Jan 30 2025
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
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