The Story of the MudBugs Football Team in Lafayette Louisiana

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&nbsp; The Austin Turfcats won the inaugural Southern Indoor Football League semi-final game in overtime, beating the Acadiana Mudbugs 56-49. There were 10 lead changes and a tied game at 40 in the third quarter. Regulation ended with a tie at 49. The Turfcats scored first in overtime and the Mudbugs were unable to put any points on the board giving the Turfcats the first spot in the SIFL Championship Game.

Turfcats quarterback Gary Cooper played the whole game, rushing for 20 yards and throwing for 124 yards and three touchdowns. David Banks, back from injury, had three rushing touchdowns, Darrick Wallace had two, and Robert Quiroga and Keith Clay each added one.

Mudbugs quarterback Bo Bartik threw for 241 yards and four touchdowns while Anthony Parks caught three of those touchdowns passes and Andre Kelly caught the other. Chandler Roberson had three rushing touchdowns.

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The Turfcats will face the winner of Monday night’s first place Louisiana Swashbucklers versus the Houma Conquerors game in the inaugural SIFL Championship Game.



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"Chandler Roberson had three rushing touchdowns."

The Mudbugs should learn their players names. When he played at UL he was Chancellor Roberson. I really don't think he changed his name.

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On July 27, the Southern Indoor Football League concluded their first season in existence with the Louisiana Swashbucklers winning their third championship in a row as a franchise.

After a trying season as SIFL president, Thom Hager discussed what challenges the league faced and the new things coming in 2010.

“The first observation I have is that it was a rougher, tougher, more intense season that I thought it was going to be,” Hager said on the inaugural season of the SIFL. “It was more difficult to launch a league by myself than I thought it was going to be.”

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I remember hearing last week that the Mudbugs have fortunately dropped that name. Now known as the Wildcatters.

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&nbsp; The Lafayette Wildcatters have signed John Fourcade to become their 2010 season head coach and general manager.

Fourcade started his football career by playing at Ole Miss from 1978-1981, breaking many school records and breaking Archie Manning’s career record in yards. He joined the New Orleans Saints in 1987 as quarterback, leading the Saints to their first postseason berth.

Fourcade has 13 years of coaching experience with various teams in the Arena Football League.

“I’m excited to be a part of the Wildcatters,” said Fourcade. “I cannot wait to start the season and to bring a championship to Lafayette. The new ownership is dedicated and wants to bring a winning team to this town. I’m looking forward to getting involved with local high schools, elementary schools and charitable groups throughout Lafayette and Acadiana. We are not just an indoor football team; we are Lafayette’s Indoor Football Team.”

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Wildcatter President Ray Ronquillo added “John is not just someone we settled for, but our first choice amongst all available coaches. John both coached and played this sport and brings 13 years of Arena Football experience to the table. He also brings NFL distinction to our organization and city. We were sold on John due to his four passions: football, teamwork, players and kids in the community.”

The new Lafayette Wildcatters website, www.lafayettewildcatters.com, will be launched by the end of this week. Fans can stay tuned for information on the offseason and on both upcoming player and cheerleader open tryouts.




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Originally Posted by BeauCajun

Turbine,

I remember hearing last week that the Mudbugs have fortunately dropped that name. Now known as the Wildcatters. You may want to verify that. I don't think I dreamed it.

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Oh no what is this?

THE COLORS!!! They burn my eyes!