25 - Major injury
12:11 - Family in the NFL
14:38 - Breaking down the Mean Green’s new defensive scheme
15:53 - Thoughts on the quarterback race
17:25 - Tune family overall
On this episode of #GMGCast, Zac Babb and Hank Dickinson have conversations with both the Voice of the Mean Green, Dave Barnett, and Kevin Turner, a UNT alumnus and on-air personality on the new flagship station of the Mean Green Sports Network, 97.1 The Freak. With Dave, Zac and Hank discuss his time as a student at UNT, his work in the world of professional and college athletics play-by-play, his return to the Mean Green airwaves, and his thoughts on all of the new and exciting things happening with North Texas athletics. With KT, Zac and Hank ask him about his time in the North Texas RTVF program, his journey through the sports talk world, and the new partnership that gets Mean Green football games on the 97.1 airwaves.
0:00 - Podcast introductions
1:30 - Dave Barnett introductions
2:19 - Thoughts on the new things happening at UNT
3:32 - Early years at UNT and getting into broadcasting
6:51 - Influence of Bill Mercer
9:06 - Moving onto the NBA from North Texas
14:07 - Change in the NBA and college athletics
18:25 - Becoming the Voice of the Mean Green
21:10 - Looking forward to 2023 football season
22:51 - Family life, family, kids, grandkids
28:32 - Kevin Turner introductions
31:10 - Coming up through UNT’s RTVF program
34:03 - Talent coming through at the same time as KT
40:07 - The launch and growth of The Freak
45:54 - Growing the UNT brand with The Freak
49:01 - Family life, Turner family
On this episode of #GMGCast, Zac Babb and Hank Dickenson have a conversation with the new head men’s golf coach at North Texas, Luke Calcatera. They discuss his decisions to come coach the Mean Green, building a powerhouse golf program at Arkansas Tech, his background growing up in nearby Keller, and what he expects from his program moving into The American.
That’s followed up by a trip down the corridor of years in “Babbling with Hank.” This time, in light of the newly-named DATCU Stadium, Zac talks to Hank about his experiences in North Texas' athletic department 12 years ago when he helped track down and come to an agreement with a naming rights sponsor for the then-new football stadium at the junction of I-35E and I-35W.
0:00 - Podcast introductions
1:42 - Luke Calcatera introductions
3:07 - Growing up around golf and other sports
4:24 - Building a winning program at Arkansas Tech
6:09 - Recruiting talented players in Texas and beyond
10:38 - Family life
13:43 - Golf competition outlook in The American
14:38 - Building the 2023-2024 schedule and recruiting class
17:41 - Support staff
21:11 - “Babbling with Hank,” what goes into finding an implementing a stadium naming right sponsor
On this episode of #GMGCast, Zac Babb and Hank Dickenson have a conversation with Ashley Pickle and Mallory Hartley, two North Texas alumni who came up through the school’s Radio, Television, and Film program. Both spent time working in the Mean Green athletics department before landing jobs at Dave Campbell’s Texas Football. They discuss their time at North Texas, their experience working as interns and MC’s for UNT sports, and how they help publish the “Bible of Texas Football” in the annual Dave Campbell’s magazine, amongst many other duties. They also briefly highlight an upcoming project and partnership at North Texas that will give opportunities to the next generation of North Texas Media Arts graduates.
0:00 - Podcast introductions
2:07 - Ashley and Mallory introductions
3:00 - Why did you choose North Texas
5:24 - Early days as students at North Texas
9:58 - People in UNT’s athletics department who helped your journey
13:22 - Experiences as women working in sports
15:42 - Girl Dads in their lives
19:34 - Getting to work at Dave Campbell’s
28:05 - Current and future projects
On this episode of #GMGCast, Zac Babb and Hank Dickenson sit down with Ross Hodge, the new head coach of men’s basketball at North Texas. They discuss his rise through the JUCO coaching ranks, serving as an associate head coach under Grant McCasland for so many years, and his thoughts on getting the head coaching gig with UNT. They also talk about his family life, the run to an NIT championship, putting together a roster in the modern world of the transfer portal, and his thoughts on moving to The American.
0:00 - Podcast introductions
1:19 - Thoughts on Don January’s passing
1:52 - Coach Ross Hodge introductions
7:19 - Staying focused on NIT run even with Texas Tech rumors
11:13 - Differences between Associate Head Coach and Head Coach jobs
13:03 - How being a JUCO head coach contributed to career
16:07 - JUCO pipeline into Mean Green men’s basketball
17:53 - Still a major emphasis on defense under the Hodge system?
