The Book: 2003 Football

[TuffGuy84]

Man, I didnt know we sold that much, how many tickets were we alotted so we can know how many were sold.

Tuffguy

[NewsCopy]

LOUISIANA La. — The Cajun Countdown is under way for Louisiana's 2003 football season opener at South Carolina.

Coach Rickey Bustle's squad, which had Monday off in order to begin the fall semester of classes, resumes practice today and stages the final full scale scrimmage of the preseason on Wednesday.

After that, the Cajuns' attention will turn to the Gamecocks and the Aug. 30 road game that begins the 12-game campaign.

Assistant coach Brian Jenkins will spend that time mulling his choices at running back and fullback, but he's not likely to reveal any choices soon.

"I'm pleased with all of them,” said Jenkins, who also oversees the Ragin' Cajun special teams. “They're all working hard and competing. They've yet to be told who will be the guy.”

That might not settle the issue, anyway, since Jenkins knows it will take more than one back to create a Cajun running attack this autumn.

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Bruce Brown
bbrown@theadvertiser.com

[Cajun1997]

Originally posted by ISUCajunfan
Man I can't wait for football to start. I've got a couple of questions for those who might be able to help me out, so here goes.
1) What's Devin Williams' status and who is Ross Corcoran?
2) Am I correct that out of last years recruiting class, Dwayne Bannister and Paul Eli were the only ones who were unable to join the team?
3) Can some one give me the lowdown on Travis Smothers and any other late signees or late juco signees I may have missed?
4) How badly are the Cajuns going to beat South Carolina?
5) Any news on the recruiting front? I see the Cajuns are in on several prospects from Texas. Jonathan Pendleton from Dallas Skyline (same school as Travis Ferguson) is one that they seem to have a pretty good shot at.
6) Any one have an updated roster, or happen to know what the new recruits jersey #'s are going to be?
7) Lastly, Any one going to Minneapolis?! That's the closest I think the Cajuns will ever be to me so I'm hoping to make it up there for that game. If I do, I want to make sure I'm not the only one sporting some Cajun clothing!

If you can help me out with some of these questions it would be very much appreciated. Thanks in advance.

1.Williams status is uncertain at this point, he has appealed to be eligible (I think) this year. Corcoran is a freshman QB from Tampa that was recruited but did not sign with any school (other schools backed off him when it was reported he committed to Colgate). Ross was not offered by us until it became apparent that Bannister was not going to play for us.
2. Joe Scott (JC LB) came in the spring but left Bannister did not graduate HS and Eli is a prop this year.
3. Smothers has looked good at times in practice and I believe will see some playing time this year as we search for the best RB or RB's to help the team. If you have not already read it here is the Advertiser article on Smothers LINK.
4. 24-17 Cajuns Win!
5. Other than the 2 commitments so far, I have heard we are recruiting OL Geoff Berniard from STM and Tyler Benoit RB from Comeaux. Don't know much else at this point.
6. Try this link for updated roster. LINK
7. Can't travel that far but hope you get to make it

[Cajun1997]

Originally posted by AustinCajun
interesting. i dont think they realize that they have a game in two weeks.

Other than the couple of USC fans who have visited here I see no mention of the game on there boards. Maybe it will pickup in the next week.

[A$$kickinchicken]

Oh, believe me....we are ready for football. To be quite honest, we feel pretty comfortable about our game with you guys. Your offense is way down and ours is about to let loose. Most USC fans are concentrating on our second and third games with UVA and UGA. These games will determine what kind of season we will have.

Not a flame.... Just reality. I don't expect a blowout however. Lou Holtz will not allow a blowout. If we get a comfortable lead, he'll throttle way back and only put in the starters if you guys begin to threaten. But like I said before, you guys just don't seem to have the offense this year that you have had in the past.

Also, any of you who plan on making the trip, Columbia is a great city and our fans are some of the best in the world. You will be welcome anywhere you go. Plan to tailgate. It's a big tradition here. If you see a big party, most Gamecock fans will welcome you to join in with them.

Good luck! And let's play some FOOTBALL!!!!!!!!

[UL_Cajuns]

WIll this game be on the PPV College Football package on Cox Digital?

[Cajun1997]

I have not heard that it would.

[Cajun1997]

Originally posted by _____kickinchicken
Most USC fans are concentrating on our second and third games with UVA and UGA.

I hope your players are too Hope it is a great game.

[A$$kickinchicken]

Originally posted by SwampFox
I hope your players are too Hope it is a great game.

I picked my words carefully! The fans may be looking forward but I can guarantee that if any player looks past ULL, Ol' Lou will have him on the bench. The players and coaches don't take anyone for granted.

Look forward to seeing your fans at the game!

[Cajun1997]

Love that signature