The Book: 2003 Football

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Originally posted by California Cajun
I think The Big Ragoo is Ben Theall, who worked at KPEL.

huh? .. this is almost funny.. (smiles)

[RaginRash]

I think I can understand your posts much better when they are in Spanish.

[Cajun1997]

From the Daily Advertiser

"Cajun coach Rickey Bustle’s thrown-together 2002 first recruiting class, a six-week project after his hiring, had 12 never-before-signed players. Of that group, two never reported to camp last fall, and the other 10 are still a part of the program one year later.

Of Bustle’s 2003 spring signee class, only three out of 31 (several counting against the previous year’s maximum numbers) are not currently in fall drills. Chad Beck decided on baseball and is currently in a junior college program in that sport, and Port Barre product Abdule Levier is still recovering from a major knee injury suffered in spring track season and is expected to enroll this spring so as not to lose a year of eligibility. Only one of the 31,Paul Eli, was an academic victim.

[Cajun1997]

Guru, with Blappert moving to TE, what do you think the starting D line will look like?

[CajunGuru]

I got there late today Eric, but Kendrick Haynes is the man. I also like Benson, I have yet to see him in full pads. Alot of players wearing green jerseys today, most of them were Offensive-lineman. I look forward to Saturday's scrimmage to see some of these guys play more reps. I think the rotation is going to be Taylor,Haynes and Benson for sure. But they need to find a few more DL for the travel squad. Remember after the spring game, I stated that I thought Blappert played to high to stay at DT. I have to admit that I thought he would be moved to DE. Alot of positions still open until the first game.

[Cajun1997]

I have made it to about 3 practices and have not noticed Ferguson or Cutler (the 2 freshman), could their good play have been part of the reason for this move? or is Williams probably the 4th DT? I think he has switched to #50

[Gangsta]

Where can I find them?

[Turbine]

I didn't get to go, hopefully someone snapped a few. SwampFox has a road worthy camera he may have brought it.

[NewsCopy]

LOUISIANA La. — Certain parts of the turf were a bit soggy towards the end of Wednesday’s Louisiana'a scrimmage at Cajun Field.

But, then again, a few of the players’ legs also looked a bit leaden as the Cajuns gritted their way through post-practice gassers.

Coach Rickey Bustle put his squad through a modified 48-play package, trimmed from an anticipated 60-70 play drill by injuries and resultant new lineups, and it was no surprise when the defense proved dominant.

In fact, senior linebacker Ricky Calais was the only Cajun to reach the end zone, picking off a Matt Lane pass and thundering 40 yards before diving over the line.

The only other score of the day was a 51-yard field goal by sophomore Sean Comiskey in special teams work. Comiskey has shown improved leg strength throughout camp and on Wednesday consistently sent kickoffs deep into the end zone.

The rest of the story

Bruce Brown
bbrown@theadvertiser.com

[NewsCopy]

Intensity off the charts at Cajuns’ scrimmage

August 13, 2003
The big scrimmage was today, and the intensity was off the charts. It was almost like a game day. People were immersed in headphones and playbooks up until it was time to hit the field.

It was very fierce down in the stadium. The second play of the scrimmage, I went across the middle for a pass, and I swore I was wide open. C.C. Brown and an unnamed accomplice (I have not watched the film yet) took me out of the air like a heat-seeking missile.

That earned me a trip to the training room. I will be all right, though, it is football and it is also part of the game. Even though it was at my expense, that is the kind of aggressive play the defense needs and plays with right now.

The rest Lawrence Johnson's football practice report

[Turbine]

I know it's just a scrimmage, but does anyone know when the Final Scrimmage will take place?

I think if the scrimmage is promoted like the Saints B&G a nice chunk of change could be made for the university. I would be willing to pay a couple of bucks. And as long as they kill the Saints prices would buy some refreshments.

I know the Vermilion and White game is in the spring but I think calling the fall scrimmage simply the V&W game would fit in nicely.

[Cajun1997]

Did not get to go yesterday. I do have some practice photos from Saturday and Sunday but I have a few pictures left and my wife "has to" take pictures of the kids on their first day of school here in Louisiana. So I will take them to get developed today, but it will probably be next week before the CD is back. There are some practice pictures located at

ragincajuns.com

under the football section.