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  1. #466

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    well i'm glad you're ready for some football. i was beginning to wonder. visited some of your forum pages and saw nothing but smack talk and ____ about the olsen twins. i guess the higher profile attracts some immature posters to those pages. maybe you can recommend a good page. as for what to expect from our team, we may have as many questions as you do. with so many new faces, it is hard to gauge. the defense has looked good in scrimmages, but perhaps only because the o-line is patched together for the moment. USC should be a good test. Expect a very physical defense, at least one big play on special teams, and perhaps a change in QB at some point during the game. We have two that Coach Bustle will likely want to see in game action if possible. Also may see a committee of RBs as none have really separated from the pack yet. Our most proven product is Fred Stamps. Perhaps one of the top 5 or 10 receivers in the country. Lou will double-cover him for sure.


  2. #467

    UL Football ESPN Preview of South Carolina

    Coach: Lou Holtz (22-25, 5th season)
    2002 overall record: 5-7
    Conference record: 3-5

    Returning starters
    Offense: 2
    Defense: 6
    Kicker/Punter: 1

    2002 statistical leaders (* - returners)
    Rushing: Corey Jenkins (655 yds)
    Passing: Corey Jenkins (1,334 yds)
    Receiving: Troy Williamson* (491 yds)
    Tackles: Jonathan Martin (122)
    Sacks: Langston Moore (9.5)
    Interceptions: Dunta Robinson* (4)

    Outlook: In the latest installment of the long-running football farce, "Poor Lou Holtz," the coach of the Gamecocks announced that his team has less talent than at any time since his first squad went 0-11. "Right now it looks like the darkest I've seen except for our first year," he mourned. It's true that almost all the guys who made the plays that took South Carolina to improbable back-to-back bowl games are gone. But it's also true that Holtz has put together three consecutive stellar recruiting classes -- and there are even rumors that in private, Poor Lou has told a few folks that he has as much talent as South Carolina has EVER had. The truth will come out on the field soon enough. The primary question about this team is the same as last year: Are the quarterbacks good enough to win in the SEC? Dondrial Pinkins started the last two games last year and will be the man this year. Carolina loves Pinkins' big arm and fast feet. The fact that he went through spring drills without throwing an interception raises Holtz's hopes that his command of the position will improve in his second season of Division I-A football. The other major offensive issue is whether or not Holtz follows through on his pledge to loosen the reins on son/offensive coordinator Skip. Holtz the younger would prefer to spread the field and throw the ball more, but Holtz the older used his veto power last year to stay ultra-conservative. The result was an offense that produced the fewest passing first downs in the league and eventually suffered a ghastly collapse in the second half of the season. The Gamecocks averaged just 11 points their final six games, and lost the last five. Will Lou really let Skip loosen it up? Answers start rolling in Aug. 30. Charlie Strong did fine work as defensive coordinator before moving on to Florida, but Holtz wasn't pleased with his unit's inability to generate sacks or create turnovers last year. New coordinator Chris Cosh will change from a three-man front to four, and will be asked to crank up the aggressiveness and turn up the heat on opposing offenses. His group will be light on senior leadership but long on talent and potential.

    Keep an eye on: Backup quarterback Michael Rathe. The junior college transfer seems to be well-suited for the spread offense Skip Holtz favors over sledgehammer option football. If Skip really is calling the shots on offense this year, Rathe might fit into his plans -- especially if Pinkins struggles early.

    Key game: Last year started coming apart with a 13-point loss to Virginia in the second game. This year the Cavaliers come to Columbia Sept. 6, and likely will bring a national ranking with them. An upset there would show that the Holtz magic of 2000 and 2001 has been recaptured. A loss, followed by trips to Georgia and Tennessee before the month is out, could set up the Gamecocks for another losing season.

    It's a good year if. . .: South Carolina climbs back above .500 and takes its horde of diehard fans bowling again. The schedule is no bargain, but eight home games sure helps the cause. So does the fact that Tennessee has been shuffled up in the schedule to September, somewhat alleviating the annual late-season death march. And the East could be uncharacteristically vulnerable this year. If the young talent shows it's ready to play on this level, Holtz's genius reputation is restored -- but they may be a year away.


    SEC Preview


  3. #468

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    Originally posted by ODCockfan
    who's coming to Columbia???
    Wish I was, sounds like a great place to visit and even better place for an upset

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    UL Football A few questions from up north

    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.


  5. #470

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    at 1:00 today, there were 16 tickets from the UL allotment of tickets for the South Carolina game left


  6. #471

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

    Tuffguy


  7. UL Football Cajun backs battle for time

    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.

    The rest of the story

    Bruce Brown
    bbrown@theadvertiser.com


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    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

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    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.

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    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!!!!!!!!


  11. #476

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


  12. #477

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    I have not heard that it would.


  13. #478

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    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.

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    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!

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    Love that signature


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