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The latest edition of The Modern AD is available now: https://higheredathletics.com/themodernad/In my recent road trip to Texas, I knew I wanted to visit University of North Texas. I had interviewed Wren Baker several years ago and was familiar with UNT, but it's always better to see the growth of a place in person. The campus is beautiful and the athletic facilities are incredible. Mosley starts by providing great detail in his approach to coaching searches and what led to him hiring Neal Brown, including leaning on Baker and other ADs he regularly speaks with. I asked Mosley about his approach to communicating decisions with presidents and boards and how to prepare for a presentation. I then asked him to talk about UNT's approach to uniform patches and how the apparel contracts help or restrict the opportunities, and whether he thinks department-wide or sport-specific is the right approach for the Mean Green. We then focus back in on the AD position - asking Mosley why he selected Connor Smith as his COO, another former AD in the DFW area (Dallas Baptist). I looked to identify what specific ways the job itself is changing for Jared with all the chaos in college athletics. I try to offer him a hypothetical question at the end that he thinks is a thought activity that all ADs should be doing on their own. He didn't quite answer it, but he does offer great insight to the question.0:00 Intro and Stadium Video02:24 - Approach to Head Coaching Searches, Most Recently Football09:30 - Does being a former athlete in the sport change how you focus on the head coaching search?11:45 - How to prepare your communication and presentations with a president and board of trustees in college athletics chaos.20:08 - Uniform Patches Approach25:15 - Leadership Style After Transition as Internal AD Hire32:49 - Hiring COO Connor Smith35:26 - Evolving Role of the FBS AD Position42:11 - Hypothetical: Here's Your Budget - Outline Your Athletic DepartmentAD Vantage empowers athletic directors with comprehensive staff data, performance analytics, and AI-powered candidate insights to make smarter hiring, compensation, and retention decisions in an era where every dollar counts. Learn more: https://www.athleticdirectorvantage.comPILYTIX is an A.I. technology company dedicated to solutions that generate revenue, save time, and reduce costs for universities and sports & entertainment organizations. More Money. Less Time. Lower Costs. Learn more: https://pilytix.ai/Onrise provides complete mental health Coverage for your Athletes. One call. Same-day setup. Your athletes get immediate access to peer support from retired pros, licensed clinicians, and 24/7 crisis care. Less than one in-house FTE. No hiring hassles. No initiative fatigue. Learn more: https://onrise.care

Galen Clavio hosts a live CrimsonCast preview as Indiana football gets ready to open the 2026 season against North Texas at Memorial Stadium.This is not a normal opener. Indiana enters the season as the reigning Big Ten champion and national champion, and Galen starts by talking through what it means to finally move from the afterglow of 2025 into the first real evaluation point of 2026. The Hoosiers are still carrying the memories of a perfect season, but now the question becomes what this team actually looks like once the ball is kicked.A major early theme is avoiding assumptions. Indiana started slowly in each of Curt Cignetti's first two openers, against FIU and Old Dominion, before eventually finding its rhythm. Galen argues that a slower start against North Texas would not necessarily be cause for panic, especially given the unusual nature of a Week 1 game against a rebuilt opponent. At the same time, there are real things IU fans should want to see: sharp execution, clean communication, physicality, and evidence that the new pieces are fitting together.The North Texas side of the preview centers on just how much the Mean Green have changed. After Eric Morris left for Oklahoma State, the roster was rebuilt almost from scratch, leaving Indiana with an opponent that is difficult to evaluate from last year's numbers. Former IU quarterback Tayven Jackson returns to Bloomington as the North Texas starter, and Galen talks through what Indiana fans remember from Jackson's time with the Hoosiers, what he brings as a passer, and why this could be an extremely difficult matchup against Bryant Haines' defense.The other key North Texas offensive name is Jaheim White, who gives the Mean Green a proven running back option. But beyond Jackson and White, Galen sees major questions: an offensive line full of transfers who have not played together, a receiving corps without much proven production, and a system that may still be searching for identity. Against an Indiana front seven led by players like Tyrique Tucker, Mario Landino, Tobias Nsonwu, and Chiddi Obiazor, that is a tough place to start.On the Indiana offensive side, the main storyline is Josh Hoover. Galen talks through what he wants to see from Hoover in his first game as IU's starting quarterback, how the relationship with Tino Sunseri could matter on the sideline, and why Indiana may not need to ask Hoover to carry the whole offense right away. Ideally, the Hoosiers build a lead, get Hoover a clean debut, and create enough space to see Grant Wilson and possibly other backup pieces later in the game.The running game is another major watch point. Galen expects Indiana to rotate heavily among Turbo Richard, Khobie Martin, and Lee Beebe Jr., with the offensive line asked to establish physical control against a North Texas defense that has not played together. He also raises the tight end question, where Brock Schott may be the most intriguing passing-game option, but Andrew Barker could have a major early role because of what he offers as a blocker.The preview also gets practical. Galen spends time on weather, heat, crowd flow, stadium entry, water bottles, tailgate security, and the reality that a packed Memorial Stadium will require fans to get inside earlier than usual. He also announces the first CrimsonCast Dog of the Week.The final segment zooms out to the season-long questions that matter most. Who replaces the leadership of players like Fernando Mendoza, Pat Coogan, and Aiden Fisher? Can players like Nick Marsh, Charlie Becker, Tyler Morris, and Hoover grow into the right roles? How does the team handle injuries and conditioning under Tyson Brown? And does this Indiana team still have the same physical, grinding, break-your-will identity that carried the Hoosiers to a national championship?