25:19 - Holding Wisconsin scoreless for 9:00+ in the NIT
26:21 - Hodge family life
30:14 - Looking ahead to The American
On this episode of #GMGCast, Zac Babb and Hank Dickenson sit down with Michael Akers, the head coach of the women’s golf team at North Texas. They discuss his team’s dominant run in Conference USA over the last few years, what it takes to build a successful team culture, moving to The American, and his support system both in and out of his team.
0:00 - Podcast introductions
1:33 - Coach Akers introductions
2:27 - Dominant run of three straight C-USA titles
4:21 - Scheduling tough opponents to get better
5:47 - Impressive rankings spots
7:05 - Journey to end up at North Texas
9:58 - Outlook moving into The American
11:22 - Individual team members
13:12 - The GOATs (Greatest of All Time) of North Texas women’s golf
14:37 - Preview of the Raleigh Regional in the NCAAs
16:35 - Assistant coaches and support staff
20:19 - Family life
It’s a special women’s hoops edition of #GMGCast! On this episode, Zac Babb and Hank Dickenson sit down for an extended talk with the new head coach of women’s basketball at North Texas, Jason Burton. Zac and Hank chat with Jason about his formative years in basketball, his coaching journey to Texas A&M-Commerce where he became their all-time winningest coach, his decision to join the Mean Green family. They also discuss his new coaching staff, his family, and the outlook he has both for the women’s basketball program and North Texas athletics.
0:00 - Podcast introductions
2:56 - Coach Jason Burton introductions
4:49 - Early life and getting into basketball and coaching
6:56 - Sam Walker and his influence on both Coach Burton and Coach Hodge
11:26 - Learning and growing through tragedy
14:32 - Decision to leave Texas A&M-Commerce to come to North Texas
18:25 - Differences, similarities, and adjustments of coaching both men’s and women’s basketball
21:30 - Assistant coaches and support staff joining Burton at North Texas
26:27 - Burton family life
30:28 - Respecting the past while looking towards the future
32:49 - What to expect from a Jason Burton North Texas basketball team
On this episode of #GMGCast, Zac Babb and Hank Dickenson sit down with North Texas’ new Director of Strength and Conditioning, Bryan Kegans. They talk his time growing up, playing football at Texas Tech under Mike Leach, and meeting eventual Mean Green head coach Eric Morris on those Red Raider teams. Zac and Hank also discuss Bryan’s Denton connections, including his time working at Guyer High School during the formative years of what became a Texas high school athletics powerhouse.
That’s followed up by a trip down the corridor of years in “Babbling with Hank.” This time, Zac and Hank are joined by former North Texas Strength and Conditioning coach Denny Bonewitz. Denny talks about his experience leading the Mean Green strength and conditioning program in the mid-1990’s, as well as his current ventures in Oklahoma, along with his former music group, the Double-Barrel Band, whose tunes made it into the North Texas weight room.
0:00 - Podcast introductions
1:29 - Bryan Kegans Introductions
2:50 - Enjoying the outdoors and reading
5:19 - Working with and under Bennie Wylie
7:27 - Beginnings in Denton
12:03 - Getting to play under Mike Leach at Texas Tech
15:40 - First meeting Eric Morris
21:19 - Family life
23:24 - “Babbling with Hank,” the stories of former North Texas Strength & Conditioning Coach Denny Bonewitz
The first week of February marks the observance of National Girls and Women in Sports Day (NGWSD), recognizing the influence of sports participation for women and girls and to honor the progress and struggle for equality for women in sports. On this episode of #GMGCast, Zac Babb and Hank Dickenson discuss the impact of sports and the opportunities they present for women both on and off the fields of play for two North Texas female student athletes, Jaylen Mallard from women’s basketball and Gloria Alogo Piqueras from women’s tennis.
That’s followed by an interview with Jessie Gardner, the Executive Senior Associate Athletic Director for Leadership and Culture Development and Senior Woman Administrator at North Texas. Zac and Hank talk to Jessie about her time as a student athlete playing soccer at UCF, her administrative roles at Nebraska and Alabama, initiatives and programs she works with at North Texas, and what can still be done to advance equality for women in sports.
