Brett Vito: Mason Fine recalled what made his teams great at HOF induction, traits that sound like present day UNT

Mason Fine stood before the University of North Texas community as a newly inducted Athletics Hall of Fame member, reflecting on the defining qualities that once powered his team’s success. Those same qualities, he noted, now bolster coach Eric Morris’s efforts in his third season at UNT.

Brett Vito: Mason Fine recalled what made his teams great at HOF induction, traits that sound like present day UNT

QB Mason Fine’s take on what made his teams great in 2017-18 also describes present-day UNT

Mason Fine, a North Texas football icon, revisited what propelled his 2017-18 teams to excellence during his Hall of Fame induction. The same qualities, he noted, are evident under head coach Eric Morris’s guidance, suggesting a seamless bridge from past achievements to current momentum.

QB Mason Fine’s take on what made his teams great in 2017-18 also describes present-day UNT

What we learned: UNT’s running game is back, its WR group is deep and its LB trio could be special

North Texas proved its run game is back on track with a commanding win at Western Michigan. In tandem with a deep wide receiving corps and standout linebackers, the Mean Green are setting high expectations for the season ahead.

What we learned: UNT’s running game is back, its WR group is deep and its LB trio could be special

What we learned: UNT’s running game is back, its WR group is keep and its LB trio could be special

North Texas sparked renewed energy on the offensive side with a resurgent rushing attack, while the wide receiving corps showcased impressive depth. The three starting linebackers also stood out, indicating a promising defensive future for the Mean Green in their victory at Western Michigan.

What we learned: UNT’s running game is back, its WR group is keep and its LB trio could be special