The Book: 2003 Football

[CajunKate]

Poor Fred was not just double but sometimes triple covered last night. I was amazed at a pass that Babb threaded into him. I swear there were at least 4 white jerseys surrounding Fred on that pass. I guesss that's what happens when you're a big threat. FIU certainly knew which side our bread was buttered on. I, too, was rooting for Fred to have a big night, but Bill Sampy and Kimie Lewis did a good job of stepping in and making receptions. That 43 yard bomb to Sampy was an awesome sight. It was nice to see Babb finally land one of those.

[CajunCall]

Thanks CajunKate could you tell if Stamps was the primary reciever or knowing he would be double teamed was he the 2nd or 3rd choice?

[RealCajun70]

I know there has been talk of people saying that Ull should move down to D-I AA, however i do not think that people realize what that would do to the university and the players. We as players take a lot of pride in the fact that we are D-I athletes and we work very hard to do what we do. By moving down we might do better but that would be because we would be playing teams of less calliber. Also by moving down the university would not get the same type of althetes that it is getting now. so i know that it is easier said than done but please just give us time you wont be sorry.

[Turner]

Last night showed me this team is D1 all the way.

[RedBug58]

Kimmie Lewis had a big night and must be enjoying himself. After the game he had a smile from ear to ear. He came over to the Press Box side, shook the hand of everyone hanging over the rail, and signed many autographs for the kids. He was one of the last ones to leave the field. My 11 year old and 6 year old slapped his hand and got an autograph. Kimmie, "Thanks for making last night a great one for my kids!!"

[TuffGuy84]

Imagine next year, Kemmie, Jackson, BJ Crist, and Sampy. Next year, I think we have something very special with our ide Receiving corps next year, in fact I think this next year team could be very special. Babb comes back, our 4 headed horse of Running backs come back, most of our defense comes back, most of our offensive and defensive line comes back, and I fully believe we could have a 6 win season next year. Lesser competition, alot of returning players, 3 years in the system, and all this is before we have our next years recruiting class to add. I will say, the game up in ruston next year will be alot better than the one here at cajun field this year. Im already excited about next year, lets win this last one!

Tuffguy

[RaisingCajun08]

I knew there was a reason Redbug was hanging around near the railing. Well and it wasnt raining so you could get out from under you nice overed seats.

Its good to see the players making a positive impact on the community.

I expect to see Kemmie filling Fred Stamps shoes next year.

[RaisingCajun08]

Our average attendance this year was below 14,000. Hopefully we will not be forced to move to 1AA.

Another good recruiting class & a positive start to next year could turn things around in the fans eyes.

[RaginRash]

RC70, Don;t sweat what some people say about UL.

GEAUX CAJUNS!

[NewsCopy]

LOUISIANA La. — Not all of them are starters.

Some are role players.

But all 23 Louisiana seniors finished their home careers in style last Saturday at Cajun Field in a 43-10 victory over Florida International.

Wide receiver Fred Stamps will be remembered as one of the finest receivers in UL Lafayette history, while punter Grant Autrey’s numbers also have him ranked highly.

Injured quarterback Eric Rekieta is in the Ragin’ Cajun record books.

Linebacker Ross Brupbacher has made the most of an extra year of eligibility after graduating last spring, while fellow Lafayette High grad Ricky Calais has done the same thing.

Defensive ends Derace James and Antonio Floyd both came up with big plays in their home finales.

It was a satisfying evening for a hard-luck group that has helped coach Rickey Bustle’s transition period at UL.

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Bruce Brown
bbrown@theadvertiser.com

[NewsCopy]

LOUISIANA La. -- The University of Louisiana's Ragin' Cajuns may not finish the 2003 season with a winning record, but with a victory this week against Sun Belt Conference rival Middle Tennessee, they can do something no ULL team has done since 1996 -- win at least four games.

The Cajuns, who lost their first seven games of the season, defeated Division I-AA upstart Florida International, 43-10, on Saturday for their third victory in their last four games (the first time they've won three straight at Cajun Field since 1995).

In doing so, they put themselves in a position to close out a disappointing season on a positive note.

"We needed this win, we got the win, we got it in a good way and I really pleased for our football team," said ULL coach Rickey Bustle, whose team rolled to a 36-7 halftime lead against the Golden Panthers. "The thing I would really like to see happen now is us have a great week of practice and go to Middle Tennessee and have a chance to have won four out of the last five. That would be a testimony to our football team, our coaches and our seniors. It's been a long season for us.

"I'm going to ask everyone for one more week."

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By GLENN QUEBEDEAUX
Special to The Advocate

[Oldman]

don't let that D1AA talk bother you, "IT WANT HAPPEN." you guys just continue to work hard you do have supporters cheering you guys on. "GEAUX CAJUNS" fight on to victory, good luck saturday. and remember those who are talking about that, are those who are hoping this university fail.....the rest of them are cowards.