Indiana football is finally back, and Big Red Carpet joins forces with CrimsonCast for a full preview of the Hoosiers' 2026 opener against North Texas. Rhett Lewis leads the conversation with Galen Clavio as they break down Josh Hoover, Curt Cignetti's year-three roster, the defensive front, the running backs, and what IU fans should watch for Saturday at Memorial Stadium.This crossover episode starts with the strange new reality of Indiana football: the Hoosiers are coming off a Big Ten championship, a national championship, and a 16-0 season — and yet the roster may still be better in several key areas. Rhett and Galen talk about how different the offseason has felt, why Cignetti seems confident heading into year three, and how Indiana's talent baseline has changed through both the transfer portal and high school recruiting.The biggest focus is the quarterback position. Rhett previews his upcoming “Under the Hood” conversation with Cignetti and digs into why Josh Hoover is such an intriguing fit in Mike Shanahan's offense. The discussion covers Hoover's experience, the unfair turnover narrative from TCU, his ability to process defenses, the importance of quarterback coaching, and why the combination of Hoover, Indiana's offensive line, and the Hoosiers' receiver room could unlock another high-level offense.The episode also gets into the rest of the roster: a potentially terrifying defensive front with Daniel Ndukwe, Chidi Obiazor, Toby Ndukwe, Joe Yelich, Stephen Daley, and others; the chance for Bryant Haines to create even more pressure and confusion; the running back trio of Turbo Richard, Khobie Martin, and Lee Beebe Jr.; the offensive line transition with Bray Lynch at center; and the tight end battle involving Andrew Barker, Brock Schott, and Parker Elmore.The final segment turns to North Texas, former IU quarterback Tayven Jackson, and how strange it will be to see him return to Memorial Stadium in a Mean Green uniform. Rhett and Galen explain why this is a difficult opener for Jackson and a rebuilt North Texas roster, why Indiana may still keep things fairly vanilla, and why special teams — including Tyler Morris stepping in at punt returner — remains one of the most important parts of IU's championship formula.Subscribe to the Back Home Network for more Big Red Carpet, CrimsonCast, Indiana football, Curt Cignetti, IU athletics, Big Ten football, and 2026 Hoosiers coverage all season long.

Zac Babb breaks down all the events happening in the world of UNT athletics for the week of September 1st, 2026.

With football season right around the corner, we're sitting down with head football coach Neal Brown to learn more about what brought him to UNT and what fans can expect from his first year in charge of the Mean Green. Get the latest UNT Football news. This week's story:New degree programs give UNT students more ways to explore emerging fields Helpful links:Follow our Podcast⁠Transcripts⁠Join the ConversationEmail us at podcast@unt.eduCall us at 940-565-4341Connect with us using #HFNT on X @UNTSocial or on Instagram @UNT

Newly appointed University of North Texas head football coach Neal Brown joins The Fan After Dark to discuss his return to the head coaching ranks, building a championship-caliber roster in Denton, and taking advantage of DFW's elite recruiting hotbed. Coach Brown breaks down taking over the Mean Green program, adding over 50 transfer portal players, and naming Tayven Jackson as the starting quarterback.

Zac Babb breaks down all the events happening in the world of UNT athletics for the week of August 25th, 2026.

Zac Babb breaks down all the events happening in the world of UNT athletics for the week of August 18th, 2026.

Zac Babb breaks down all the events happening in the world of UNT athletics for the week of August 11th, 2026.

Zac Babb breaks down all the events happening in the world of UNT athletics for the week of August 4th, 2026.

