The Official Mean Green Podcast

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

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 head coach of that team, Dan McCarney. 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 1:08 - Dan McCarney introductions 3:40 - Staying power of the 2014 Heart of Dallas Bowl 7:13 - Building on the 2012 season 11:25 - Derek Thompson and other seniors 14:48 - Turning point in 2013 18:02 - Zach Orr and the defense 21:50 - Appreciation for the crowd at the Heart of Dallas Bowl 27:31 - Life today after coaching

Zac Babb breaks down all the events happening in the world of North Texas athletics for the week of December 4th. 0:20 - Women's Basketball 0:51 - Men's Basketball 1:59 - Football

Audio highlights of Dave Barnett and John Liddle's calls from the Mean Green Sports Network's broadcast of North Texas' 24-17 win over Temple. 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 14 yard touchdown pass to DT Sheffield 0:17 - Q1, Makenzie McGill 39 yard touchdown run 0:34 - Q4, Brian Nelson II game-sealing interception

John Liddle of the Mean Green Sports Network visits with Eric Morris in the North Texas locker room following a 24-17 victory over Temple This interview originally aired on the Adam's Exterminating Postgame Show on the Mean Green Sports Network's radio coverage of North Texas vs Temple. 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.

Audio highlights of Dave Barnett and Hank Dickenson's calls from the Mean Green Sports Network's broadcast of North Texas' 40-28 loss to East Carolina. 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, Fumble recovery by Chavez Brown for a touchback 0:27 - Q1, Quinton Hammonds interception 0:48 - Q1, Chandler Morris 4 yard touchdown pass to Blair Conwright 1:15 - Q1, Chandler Morris 7 yard touchdown pass to Miles Coleman 1:35 - Q2, Chandler Morris 3 yard touchdown pass to Blair Conwright 1:59 - Q3, Makenzie McGill 7 yard touchdown run

Dave Barnett and Hank Dickenson of the Mean Green Sports Network visits with Eric Morris in the North Texas locker room following a 40-28 loss to East Carolina. This interview originally aired on the Adam's Exterminating Postgame Show on the Mean Green Sports Network's radio coverage of North Texas vs East Carolina. 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 20th. 0:20 - Volleyball 1:21 - Women's Basketball 2:47 - Men's Basketball 4:19 - Football

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

Audio highlights of Dave Barnett and Hank Dickenson's calls from the Mean Green Sports Network's broadcast of North Texas' 52-44 loss to Memphis. 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, DT Sheffield 75 yard touchdown run 0:43 - Q1, Chandler Morris 75 yard touchdown pass to DT Sheffield 0:58 - Q1, Shane Porter 10 yard touchdown run 1:30 - Q3, Chandler Morris 9 yard touchdown pass to DT Sheffield 1:45 - Q4, Chandler Morris 49 yard touchdown run 2:06 - Q4, Chandler Morris 9 yard touchdown pass to Blair Conwright

Hank Dickenson of the Mean Green Sports Network visits with Eric Morris in the North Texas locker room following a 52-44 loss to Memphis. This interview originally aired on the Adam's Exterminating Postgame Show on the Mean Green Sports Network's radio coverage of North Texas vs Memphis. 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, Roderick Brown, and Kali Nguma.

Zac Babb breaks down all the events happening in the world of North Texas athletics for the week of October 16th. 0:21 - Men's golf 0:49 - Women's golf 2:22 - Volleyball 3:12 - Soccer 4:37 - Football

Audio highlights of Dave Barnett and Hank Dickenson's calls from the Mean Green Sports Network's broadcast of North Texas' 41-37 come from behind win over Florida Atlantic. 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 19 yard touchdown pass to Dalton Carnes 0:27 - Q1, North Texas special teams muffed punt recovery 0:52 - Q1, Chandler Morris 25 yard touchdown pass to Nick Rempert 1:30 - Q3, Makenzie McGill 3 yard touchdown run 1:44 - Q3, Roderick Brown sack 2:05 - Q4, Chandler Morris 8 yard touchdown pass to DT Sheffield 2:22 - Q4, Chandler Morris 3 yard touchdown pass to DT Sheffield 2:48 - Q4, Jayden Hill interception

Hank Dickenson of the Mean Green Sports Network visits with Eric Morris in the North Texas locker room following a 41-37 come from behind win over Florida Atlantic. Wide receiver DT Sheffield also gives his 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 Florida Atlantic. 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 2:42 - DT Sheffield

This week's Mean Green Coach's show podcast features Eric Morris, Dalton Carnes, Jaylen Smith, and John Hedlund.

Zac Babb breaks down all the events happening in the world of North Texas athletics for the week of October 9th. 0:21 - Volleyball 1:09 - Soccer 2:16 - Men's golf 3:28 - Tennis 5:01 - 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