The Book: 2003 Football

[1stTake]

Can I go?

[Cajun1997]

everyone is invited

[Cajun1997]

Just got back for the convention center, what a night. Over 500 people there to meet our newest Ragin' Cajuns. A very well put together event that I truly enjoyed. Coach Bustle thanked all the people for coming and especially thanked all those who helped the coaching staff with their recruiting budget (donated cars to use, travel expenses etc.) he stressed that this year we did things the way they are supposed to be done and that we MUST continue to do so. This is the start of something good and if we continue to support recruiting like we did this year things will only get better.
Cox, Chance, Cones, Fane, Blappert, Scott, Thomas and Lewis were all there. I believe we got some good (and some great) players all of which will help continue to turn our program around. I am the most pleased with the number of DL & DB recruits we have, most of which are JC transfers. Our DL & DB lacked size and depth and now we will have both. I still believe we will be able to redshirt most of our incoming 19 freshman.

[RedBug58]

I've been to several of these recruiting functions in the past, but WOW, tonight was different. First class with a big time crowd. And, the convention center is wonderful. We're on our way. I picked up one of the press releases on the way out. For each player the release lists the other schools that were recruiting. Some big time schools were on a lot of these guys. Schools like Clemson, West Virginia, South Carolina, Arkansas, Notre Dame, Ole Miss, LSU, Michigan State, Tennessee & Oklahoma State to name a few. Bustle is mixing it up with the big guys and hanging tough! I think we'll see a "much improved" team this year with the following year starting to really turn some heads.

[RaisingCajun08]

The UL Football Signing Day Receptions was great. Just another classy function for the up in coming football program. I really enjoyed myself and I look forward to seeing all the great tallent on the playing field.

[Cajun Express]

Originally posted by RedBug58


I've been to several of these recruiting functions in the past, but WOW, tonight was different. First class with a big time crowd. And, the convention center is wonderful. We're on our way. I picked up one of the press releases on the way out. For each player the release lists the other schools that were recruiting. Some big time schools were on a lot of these guys. Schools like Clemson, West Virginia, South Carolina, Arkansas, Notre Dame, Ole Miss, LSU, Michigan State, Tennessee & Oklahoma State to name a few. Bustle is mixing it up with the big guys and hanging tough! I think we'll see a "much improved" team this year with the following year starting to really turn some heads.

Hey redbug can you put that information out, I did not find those sheets, and was wondering who were some of the people that were looking at the guys that signed here.

[RaisingCajun08]

All info is coming off of handouts given at the reception:

Michael Adams - Stephen F. Austin, Southern Methodist

Dwain Banister - Colorado, Clemson, West Virginia, LSU, Tulane, Tennessee, Mississippi State, Southern Miss, Utah, Louisiana Tech

Travis Bass - Fresno State, Utah , Bowling Green

Chad Beck - Louisiana Tech, Houston, North Texas

George Benson - Washington State

Darryl Blappert - UAB, Middle Tennessee

C.C. Brown - Temple, Arkansas State

William Chance - Louisiana Tech, Southern Miss, LSU, South Carolina, South Florida

Travis Cones - Troy State, Tulsa, New Mexico, Kansas

Brandon Cox - Arkansas, North Texas, Tulane

Chris Cutler - Sam Houston State, Central Arkansas, Southeastern Oaklahoma

Paul Eli - Louisiana Tech, Northwestern State

Ed Fane - Pittsburgh, Troy State, New Mexico State, Weber Stae, Cal Poly

Travis Ferguson - Texas-El Paso, Stephen F. Austin, North Texas, New Mexico, Southern Methodist, Sam Houston State, Baylor, Memphis

Tre Green - Louisiana Tech, Arkansas State

Jason Guidry - Houston, North Texas, Southern Methodist

Kendrick Haynes - Middle Tennessee, Louisiana-Monroe

Jordan Jackson - Middle Tennessee, TCU, Southern Methodist, Tulane, Louisiana Tech

