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When the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns host Troy University on Saturday, it will be the final homecoming game for Cajun seniors like receiver Bill Sampy.
The week always includes numerous activities in addition to the game, but the 4 p.m. battle against the Sun Belt rival Trojans remains uppermost in Sampy's mind.
"The biggest thing to me is to win," Sampy said. "I hope we have a good crowd, but we still have a shot at winning the Sun Belt Conference and we need to keep it going.
"My mom and dad will be there, and I'm looking forward to that. They do a lot for me, and I want to have a good game for them, too."
Cajun practices have been upbeat this week after last Saturday's 13-10 comeback victory at Middle Tennessee.
"The atmosphere has been good," Sampy said. "Last week is behind us, but before that game I was talking with some guys who cover Middle Tennessee and they told me that Middle was favored by 14. We knew they were good, but I told them we were better than that.
"Since we won the game, that's given us a lot of confidence. That started off with Sunday's practice. We've increased our intensity level. Our phrase this week is 'Bring It.' That's what we have to do these last four games."
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Sampy has bounced back to once again lead the Cajuns in receptions after seven games. But his team-high 21 catches is behind usual expectations.
"Jerry has been out," Sampy said of junior quarterback Jerry Babb. "And Michael (Desormeaux) is a freshman. When I'm out there on the field, I've got to make plays for him.
"I had to get back in the flow of the offense, but that's getting better. But I still haven't caught a touchdown. Maybe I can do that this week."
Babb is expected to return to action on Saturday, sharing time with Desormeaux, but at this stage of his senior season, yardage and touchdowns are secondary for Sampy.
"I just want to win," he said.
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