The Book: 2003 Football

[uscgamecockfan]

Maybe he's found a genie that will grant him three wishes.Because thats the only way ULALA will win the game.MEAT will run all over your deffense 200 yds in his first game.

USC-42
ULALA-7

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LOUISIANA La. — It's almost a shame that Louisiana's Ragin’ Cajuns were in shorts for Thursday’s practice.

Preseason drills have been conducted largely in hot, humid conditions, with the heat index over 100 degrees.

But Thursday, as coach Rickey Bustle conducted a final day of work before today’s flight to Columbia, South Carolina, it was moderate and breezy with a threat of rain.

It’s a shame to waste such a mild day on light drills.

Regardless, the Cajuns put the finishing touches on the game plan for the 2003 season opener at South Carolina.

They even took the offense down the tunnel to Cajun Field to run plays while noise blared over the sound system. The idea was to simulate the noise the Cajuns will face at USC’s 80,250-seat Williams-Brice Stadium on Saturday.

When the Cajuns opened the 2002 campaign at Texas A&M, they were greeted by 75,087 fans and promptly served the Aggies a staggering 10 turnovers in a 31-7 defeat.

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Bruce Brown
bbrown@theadvertiser.com

[NewsCopy]

Gamecocks continue preparation for Saturday's season-opener

Head coach Lou Holtz met with the media Thursday afternoon for the final time this week ahead of Saturday's season-opener against Louisiana. He offered the following comments after practice:

(on preparing for game day)
"We have had good preparation and I think we are anxious to play. I think that in the next 48 hours our legs will bounce back. There is always that uncertainty in the first ballgame and that excitement that you look forward. You always go over in your head "have we covered everything'. I think our coaches have done a good job preparing this team."

(on personnel)
"It looks like Josh Brown will handle place-kicking chores and will probably start out as punter as well. I think there is a better togetherness with our offensive line this year. Lance Laury has done a few more things the last couple of days and could possibly play Saturday. Along the defensive interior line we will start Darrel Shropshire and Preston Thorne but we will play a lot of people there. Unfortunately, Eric Stroman will have to have surgery again on his foot and we do not know how long that will keep him out. I have nothing new to say about Charles Silas."

Injury update: DL Eric Stroman reinjured his left foot on Wednesday and as a result will require surgery Friday morning by doctors Angus McBryde and Jeff Guy to have a screw inserted in his foot. The timetable for his return is undetermined.

South Carolina opens its 110th football season at home Saturday against Louisiana-Lafayette. The game is a sellout with kickoff slated for 7 p.m.

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[Turbine]

If you like to know the opponent here is the Gamecocks entire preseason reportcard

[snote]

Congratulations sir.. hoping you didn't let all that "baseball game" talk sway you.. (grins)

[1stTake]

The Weather?

[1st and Goal]

Originally posted by TheScout307
but ur in for a suprise

The only suprise for me will be if someone mixes my Jim Beam with something other than Diet Coke.

[1st and Goal]

I'll give you some input, you completely missed the ball regarding our 'backers. Sure Hurley and Slay will be out but with the depth we have at that position, it IS NOT a major concern.

Now, if we were playing Georgia or Tennesse, I would be worried.

Since they (ULL fans) will not respond, I'll give it a shot. They have a reciever, Stamps(?) who is the real deal but Dunta will be on him like a blanket. Other than that I really don't see them moving the ball on us aside from a big play or two.

I think their D is OK but with our Oline out weighing them by an average of 45 lbs per man, I really don't see them stopping Irons, Summers, Turman or DP for that matter. I don't think they are gonna get alot of pressure on DP either.

Add to that, our guys have a sour taste in their mouths after the way last year ended and are eager to show everybody that last year was a fluke.

Gameplan? We are gonna make them try to beat us on the ground by shutting down their passing game. They will not be able to run on us.

45-10 USC

I'm ready for kickoff.

[1st and Goal]

You can go there or to FGF, the "feel good, we are the best in the world" sites, or you can come to www.allsportstalk.com and chat with people who do not sugar coat everything. It takes just seconds to register and it's free.

A few ULL fans have already posted.

[Gamecock24/7]

And I hope all who are traveling have a safe trip and an enjoyable time in Columbia.

[SouthernGent]

Howdy Cajuns!!!

I want to repeat 24/7's sentiments on wishing yall a safe trip to Columbia for those who are going. If yall are going to tailgate, I want to smell shrimp/crafish boiling, boudin, etoufee, REAL gumbo, etc!!! The reason I say real gumbo is gumbo here in SC is red, and I prefer a dark roux gumbo. Being a native of Texas, I know a little about the fine cuisine that comes from Louisiana.

I want to say by no means am I looking past La-Lafayette (as I remember as USL growing up). I remeber what yall did to Texas A&M in 1996 and I don't want that to happen to USC either. (I grew up an A&M fan as a youngster in TX). Anyhow, best of luck, no injuries and do well in 2003!!!

[LLcoolway]

There will always be room in this world for a SouthernGent. But come on, a red roux? The reciept must have been some mean trick played on a Carolina fan by some Tigger from Baton Rouge.