The Book: 2003 Football

[mickzat]

I'm planning to go to the So. Miss game on Saturday. Are the Cajun fans going to tailgate in any particular place?

[CajunKate]

I am going, also. There was some discussion of tailgating on the Delphi board. I don't think they ever finalized anything though. I don't have any idea what time I'll be getting to the game. Could be two hours before, could be twenty minutes. Things are kind of up in the air, but I know I will be there.

[CajunCall]

I was going until I got a call from an old friend coming into town. I know a bunch are going up on the bus in the morning, I wish I could go.

[Turbine]

Originally posted by mickzat
I'm planning to go to the So. Miss game on Saturday. Are the Cajun fans going to tailgate in any particular place?

Wish I could join you mickzat.

I get off work at 4pm so I will be listening on the radio.

Have fun and enjoy the victory.

[NewsCopy]

All-time series information (USM leads 37-11-1)

Today's game will mark the 50th all-time meeting between the two schools. The first meeting dates back to 1923. The Cajuns have won just once in 21 trips to Hattiesburg. That victory came on Oct. 21, 1989 when Brian Mitchell ran for 134 yards and two touchdowns and passed for 313 yards and one touchdown. The 24-21 victory gave the Cajuns their second victory over USM’s Brett Favre. Louisiana has scored just 10 points in the last three meetings combined, allowing 138 points. USM has allowed just six points in two of their three home games this season.

The last time these teams met (Sept. 22, 2001) The Cajuns were held to only seven yards rushing and eight first downs in a 35-10 loss at Cajun Field. Fred Stamps led Louisiana with three catches for 76 yards. USM controlled the ball, running 78 plays to the Cajuns 56. The Golden Eagles held the ball for 40:26.

LOUISIANA SI

[NewsCopy]

Special teams just as key as offense, defense for Cajuns at Southern Mississippi.

HATTIESBURG, Miss. — One of the few mistakes Louisiana made in last week’s 31-20 victory over Idaho was letting Rod Bryant return a kickoff for a touchdown just before halftime.

Bryant’s score, the first such TD against UL since 1989, cut the Ragin’ Cajun lead to 21-12 and blunted some of their momentum at the break.

Coach Rickey Bustle’s team was able to withstand that slip, but won’t want to tempt fate here today.

When the Cajuns furnish the opposition at 2 p.m. for Southern Mississippi’s homecoming game at 33,000-seat M.M. Roberts Stadium, they’ll face a Golden Eagles squad that is accomplished in special teams play.

Sophomore John Eubanks ranks 5th in the nation in kickoff returns with a 29.38-yard average, with 13 runbacks for 382 yards and a 94-yard score.

Junior Marvin Young is No. 24 in punt returns at 11.95 per attempt (19-227-1) and an 87-yard touchdown.

And sophomore punter Luke Johnson’s 42.43-yard average is tied for 32nd among Division 1-A performers.

In addition, the Eagles blocked a field goal and returned it for a vital touchdown in last week’s 27-6 win over South Florida.

In short, USM has had some special moments on special teams.

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Bruce Brown
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[eaglefever]

Good luck with the rebuilding.
Tough day for you, but we needed a game like this going into the rest of our sched.
Not much to say about the game.
I imagine things look kinda bleak to most of you right now.
I don't want to seem arrogant, but it will be intersting to see if you guys can continue to play in Div 1A.

[Turbine]

Originally posted by eaglefever
Good luck with the rebuilding. . . . I don't want to seem arrogant, but it will be intersting to see if you guys can continue to play in Div 1A.

Thanks for the well wishes. We will make it.

Hey on a brighter note this is the best UL has looked in Hattiesburg since losing 27-52 Jake Delhommes senior year.

I think this is the first time we have scored in Hattiesburg since then.

Hope you do well the rest of the year.

[NewsCopy]

HATTIESBURG, Miss. - Louisiana's Ragin' Cajuns were shell-shocked early on Saturday afternoon in falling to Southern Mississippi by a final score of 48-3.

An early turnover snowballed into a 21-0 deficit just 9:36 into the game. The Cajuns (2-8) gave up a total of 38 points at the beginning of each half and were unable to regroup.

The Cajuns first drive saw Jerry Babb intercepted by Greg Brooks at the Cajuns 31-yard line. Southern Miss pounded the ball into the end zone on five runs by Anthony Harris. USM led 7-0 with 11:07 left to play in the first quarter.

USM (5-3) needed 1:58 to travel 40 yards into the end zone on their second possession. Almond connected on a nine-yard strike to Anthony Perine to appease the homecoming crowd with a quick 14-0 lead.

A flea-flicker on the Golden Eagles third play of their third possession hit paydirt. Almond found a wide open Marvin Young for a 51-yard touchdown and a 21-0 lead.

Fred Stamps reception in the first quarter extended his receiving streak to 42 consecutive games with a catch.

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[WebWatchDog]

How many yards did Dwight Lindon have?