0:00 - Podcast introductions
2:10 - Jaylen Mallard introductions
4:19 - Approach to life after sports
7:25 - Being a leader for WBB and how it translates to career
9:04 - Experience attending the NIL Summit
10:00 - Learning about career path
12:41 - Thoughts on equality for women in sports and opportunities sports have presented
16:41 - Gloria Alogo Piqueras introductions
17:59 - Journey from Spain to Denton
20:44 - Tennis journey to further education
22:01 - Biggest influences since coming to America
23:36 - Life after tennis and career path
25:34 - Thoughts on equality for women in sports and opportunities sports have presented
26:57 - Jessie Garder introductions
29:30 - North Texas’ current trajectory and similarities to UCF
31:31 - Trey Athletes and what it provides for student athletes
33:49 - Opportunities for women in sports
35:56 - Senior Woman Administrator role
41:41 - Thoughts on equality for women in sports and opportunities sports have presented
On this episode of #GMGCast, Zac Babb and Hank Dickenson sit down with North Texas’ new Vice President & Director of Athletics, Jared Mosley. They talk Mosley’s time growning up in west Texas, his basketball playing days at Abilene Christian University, what led him to the business side of college athletics, and some of his vision for the Mean Green as he takes over the athletics reins in Denton.
That’s followed up by a trip down the corridor of years in “Babbling with Hank.” This time, Zac talks to Hank about his time as the Deputy Athletic Director of North Texas, what he learned in his time with the Mean Green, and what advice he has for people looking to break into the business side of college athletics.
0:00 - Podcast introductions
1:37 - Jared Mosley introductions
3:22 - Growing up Lockney, TX
3:59 - Family life
6:15 - Playing basketball at ACU
9:25 - Transitioning from player to administrator
13:55 - Grant McCasland at ACU
18:08 - Similarities and differences from Wren Baker
21:57 - Accomplishments as AD at ACU
25:11 - Growing relationships
27:48 - Thoughts on changes in college athletics
31:24 - “Babbling with Hank,” working on the business side of athletics
On this episode of #GMGCast, Zac Babb and Hank Dickenson head to the hardwood to talk basketball! They’re joined by one player from each team, Jaaucklyn Moore from women’s basketball and Abou Ousmane from men’s basketball. Both players discuss their stories, from their upbringing to different sports they played before settling on becoming college basketball players, as well as their coaching staffs and goals for the remainder of the season.
That’s followed up by a trip down the corridor of years in “Babbling with Hank.” This time, Zac and Hank talk about former Mean Green men’s basketball player Josh White and his contributions to the success of the Johnny Jones-era North Texas basketball teams.
0:00 - Podcast introductions
1:17 - Jaaucklyn Moore introduction
2:43 - Biggest influence in basketball
4:15 - Moore on why she went to North Texas
4:53 - Playing in the NCAA tournament
6:00 - Being the focal point of opponents
8:31 - Influence of Jalie Mitchell in decision to come to UNT
9:33 - New faces on the team coming together
15:15 - Abou Ousmane introduction
17:25 - Family growing up
18:06 - Playing other sports as a kid
18:52 - Difficulties being the focus of scouting reports
21:16 - Style and working with the coaching staff
23:10 - Stepping up early in the season with injuries
25:25 - Early influences growing up
27:54 - "Babbling with Hank,” Josh White and Johnny Jones-era men’s basketball
The Seth Littrell Radio Show is back! Join Dave Barnett and Hank Dickenson every week, live from Rudy's BBQ in Denton with head North Texas football coach Seth Littrell and special weekly guests. This week, Coach Littrell is joined by linebacker Sifa Leota and defensive lineman Fatafehi Vailea discuss the Mean Green's win against FIU and their upcoming game at UAB.
The Seth Littrell Radio Show is back! Join Dave Barnett and Hank Dickenson every week, live from Rudy's BBQ in Denton with head North Texas football coach Seth Littrell and special weekly guests. This week, Coach Littrell is joined by defensive back Logan Wilson and wide receiver Damon Ward to discuss the Mean Green's win at WKU and their upcoming Homecoming game against FIU.
The Seth Littrell Radio Show is back! Join Dave Barnett and Hank Dickenson every week, live from Rudy's BBQ in Denton with head North Texas football coach Seth Littrell and special weekly guests. This week, Coach Littrell is joined by tight end Var'Keyes Gumms and linebacker Kevin Wood to discuss the Mean Green's upcoming game at WKU. Head Coach Kristee Porter joins the show as well to give an update on Mean Green Volleyball.
