is there anything wrong with packing a chest full of miller lites for the spring gameQuote:
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is there anything wrong with packing a chest full of miller lites for the spring gameQuote:
Originally Posted by jleb
If its wrong, I don't want to be right.Quote:
Originally Posted by cajuns67
don't forget a few coors light in there and maybe some smoked boudin from best stop. Maybe even a lil BWW afterwards!Quote:
Originally Posted by cajuns67
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A new era in the UL football program begins today when the Ragin' Cajuns open spring drills for the 2007 season.
New coordinators will be in place for head coach Rickey Bustle when practice kicks off at 3:30 p.m., and new offensive coordinator Blake Anderson will be revamping the Cajun offense with a new quarterback in charge.
Defensively, coordinator Kevin Fouquier will take charge of a unit that will enter drills with a different, and multiple, philosophy.
"We don't want all these changes to be a setback," said Bustle, whose team finished a disappointing 6-6 overall and 3-4 in league play last fall after being picked to win the Sun Belt Conference title. "On both sides, we want to feel good about how much our players understand what we're putting in.
"It's not going to be how much we get in, it's how we execute what we do get in. We're not going to throw mud on the wall and see what sticks."
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The Cajuns will have the NCAA-mandated two days of non-contact drills today and Friday before donning pads for the first time on Saturday morning. UL also plans workouts on Monday, Wednesday and Friday next week before a scheduled first full-scale scrimmage March 17.
The Cajuns will hold 15 total practice sessions before the March 31 spring game at Cajun Field.
Today's session isn't the first workout activity for the squad this spring ... it's just the first one at a decent hour.
"We've had our 6 a.m. 'red dawn' sessions the last two weeks," Bustle said. "This is kind of taking it to the next phase, and our kids are excited about it because they know we're going to be doing a lot of new things."
Junior Mike Desormeaux, who logged significant time in a backup role the last two seasons, is the heir apparent at the quarterback slot with the graduation of four-year starter Jerry Babb. But Bustle said that John Hundley and Connor Morel would both get an extensive look during spring drills.
That quarterback group will be in an offense that isn't completely new, but will have some wrinkles designed with the quarterbacks in mind.
"We're going to play to their strengths a little more," Bustle said. "It's still going to be very much a high-tempo offense and the no-huddle is part of the plan. We're going to combine some of the things we've done with some different wrinkles, and try not to make the quarterback the focal point of everything."
UL's defense underwent a major overhaul two seasons ago, going from the eight-man front to the 4-3, and that alignment remains similar - albeit with flexibility, Bustle hopes.
"We want to be able to get into the '50' when we need it," he said, "and I think this philosophy will let us do that. It's going to be a lot of different terminology, and hopefully that won't take us long to get used to."
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I hope I can look forward to some practice reports from those of you that are close enough to go watch the practices.Quote:
Originally Posted by NewsCopy
its kind of hard to watch practice unless they practice on cajunfield but will definately give scrimmage reports and spring game reports. The practice field is surrounded by bushes so its difficult to see whats going on. I usually get updates from a few players so i will keep you posted on what i hear.Quote:
Originally Posted by Gbbaseball7
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Originally Posted by crazycajun
It isn't too hard if you have the time, you simply park your car and walk onto the practice field. There have been very few if any closed practices except game planing.:)
still hard to watch a practice at eye level unlike being elevated in cajun field to grasp how everyone looks. at eye level you can only watch one phase of practice at at time.it is alot easier to see the plays develope from above. A defense that is performing poorly can make an offense look really good.Quote:
Originally Posted by Cajun Express
don't let cajun 67 buy the boudin he never has enough meat.Quote:
Originally Posted by crazycajun
i heard cajuns67 never has enough meat!Quote:
Originally Posted by jleb
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Louisiana’s Ragin’ Cajuns enjoyed their first spring football practice on Wednesday afternoon. Head coach Rickey Bustle welcomed 86 players to the practice field under nearly perfect weather conditions. Bustle also watched his four newest coaches take to the practice field for the first time.
Kevin Fouquier (defensive coordinator, linebackers), Blake Anderson (offensive coordinator/quarterbacks), Hurlie Brown (cornerbacks) and Darryl Mason (wide receivers) all made their coaching debuts on Wednesday.
“It was a great day,” said Bustle. “The players were excited about being out here. The coaches were excited about getting started and doing some new things on both sides of the ball.
“The players have embraced the (coaching) changes. I think change brings about excitement, new ideas and philosophies.”
There was a definitive jump in the steps of the athletes during the two-hour, 12-period workout. The players were vocal and the practice tempo was upbeat.
“The guys were eager to get out here,” explained Bustle. “We wanted to focus from the first day.
“There are no depth charts. Every position is open. Everybody is going to compete for a job.
“The players are trying to do things right and impress their coaches. Even if you played last year, you’ll have to earn your stripes.”
The Cajuns will practice on Friday at 3pm in shorts. Saturday’s workout at 9:45am will be the teams first in full pads. There will be contact drills on Saturday, but no live work.
The Cajuns remaining spring practice schedule:
Friday, March 9 – 3:00pm
Saturday, March 10 – 9:45am
Monday, March 12 – 3:30pm
Wednesday, March 14 – 3:30pm
Friday, March 16 – 3:00pm
Saturday, March 17 – 9:45am
Monday, March 19 – 3:30pm
Wednesday, March 21 – 3:30pm
Friday, March 23 – 3:00pm
Saturday, March 24 – 9:45am
Monday, March 26 – 3:30pm
Wednesday, March 28 – 3:30pm
Friday, March 30 – 3:00pm practice, 7:00pm banquet
Saturday, March 31 – Spring Game
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The Spring game is March 31st. Definite on that one.Quote:
Originally Posted by crazycajun