Dec 30 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 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