On this episode of #GMGCast, Zac Babb and Hank Dickenson talk with two North Texas legends and trailblazers in Abner Haynes and Dr. Leon King. We discuss their time at North Texas, their struggles against racism while integrating college football in the state of Texas, their careers after they graduated, and the unveiling of the new Unity Plaza honoring them for their accomplishments both on and off the field.
That’s followed up by a trip down the corridor of years in “Babbling with Hank.” This time, Zac and Hank are joined by former North Texas student-athlete and Hall of Famer C. Dan Smith to recount the 1959 football season. Smith was a part of that team that included the Mean Green’s first ever ranking in the AP Poll as well as a berth in the 1959 Sun Bowl in El Paso.
0:00 - Podcast introductions
1:24 - Dr. Leon King introduction
2:10 - King on why he went to North Texas
3:36 - Influences from the coaching staff
5:39 - Reaction from teammates when first getting to North Texas
9:21 - Realizing the magnitude of what was happening
11:01 - Close bonds of the team through the years
12:53 - Life after football at North Texas
17:42 - Thoughts on the new Unity Plaza
19:31 - Abner Haynes introduction
23:13 - Finding your way to football
24:45 - Best advice from your dad
27:07 - Creating a new family at North Texas
30:09 - Choosing the AFL after North Texas
32:54 - Thoughts on Unity Plaza
36:03 - “Babbling with Hank,” the 1959 North Texas football team with C. Dan Smith
The Seth Littrell Radio Show is back! Join Dave Barnett and Hank Dickenson every week, live from Rudy's BBQ in Denton with head North Texas football coach Seth Littrell and special weekly guests. This week, Coach Littrell is joined by running back Oscar Adaway III and linebacker Mazin Richards to discuss the Mean Green's win over La. Tech and their upcoming game against UTSA.
The Seth Littrell Radio Show is back! Join Dave Barnett and Hank Dickenson every week, live from Rudy's BBQ in Denton with head North Texas football coach Seth Littrell and special weekly guests. This week, Coach Littrell is joined by offensive lineman Febechi Nwaiwu and defensive lineman Roderick Brown to discuss the Mean Green's upcoming game against FAU.
On this episode of #GMGCast, Zac Babb and Hank Dickenson discuss North Texas volleyball of the past and North Texas volleyball of the present. This episode starts out with an interview with 2022 North Texas Athletics Hall of Fame inductee and former volleyball player Jessica Hulsebosch. We talk about her time with the Mean Green, all the records she broke and holds to this day, and her thoughts on being inducted into the North Texas Athletics Hall of Fame.
Then, Zac and Hank chat with North Texas head volleyball coach Kristee Porter. We discuss her time growing up in East Texas, her standout career in three sports that put her in the UCLA Athletics Hall of Fame, her coaching stops leading up to Denton, her 2022 team, and what sold her on taking the Mean Green volleyball job.
That’s followed up by a trip down the corridor of years in “Babbling with Hank.” This time, Zac and Hank recount their times as volleyball Sports Information Directors (Hank at Virginia Commonwealth in 1989 and Zac at North Texas in 2021), and the many stories that came with SID responsibilities.
0:00 - Podcast introductions
2:00 - Jessica Hulsebosch introductions
2:37 - How to become a Hall of Fame defender in volleyball
4:43 - Hulsebosch accolades
6:15 - Old Denton vs New Denton
9:57 - Transitioning from player to administration
15:11 - Impressions of new head coach Kristee Porter
17:00 - Hall of Fame weekend and ceremony
19:21 - Life today
20:46 - Kristee Porter introductions
22:40 - Competing in multiple sports
26:35 - From East Texas to Los Angeles
27:33 - Journey up the coaching ladder
30:27 - Reasons Porter chose North Texas
32:46 - Excitement about the 2022 volleyball team
40:23 - “Babbling with Hank”
The Seth Littrell Radio Show is back! Join Dave Barnett and Hank Dickenson every week, live from Rudy's BBQ in Denton with head North Texas football coach Seth Littrell and special weekly guests. This week, Coach Littrell is joined by linebacker Larry Nixon III and wide receiver Jyaire Shorter to discuss the Mean Green's win against Texas Southern and their upcoming game at UNLV.