Jarrett Jones - none reported

Torres Kingsby - Oklahoma State, Louisiana Tech, Northwestern, Notre Dame

Zachary Leger - Louisiana-Monroe, Tulane, Louisiana Tech

Abdule LeVier - McNeese, Tulane, Louisiana Tech

Kemmie Lewis - Alabama State, North Carolina, Mississippi State

Brandon McDonald - West Alabama, Alcorn State, Jackson State, Delta State, Nicholls State, Samford

Lamar Morgan - Houston, Georgia Tech, Texas Christian, Arkansas, Texas-El Paso

Mark Risher - Louisiana-Monroe, Southern Mississippi, Middle Tennessee

Joe Scott - LSU, Temple, Baylor, Middle Tennessee

Antwain Spann - Middle Tennesse, Ole Miss, Southern Miss

Ricky Thomas - Houston, Central Florida, South Florida

Devin Williams - Utah, Kansas State, Michigan State, Iowa, Missouri

[Cajun1997]

Defensive Ends

Antonio Floyd Sr. 6-1 237
Derace James Sr. 6-3 255
Travis Bass Jr. 6-1 240
Gary Rudick Jr. 6-1 235
Carlos Davis RS-So. 6-2 242
Eugene Kwarteng RS-So. 6-4 240
Tony Hills RS-Fr. 6-4 240
Paul Eli Fr. 6-3 230
Jason Guidry Fr. 6-3 220

Defensive Tackles

Daniel Taylor Sr. 6-2 275
Shawn Williams Sr. 6-1 315
D'Anthony Batiste Sr. 6-4 295
Justin Taylor Jr. 6-2 275
George Benson Jr. 6-3 290
Darryl Blappert Jr. 6-7 275
Ken Haynes Jr. 6-4 285
Chris Cutler Fr. 6-3 268
Travis Ferguson Fr. 6-2 285

Linebackers

Ross Brupbacher Sr. 6'1" 235
Ricky Calais Sr. 5'10" 225
Dallas Charles Sr. 6'0" 230
Jamaal Sanders Sr. 5-9 200
Jamal Smith Sr. 5'9" 200
Justin Venable Sr. 6'0" 235
Joe Scott Jr. 6-3 235
Stanley Smith Jr. 6-1 235
Tyler Norman RS-So. -- ---
Mack Fair RS-Fr. 6'1" 225
Tre' Green Fr. 6-0 215
Mark Risher Fr. 6-2 220


Defensive Backs

Patrick Lamy Sr. 5-10 185
C.C. Brown Jr. 6-2 205
Jerell Carter Jr. 5-8 175
David Prater Jr. 6-0 210
Antwain Spann Jr. 6-0 185
Ricky Thomas Jr. 6-0 200
Terryl Fenton So. 6-2 190
Johnny Felders So. 6-1 180
Michael Adams Fr. 5-8 170
Jarrett Jones Fr. 6-0 185
Torres Kingsby Fr. 5-10 180
Lamar Morgan Fr. 6-2 185

42 scholarship players
12 Seniors
13 Juniors
5 Sophmores
12 Freshman

Note:
Players in bold will most likely Redshirt in 2003

[Cajun1997]

Offensive Lineman

Tony Hull Sr. 6'4" 285
Chris Perrone Sr. 6'5" 330
Demetrios Brooks Jr. 6'3" 290
Ed Fane Jr. 6-2 280
Ronnie Harvey Jr. 6'0" 270
Greg Hodges Jr. 6'1" 305
Bryan Lloyd Jr. 6'4" 350
Jamarcus Edwards So 6-3 280
Corey Glover So. 6'4" 300
Mike Moore So. 6'3" 330
William Chance Fr. 6-3 295
Brandon Cox Fr. 6-8 295
Zachary Leger Fr. 6-4 290

Tight Ends

Josh Joerg Sr. 6-4 240
Lawrence Johnson Jr. 6-5 250
Kenny Guenther RS-Fr. 6-4 255
Chad Beck Fr. 6-4 240


Wide Receivers

Eric Bartel Sr. 5'8" 170
Fred Stamps Sr. 6-0 176
B.J. Crist Jr. 6-2 180
Kemmie Lewis Jr. 6-2 180
Bill Sampy Jr. 6-1 175
Jarvis Murchisson So. 5-9 185
Jordan Jackson Fr. 6-6 200
Brandon McDonald Fr. 6-0 175


