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#GMGcast, Bowl Memories: Dan McCarney and the 2014 Heart of Dallas Bowl
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Published on 12/12/2024
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Published on 12/12/2024
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
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Audio highlights of Dave Barnett and Hank Dickenson's calls from the Mean Green Sports Network's broadcast of North Texas' 45-38 overtime win over Army.
Listen to North Texas football games all season long on TalkRadio 1190 AM KFXR in Dallas-Fort Worth, or worldwide on the free Varsity Network app.
0:00 - Q1, Caleb Hawkins 4 yard touchdown run
0:18 - Q1, Makenzie McGill 6 yard touchdown run
0:41 - Q1, Caleb Hawkins 7 yard touchdown run
0:57 - Q2, Wyatt Young 6 yard touchdown pass from Drew Mestemaker
1:21 - Q4, Caleb Hawkins 21 yard touchdown run
1:45 - OT, Caleb Hawkins 3 yard touchdown run
2:05 - OT, Defensive stop on 4th down to secure win
Published on 9/20/2025
Hank Dickenson of the Mean Green Sports Network visits with Eric Morris in the North Texas locker room following a 45-38 overtime victory over 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 Army. Listen to North Texas football games all season long on TalkRadio 1190 AM in Dallas-Fort Worth, or worldwide on the free Varsity Network app.
Published on 9/20/2025
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
Published on 9/16/2025
Audio highlights of Dave Barnett and Hank Dickenson's calls from the Mean Green Sports Network's broadcast of North Texas' 59-10 win over Washington State.
Listen to North Texas football games all season long on TalkRadio 1190 AM KFXR in Dallas-Fort Worth, or worldwide on the free Varsity Network app.
0:00 - Q1, Makenzie McGill 7 yard touchdown run
0:23 - Q1, Jaden Becks 12 yard touchdown run
0:37 - Q2, Brandon Young Jr 2 yard touchdown pass from Drew Mestemaker
0:54 - Q2, Tre Williams III 6 yard touchdown pass from Drew Mestemaker
1:08 - Q2, Landon Sides 12 yard touchdown pass from Drew Mestemaker
1:21 - Q2, Jaden Becks 14 yard touchdown run
1:29 - Q3, Ethan Day 2 yard touchdown pass from Drew Mestemaker
2:03 - Q4, Caleb Hawkins 3 yard touchdown run
Published on 9/15/2025