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Then there's the UL Ragin' Cajuns fans.
It was a somewhat disappointing 2016 season, followed by a turbulent offseason for the program. In the court of public opinion, the Mark Hudspeth era is definitely at a crossroads.
The apprehension surrounding the 2017 Cajuns, though, ranges farther than just the head coach's popularity rating.
Season is coming up and this is the least excited I have been about a season in a while
The southeastern game is huge. Win and we have hope. Lose and I cant fathom the outrage and Dr. Maggard better be hustling some buy out $$$
You can't be serious about the SE game being huge.Quote:
Originally Posted by angeleast
It's only huge if we lose.Quote:
Originally Posted by Big Buds
I'm very excited for the upcoming season. I'm optimistic that Hud will let the new OC do his thing, and his offense will be more exciting than we've seen the last couple of years.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hudsheen#winnin
I'm also looking forward to the road trips we have planned.
Don't need much of a reason to get excited about college football.
I think angeleast is just saying that we will get a good glimpse at what our season will look like in that first game
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Originally Posted by Ragin' Caleb
Exactly.. Thanks
I am ready. I'll say it again: when expectations have been low, Hudspeth teams have come up big. Our players have a lot to play for, and in some ways, a couple guys are playing to get their dignity back. I for one, never bet against a dog that's been backed into a corner.
This team, I believe, will progress as the season progresses. I think we need to approach this year with patience. Unfortunately, our schedule is not conducive to that. We jump in pretty quickly. I think it's vital to see some substantial cohension in week 1 against a team we should beat handledly. I don't typically buy into the rent-a-win theory of scheduling, but in this case, I think it serves a huge purpose. Having said that, SLU is coming here to win, and they have talent. We need to be ready right away.
Not many will agree here, but I think we win at Tulsa. I think we have to win at Tulsa. I think if Hud wants to turn this thing around, I think it starts in Tulsa. Completely new personnel up and down the roster, especially offensively, which is their calling card. I think we match up well defensively, and if we can sustain drives on the ground, we will win. I know for a fact the team has W next to their schedule sheet for their goals for wins this year.
The only season Hud actually did much better than expected was his first. No doubt almost nobody on this board was offering anything except optimism in 2015. The fact that we went bowling last year wasn't a great turnaround.
This season will 100% revolve around the QB's and their ability to utilize the excellent group of WR's we have.
The RB position will be an after thought in the gameplan until a leader emerges there.
No doubt that Coach Hall was brought in to save the patient on the operating table. Let's hope he can find some witch doctor magic in the swamp and give Davis a bionic arm in the process.
God you people can be a sorry bunch. If you can't get up for college football in July, y'all should take up fishing or something..
Disagree on the RB position. That has and always will be a focal point in a Hud offense. Luckily I think we have enough talent there to get the job done. A healthy Callais along with Ragas (who i think is going to surprise a lot of people) will be a good 1-2 punch. Throw in Jordan wright and I think we should be good there.Quote:
Originally Posted by CajunNation
I predict the local newsrag coverage will suck again. The summer workouts are showing it.
Hell, do we still have a football team? Nothing in the paper but purple and P-ssQuote:
Originally Posted by Flcajun
We're definitely a grumpy, down in the doldrums bunch this summer. Maybe it's all the rain! Nothing winning can't cure.Quote:
Originally Posted by ManAboutTown
I think majority have already taken this advice. You're preaching to an empty congregation.Quote:
Originally Posted by ManAboutTown
Well ___ them. You're either a supporter or you're not.Quote:
Originally Posted by duggie85
You don't get to say whose a supporter. They pay their money, show up and cheer. If they do any they're supporters.
What are you talking about? The previous poster said people have already taken up other things to be interested in.. And that's fine. But those people need not come here bittching and moaning later in the year. You either support the team or you don't.Quote:
Originally Posted by CajunEXPRESS
I'm all for complaining as a means to an end. But if you bail in the process, don't expect loyal supporters to respect your opinion.
Every individual has their own timeline of readiness.
I don't think it is fair to label a fan in July.
......Lookin' back on last year we were 6-6-----If there are acceptable losses they were Georgia, Appy, and Boise----2 losses were one score differentials on the road....Idaho loss at home hurt but we won 4 of our last 6 I think......the Bowl was a could of against a much improved S Miss team...... If the O L can mature, we have the skilled athletes to put up points....fg kicker is acceptable but man we lost a great punter..... Defense lost 2 very good LBs!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Turbine
Are you aiming this criticism at me?Quote:
Originally Posted by ManAboutTown
DittoQuote:
Originally Posted by Hudsheen#winnin
The RB position will never be an afterthought, especially if JD is unable to implement the full playbook and we have to fall back on the ugly power running game we've tried master the last few years.Quote:
Originally Posted by CajunNation