Running Backs

Wayne Stein Sr. 5-10 214
Travis Cones Jr. 5-11 225
Chris Klock Jr. 6-0 230
Chester Johnson So. 5-10 215
Dwight Lindon So. 5-9 210
Anthony Prater So. 6-0 235
Josh Harrison RS-Fr. 5-8 190
Ross Rix RS-Fr. 5-9 195
Abdule Levier Fr. 5-11 190


Quarterbacks

Eric Rekieta Sr. 6-2 247
Matt Lane Jr. 6-0 200
Jerry Babb RS-Fr. 6-3 225
Dwain Banister Fr. 6-1 205
Devin Williams, Fr. 6-4 210

37 scholarship players
7 Seniors
11 Juniors
6 Sophmores
13 Freshman

Note:
Players in bold will most likely Redshirt for the 2003 season.

[Louisiana]

2003 RAGIN’ CAJUNS FOOTBALL ROSTER

No	Name	Position	Ht.	Wt.	Class
--	Michael Adams	DB	5'8"	170	Fr
35	Adrian Aucoin	FB	6'1"	240	Jr
39	Grant Autrey	P	6'2"	192	Sr
15	Jerry Babb	QB	6'3"	215	Fr
--	Dwain Banister	QB	6'1"	205	Fr
22	Eric Bartel	WR	5'8"	172	Sr
--	Travis Bass	DE	6'1"	240	Jr
61	D'anthony Batiste	OT	6'4"	295	Sr
--	Chad Beck	TE	6'4"	240	Fr
--	George Benson	DL	6'3"	290	Jr
93	Darryl Blappert	DT	6'7"	275	Jr
68	Chad Bordelon	C	6'0"	275	Fr
77	Demetrios Brooks	OL	6'3"	290	Jr
--	C.C. Brown	S	6'2"	205	Jr
59	Ross Brupbacher	LB	6'1"	231	Sr
8	Ricky Calais	LB	5'10"	219	Sr
34	Jerrell Carter	CB	5'8"	185	Jr
56	William Chance	OL	6'3"	295	Fr
54	Dallas Charles	DE	6'0"	230	Sr
45	Patrick Clarkston	FB	6'0"	245	Sr
37	Sean Comiskey	K	5'9"	168	So
41	Travis Cones	FB	5'11"	225	Jr
72	Brandon Cox	OL	6'7"	295	Fr
19	B.j. Crist	WR	6'2"	185	Jr
--	Christophe Cutler	DT	6'3"	268	Fr
--	Marshall Delesderni	S	6'1"	245	Fr
--	Paul Eli	DL	6'3"	230	Fr
10	Mack Fair	LB	6'1"	225	Fr
51	Edward Fane	OL	6'2"	280	Jr
21	Johnny Felders	FS	6'1"	185	So
20	Terryl Fenton	CB	6'1"	200	So
--	Travis Ferguson	DT	6'2"	285	Fr
47	Antonio Floyd	DE	6'1"	237	Sr
67	Corey Glover	OT	6'4"	295	So
--	Tre' Green	LB	6'0"	215	Fr
89	John Grotefend	TE	6'2"	255	Fr
--	Jason Guidry	DE	6'3"	220	Fr
83	Julian Harris	RS	6'1"	195	So
33	Josh Harrison	RB	5'7"	175	Fr
69	Ronnie Harvey	C	6'1"	285	Jr
--	Kendrick Haynes	DT	6'4"	285	Jr
91	Anthony Hills	DE	6'4"	235	Fr
62	Greg Hodges	G	6'2"	305	Jr
84	Billy Howard	TE	6'1"	210	Sr
--	Clay Howell	OT	6'4"	290	Fr
--	Jordan Jackson	WR	6'6"	200	Fr
--	Marcus Jackson	CB	6'0"	165	So
--	Marlon Jackson	WR	6'3"	210	Fr
55	Derace James	DE	6'3"	255	Sr
87	Josh Joerg	TE	6'4"	237	Sr
25	Chester Johnson	RB	5'10"	198	So
88	Lawrence Johnson	TE	6'6"	250	Jr
--	Jarrett Jones	DB	6'0"	185	Fr
--	Jacob Junkin	C	6'4"	210	Fr
--	Torres Kingsby	DB	5'10"	180	Fr
50	David Kirkley	LB	5'11"	221	Sr
43	Chris Klock	DE	6'0"	228	Jr
40	Eugene Kwarteng	DE	6'4"	235	So
27	Patrick Lamy	S	5'10"	195	Sr
