The Book: 2003 Louisiana's Recruiting

[Turbine]

Originally posted by ISUCajunfan
1) Who are some of Bustle's primary targets out of the state of Texas? I saw that a TE named J.B. Philips was looking at the Cajuns. Anyone else?

2) Do the Cajuns recruit Florida? If so, again any names?

3) Finally, will Bustle try to bring in a lot of Juco help this season or will he rely more on building the team through high school recruits? I think if you guys were able to get a good fast Juco running back and some Juco Linebackers you guys could really make some noise next year.

1) Texas is a priority but, I Don't know.

2) In my opinion, Florida is a recruiters heaven/nighmare. Louisiana is 4 states behind.

3) From what I am hearing . . . In the future Bustle plans to shy away from from going heavy in the Juco ranks. This year however will be an exception.

With 23 seniors leaving, and Louisiana already being below the scholarship limit, he plans on getting some key jucos in the early period, and applying their scholarship to last year. He still will have plenty of room to focus on the highschool players

[Turbine]

According to Dan McDonald of the Advertiser, Louisiana will host recruiting weekends both of the next two weeks. Prep players from Louisiana and Texas and junior college players from Mississippi, Kansas and Texas are expected to take part.

[Cajun1997]

Updated 01/23/03

Junior college signees (already enrolled)


Darryl Blappert, DT, 6-6, 265, Slidell-St. Amant (Pearl River JC)


Travis Cones, FB, 5-11, 220, Houston, Texas-St. Thomas (Navarro JC)


Ed Fane, C, 6-3, 275, Orange, Calif.-Mater Dei (Orange Coast JC)


Kemmie Lewis, WR, 6-2, 190, Collins, Miss.-Collins (Jones JC)


Joseph Scott, LB, 6-3, 235, Hattiesburg, Miss.- (Pearl River JC)


Ricky Thomas, DB, 6-0, 200, Junction City, Kan.-Junction City (Butler CC)


Junior college commitments (enrolling fall)


Ceandris Brown, DB, 6-3, 205, Greenwood, Miss.-Greenwood (Miss. Delta JC)


Antoine Spann, DB, 6-0, 185, Oceanside, Calif.-El Camino (Miss. Gulf Coast JC)


Ken Haynes, DT, 6-4, 295, Tylertown, Miss.-Dexter (Southwest Miss. CC)


Darwin Laidley, OL, 6-6, 280, Compton Community College

[Cajun1997]

I look for these guys to make major contributions in 2003, hopefully we can add 5 or 6 more JC guys before all is said and done.

[ISUCajunfan]

Will he continue to recruit pocket passing QB's like Van Cleave or Rekieta or will he try to bring in a more athletic Run/Pass QB? While at VaTech he had success with both, Druckenmiller the pocket QB and Vick the Run/Pass. Does anyone know how Babb looked throughout the year during practices? Will he automatically inherit the starting position when Van Cleave and Rekieta leave or will Bustle bring in another Juco QB in a year or so?

[Turbine]

Originally posted by ISUCajunfan
Does anyone know how Babb looked throughout the year during practices?

I saw a few practices, Babb ran the scout team, and each week was asked to do something a little different.

Of course right now we are talking potential. But I think he has the potential to be one of the most exciting players in the SunBelt for the next four years.

Overall he is an outstanding talent with a very good arm. Jerry has a quick release and can get the football to virtually any part of the field. If the pass isn't open he can be equally as dangerous as a runner.

[ISUCajunfan]

Anybody know of any football players visiting this weekend? While any of the already committed guys be visiting this weekend?

[1stTake]

Originally posted by ISUCajunfan
Anybody know of any football players visiting this weekend? While any of the already committed guys be visiting this weekend?

12 visiting coach couldn't wouldn't say who.

[Turbine]

KATC TV3 Louisiana-La reports that the Ragin Cajuns have recieved an 8th verbal commitment in football.


Joe Scott, a 6'3", 235lb.
Linebacker
Pearl River Junior College

According to reports Jon Scott has verbally committed to the Cajuns.

Mr. Scott is deemed one of the best southern U.S. Junior College linebackers available for the early signing period when Junior College players are counted against last years total

[Cajun1997]

Updated 01/29/03

Paul Eli, DT, 6-4, 240, Natchitoches (Natchitoches Central)


Lamar Morgan, FS, 6-2, 195, Copperas Cove, Texas-Copperas Cove


Jordan Jackson, WR, 6-6, 200, Bunkie-Bunkie


Abdule Levier, RB, 5-11, 200, Port Barre-Port Barre


Devin Williams, QB, 6-4, 210, Sam Houston, Texas-Arlington


Chad Beck, TE, 6-4, 226, Woodville, Texas-Woodville


Chris Clark, OL, 6-6, 270, New Orleans-McDonogh 35


Chris Cutler, DT, 6-3, 275, Grand Prairie, Texas-South Grand Prairie


Travis Ferguson, DT, 6-2, 280, Dallas, Texas-Skyline


Tre’ Green, LB, 6-2, 220, Bastrop-Bastrop


Jason Guidry, DE, 6-3, 220, Port Arthur, Texas-Memorial


Jarrett Jones, DB, 6-0, 185, New Orleans-Edna Karr


Fernandez Kingsby, DB-RB, 5-11, 175, Haynesville-Haynesville


Zack Leger, OL, 6-4, 275, Baton Rouge-Bishop Sullivan


Mark Risher, DE-LB, 6-2, 215, Lafayette-St. Thomas More


High school commitments already enrolled


Will Chance, OT, 6-3, 290, Cecilia-Cecilia


Brandon Cox, OL, 6-8, 295, Irving, Texas-Nimitz


Previously-signed players (Eligible Fall)


Rashon Brown, LB, 6-3, 215, Shreveport-Captain Shreve


Jarvis Murchison, DB, 5-9, 175, Jasper, Texas-Jasper