The Seth Littrell Radio Show is back! Join Dave Barnett and Hank Dickenson every week, live from Rudy's BBQ in Denton with head North Texas football coach Seth Littrell and special weekly guests. This week, Coach Littrell is joined by linebacker Sean-Thomas Faulkner and running back Ayo Adeyi to discuss the Mean Green's upcoming game against Texas Southern.
On this episode of #GMGCast, Zac Babb and Hank Dickenson follow up the first episode of #GMGCast by revisiting Bleed Green, the North Texas alumni team that found success in The Basketball Tournament. JJ Murray and DJ Draper talk about their experience in the tournament, some of the players and personnel who contributed to Bleed Green’s success, and what it means to Denton and the University of North Texas brand as a whole to have a national TV audience talking about Mean Green hoops in July.
Then, Zac and Hank chat with former North Texas linebacker Craig Robertson about his time with the Mean Green football program, growing up in Stafford, TX, and his journey to the NFL where he established a name for himself with both the Cleveland Browns and New Orleans Saints.
That’s followed up by a trip down the corridor of years in “Babbling with Hank.” This time, Zac and Hank recount the Safeway Bowl series against SMU, and some of the Mean Green highlights over the 40 times the series has been played.
0:00 - Podcast introductions
1:07 - Revisiting Bleed Green
3:37 - Game vs Eberlein Drive
5:36 - Elam Ending
7:44 - Establishing the roster
10:42 - Getting to the Sweet 16
11:51 - Andre Shaw’s coaching
13:03 - Expanding the brand
14:23 - Fan support
17:01 - Key contributing players
24:52 - Craig Robertson introduction
26:35 - Growing up in Stafford
30:01 - Coming to Denton and UNT
34:09 - Favorite memories from college
38:54 - Venture into Australian rules football
41:50 - NFL debut with Cleveland
44:07 - Relationship with Sean Payton
51:53 - Opinions on NIL
55:32 - Family life and youth coaching
1:05:43 - “Babbling with Hank,” the history of the Safeway Bowl
The Seth Littrell Radio Show is back! Join Dave Barnett and Hank Dickenson every week, live from Rudy's BBQ in Denton with head North Texas football coach Seth Littrell and special weekly guests. This week, Coach Littrell is joined by quarterback Austin Aune and defensive back DeShawn Gaddie to discuss UNT's season-opening win at UTEP and look ahead to the Mean Green's home opener against SMU.
The Seth Littrell Radio Show is back! Join Dave Barnett and Hank Dickenson every week, live from Rudy's BBQ in Denton with head North Texas football coach Seth Littrell and special weekly guests. This week, Coach Littrell is joined by linebacker KD Davis and tight end Jake Roberts to discuss UNT's season opener in Week Zero at UTEP.
On this episode of #GMGCast, Zac Babb and Hank Dickenson chat with the new Director of Track & Field Doug Marshall. We discuss his time coaching national champions at Iowa Western, building a championship culture, and his first impressions of Denton and what it means to him to lead the Mean Green Track & Field program.
That’s followed up by a trip down the corridor of years in “Babbling with Hank.” This time, a special guest in former North Texas Track & Field coach Ken Garland tells some of his stories, ranging from his family ties to the university that date back to the 1920’s, to his impressions of former Mean Green record-holding quarterback Steve Ramsey.
0:00 - Podcast introductions
1:02 - Doug Marshall introduction
2:05 - History of North Texas track & field
4:57 - Coach Marshall’s first impressions of Denton
6:34 - Coaching track & field at Iowa Western
9:24 - Learning JUCO to be successful in Division I
11:05 - Establishing a culture
12:48 - Coach Marshall’s staff at North Texas
17:20 - Recruiting plans
19:41 - Ken Garland introduction
21:47 - Coach Garland’s initial thoughts on Coach Marshall
24:30 - Finishing strong in C-USA and moving to the American
32:27 - Coach Marshall’s family
37:01 - “Babbling with Hank,” the many stories of Ken Garland
On this episode of #GMGCast, Zac Babb and Hank Dickenson sit down with Assistant Head Football Coach & Running Backs Coach Patrick Cobbs to discuss his time at North Texas, both in a coaching capacity and his North Texas Hall of Fame career as a running back on the football team from 2001-2005.
That’s followed by a brief trip down the corridor of years in a segment called Babbling with Hank, where Zac, Hank, and Coach Cobbs talk about the 2002 North Texas football season that saw the Mean Green rattle off a seven game win streak, culminating with a victory over Cincinnati in the 2002 New Orleans Bowl.
