LGT Final: Louisiana 33 Tulane 41

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Originally Posted by Cajunfan33

I’ll disagree. I think our offense is on par with theirs but Tulane’s defense is way ahead of ours right now. Could we beat them, yes, but the better team won that day.

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Liked "that day"

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Originally Posted by Cajunfan33

I’ll disagree. I think our offense is on par with theirs but Tulane’s defense is way ahead of ours right now. Could we beat them, yes, but the better team won that day.

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The ONLY reason we lost to toolame is because we gave up that pick-6 and that kickoff return-6 to start the second half!

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The idea that Tulane dominated the line of scrimmage is just not true. Cajuns averaged more per rush and threw pretty much at will. We outgained Tulane in the game as well. Not saying we were better upfront but we weren’t dominated. I think both teams struggled to tackle. I think the heat on the field had a lot to do with it.

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Originally Posted by Jacob81

The idea that Tulane dominated the line of scrimmage is just not true. Cajuns averaged more per rush and threw pretty much at will. We outgained Tulane in the game as well. Not saying we were better upfront but we weren’t dominated. I think both teams struggled to tackle. I think the heat on the field had a lot to do with it.

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We had 2 more possessions than Tulane due to the Pick 6 and KO return. That is why our offensive numbers look better than the Wave. I am not taking away anything from our offense but our defense did struggle in 2nd half of that game.

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Originally Posted by Cajunsmike

We had 2 more possessions than Tulane due to the Pick 6 and KO return. That is why our offensive numbers look better than the Wave. I am not taking away anything from our offense but our defense did struggle in 2nd half of that game.

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So did theirs.

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Originally Posted by Cajunsmike

We had 2 more possessions than Tulane due to the Pick 6 and KO return. That is why our offensive numbers look better than the Wave. I am not taking away anything from our offense but our defense did struggle in 2nd half of that game.

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I did not realize a change of possession "that scores" does not count as a possession.

Cajuns 62 plays 413 yards 6.67 yards per play
Tulane 61 plays 359 yards
5.88 yards per play

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Originally Posted by Jacob81

Cajuns 62 plays 413 yards 6.67 yards per play
Tulane 61 plays 359 yards
5.88 yards per play

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...our OFFENSE scored more than their offense….the KO RETURN now shows it should have been called back with Tulane having terrible field position to start the second half…..the Pic6 was a miscommunication that would have moved the chains for us! We match up with Tulane any day we play them!

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Originally Posted by Jacob81

The idea that Tulane dominated the line of scrimmage is just not true. Cajuns averaged more per rush and threw pretty much at will. We outgained Tulane in the game as well. Not saying we were better upfront but we weren’t dominated. I think both teams struggled to tackle. I think the heat on the field had a lot to do with it.

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They scored 27 offensive points while passing for 80+ yards. They ran the ball for 280+ yards and wore us down through the game. We got no sacks and little pressure on the QB when they did pass. Sure, we averaged more ypc as you state but on 20 less carries which was buoyed by the one big run we got from Bill. They consistently averaged more ypc which is what really wore us down on a hot day. I'd say they controlled the LOS

Dominated at the LOS, not dominated at the LOS. I'll post these stats, and everyone can decide for themselves.

3rd Down Conversions
Tulane: 9/14 UL: 2/9

4th Down Conversions
Tulane: 1/1 UL: 1/3

Sacks
Tulane: 1 UL: 0

Tackles for Loss
Tulane: 3 UL: 3

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Originally Posted by Boomer

……our OFFENSE scored more than their offense….the KO RETURN now shows it should have been called back with Tulane having terrible field position to start the second half…the Pic6 was a miscommunication that would have moved the chains for us! We match up with Tulane any day we play them!

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Boomer, why do you say the kick return should have been called back? It was right in front of me. I didn’t see the replay, but at the time I would swear that he quickly put his knee down then popped back up and started running.

Y'all can discuss offensive and defensive stats all day long. But at the end of the day Tulane had 41 points and UL had 38! Tulane was able to put another win in their win column and UL unfortunately had to add its first loss!

It's now time to focus on the Sun Belt conference schedule and run for a championship!

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Originally Posted by Duggie35

Y'all can discuss offensive and defensive stats all day long. But at the end of the day Tulane had 41 points and UL had 38! Tulane was able to put another win in their win column and UL unfortunately had to add its first loss!

It's now time to focus on the Sun Belt conference schedule and run for a championship!

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Actually, the score was 41-33. UL scored 33 points on Tulane. Oklahoma and Kansas State both scored 34.

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Originally Posted by RedBug58

Boomer, why do you say the kick return should have been called back? It was right in front of me. I didn’t see the replay, but at the time I would swear that he quickly put his knee down then popped back up and started running.

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Their is a video indicating the Tulane kick returner had a knee on the turf when he first caught the ball. Video I saw is blurry so I am not definite that is the case. One thing I wonder is a factor is the impact of losing KC Ossai. Defense dropped off the last 2 weeks when he was out of the game.

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Originally Posted by Cajunsmike

Their is a video indicating the Tulane kick returner had a knee on the turf when he first caught the ball. Video I saw is blurry so I am not definite that is the case. One thing I wonder is a factor is the impact of losing KC Ossai. Defense dropped off the last 2 weeks when he was out of the game.

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It's pretty close. More obvious is the hold that should've been called.

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Originally Posted by AirBill

It's pretty close. More obvious is the hold that should've been called.

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No, it was more obvious with the knee down

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Originally Posted by AirBill

It's pretty close. More obvious is the hold that should've been called.

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No light coming through.

Especially at that shadow angle, there would be light, if his knee wasn't down.

"Down"

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Originally Posted by Turbine

No light coming through.

Especially at that shadow angle, there would be light, if his knee wasn't down.

"Down"

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It was right in front of me!!! I knew “we was robbed!” I’m sure when a lot of the defense saw that they let up on the play. That should have been reviewed and over turned.

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Originally Posted by Cajunsmike

We had 2 more possessions than Tulane due to the Pick 6 and KO return. That is why our offensive numbers look better than the Wave. I am not taking away anything from our offense but our defense did struggle in 2nd half of that game.

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….so what if we make the first on the pic 6 miscommunication and we shut them inside the 10 on the KO return with the knee down?

This game still makes me mad.

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Originally Posted by Bert

This game still makes me mad.

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No doubt. We had them where we wanted and we let them off the hook!