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Oh, I can't be that old.Quote:
Originally Posted by Turbine
Oh yes I can.
So much of it wasn't fighting as it was getting the doggy-doo kicked out of me, as I watched my Cajuns struggle. The season that stands out for me was 1999: I made every game, including Wazoo & OSU, and I didn't travel with the team once.
We went 2-9...
I'll be very surprised if UL doesn't win by at least three scored in this game. These guys are going to be out to prove it wasn't all Billy. And if I were Mike, I'd want to send a message to any new recruits that my new offense is open for business all day long. That to go along with guys like Manac doing everything they can to improve their draft stock should make for a butt stomping. This ain't survive & advance with a goal in mind. This is show time.Quote:
Originally Posted by CajunEXPRESS
I hope you are correct, but I am knee deep in doing my weekly preview for the Marshall game and I will tell you this team is better than their 7-5 record. I believe the Cajuns are better than Marshall, but in doing a deep dive into their roster and their games this year, this is a pretty salty football team.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bandwagon King
Well, it's an interesting thing about this team (and actually a lot of UL teams): they often play to the level of the opponent.Quote:
Originally Posted by RaginDave
I have a theory about that, but I still look at my ticket from the butt-whoopin' we put on ASU the first game, and marvel at it: I really thought we would lose that one.
Marshall is good, I agree. But the Superdome will be packed with Vermilion & White, it will be rockin', the kids will be pumped, and I just don't think Marshall will be expecting it.
The Superdome feels good to us. Our kids have never experienced it. I think we'll be able to smell the electricity.
Heck, we might be able to see it.
Marshall’s performance this year was mighty good. Except for last game when Covid hit them, very tight loses. We better be ready for a good team.
Not a snowballs chance in hell. Win against a 7-5 Marshall team is gonna catapult them to the 10-12 spot ? Cheers.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bandwagon King
Probably not.Quote:
Originally Posted by babysitter
But losses by teams ahead of us could... remember, we're at 16, to move to 12 is only 4 slots. A win moves us 1-2 slots, a blowout moves us up 2, possibly 3, and losses by other teams could provide another 1-2 slots.
BK is maybe a bit overconfident, but his scenario isn't out of the question.
What ever confidence he has is overconfident.Quote:
Originally Posted by CajunFun
Win, higher than we are now. Lose, out the rankings.
I thought he was as wrong as he could be when he wrote Louisiana would be ranked this high with the last two wins. I am skeptical, but I sure ain't gonna say he's wrong.Quote:
Originally Posted by CajunVic
I heard Louisiana was a lock in the CFP.Quote:
Originally Posted by ZoomZoom
What does my statement have to do with right or wrong, luck or not . .Quote:
Originally Posted by covcaj
No dispute there, it's my understanding they have a very good QB that lost some playing time? And they are like all the other hillbilly teams that are just gonna be tough because of their background & environment. But they didn't have a single team on their schedule that compares to UL physicality wise IMO. And I believe this Louisiana team & it's coach are out to prove something. The job might be done for Billy Napier, but is not done for his team. And it's just starting for this coach & other coaches on this staff who are now out to prove to Mike they deserve to move up his totem pole.Quote:
Originally Posted by RaginDave
I want to hear about Marshall & what they have to bring. But at the end of the day, I will personally be hugely immensely disappointed if this UL team doesn't win & very disappointed if they don't easily cover the spread whatever it is. I actually look for a 31-10 type score in this game.
I'm gonna spell it out the way I see it. First of all UL needs to beat Marshall & the bigger the better, that's just life. Secondly they have no shot of jumping the final 4, or Notre Dame & OSU. So you want both of those teams to win their bowl games.
Thirdly, all the other teams in front of them play each other, so they will jump at least half of those teams. The only exception is BYU. UBA can beat BYU somehow & they can. And Notre Dame beats OSU. The other OSU beats Utah, the Cajuns will be ranked #10 in the final poll. But assuming UL takes care of their business, they will be ranked no lower than #12. No one will be able to jump them. that's not gonna happen.
Can you say top ten? Number 10? NUMBER TEN? TOP TEN? Tippy top ten?
Sure sounds better than "Bottom 10." Because we been there, ain't fun.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bandwagon King
…….Damn ….gave you the RBs, WRs, QB, Special teams are the same…….wondering who we might be portalling-in for Srs or COVID Jrs not returning……it was posted that we are losing 22 guys, that can’t be correct???Quote:
Originally Posted by CharlieK
So give us your lineup, coach!Quote:
Originally Posted by Boomer
Could this be a signature game for CMD? That would be sweet.Quote:
Originally Posted by fanof71
BK isn't wrong by his logic....
(Ranks according to the AP)
Louisiana is Ranked #16
#13 Pitt vs #11 MSU
#9 OK St vs #5 ND
#17 Iowa vs #25 UK
#10 Utah vs #7 OSU
#6 Baylor vs #8 Ole Miss
#12 BYU vs UAB
#14 OU vs #15 Oregon
It would take the lower ranks losing significantly and UK beating Iowa (very possible), with UAB upsetting BYU (possible). With OSU, Ole MISS, OU and MSU moving up to fill in 6-9 behind ND at #5 (likely to move up after beating OK St and MU / Bama losing). That leaves #10 spot open for Cinderella.
It would take the stars lining up just right.
But hey, for those of us who have been sitting with the Cajuns at the bottom of heap for decades, it feels like that's happening right now...
"Rose, it feels jus' like you flyin... "
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RamS9e8wBgY
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AP Poll Ranking for Bowl Matchups:
1 Bama vs Cincy 12/31
2 Mich vs GA 12/31
3 GA vs Mich 12/31
4 Cincy vs Bama 12/31
5 ND vs Ok. St. 1/1
6 Baylor vs Ole Miss 1/1
7 OSU vs. Utah 1/1
8 Ole Miss vs Baylor 1/1
9 Ok St. vs ND 1/1
10 Utah vs. OSU 1/1
11 MSU vs. Pitt 12/30
12 BYU LOST to (9-4) UAB
13 Pitt vs. MSU 12/30
14 OU vs ORE 12/29
15 ORE vs. OU 12/29
16 LOUISIANA wins over Marshall
17 IOWA vs. UK 1/1
As you can see gents, the loss at BYU will move us. I believe our course from here is for OSU/ND/Baylor/MSU/OU to win. This opens spots 8-10 up and shifts MSU/OU and Louisiana into the last 3 slots. I don't think a loss by OSU/Baylor/MSU or OU will knock them back far enough for us to move up. JMOQuote:
Originally Posted by Grantvb