2006 LSU-45 UL-3

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BATON ROUGE -- Louisiana-Lafayette still is winless against LSU, but at least the Ragin' Cajuns have scored in Tiger Stadium. When Drew Edmiston kicked a 41-yard field goal with 11:26 remaining in the second quarter, it marked the first points for UL-Lafayette in 11 appearances at Tiger Stadium. The last time the Cajuns scored against LSU was in the second quarter of a 31-7 loss in 1924. That was the year that Tiger Stadium opened, but not until the season finale against Tulane. The 1924 LSU-UL-Lafayette (then known as Southwestern Louisiana Institute) game was played at the field near the old state capitol. QUITE A DEBUT: Brandon LaFell's 58-yard touchdown reception came on his first collegiate play. LaFell, a redshirt freshman, was in the game early because listed starter Dwayne Bowe did not play in the first quarter. Early Doucet and Craig Davis started for the Tigers. SECOND CHANCE: The Cajuns' field goal was set up by a fumble by Chevis Jackson when he muffed a punt at the LSU 26. However, when UL-Lafayette punted again later in the quarter, Jackson was sent to field it again. This time the ball was downed. Freshman Trindon Holliday fumbled away another Cajun punt in the third quarter. The rest of the story By Ted Lewis Time Picayune Ted Lewis can be reached at tlewis@timespicayune.com or (504) 232-5071.

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It was a recipe for disaster from the beginning for the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Eight plays and five minutes into Saturday’s game the Ragin’ Cajuns found themselves staring at a distinct disadvantage that ultimately got worse against eighth-ranked LSU. Two scores — a long touchdown pass and a interception return — not only created early separation for LSU but provided the homestanding Tigers with an early jolt of momentum they regained near the end of the first half en route to a 45-3 season-opening victory. “We started off the game bad,” UL-Lafayette cornerback Michael Adams said. “You can’t let a good team like that get up on you 14-0. We probably expected our offense to a play little better and they didn’t. But we should have stepped as a defense and got some stops. We really didn’t get the job done.” While LSU’s fast start only seemed to stun UL-Lafayette, a five-touchdown underdog, the Tigers delivered more of a knockout blow over the final seven minutes of the first half. LSU reeled off consecutive touchdowns over the final 6:24 of the second quarter — stretching a 14-3 lead into a 28-3 halftime advantage. That sequence touched off a span of 31 unanswered points that effectively put the game out of reach when running back Alley Broussard scored from 7 yards out early in the fourth quarter for a commanding 42-3 lead. The rest of the story By WILLIAM WEATHERS Advocate sportswriter

[Turbine]

The time outs at the end took me aback, but LSU let the last 5 seconds expire so I have no problem.

UL will be able to run this year, so teams will be in the box. The coaching staff needs to take advantage of this and go over the top.

As demonstrated by the first int for an LSU TD, the short passing game is not to your advantage when the defense is already crouching.

[1stTake]

I ran a red light on Friday.

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299 yards is nothing special.

[kracka75LSU]

299 yards is nothing special.

It was last night. Now it may not have been spectacular in your mind. But the fact that he retired after one series in the 3rd quarter speaks for itself. He could have put up alot more. Although I was really really really really pumped that Alley got in there and had success. That is going to help us alot. It's like if yall lost Fenroy. When we lost Alley, we lost our running game, besides Joe Addai. But now hopefully we can get Alley back to full strength for Auburn. Fenroy should rush for 1500 to 2000 yards this year if yall's line and he stay healthy.

[Turbine]

I could see UL ending the season with a nationally ranked rushing defense as well as offense.

I might be wrong (don't think so) but if LSU had wanted to, they could have led the nation in passing, going into week 2

[Cajunsmike]

Judging from what I saw of the drubbing NT and Wk got today, if yall don't win yall's conference this year, yall should be shot. Yall have a legit running game. But I had a feeling of that anyway. I know yall got beat pretty good, but yall really do have a good team. I just don't see why yall didn't throw the ball more with the success yall did have when yall did it. Good luck to yall, and to all I am glad that yall had a good time today besides the final score.

WKU is not in the SBC in football. They may be soon. Also, our two starting DE"s did not play due to suspension

[cjr3888]

All thats good but going for it on 4th down late in the game when it is clearly out of reach is bulls--t. Not only that but calling timeouts in the last 2 minutes of the game then coming out throwing the ball also should not happen. I have lost all respect for Les Miles and will not be returning to Tiger Stadium as long as he is coaching. I hope LSU has fun in the Peach Bowl again this year.

[Xlettrman]

All thats good but going for it on 4th down late in the game when it is clearly out of reach is bulls--t. Not only that but calling timeouts in the last 2 minutes of the game then coming out throwing the ball also should not happen. I have lost all respect for Les Miles and will not be returning to Tiger Stadium as long as he is coaching. I hope LSU has fun in the Peach Bowl again this year.

Quit whining!

That's how the game is played...I suppose if the table was turned and UL was up on LSU...you would have wanted to do different!