New OC at UL, Blake Anderson

[CRAWFISH61]

The new oc seems to be well versed in the passing game and has coached both running backs and receivers. The passing game needed a boost and I hope this coach can heip with that.

[UL Ragin Cajun]

Anyone have any idea why he may have left coaching for 2 years.

From the Advertiser:
http://www.theadvertiser.com/apps/pb...701180338/1006

"I knew my heart was still in football," he said, "but I stepped away to take care of my family and get away from it, get a fresh perspective. I said that when the right time came around I'd know it, and this seemed to be the opportunity ... good people and good atmosphere, everything I've found out about Coach Bustle and how he treats his coaches and players, it seemed like all the pieces to the puzzle fit."

[Zeebart21]

From the Advertiser:
http://www.theadvertiser.com/apps/pb...701180338/1006

"I knew my heart was still in football," he said, "but I stepped away to take care of my family and get away from it, get a fresh perspective. I said that when the right time came around I'd know it, and this seemed to be the opportunity ... good people and good atmosphere, everything I've found out about Coach Bustle and how he treats his coaches and players, it seemed like all the pieces to the puzzle fit."

and there you go. Time to relax and give this old boy a shot. We can bash him a couple of years from now, if it doesnt work out.

Welcome aboard, Coach!

Z.

[Doyle]

Looking forward to all this "New Blood" coming in. Hopefully these guys are the missing pieces to our jacked up puzzle. Coaches Welcome and Hey, "It's Time To Go To Work". See you on the field.

[CajunProud]

I just talked with Coach Bustle and he wanted me to tell you he was sorry. One thing that he really wanted to do with this hiring was to impress Hot Boudin, but was unable to. He also said that as a D1 head football coach, he looks to Hot Boudin's posts for savy tips and talent analysis', and hopes that Hot Boudin's distaste for the OC pick won't discourage him from continuing to suggest how he should run the program.

[Just1More]

I too LMAO last night when I read this.

There are plenty of has-beens out there with a long laundry list of credentials... we have hired guys that Bustle obviously feels good about. I think the people Bustle has put together have ample experience, and what appears to be a good mix of youth, energy, experience and proven success. What the heck is wrong with them being in the Sunbelt. Gee, they know much about the teams they came from, coupled with the fact they have been studying the other opponents and playcalling for years. I see that as a plus.

We should not have any complaints about Fouquier and Brown on the defensive side. And, on the offensive side, we don't really want to revamp. We need to get WRs that run routes and hang onto the ball, and factor in play calling that elevates use of our specific talent (Fenroy and MD). I am always good with others stepping up and adding to that deadly duo.

Good luck to the new coaches and welcome!!!

[Gbbaseball7]

and there you go. Time to relax and give this old boy a shot. We can bash him a couple of years from now, if it doesnt work out.

Welcome aboard, Coach!

Z.

I'm with you Z.. Welcome aboard Coach(s). My boy had a chance to talk with the new OC and he sounded pumped. I believe Coach Bustle is on the right track. With the new coach's and some outstanding recruits coming in, it looks to me that ULL is definitely going in the right direction.

[HoustonCajun]

and there you go. Time to relax and give this old boy a shot. We can bash him a couple of years from now, if it doesnt work out.

Welcome aboard, Coach!

Z.

After last year's debacle when UL was picked to win the SBC and go to a bowl game, Bustle needs to produce, and he knows it. He needs to win after 5 years. That he picked this guy as OC, knowing the pressure he will be under to produce, to me says a lot about the guy he picked. Either that or he just did the best he could with the salary constraints he had. Either way, year 6 needs to be a significant year and he apparently feels this guy can help to get us there.

[rhineaux]

After last year's debacle when UL was picked to win the SBC and go to a bowl game, Bustle needs to produce, and he knows it. He needs to win after 5 years. That he picked this guy as OC, knowing the pressure he will be under to produce, to me says a lot about the guy he picked. Either that or he just did the best he could with the salary constraints he had. Either way, year 6 needs to be a significant year and he apparently feels this guy can help to get us there.

I love the picks, both OC and DC. these are two guys that have produced great results and put up great numbers. No, they haven't done it in a BCS conference, but, it's not like we were gonna steal jimbo fisher (for lack of a better reference) from Bobby Bowden's hands. these two have had success before, in the conference that they are in now. What else can we ask for? One of the things that Bustle wanted to improve with his coaches was experience, and now he has done that. Our pass defense sucked before, so we got the DC (and his DB asst.) from the best defense in the conference. Our pass offense sucked, so we got a former position coach/OC from what used to be the best offense in the conference. his experience as an attacker will also do great for play calling and keeping defenses on their toes. Not to mention, both of these guys have been recruiting coordinators at some level, and will be great recruiters.

[Pirogue]

After last year's debacle when UL was picked to win the SBC and go to a bowl game, Bustle needs to produce, and he knows it. He needs to win after 5 years. That he picked this guy as OC, knowing the pressure he will be under to produce, to me says a lot about the guy he picked. Either that or he just did the best he could with the salary constraints he had. Either way, year 6 needs to be a significant year and he apparently feels this guy can help to get us there.

I believe the new guy's credentials are better than the guy he replaced.

[ULGrad@HOU]

I'm all good with the new coaches. Wish them all much success. I like the experience level that they have. I believe it will show on the field. Welcome to the Ragin Cajuns Coach Anderson.

[DaddyCajun]

I love the picks, both OC and DC. these are two guys that have produced great results and put up great numbers. No, they haven't done it in a BCS conference, but, it's not like we were gonna steal jimbo fisher (for lack of a better reference) from Bobby Bowden's hands. these two have had success before, in the conference that they are in now. What else can we ask for? One of the things that Bustle wanted to improve with his coaches was experience, and now he has done that. Our pass defense sucked before, so we got the DC (and his DB asst.) from the best defense in the conference. Our pass offense sucked, so we got a former position coach/OC from what used to be the best offense in the conference. his experience as an attacker will also do great for play calling and keeping defenses on their toes. Not to mention, both of these guys have been recruiting coordinators at some level, and will be great recruiters.

Great post, and one I agree with 100%!!!


DaddyCajun