We take a dive into Arthuriana, adaptation, and more, as we talk about The Green Knight wit our good friend Jay! Considering how not only the poem Sir Gawain and the Green Knight connects with the Dev Patel film, but also exploring the themes involved and how they can be treated by a contemporary framing. And, of course, as we talk about adapting things, we go beyond just this pair, briefly going into Scorcese's The Last Temptation of Christ, but also interpretations of broader Arthuriana, and of course, how could we not go into Lord of the Rings? Lots to dive into and explore in history and today with this one, enjoy!   Check out Jay on Library Punk: http://librarypunk.gay/   If you can and are interested in early episodes and our bonus content, soon to be plenty more, check out our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/leftpage  Also! If you're not there already, feel free to join our Discord! https://discord.gg/J2wgG3yrPN Outro Music: Don't Leave! · El-Funoun Palestinian Popular Dance Troupe. From the Album: Zareef ℗ 2006 El-Funoun Episode cover art: Angus McKie, 1978

Chuck thinks North Texas and Indiana is a more noteworthy opening week game than most realize. Chuck and Heath discuss North Dakota QB Jerry Kaminski impressing at the Manning Passing Academy and being a likely transfer target for big schools after this season. WWL Radio's Mike Detillier analyzes the QBs at the Manning Academy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Summer Conference Previews roll on! Matt and Carter are joined on this week's Roost Podcast by JD Davis of the North Texas Eagle. Everyone agrees that, in the wake of losing Eric Morris, Drew Mestemaker, and—*checks notes*—literally everyone else on the team and coaching staff to Oklahoma State, the Mean Green pivoted well by landing Neal Brown to lead the program. What is the former Troy and WVU head coach working with in his first year in Denton? That and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this exclusive episode of the North Texas Eagle Podcast, host JD Davis sits down with the 21st head coach in Mean Green football history, Neal Brown. Fresh off his December 2025 hiring and after a transformative year as special assistant at Texas, Coach Brown shares his vision for rebuilding North Texas into a consistent contender in the American Athletic Conference.Hear Brown's insights on: Embracing "blind trust" in his staff and the transfer portal to reshape the roster Lessons learned from his successful run at Troy, his time at West Virginia, and his "halftime" with the Longhorns Recruiting Texas talent, building culture in Denton, and maximizing UNT's unique position in modern college football Early portal wins, high school signees, and expectations for the 2026 season and beyond From offensive philosophy to program momentum after the Mean Green's strong 2025 campaign, this candid conversation covers all things Mean Green football. Whether you're a lifelong UNT fan or new to the #GMG family, don't miss Coach Brown's first in-depth interview with North Texas Eagle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#249: Jared Mosley is the Vice President and Director of Athletics at the University of North Texas, where he oversees the Mean Green athletic department and leads more than 300 student-athletes competing at the Division I level. A former college basketball standout turned administrator, Mosley previously served as Athletic Director at Abilene Christian University and as CEO of the Texas Sports Hall of Fame before returning to North Texas, where he has helped guide the department through its recent move into the American Athletic Conference, bringing extensive leadership experience and a strong perspective on today's evolving college athletics landscape. 

Griffin Warner talks betting for Thursday. Griffin Warner returned to the Pregame.com podcast network and the Straight Outta Vegas AM feed with a compact Thursday card, looking to build on a college basketball win with Tulane on February 11 and push for a second straight result. The slate featured a single English Premier League match, a Copa del Rey semifinal first leg, and a lighter than usual college basketball board, before closing with a best bet and promotional offer. The lone Premier League fixture sends Arsenal across London to face Brentford, with the visitors installed as three quarter goal favorites on the road. Arsenal sit atop the league conversation after consecutive second place finishes in recent seasons and are navigating domestic and European commitments, including the Premier League title race, the Champions League, the Carabao Cup, and an upcoming FA Cup tie. Manager Miguel Arteta has been reluctant to rotate heavily, and squad depth has been tested amid a crowded schedule. Brentford, meanwhile, have been strong at home, earning notable results against bigger sides and benefiting from not competing in Europe. The total is set at two and a half shaded to the over, reflecting Brentford's scoring ability against an Arsenal side that typically controls possession and limits shots. Arsenal generate significant production from set pieces, while Brentford employ a similar approach with long throws and structured restarts. Warner indicated interest in Brentford plus three quarters of a goal, preferring to wait for a potential move to plus one as public support flows toward the league leaders. In Spain, Barcelona visit Atletico Madrid in the first leg of the Copa del Rey semifinals. The two leg format places added emphasis on home performance, with the return match set for Barcelona. Atletico are slight home underdogs at a quarter goal, while Barcelona are favored to advance at minus 252 compared with Atletico at plus 209. The total sits at three and a quarter shaded to the over, consistent with Barcelona's attacking profile and defensive vulnerabilities. Atletico have long projected as a third place side in Spain, guided by an experienced manager and bolstered by increased spending that has shifted them toward a more offensive identity. Warner noted that a strong first leg result is critical for Atletico given the difficulty of the return trip, and expressed measured interest in the home underdog while acknowledging the market respect shown toward Barcelona. The college basketball schedule opens with Kennesaw State hosting Middle Tennessee State, followed by Missouri Valley Conference action including Charleston laying a point to Hofstra and Southern Illinois favored by 12 over Evansville ahead of Arch Madness. Memphis at North Texas stands out as the marquee matchup, with Memphis a one point road favorite and a total of 136.5. North Texas sits outside the current American Conference tournament picture and would benefit significantly from a home win. Memphis have shown recent improvement with victories over UAB and FAU but have been inconsistent and thinner on talent. North Texas, under new leadership after Ross Hodge departed for West Virginia, continue to lean on defense and a deliberate pace. Warner expects tempo control from the home side in what profiles as a grind. Additional matchups include Oregon State catching eight and a half at San Francisco, Belmont laying five to Northern Iowa after Bradley's overtime win, and a series of Big West contests featuring Hawaii, UC San Diego, UC Santa Barbara, UC Irvine, and others. The episode concluded with a promotional code, Jumper20, valid for 20 percent off purchases at Pregame.com through February 23, and a best bet on under 136.5 in Memphis at North Texas, anticipating a low scoring contest dictated by the Mean Green. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After declaring his intention to enter the NFL Draft last week, former Oakdale High football and basketball star Cam Dorner is this week's guest on The Final Score podcast. Dorner chats with host Greg Swatek about his decision to declare for the draft. What led up to it? Who helped it make it? What were the deciding factors? And what was going through his head right after the announcement? He talks about why football was more suited for him than basketball and how he feels his skills measure up on the next level. Dorner played three seasons at nearby Division II Shepherd University and one at Division I North Texas outside of Dallas, where he helped the Mean Green earn Top 25 status and come within one victory of reaching the College Football Playoff this season. How did his time at those schools mold him into the player he is today? And how was he able to quickly rise to the challenge of being a receiver for both? With the North Texas pro day ahead and a possible invite to the NFL scouting combine next month, what is Dorner expecting from the pre-draft process and what has he heard in this preliminary stage about if and when he might be selected? No Oakdale football player has even been drafted before or landed on a main NFL roster.

