The Book: 2003 Louisiana's Recruiting

[CajunGuru]

Several other Louisiana prospects to mention are DL Jason Banks 6-3,285 from McKinley High in Baton Rouge.Banks has been offered by the Cajuns,but no word yet on his decision.Jason Lewis 6-3,307 OL from St.James and Bradley Thompson 6-2,190 DB from Plaquamine High both want to visit the Cajuns,but I don't think neither have their test scores yet.We should hear some news soon on a few commitments.Also,look for some recruits at Saturday's Basketball game.

[CDeb]

Originally posted by Chuck
Out of state recruits are exactly what UL needs right now.

Exactly! UL doesn't need players from any specific location. We just need PLAYERS! Period.

It's nice to have a lot of local talent, but if you rely exclusively on that, you are limiting your potential talent pool.

You need to get those other players from out of state just for the simple reason of getting the word out about your program. These kids go home during the break and talk to their friends.

See where I'm heading??

[Turbine]

Originally posted by CDeb
Exactly! UL doesn't need players from any specific location. We just need PLAYERS! Period.

See where I'm heading??

Heading down that road to success.

[ISUCajunfan]

Cajun committment Eddie McCray from what I've heard will be visiting Iowa State this weekend. ISU needs d-line help, but the kid committed to the Cajuns and I hope he honors that committment.

[Turbine]

Originally posted by ISUCajunfan
Cajun committment Eddie McCray from what I've heard will be visiting Iowa State this weekend. ISU needs d-line help, but the kid committed to the Cajuns and I hope he honors that committment.

Due to Baldwin's closed lip recruiting policy of the past three years, a lot of the players that Bustle and his staff are recruiting are hearing about the Ragin' Cajuns for the very first time.

So even though the kids like the info that Bustle and his assistants have provided, I am not surprised to see some of them visit other schools just for clarity of mind for themselves. Now you never want to lose a recruit, but I like Bustles openness. Even if he were to lose certain recruits I think the free advertisement is worth it.

Don't think for a second that sophomores and juniors who think they are good are not paying attention to the recruiting wars.

So win lose or draw I think that these players hearing the name "Louisiana" and Ragin' Cajuns several years in advance can only produce winning situations for UL down the road.

[CajunGuru]

Cajun committment Eddie McCray from what I've heard will be visiting Iowa State this weekend. ISU needs d-line help, but the kid committed to the Cajuns and I hope he honors that committment.

I wouldn't worry to much about that.Travis Ferguson is visiting Baylor & Houston.There are some kids the Cajuns are still recruiting that have committed to other programs.Generally you let them take their visits and hope to change their minds.

[CajunCall]

With JVC retiring is there an extra scholarship to give?

[CajunGuru]

Look for the Cajuns to announce several commitments from Navarro JC DB's Ben Baskin,Courtney Sanders,Klye Williams and Rodney Birdow.I don't know yet if all of these guys were offered,but we should hear about several soon.Cajuns have a big weekend this week in recruiting.Tasmin Knockum is expected along with several other top prospects.

[ISUCajunfan]

http://www.iowastate.rivals.com/prosearch.asp?Sport=1

Hey guys I talked to the moderator of the Iowa State board and he entered in all of the verbal committments for the Cajuns. Just click on the link and enter the name of the commit in the search (note: unless you're a premium subscriber, you can only do a basic search) and it'll bring the guys up. If you click on a the word Louisiana Lafayette on the right hand side of the commits profile, it'll bring up a list of the commits (I think).

Also, contrary to what I previously reported, Eddie McCray did NOT make the trip to Ames this weekend. Hope that means he's solid for the Cajuns.

[the Big Ragoo]

Yeah, it looks like we are safe with McCray. Iowa State was on him pretty hard and wanted him to visit, but he assured our coaches that he wasn't going. Boy, it's great to hear so soon that he didn't make the trip. McCray will visit UL on the 24th, along with some other guys that have committed to the Cajuns (Leger, Risher and Chance). The 24th will be our "make or break" weekend. Tasmin Knockum, Ally Broussard, Connor Morrel, Chijuan Mack, James Jordan, Lamar Morgan, Willie Waddell, and Paul Eli will all visit on the 24th.

The Cajuns are hosting 7 recruits this weekend:
QB Devin Williams
RB Abdule Levier
LB Tre Green
DT Chris Cutler
DT ? Haynes
DB Torres Kingsby
WR Derrick Jones

[the Big Ragoo]

Tasmin Knockum will visit on 24th. Abdule Levier is visiting this weekend though, along with 6 other recruits. Will try to find out exactly which JUCO kids will commit, or are committed. Let you know on Sunday.

[Hardcore]

Guru...who do we have in this weekend?