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He said he hopes to be selected for an all-star game and mentioned nothing of showcasing his talents (though that is clearly a benefit that he must be interested in). He said he wants to put on his Ragin Cajun helmet again. That's just outstanding. I can't find the words. This sounds like a guy that will always support and be involved with this program. He even recognized the importance of that win against MTSU. Clearly cares about the future of the program and the men he leaves behind.
You can't have too many people like Fred Stamps in your program! Hope they can find some more just like him. He has the type of attitude and leadership we really need to see continue. I wish that young man all the success in the world. You can bet I'll be following his career and cheering him on no matter which team he ends up on.
Go Fred!!!!
Geaux Ragin' Cajuns !!!!!
Hah:) I went looking at this weeks poll no one had as good a week as Stamps.
<b>Final Sunbelt rankings</b><p>
6th in rushing 1398
5th in total yards 335.5
5th in passing 2628
5th in 1st downs 17.9
4th in 3rd down percentage 37.5
3rd in 3rd downs made 72
3rd in 4th down percentage 55.0
3rd in fewest penalty yards 717
3rd in scoring 22.2
2nd in 4th downs made 11
2nd in fewest penalties 83
2nd in time of possession 30:40
2nd in the W/L catagory
<blockquote><p align=justify><b>Can't run with the big dogs with only two legs</b>
There is a long-standing argument among football fans in Louisiana about where their favorite college football team belongs in the status of collegiate sports.
I'm here to tell you that I have a solution for all the questions that you have pondered all season long.
Although you may disagree with me, I think there should only be three Louisiana universities playing Division I-A football. Those being LSU, Tulane and Louisiana Tech. When it comes to the rest of the colleges, it's time to call 'em like I see 'em.
I am all for getting the big payday when taking a beating from the likes of LSU, Auburn or Miami, but for pete's sake, will Louisiana-Lafayette and Louisiana-Monroe please go back down to Division I-AA where you belong.
Louisiana is not large enough to handle five Division I-A programs, and frankly, neither of those teams has proven it belongs in the big time. In fact, since they have moved up to football highest competitive level, the fans have been robbed of good football games. Who the heck wants to see UL-Lafayette being pounded by mediocre Division I-A teams? I don't.
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Imagine how the alumni feel.
UL-Monroe is awful as a Division I-A program. All they've done since leaving I-AA is pad the bank account and drive the fans away in droves.
Remember when state rivalries meant something? I want the days of McNeese and the Ragin' Cajuns meeting once a year back. I can recall as a kid attending the game and being blown away by the enthusiasm built for the rivalry and the hatred spewed toward each team by the visiting fans.
It was classic baby.
Louisiana Tech and Northwestern State once played a State Fair Classic in Shreveport and was it every popular with football fans in this area and in Ruston.
As an alumnus, or just a casual fan, would you rather see the Cajuns play McNeese or North Texas? Would you rather see UL-Monroe be pummeled by Auburn or battle against Tech -- one of the most fierce rivalries in football history.
It's really not a good situation that those historical battles don't take place any longer. I mean how excited can Tech fans be about playing Boise State in a conference rivalry? Do you think Cajun fans really get fired up for a matchup against some college nobody has ever heard of?
University athletic departments have become too involved in making money, instead of doing what's right for the student-athlete and alumni. No matter how badly UL-Lafayette wants to be "the Louisiana university," it won't happen. It won't happen for ULM and it won't happen for Tech.
Louisiana is only large enough for one major university in football ... and LSU has flourished. Tech and Tulane have gained respect and should remain in the large division. But I think UL-Lafayette and UL-Monroe should re-join the Southland Conference in Division I-AA.
That's where those teams belong and where they would actually compete. I don't know how good the Cajuns are doing by winning one or two games every season. You would think after 10 or 15 years of losing, they would get the hint.
Like my old grandpappy used to say, you can't dress your dog up in a dress and heels and make her Homecoming Queen. Someone will find out.
You cannot make a Division I-A team out of I-AA talent every year.
To you ... university presidents -- less is more. Rewind the clocks baby and let's get this state rivalry thing going again. I know as a sports writer and a football fan, I would love it.
Take a hint from McNeese, a big fish in a small pond ain't so bad.
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What a goober.
Instead of worrying about how great LSU is, and the McNeese rivalry, maybe he should think about what kind of an alternative UL provides. We give talented kids a shot at playing D-1A football that probably wouldn't be able to make it at a school like LSU that gets blue chippers every recruiting season. And given, we've been more or less pretty bad the past few years, but nobody can take away the strong finish we had this season. Strong enough to finish 2nd in the conference. I know, 2nd place is just 1st place loser, but it's a step up from perenially being at the bottom of the conference. Fact is that UL is getting stronger every season under Bustle. We seem to be off to a good recruiting class right now and, ask me again at this time next offseason, and I'll tell you that I think we're ready to compete with the Tulanes and the Louisiana Techs and even the USMs of college football.
You know it. This clown writes for the Leesville fish wrap. Nuff said. ::x::Quote:
Originally posted by brockmeaux
What a goober.
The W's will come under Bustle. .~.
Just praying for the Conference Realignment stars to align the right way. :/\:
I dont think any comments are needed. The article speaks for itself. The writter cant be serious?
WHAT A MORON!
He, himself, believes he is serious, but he is so far off base that his article makes him appear to be someone not in touch with facts. Then again if you worked for a newspaper in Leesville, I guess you could be out of touch with a lot of things. I am always amazed as to how many "experts" that are interested in UL's future. Oh well, the Christmas season is upon us, and I should worry about some hack in Leesville?:rolleyes:
WTF is leesville anyway? Not important enough to go to mapquest. Nuff said.