7	Matt Lane	QB	6'0"	191	Jr
--	Abdule Levier	RB	5'11"	190	Fr
--	Zachary Leger	OL	6'4"	290	Fr
57	Lanford Lemelle	OL	6'3"	280	So
18	Kimmie Lewis	WR	6'2"	180	Jr
--	Adrian Limbrick	OL	6'4"	285	Jr
24	Dwight Lindon	RB	5'9"	210	Jr
66	Brian Lloyd	G	6'4"	335	Jr
66	Bryan Lloyd	G	6'4"	335	Jr
--	Brandon Macdonald	WR	6'0"	175	Fr
--	Brandon Mcdonald	WR	6'0"	175	Fr
78	Mike Moore	OL	6'3"	318	So
46	Derek Morel	S	5'10"	197	Fr
--	Lamar Morgan	FS	6'3"	185	Fr
81	Jarvis Murchison	WR	5'9"	175	So
30	Tyler Norman	LB	6'2"	205	So
79	Chris Perrone	OT	6'5"	313	Sr
31	David Prater	FS	5'11"	205	Jr
6	Eric Rekieta	QB	6'2"	237	Sr
--	Mark Risher	LB	6'2"	220	Fr
32	Ross Rix	RB	5'9"	205	Fr
--	James Roberts	S	6'2"	200	So
17	Butch Roussel	QB	6'2"	198	Fr
--	Clay Rudick	DL	6'2"	230	Fr
49	G.W. Rudick	DE	6'1"	226	Jr
80	Bill Sampy	WR	6'1"	175	Jr
23	Jamaal Sanders	LB	5'9"	205	Sr
36	Wes Simon	S	6'0"	200	Fr
26	Jamal Smith	S	5'10"	190	Sr
4	Stanley Smith	LB	6'1"	240	Jr
--	Antwain Spann	DB	6'0"	185	Jr
2	Fred Stamps	WR	6'1"	184	Sr
2	Frederick Stamps	WR	6'1"	184	Sr
44	Wayne Stein	FB	5'10"	214	Sr
--	Kyle Stringer	K	5'9"	170	Fr
--	Bruce Taylor	WR	5'10"	160	Fr
63	Daniel Taylor	DT	6'1"	281	Sr
--	Eric Taylor	WR	6'4"	195	Fr
64	Justin Taylor	DT	6'2"	260	Jr
29	Ricky Thomas	CB	6'0"	197	Jr
48	Justin Venable	DE	6'0"	235	So
--	Devin Williams	QB	6'4"	210	Fr
99	Shawn Williams	DT	6'1"	313	Sr
3	Wendall Williams	S	6'2"	215	Jr
38	Michael Zatarain	CB	5'10"	175	Fr

[snote]

The head guy was on the Sportsnote (ESPN1420)
radio show Friday morning.

Thanks for the calls.

Ph#'s
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[CajunGrad94]

Thanks for the notice. It is easy to see from the recruiting bash that Mr. Bustle is a class act. I look forward to his appearance.:o

[Turbine]

Great show!

Very informative.

Coach Bustle has recruited classes that ended up competing for the National Championship. This class has him, "as excited as any class he has ever been around."

[Cajun1997]

I got to call in while on my way to Cankton, could not talk long in traffic but asked if he hoped to redshirt most of the incoming freshman. His answer in so many words was, if they (the freshman) come in and earn the chance to play then they would play. He would not just RS because they were freshman.

Great show, thanks Snote

[Cajun1997]

Does anyone know if Coach Bustle & staff will hold a football camp this summer? I know they did'nt last year because he had just started but I think it would be a good idea to have one this year.