Join Jordan, Commish, Pitt Girl, Beth, and our VP of Podcast Production, Arthur. We talk with our Pop Tarts Correspondents Katie and Melanie, the joys of the Pop Tarts Bowl, Cherry stealing phones, eating the Pop Tarts, where did Slammin Strawberry Go? Shade at Notre Dame? We recap the GO BOWLING Bowl and Pitt's 6 turnovers, the BEANS BOWL with Toledo and Louisville, New Orleans Bowl with MAVERICK, OHIO and UNLV's best play of bowl season, the HAWAII BOWL with Hawaii's 21-0 comeback and LUKE DREAM WEAVER, Central Michigan ate a bunch of coneys, the RATE Bowl as the Gophers can't be beaten in Bowl game, FIU lead 14-0 then UTSA woke up, PINSTRIPE, Jeff Monken has wheels as Army beats Undefeated in Regulation in the Regular Season UConn, Fresno State, the insanity that was the New Mexico Bowl, Mean Green and San Diego State points fest, Gator Bowl, Texas Bowl, then the Sickos Committee Bowl Game Game Show Game for the Stagg Bowl, FCS Championship, Cotton, Orange, Rose and Sugar Bowl with dice rolls and much, much more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's Day 2 of American Conference Media Week here on In The Circle, powered by SixFour3. Today, we first head to Denton to talk about the new-look Mean Green. We chat with head coach Cody White about his journey from Division II to North Texas. You'll also hear from pitcher Anneca Anderson about her decision to return to UNT and play for Coach White.Next, we travel to Birmingham to examine UAB, a team poised to add more wins to its tally in 2025. Head coach Taylor Smartt reflects on her first year in charge and the many close games her team played. Then, hear from Hannah Dorsett and Abi Perkins about being roommates and their BBQ recommendation.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Join Jordan, Commish, Pitt Girl, Beth, and our VP of Podcast Production, Arthur. We grab our Positivity Bunny and recap Championship Week/FCS Playoffs. We go in-depth on Illinois State's monumental upset win over North Dakota State, Villanova gets Pope magic in taking down Lehigh, we're nearly Dakota-less into the FCS Quarterfinals except the Coyotes, Montana State eeks by Yale, Stephen F. Austin moves on, Montana handles the Jackrabbits, UC Davis takes out Rhode Island after Midnight Eastern. HOOTY HOO KENNESAW STATE, JMU throwing snowballs, Tulane gets 5 turnovers from the Mean Green, Boise State does it again, Texas Tech takes down BYU again, Western Michigan, Prairie View's SWAC Championship, DUKE DID IT, Indiana making history, DII and DIII Playoffs, Candy Bowl, the coaching carousel updates, ULM & The Blind Side, some bowl selections and then we talk about the College Football Playoff and much, much more!!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

“Do your feet bleed when you're nervous about a Cowboys game?” That bizarre question sets the tone for one of the most unpredictable episodes of The Ben and Skin Show yet. Ben Rogers, Jeff “Skin” Wade, Kevin “KT” Turner, and Krystina Ray bring you a whirlwind of laughs, nostalgia, and sports talk as Dallas braces for a massive Thursday Night Football showdown.Dallas nostalgia: The shocking closure of Dick's Last Resort and the gang's hilarious memories of sassy waiters and insult hats.UNT football fever: KT goes full Mean Green mode, defending UNT's playoff hopes and firing shots at Texas fans: “Go eat a butt!”

