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Thanks for the report. I wanted to go on Sunday, but got tied up.
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Get someone at cajunfield who is willing to eat a red hot jalapeno pepper for each point we score, much like i think Tex AM does pushups for each point they get. we score 30 points, and someones throats gonna be on fire.
Tuffguy,
That was really the funniest idea I have heard in a long time. I think it would be hillarious to watch someone try to stuff 7 red peppers in his mouth. Thats entertainment.
Also, I don't have a problem with some homer quotes at the game.
<blockquote><p align=justify><b>Cajuns will hold 60-play scrimmage at 3 p.m. today. </b>
LOUISIANA La. — Troy Wingerter’s only regret is that he doesn’t have more time to work with Darryl Blappert. The 6-foot-7, 275-pound junior college transfer has been shifted from defensive tackle to tight end as Louisiana continues its preparations for the 2003 season opener at South Carolina.
Judging from his tenacity and effort in Tuesday’s “middle drill,” the senior may have found a home.
“He’s a work in progress,” said Wingerter, the Cajuns’ tight end coach. “He’s a gifted athlete who’s a senior, and he’s exhibited a lot of the characteristics you like at tight end.
“We have a plethora of defensive line talent, guys who have girth. Darryl could have stayed there and seen some action, but he can help us in our two tight end sets as a backup for Lawrence Johnson.”
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Senior Josh Joerg is the established starter, with Johnson a valuable partner at the position, but the Cajuns need more depth.
“Josh is in there on every play, and Lawrence is a great backside blocker,” Wingerter said. “We also have Heath Holloway, a junior college walk-on.”
But it was clearly the rangy Blappert who raised eyebrows on Tuesday.
“I like the defensive mentality he brings to that side of the ball,” Wingerter said. “He really comes off the ball, and the other backups don’t. He’s got a great concept of leverage, and he runs his feet. He’s got exceptional upper-body strength for a rangy guy.
“The (pass) routes will take time, until he gets a touch and feel for it. But he’s a smart kid. We spent an extra hour and a half with him yesterday, and a half hour this afternoon. We have a game or so before he really has to be thrust into it.
“With the guys who have been there already, I’m coaching them on the finer points. But with an athlete like Darryl, you can mess him up with too much. As long as he blocks them, I don’t really care how.”
The only shame is that the Cajuns won’t have more than a season to see Blappert grow into his new position.
“I told Darryl that if we had him for two more years, he could be a great one, a great one,” Wingerter said.
Blappert’s No. 93 will be one of the ones to watch today when the Cajuns stage their first major scrimmage of the preseason, with an 18-play special teams drill at 2:30 p.m. and a 60-play, full-scale scrimmage at approximately 3 p.m.
“I liked what I saw yesterday in the 18-play scrimmage we had,” head coach Rickey Bustle said. “I was not happy with the offense today. There were two or three people out, but we still ought to practice better.”
Receivers Fred Stamps (sprained thumb) and Bill Sampy (leg strain) had green jerseys on, while the offensive line was without Corey Glover, Ronnie Harvey and Greg Hodges were all sidelined with various aches and pains.
“We had a brand new left tackle, and a freshman at right tackle,” Bustle said. “But, the defense also had their motor running this afternoon. I’ve asked them to set the tone out here, and I like that attitude every time they step on the field.”
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<blockquote><p align=justify><b>Two-a-day practices winding down
August 12, 2003</b>
We all marked our calendars today. Only two more rough two-a-days practices left. Camp does not end until this coming Saturday, but we still only have two more left.
They are good work days and they serve a great purpose, but everyone will be ready to get to the season.
As an offense and defense, we work against one another to improve every single day. Some days one side has the upper hand, and on other days it is dead even.
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Today was even to me. Middle drill went back and forth, as did pass skeleton at times. Towards the end of evening practice, though, guys started to feel the soreness and hurt of camp. Many guys are fighting through injuries to practice. They go to the training room before practice and get treatment and then later they are ready to roll.
Today, it may have taken its toll. You could see it on people's faces today. Some guys are injured and physically can not compete. We have time to get healthy before we face South Carolina, and if I know my teammates, we will have everybody ready to roll.
Our young freshmen have been impressive. Jordan Jackson, our new 6-6 wideout, has made some good catches over the middle. On defense, freshman defensive backs, Mike Adams, Jarrett Jones and Lamar Morgan have shown signs of the ability to make plays.
I think these guys can help us win more games. It is nice to see them doing those things. When I was a true freshman, I was not as ready as I am right now to compete with the players who were here. When I was a 215-pound stick my true freshman year, the first player I had to block was then defensive end Walter Sampson. It did not go well for me at all. It was a big adjustment for me.
So, to see the guys I mentioned play at a good level and know that it will get better, is good for the future and present of our team.
Today was a good day, and tomorrow gets better. We have a big afternoon scrimmage that everyone is amped up for. See you all tomorrow at the scrimmage.