0:00 - Podcast introductions
1:09 - Patrick Cobbs Introduction
2:28 - High school days
7:02 - Playing under Darrell Dickey
9:05 - First sign of the coaching bug
10:30 - Emergence as a strong running back
13:14 - Breakout season in 2003
15:28 - Parallels with DeAndre Torrey
17:05 - Career in the NFL
21:42 - 2008 Miami Dolphins and the Wildcat formation
29:04 - Life after the NFL and getting into coaching
33:21 - Transfer Portal talk
36:49 - “Babbling with Hank," the 2002 UNT football team
Zac Babb and Hank Dickenson debut #GMGCast with former Mean Green men’s basketball players JJ Murray and DJ Draper, discussing their The Basketball Tournament team “Bleed Green.” Zac and Hank walk through JJ and DJ’s journeys from walk-ons with the men’s basketball program to key contributors on championship-winning teams. They break down everything that goes into creating a TBT team and how Mean Green fans can support Bleed Green as they gear up for their first game on July 22nd.
That’s followed by a brief trip down the corridor of years in a segment called Babbling with Hank, where Zac and Hank talk about the 1995 North Texas football season and the infamous “Schedule from Hell” the Mean Green had to play in their return to the FBS ranks.
0:00 - Podcast introductions
2:08 - DJ Draper & JJ Murray Intros
4:35 - DJ & JJ’s early days at UNT
7:02 - Bleed Green TBT Overview
8:47 - Beginnings of TBT team
10:00 - Bleed Green roster
14:02 - Benefits of TBT exposure
15:09 - Unique rules to TBT games
17:51 - How to help support Bleed Green
19:56 - Bleed Green coaching staff
28:16 - “Babbling with Hank,” the 1995 UNT football team
The Seth Littrell Radio Show is back! Join Dave Barnett and Hank Dickenson every week, live from Rudy's BBQ in Denton with head North Texas football coach Seth Littrell and special weekly guests. This week, Coach Littrell is joined by defensive back Deshawn Gaddie, offensive lineman Daizion Carroll, running back Ayo Adeyi and linebacker Sean-Thomas Faulkner to talk about UNT's home finale against No. 22 UTSA.
The Seth Littrell Radio Show is back! Join Dave Barnett and Hank Dickenson every week, live from Rudy's BBQ in Denton with head North Texas football coach Seth Littrell and special weekly guests. This week, Coach Littrell is joined by running backs Ikaika Ragsdale and Isaiah Johnson to discuss UNT's upcoming game against FIU. New Senior Associate AD for Leadership and Personal Brand Development Jessie Gardner drops by as well to talk about joining the Mean Green family and how she plans to impact the student-athlete experience in her new role.
The Seth Littrell Radio Show is back! Join Dave Barnett and Hank Dickenson every week, live from Rudy's BBQ in Denton with head North Texas football coach Seth Littrell and special weekly guests. This week, Coach Littrell is joined by tight end duo senior Jason Pirtleand freshman Jake Roberts to discuss UNT's upcoming matchup against Liberty. Head women's basketball coach Jalie Mitchell and junior point guard Jazion Jackson also drop by to preview the upcoming Mean Green women's basketball season.
On October 14, 2017 Mean Green football hosted UTSA at Apogee Stadium. In what has become known in Denton as "The Drive," UNT marched down the field to score a game-winning touchdown with 67 seconds remaining in the game. Zac Babb and Hank Dickenson discuss the game and its impact on North Texas.
This Week in Mean Green History is presented by American National Bank and Trust and powered by Learfield.
The Seth Littrell Show from Tuesday, October 5. Guests include men's basketball coach Grant McCasland and senior Thomas Bell.
The Seth Littrell Radio Show is back! Join Dave Barnett and Hank Dickenson every week, live from Rudy's BBQ in Denton with head North Texas football coach Seth Littrell and special weekly guests. This week, Coach Littrell is joined by assistant director of equipment services Justin Volentine, junior deep snapper Nate Durham and junior punter Bernardo Rodriguez to discuss UNT's upcoming matchup against Louisiana Tech.
Mean Green volleyball grad student Kaliegh Skopal opens the second season of The Student-Athlete Show with host Zac Babb. The two discuss Kaliegh's path to North Texas, playing for head coach Andrew Palielo and Kaliegh's fight with Guillain-Barré Syndrome.
Season two of The Student-Athlete show is presented by Coors Light.