What a difference a year makes! The Virginia Cavaliers, picked to finish dead last in the ACC Conference, are going to Charlotte, for a chance to be ACC Champs AND make the College Football Playoff. Tony Elliot, we were wrong, apologies. Elsewhere, the Buckeyes and Hoosiers meet in Indianapolis for the Big10 Title. Please Indiana, let's shake the tree. Down south, in Dirtlanta, it's Alabama facing Georgia in a rematch from late September in which the Tide did roll. Texas Tech also has a chance to make their very first CFP, with a win over BYU. Hell, they might be in regardless. Finally, we have the Mean Green battling the Green Wave in the Big Easy. Word salad…should be a good time. Does that mean JMU is doomed? We'll find out Is Jalen Hurts anti-elite? Can the Chiefs drop below .500 in December?? Are da Bears for realz??? Will the AFC South have three winning teams???? Could the Bengals come all the way back to win the North????? And have we seen the last of Ayahuasca Aaron?????? Download and subscribe, rate and review. Tune in Fridays at 2 PM Mountain Time, only on 89.1 KHOL.

Ben Troupe joins the show to talk Mean Green, the latest on Lane Kiffin, Penn State, the CFP, and more.

This weekend’s drama over “Where will Lane Kiffin coach college football?” reminded me of LeBron James’ over-hyped “The Decision” in July, 2010. Ole Miss football coach Lane Kiffin has become the hottest coaching commodity since Nick Saban’s younger days.  The Rebels 11-1 record this fall was the best regular season posted by either Ole Miss or in-state rival Mississippi State in the college football history of both schools. Lane Kiffin (now 50 years of age) used a late-season bye week in order to take his family to visit Baton Rouge (LSU) and Gainesville (University of Florida) to contemplate their respective head coaching openings. Coach Kiffin returned to Oxford a week later and led the Rebels to Friday’s 38-19 drubbing of Mississippi State to end the regular season. The Ole Miss Vice Chancellor for Intercollegiate Athletics Keith Carter advised the media last week that Coach Kiffin would announce his decision (stay or go) on the day after Ole Miss played Mississippi State. Saturday’s lack of news coming out of Oxford led many to believe that the football coach may be getting cold feet. Don’t let the screen door hit you…on your way out! Lane Kiffin advised his 49-year old boss (Keith Carter) on Saturday that he was, indeed, taking the head coaching job at LSU. However, Kiffin wanted to have the chance to remain another month to coach his team through the remainder of the football season.  Ole Miss (ranked #6) is likely to host a first round College Football Playoff game on Saturday, December 13. The coach wanted to stay with his players through their final game. LSU agreed. Ole Miss athletics boss Keith Carter effectively told Lane Kiffin, “Not no, but heck no.” He refused to let the head coach even talk to his players on Sunday and made it known that Kiffin should skedaddle to Baton Rouge ASAP. Hours later, Lane Kiffin did just that.  A small group of Ole Miss fans loudly cursed the coach as he boarded a private jet in Oxford on Sunday afternoon. Lane Kiffin’s Defensive Coordinator, Pete Golding, was named the new Ole Miss football coach on Sunday as well. For the record, the 41-year old Pete Golding has never been a head football coach at any level prior to receiving this very generous battlefield promotion on Sunday. Meanwhile, Tulane and North Texas are allowing their departing coaches to continue This weekend also found Tulane’s football coach Jon Sumrall and University of North Texas coach Eric Morris taking the top jobs at the University of Florida and Oklahoma State respectively. Tulane Athletic Director David Harris posted that Coach Sumrall asked to coach the Green Wave for the remaining games of this football season.  Harris gladly obliged based on their years of mutual trust. The same thing happened with the University of North Texas and departing coach Eric Morris. He will coach the Mean Green football team for the remainder of the season and then move to Oklahoma State. Ironically, Jon Sumrall and Eric Morris will face each other this Friday night.  Tulane (10-2) hosts 11-1 North Texas in New Orleans in the American Athletic Conference championship game. Why didn’t Ole Miss athletics boss Keith Carter do the same thing for Coach Lane Kiffin? That’s a great question, and it may hold the key as to why Kiffin is moving on to LSU. In 2019, Keith Carter was promoted into his current job just weeks prior to the hiring of Lane Kiffin at Ole Miss.  Carter (a former Ole Miss basketball player and a prolific fund raiser for Ole Miss athletics) is one year younger than Lane Kiffin. It’s safe to say that these two gentlemen are quite competitive by nature. Partial credit for the rise in the profile of Ole Miss football in the past few years should be given to Keith Carter for hiring Lane Kiffin in 2019.  