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I think it's the Ramada Northeast at the intersection of Two Notch Road and I-77.
The stadium is about 5 miles from the hotel.
Thanks, it gives us a chance to visit a little.
A little advice on parking for the game. Once on I-77 headed towards the stadium (you will see the signs) exit onto Bluff Road. The stadium is on Bluff Road, past the 'hood;)
Once on Bluff Rd follow it to the fairgrounds, just past the stadium. Turn into the fairgrounds and they will direct you to where alot of visiting teams get together.
There are many places to park around Williams Brice but the later you arrive, the further away you will have to park. Our place seats 82,000 and it will be filled, so get there early because the un-reserved parking fills up fast (half of the fairgrounds are reserved for Gamecock Club members)
Alot of tailgaiting takes place in the fairgrounds, walk around, we are friendly folk who like to have a good time. Walk up to the RV's, one always has a DJ spinning great tunes.
Enjoy
hey all.. it is in the media guide.. if you have one.. i gave mine to "mee-maw" (spelling) see lawrence johnson's bit on Fan Day.. (1st bustle committ's grand-ma).. so i can't say for sure where the hotel is..
(hurry they do not "archive" very long.. also hint for web-governor.. tee-hee)
http://www.theadvertiser.com/sports/...ED9CF952.shtml ..
although i have heard friday night's "camp bustle" is moving to the Hotel Acadiana off Pinhook.. thanks to them for the nice gig.. and kudo's to the Cajun fellow who helped with this as well as the aforementioned Lawrence bits..
who can't enjoy the turn around of the direction of football at the school.. i am (not) Ragin Rash (smiles)
huh? .. this is almost funny.. (smiles)Quote:
Originally posted by California Cajun
I think The Big Ragoo is Ben Theall, who worked at KPEL.
I think I can understand your posts much better when they are in Spanish. :eek:
From the Daily Advertiser
"Cajun coach Rickey Bustle’s thrown-together 2002 first recruiting class, a six-week project after his hiring, had 12 never-before-signed players. Of that group, two never reported to camp last fall, and the other 10 are still a part of the program one year later.
Of Bustle’s 2003 spring signee class, only three out of 31 (several counting against the previous year’s maximum numbers) are not currently in fall drills. Chad Beck decided on baseball and is currently in a junior college program in that sport, and Port Barre product Abdule Levier is still recovering from a major knee injury suffered in spring track season and is expected to enroll this spring so as not to lose a year of eligibility. Only one of the 31,Paul Eli, was an academic victim.
Guru, with Blappert moving to TE, what do you think the starting D line will look like?
I got there late today Eric, but Kendrick Haynes is the man. I also like Benson, I have yet to see him in full pads. Alot of players wearing green jerseys today, most of them were Offensive-lineman. I look forward to Saturday's scrimmage to see some of these guys play more reps. I think the rotation is going to be Taylor,Haynes and Benson for sure. But they need to find a few more DL for the travel squad. Remember after the spring game, I stated that I thought Blappert played to high to stay at DT. I have to admit that I thought he would be moved to DE. Alot of positions still open until the first game.
I have made it to about 3 practices and have not noticed Ferguson or Cutler (the 2 freshman), could their good play have been part of the reason for this move? or is Williams probably the 4th DT? I think he has switched to #50
Where can I find them?
I didn't get to go, hopefully someone snapped a few. SwampFox has a road worthy camera he may have brought it.
<blockquote><p align=justify>LOUISIANA La. — Certain parts of the turf were a bit soggy towards the end of Wednesday’s Louisiana'a scrimmage at Cajun Field.
But, then again, a few of the players’ legs also looked a bit leaden as the Cajuns gritted their way through post-practice gassers.
Coach Rickey Bustle put his squad through a modified 48-play package, trimmed from an anticipated 60-70 play drill by injuries and resultant new lineups, and it was no surprise when the defense proved dominant.
In fact, senior linebacker Ricky Calais was the only Cajun to reach the end zone, picking off a Matt Lane pass and thundering 40 yards before diving over the line.
The only other score of the day was a 51-yard field goal by sophomore Sean Comiskey in special teams work. Comiskey has shown improved leg strength throughout camp and on Wednesday consistently sent kickoffs deep into the end zone.<center>
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Senior wide receivers Fred Stamps and Bill Sampy were held out of all but a few plays with minor injuries, while three starters in the offensive line also wore green jerseys as observers.
“We went back and revamped the way we worked the scrimmage,” Bustle said.
“We had to put together a new offensive line. There were a couple of 1’s (starters) and some 2’s in there and we moved one of our tackles to guard. We ended up with a decent offensive line with the first group.
“We worked them against both the Red and the White defense, with rest in between. Ed Fane was the only center we had. If he had gone down, the scrimmage would have been over.”
