The Book: 2003 Football

[1stTake]

Don't feel bad Cock fans. This will prove to be the best UL team since 1996.

[Cajun1997]

3-Williams, Wendall
6-Rekieta, Eric
7-Lane, Matt
8-Calais, Ricky
10-Fair, Mack
11-Spann, Antwain
16-Smothers, Travis
18-Lewis, Kemmie
21-Adams, Michael
24-Lindon, Dwight
29-Thomas, Ricky
30-Norman, Tyler
32-Rix, Ross
33-Harrison, Josh
36-Simon, Wes
37-Comiskey, Sean
39-Autrey, Grant
40-Kwarteng, Eugene
41-Cones, Travis
43-Klock, Chris
45-Jones, Jarrett
48-Venable, Justin
49-Rudick, G.W.
65-Delesdernier, Marshall
80-Sampy, Bill
81-Murchison, Jarvis
83-Brown, Ty
88-Johnson, Lawrence
90-Bass, Travis
91-Hills, Anthony
92-Cutler, Chris
93-Blappert, Darryl
97-Ferguson, Travis
99-Benson, George

[big hurt]

Did you see when the cajuns tried to run option down the line of scrimmage. They couldn't. The defensive line blew the O-Line back into the option. As a former O-line coach, I know what to look for in an offense. This is the weakness of the cajuns. The strength is the D-fence and the special teams. If you disagree, you don't know football.

By the way, if you are wondering why I am not in coaching any more, it is because my family wanted to eat every once and a while.

[Turbine]

Originally posted by big hurt
Did you see when the cajuns tried to run option down the line of scrimmage. They couldn't. The defensive line blew the O-Line back into the option. As a former O-line coach, I know what to look for in an offense. This is the weakness of the cajuns. The strength is the D-fence and the special teams. If you disagree, you don't know football.

I didn't see the game so I can't argue with you.

What I do know is this, because several were out all fall, the O-Line did't get to pratice together as a unit till the week leading up to the game.

I also know it takes time for a line to gel so based on what I know and what you know. I still can't argue with you.

[EJ]

Where would be a good spot for us visiting Tech fans to tailgate?

[big hurt]

Turbine speaks the truth. The O-Line is a special unit. They must get the cadence right, know their assignments, etc. The USC game Saturday, they got out manned on several plays. When your O-Line gets blown back into the option, that says you are weak.

On the RB getting over a 120yds rushing on the night, if you watch the game, most of his big gains were cut backs. This is talent, not the O-Line blocking. He is a good back. It is not easy to change holes and go the opposite way the play was designed.

peace out

[TheScout307]

Oh and also #31 Starting F/S David Prater participated

[Cajun1997]

Nice catch Scout, I took that info off the official site but it appears they missed one as well as me.

[CajunRebel]

Cajun tom- a real Cajun fan can tailgate anywhere, but a real clumsy Cajun fan (me) shouldn't tailgate on gravel if he values his unskinned knees.

To the Tech fan, it looks to me like any place that you can find with grass is ok to tailgate on. Personally, im thinking about tailgating next to congress under one of the new oaks they just planted.

[Cajun1997]

Originally posted by big hurt
By the way, if you are wondering why I am not in coaching any more, it is because my family wanted to eat every once and a while.

LOL, I did see the game and you are correct, That aspect of the offense did not work and needs addressed. However, as a whole the line did a good job. The run blocking and pass protection on roll outs was very good. The option and pocket passing needs improvement. We will get there. This game was/is something to build on. Bottom line it was a loss and should make our team even more hungry for a victory.