Of course, Coach Kiffin, his staff, and players have made Ole Miss into a national force in college football in recent years. That same 44 year old Lane Kiffin had already been the head coach for the Oakland Raiders (one and 1/2 years), Tennessee Volunteers (one season), USC (three and ½ years), and Florida Atlantic (three years) prior to accepting his fifth head coaching assignment at Ole Miss in 2019. Ole Miss sports boss Keith Carter had to know that hiring Lane Kiffin came with the risk that his coach might not stick around for too many years. Kiffin’s six-year tenure at Ole Miss was, by far, the longest in his head coaching career. Lane Kiffin’s years in Oxford marked a time in which he has become closer to his family.  The coach gave up drinking nearly five years ago and says he is also more mentally sober today as well. He admits that his time in Oxford has been the greatest period in his coaching career. Keep in mind that Keith Carter (Kiffin’s boss) bleeds Ole Miss blue and red.  He reportedly offered to match the salary of any suitors (primarily LSU and Florida) to get his football coach to sign a contract extension to stay put. Keith Carter had to endure questions from local and national media as to why Coach Kiffin was traveling to visit Florida and LSU during the team’s recent bye week.  The school’s athletics chief desperately wanted his football coach to tell the media that he was staying put in Oxford. Lane Kiffin and family returned from their brief visits in mid-November and said that no decisions had been made. When Coach Kiffin finally confirmed that he was leaving for LSU last Saturday, it appeared that his boss (Keith Carter) felt rather offended after being strung along for more than a full week. I believe that is a big reason why Keith Carter rejected Coach Kiffin’s request to continue leading this year’s team through the upcoming College Football Playoffs. The College Football Playoff Committee should not “punish” Ole Miss after their head coach left The Ole Miss executive hierarchy immediately promoted defensive coordinator Pete Golding into the permanent head coaching spot.  That decision seems primarily designed to give the College Football Playoff committee an assurance that this year’s Ole Miss football team is “stable” and deserves to host a first-round playoff game. This season’s Ole Miss players and the team’s fans deserve that much for a tremendous 11-1 season. The CFP committee (which has a tendency to listen to TV partner ESPN) angered many a few years ago by leaving out 13-0 Florida State after its quarterback was injured in the ACC Championship game. The loss of a football team’s star quarterback is a quantifiable loss.  How can the CFP committee fairly assess the value of a team’s head coach? Answer: They shouldn’t! LSU’s Athletics Director handed the keys over to Lane Kiffin Verge Ausberry was appointed as LSU’s new Director of Athletics on November 4.  His primary task was to find a qualified replacement for the recently-departed Brian Kelly. Ausberry somehow landed the biggest coaching fish in the college football ocean by signing Lane Kiffin to become the Tigers new head coach. Monday’s introductory press conference at LSU provided a big reason why Kiffin decided to come to TigerTown. He said that LSU AD Verge Ausberry told him, “I’m going to leave you alone and let you coach the team.  I like when I hear that (laughter from the crowd).  We’re going to give you everything to win, and I’m going to leave you alone and go coach the team and win championships!” Lane Kiffin is a talented football coach and a very creative innovator.  He may have felt a little constrained at Ole Miss by his former boss, Keith Carter. As we all know, some bosses are more hands-on than others. LSU’s Verge Ausberry is going to give Coach Kiffin plenty of room to design a national championship football team in Baton Rouge. Lane Kiffin (at least for the next few years) has the football team’s car keys, and he is definitely in the driver’s seat right now.  Tiger faithful are excited and cautiously optimistic about the team’s chances for a fifth national championship coming soon. Enjoy “The Lane Kiffin Show” while you can, LSU fans.  Just remember that his escape pod will be parked nearby. The post Lane Kiffin vs. Ole Miss AD – Farewell, Fair Weather Friends! appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.

12pm hour of The K&C Masterpiece! NFL Overreaction or Reality. Breakfast at Tiffin's with our Dallas Stars insider Robert Tiffin. The Campus Connection: What's the path for the Mean Green? Is Texas really out? And does Colorado have the right coach?

“Is it time for Terry Bradshaw to hang it up?” That's the question Ben Rogers, Jeff “Skin” Wade, Kevin “KT” Turner, and Krystina Ray tackle in this wild and hilarious episode of The Ben and Skin Show.The crew kicks things off with the awkward reality of Bradshaw being sent home sick during Fox NFL Sunday—and revisits a jaw-dropping clip from a month ago where Terry spirals into a story about texting Andy Reid… only to realize he was talking to a guy selling pigs. Cue Michael Strahan's savage line: “How did you make it to the studio?”Then, buckle up for the most chaotic five minutes of sports content you'll hear all week: Jon Gruden's unhinged North Texas hype video. From Mean Joe Green trivia to random shout-outs for Stone Cold Steve Austin, Meatloaf, and Spider-Man's Sandman, Gruden goes full Gruden while unboxing UNT merch like it's Christmas morning. The guys break down why this bizarre rant might be the best accidental marketing campaign Denton has ever seen.