With a full list of available starters, the Cajuns would have had more plays for coaches to evaluate.
“We were still looking at the people we needed to,” Bustle said. “We were able to turn it into a positive.”
One bright spot was running back Travis Smothers, a walk-on from Jones Junior College in Mississippi (and Tampa Tech High) and the younger brother of Atlanta Falcons running back Warrick Dunn.
Smothers showed good quickness and speed to the outside. On the first series alone, he broke runs of 23 and 16 yards.
“Travis is someone who has caught our eye,” Bustle said. “We thought we’d give him an opportunity here today. I think both sides gave good effort. We’ll look at today and learn from it.”
Redshirt freshman Jerry Babb did nothing to damage his position as the starter at quarterback, hitting 6-of-9 pass attempts for 54 yards to a variety of receivers.
Lane completed only one pass for two yards among his six tries, but did have a 30-yard bootleg that was the longest gain of the afternoon.
Senior Eric Rekieta missed all six passes he attempted.
“I thought Jerry did a nice job on a couple of throws,” Bustle said. “There’s competition there. We’ve got competition at a lot of positions, and that’s good.
“They push each other, but they also pull for each other. We’re a team, and they know that.”
The Cajuns also now knew on Wednesday they couldn’t hide infractions, with the scrimmage staffed by a team of local officials.
“There are a lot of things they can get away with in practice, because maybe people aren’t looking,” Bustle said. “All of a sudden, there’s a flag when they do it.
“We had some first-and-15’s today. You have to take that situation and see if you can get out of it. Today, we couldn’t.”
The Cajuns have a second full-scale scrimmage scheduled for approximately 2 p.m. on Saturday. They’ll be in shorts and shoulder pads for today’s 4 p.m. practice, and Bustle may gear back from the preferred full pads on Friday in order to have players available for the scrimmage.
“If we play well on Saturday,” Bustle said, “we’ll look back on today and say it turned out OK.”
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<blockquote><p align=justify><b>Intensity off the charts at Cajuns’ scrimmage
August 13, 2003 </b>
The big scrimmage was today, and the intensity was off the charts. It was almost like a game day. People were immersed in headphones and playbooks up until it was time to hit the field.
It was very fierce down in the stadium. The second play of the scrimmage, I went across the middle for a pass, and I swore I was wide open. C.C. Brown and an unnamed accomplice (I have not watched the film yet) took me out of the air like a heat-seeking missile.
That earned me a trip to the training room. I will be all right, though, it is football and it is also part of the game. Even though it was at my expense, that is the kind of aggressive play the defense needs and plays with right now.
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Other than my lowlight, the scrimmage had some good action. Bruce Taylor, a freshman from Miami, caught a nice out route and made some quick moves afterwards. Travis Smothers, our new juco transfer running back, ran the ball well. Our offensive line, crippled by injuries, played with heart and determination.
Our Lafayette High linebackers made some plays. G.W. Rudick was all over the place on defense, making sacks and tackles for losses. Ricky “Lafayette Rick” Calais caught an interception and took it to the end zone for a touchdown. It was a good play and the celebration was a bit long (I am “hatin’” on the defense). Matt “Crazy Legs” Lane broke away from the defense on a spectacular quarterback scramble.
It was a great day for football, and Coach Bustle liked the intensity that everyone played with. I feel like everyone got better. We have one more of these type days to go, so we are going to strap it up and do it again soon. Camp is almost over, and we are getting closer and closer to the season. We are getting ready for it. See you tomorrow! -->
I know it's just a scrimmage, but does anyone know when the Final Scrimmage will take place?
I think if the scrimmage is promoted like the Saints B&G a nice chunk of change could be made for the university. I would be willing to pay a couple of bucks. And as long as they kill the Saints prices would buy some refreshments.
I know the Vermilion and White game is in the spring but I think calling the fall scrimmage simply the V&W game would fit in nicely.
Did not get to go yesterday. I do have some practice photos from Saturday and Sunday but I have a few pictures left and my wife "has to" take pictures of the kids on their first day of school here in Louisiana. So I will take them to get developed today, but it will probably be next week before the CD is back. There are some practice pictures located at
ragincajuns.com
under the football section.
V&W I like that. Hey is it true that the Saints game raised $65,000 for athletics, and that the 18,500 in attendance was a Black and Gold record?
I was going to suggest just calling it the VW game. It is after all designed to get the Bugs out.Quote:
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V&W I like that. Hey is it true that the Saints game raised $65,000 for athletics, and that the 18,500 in attendance was a Black and Gold record?
I doubt the attendance was a record, but it was probably the best in the last 20 years. You might have to go back to the Tulane Stadium days to top it.
I haven't heard about how much money was raised, $65 grand would be awesome.
Thanks for the link. I do have to say the page loading on ragincajuns.com is annoying. All those MS frontpage gimmicks are not needed!:hot:
That was not of my doing. You know me better than that.