Athlete (2001-2003) Michael Southall

[CajunRed]

Where were Derik Gray, Spencer Ford and Valentino Hart?

[NewsCopy]

Where were Derik Gray, Spencer Ford and Valentino Hart?

Two returning players on the University of Louisiana's basketball team, senior forward Spencer Ford and sophomore guard Derek Gray, have been dropped from the Ragin' Cajun roster for the 2005-06 season. Neither dressed for Thursday's 92-53 exhibition victory over St. Gregory's at Blackham Coliseum, and Ragin' Cajuns head coach Robert Lee said after the game the pair would not participate this year. "Both of them had personal issues they had to address," Lee said. "It's things they had to deal with. We hope that they can be back with us next season." Ford, a product of Baton Rouge-Scotlandville who spent two seasons at Dixie State Junior College, played in 28 games last year and averaged 17.0 minutes per game. The rest of the story Dan McDonald dmcdonald@theadvertiser.com

[RaginCajun77]

Oh, the bad part.

The Ragin Jazz halftime show. If you saw it, you know EXACTLY what I'm talking about.

would you be referring to the new "member" of the Ragin Jazz?

[Corndog308]

Even though I enjoyed the game, I just wasn't in basketball mode yet. We have a huge Sun Belt race in football right now. I think that's why most of Blackham wasn't as loud as it could have been. About the dude dancer. As a normal guy, I watched the hot chicks.

[ATXCajun]

would you be referring to the new "member" of the Ragin Jazz?

I guess the "flaming pepper" idea has no bounds. Sorry. Couldn't pass that one up.

[paulpaul2]

Mildly odd to see cameron staying outside but hell not too many teams can have a big guy like that to spare...lol Defense looked a little less involved than previous years but held ground obviously 92-53 doesn't just happen.

I think Cameron could have played a little better last night but after speaking with him at the end of the game i think he was more focused on trying to get his perimeter defense better. He said he has been working on trying to move his feet and stay in fron of his man which is something he is going to have to do. I think for the most part i saw a huge improvement for him as he only got beat maybe twice and Mike was there on help side anyway. I think if he can play defense on smaller faster guys and knock down some shots we might have 3 NBA players from this years squad. Did anyone else notice this?

[CajunCherokee]

I agree beer makes people louder. Everyone is louder and more excited with a few beers in them! All night I felt like something was missing; it was the beer.

I don't quite understand about the beer restriction. I understand that the State owns the Cajundome, not the school, so that is why they can sell beer in the Dome. And I've heard that the reason they can't sell in Blackham is because the school owns it. But what about at baseball games? Doesn't the school own 'The Tigue'? They can sell beer there... Someone please clarify...

[Rebel02]

Oh, the bad part.

The Ragin Jazz halftime show. If you saw it, you know EXACTLY what I'm talking about.

Funny, I get blasted for saying I don't like Michael Southall being back on the team on this board, while you get almost complimented for your observation of the dance team.

People who are on the dance team and who have relatives on the dance team (like myself) do read this board. These young girls and young man represent this university. They need your support too.

[AstroCajun]

Funny, I get blasted for saying I don't like Michael Southall being back on the team on this board, while you get almost complimented for your observation of the dance team.

People who are on the dance team and who have relatives on the dance team (like myself) do read this board. These young girls and young man represent this university. They need your support too.

Hey, lighten up will ya?

I'll say it like this, I really miss the Cajun Chicken. I've always enjoyed his antics to a dance number.

By the way, I was very impressed at how good the band sounded in Blackham.

[Cajunsmike]

I think Cameron could have played a little better last night but after speaking with him at the end of the game i think he was more focused on trying to get his perimeter defense better. He said he has been working on trying to move his feet and stay in fron of his man which is something he is going to have to do. I think for the most part i saw a huge improvement for him as he only got beat maybe twice and Mike was there on help side anyway. I think if he can play defense on smaller faster guys and knock down some shots we might have 3 NBA players from this years squad. Did anyone else notice this?

I thought Chris still struggled on his perimeter defense. I know it was frustrating for him to get called for three moving picks. A couple of those were questionable.

[cypremort]

You know somthing is off kilter when you point out that one of the Ragin' Jazz is Homecoming Queen and they ask . . . "Queen?"

I sat next to his Mom last night on the plane from Houston ( I was on my way back from Boston). He says he loves what he is doing and as long as he is happy, she is happy.

[Turbine]

Funny, I get blasted for saying I don't like Michael Southall being back on the team on this board, while you get almost complimented for your observation of the dance team.

Cheerleaders have historically gone through the same hassle in breaking through stereotypes.

I think the crowds have been kind to both the new twist on an old tradition and the return of Michael Southall

Here is a link to a couple of UL cheerleaders from 1922