#238: Wren Baker is the Director of Athletics at West Virginia University, taking over the role in December 2022 as the school's 13th athletic director. A native of Valliant, Oklahoma, Baker built his career through a blend of coaching, educational leadership, and administrative success. Before arriving in Morgantown, he served as the athletic director at the University of North Texas, where he led the Mean Green to unprecedented competitive success, record-breaking fundraising, major increases in attendance, and long-term strategic planning for facilities and program growth. His earlier stops included leadership roles at Memphis, Missouri, Northwest Missouri State, and Rogers State University, where he first stepped into an athletic director role and also coached basketball.At WVU, Baker oversees 18 varsity sports, more than 250 staff, and nearly 500 student-athletes, guiding the department through a rapidly changing college athletics landscape shaped by NIL, the transfer portal, and evolving conference dynamics. His tenure has already included major coaching hires, strong fundraising performance, competitive success across multiple sports, and renewed emphasis on academic achievement. For more on Wren check him out on social as well as www.wvusports.com Enjoy the show!

North Texas Director of Athletics Jared Mosley joins the show to discuss a breakthrough year for the Mean Green, including the program's first stadium sellout, a national ranking, and the rapid rise under head coach Eric Morris. Mosley details how the team rebounded from early adversity, why North Texas is positioned to compete for an American Athletic Conference championship, and how the program fits into the expanding College Football Playoff picture. He also reflects on the unique strengths of Denton, the challenges of building a Group of Five department in the modern era, and the leadership stability fueling the program's momentum. #collegefootball #cfb #cfp #northtexas #meangreen #theamerican Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Columbia Daily Tribune Missouri beat reporter Calum McAndrew looks at their matchup with Texas A&M and Eli Drinkwitz's options. Chuck and Heath discuss Brent Key's comments about loyalty to Georgia Tech as his name gets thrown around for other jobs. Mike Morgan of Elite Media discusses the BYU at Texas Tech game he's calling as well as other CFB action.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jets fan Rich reacts to the breaking news what New York is trading All-Pro CB Sauce Gardner to the Indianapolis Colts for two first-round draft picks and WR Adonai Mitchell. North Texas QB Drew Mestemaker and Rich discuss his improbable football journey from never starting a varsity game at quarterback in high school to leading the nation in passing with the Mean Green this season. Rich weighs in on the Raiders trading disgruntled WR Jakobi Meyers to the Jacksonville Jaguars and to the New Orleans Saints sending WR Rashid Shaheed to the Seattle Seahawks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chuck thinks Bobby Petrino may still get the Arkansas job even with all the losing as interim HC. Chuck and Heath discuss a former Vol QB comparing Josh Heupel to James Franklin. Dave Bartoo joins for his weekly visit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The North Texas Eagle Podcast welcomes North Texas Director of Athletics Jared Mosley for an exclusive conversation. We break down the first sellout in DATCU Stadium history and look ahead to the exciting future of Mean Green athletics. From program growth to fan experience, this episode covers everything shaping the next era of North Texas sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Interview by Haze   / mike_tall   We recently sat back down with Mac for a brand new “Off The Porch” interview! During our conversation he talked about his journey since coming home from prison almost 4 years ago, things he is still adjusting to, artists telling him that they are influenced by him, not receiving much hate online, doing shows with Fiend, their close relationship since they were 11 years old, never having a falling out with each other, provides some insight on the infamous unreleased Tank Dogs album, performing with a live band, instruments he plays, the 25th anniversary concert for his album ‘Shell Shocked', making timeless music, not knowing he was depressed until we went to prison, recently shooting a music video for “We” with Fiend that was featured on the Mean Green compilation album, No Limit releasing 20+ albums in a year, recently getting in the studio with Master P, KLC & Mia X to record a song, gives Mia X her flowers, plans to shoot music videos for songs from ‘Shell Shocked' & ‘WWIII', going to high school with Juvenile, his close relationship with the artists on Cash Money, explains why he signed with No Limit over other labels, reveals him & B.G. were in talks to form a group before he singed with No Limit, the competition between No Limit & Cash Money, winning an EMMY for ‘Rap Trap: Hip Hop On Trial', being an advocate for rap lyrics not being used in court, his thoughts on B.G. having to turn in his lyrics before he releases his songs, being nominated for a second EMMY this year, upcoming album 'S.O.S.', shares advice for the youth, and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sanoe and Miles recap Miles' unforgettable 21st birthday crawl on Fry Street — from the wild moments to the ones he might not remember. Then the duo shifts gears to preview Friday night's showdown between UNT and Charlotte on ESPN2. Can the Mean Green continue thier impresses season under the lights, or will Charlotte spoil the party? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zach Barnett, National College Football Writer for FootballScoop.com, joins 365 Sports to discuss Oklahoma's mysterious handling of John Mateer's injury and what it reveals ahead of the Red River showdown. Barnett also explains how Alabama and Missouri are set for an SEC slugfest, why Indiana could shock Oregon, and why North Texas' sellout game vs USF could redefine the Mean Green program's future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

October 8th, 2025 a look at the Texas Tech rebrand & Mean Green's matchup against USF on Friday night. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and X Listen to past episodes on The Ticket’s Website And follow The Ticket Top 10 on Apple, Spotify or Amazon MusicSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

12pm hour of The K&C Masterpiece! Bold predictions for the Dallas Stars. NFL Overreaction or Reality. The Campus Connection: Could Texas-OU actually take a back seat to the Mean Green?

Brett Ciancia of Pick Six Previews joins for his weekly look at the weekend. Chuck and Heath discuss the ongoing issues trying to agree to rules governing NIL moving forward. Mike Morgan of Elite Media previews Oklahoma Texas as well as looking at other big games.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lots of weird things going on in football right now. The Mean Green are up, and the Horns need to figure it out.

October 7th, 2025 Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and X Listen to past episodes on The Ticket’s Website And follow The Ticket Top 10 on Apple, Spotify or Amazon MusicSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Zac Babb breaks down all the events happening in the world of North Texas athletics for the week of October 8th. 0:21 - Men's Golf 0:41 - Women's Golf 1:07 - Swim & Dive 1:28 - Cross Country 1:46 - Soccer 2:07 - Volleyball 3:05 - Football

Eric Morris, head football coach at North Texas, joins 365 Sports to discuss the Mean Green's rise this season, the breakout performance of quarterback Drew Mestemaker, and the challenges ahead as Big 12 play heats up. Morris also shares insight on building a winning culture, the importance of recruiting in Texas, and how his team is preparing for the next step. #collegefootball #cfb #meangreen #unt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12pm hour of The K&C Masterpiece! Rangers Radio Network star Matt Hicks joins the show. NFL Overreaction or Reality. Tuesday Tailgate: Bama and Oregon get statement wins. Plus, look out Eisenhower - here comes the Mean Green!

Host Carter Yates and senior writer Mike Craven break down Week 5 in Texas CFB (INTRO – 15:30) Texas A&M beats Auburn 16-10 (15:30 – 23:35) TCU allows 17 unanswered to lose to Arizona State (23:35 – 28:30) Houston scores 17 unanswered to win (28:30 – 44:50) A long conversation about Dave Aranda (44:50 – 55:25) Mean Green are 5-0, but where are the fans? (55:25 – 59:15) Rice gets out-optioned by Navy (59:15 – END) UTEP falls to 1-4 and light preview of Week 6 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apple TV'S Mark Followill drops by SDH AMWe go over the Eastern Conference in MLS, the craziness of CONCACAF, and his thoughts on the ATLUTD-New England match he's calling this weekend...Plus, we get a Mean Green update as South Alabama heads to Denton Saturday 

12pm hour of The K&C Masterpiece! The Tuesday Tailgate: Gundy fired, the final Iron Skillet, and when you hear the Mean Green glass, that's your ass! NFL Overreaction or Reality. The list is out, the votes are in - who are the best 5 Dallas Mavericks of all time?

Sanoe and Miles break down North Texas' statement win over Army to open American Conference play. From the offensive sparks to the defensive stands, they dive into the key moments that defined the game, what this victory means for the Mean Green moving forward, and how it sets the tone for the rest of the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zac Babb breaks down all the events happening in the world of North Texas athletics for the week of September 16th. 0:21 - Volleyball 1:13 - Soccer 1:30 - Tennis 1:41 - Men's Golf 2:37 - Football

Sanoe, Miles, and JD dive into North Texas' dominant 51-0 shutout over Lamar to kick off the season. From defensive standouts to offensive firepower, the crew unpacks what the blowout win tells us about the new-look Mean Green—and what it could mean moving forward in the American. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The search is over. Ross Hodge, the current head coach at North Texas, will become the 24th head men's basketball coach in West Virginia University history. The 44-year-old Hodge, a Dallas native, will arrive in Morgantown once the season is complete for the Mean Green, who are in the Final Four of the NIT. In seven seasons as a head coach, Hodge has won 80% of his games.  His current squad is 27-8 heading into next week's NIT semifinal game against UC Irvine. In this episode, the "Guys" discuss the hire and dig into the analytics of what WVU basketball will look like under Hodge. Listener questions and comments complete the show.