2007 Football preview and offseason fan talk

[McNeese72]

_ Speaking of tickets, do you guys have an updated amount that you have sold for the game. Wasn't it at around 8k a few weeks ago, or were you expecting 8 k to be there? _

Don't know. I haven't been by the Field House in almost two months. Next time I'm there, I'll ask.

But we are going to bring some people, though, despite what some Cajun fans might think. How much, I don't know. If we beat Portland St., it will be more. Some of the fairweather versions of McNeese fans are notorious about waiting until the last minute to buy tickets to games. I have my 10 tickets already.

Doc

[rhineaux]

_ Don't know. I haven't been by the Field House in almost two months. Next time I'm there, I'll ask.

But we are going to bring some people, though, despite what some Cajun fans might think. How much, I don't know. If we beat Portland St., it will be more. Some of the fairweather versions of McNeese fans are notorious about waiting until the last minute to buy tickets to games. I have my 10 tickets already.

Doc _

I have my 10 already too.

I hope that you guys bring a lot. you better, its the only reason this game is happening. truthfully, i'll throw a shot or two out there every once in a while at MSU guys, but i do hope you all come and have a good time. I would also suggest that if you bring the RV's bring them on Friday, there won't be enough room on Saturday morning, there are only so many places where they'll fit. if you aren't bringing one, then be there early on saturday, some of those spots along the outer fences DO fill up early. It would behoove you to if you all want to stay together.

[Cajun Express]

_ Like I asked CE, have you had any personal real life experiences with any McNeese tailgaters?

Tailgateguy in person is not the same person he is online. He still can be a little irritating but he is not the same. Ask Z and Cali, they have both met him.

Doc _

I deleted my last post, y'all come have a good time. Cajun fans need to take care of business and secure their normal spots.

[Zeebart21]

Like I asked CE, have you had any personal real life experiences with any McNeese tailgaters?

Tailgateguy in person is not the same person he is online. He still can be a little irritating but he is not the same. Ask Z and Cali, they have both met him.

Doc

LOL!!! Greg? Irritating? Say it aint so, Doc!!!

Z.

[AstroCajun]

LOL!!! Greg? Irritating? Say it aint so, Doc!!!

Z.

I just think that's more of Doc's sandbagging.

[Zeebart21]

I just think that's more of Doc's sandbagging.

No, Greg is a good guy. He plays hard. Some of our guys play just as hard.

Z.

[Big Buds]

I'm sure KLAF will pick up the McNeese game.

[NewsCopy]

  UL football coach Rickey Bustle has always been a disciple of strong special teams play, and he says that's going to become even more important in 2007.

Rules changes in place for NCAA football this fall will put a priority on kickoff returns, and several coaches at both the Sun Belt and SEC media days predicted more scoring this year because teams will start many possessions from better field position.

Kickoffs this year will come from the 30-yard line as in the NFL, replacing the 35 which has been used for almost two decades. NCAA research figures the average kickoff will now be received at almost the 10-yard line.

Bustle's squad hasn't been blessed with a strong-legged kicker, one that consistently forced touchbacks, in most of his UL seasons. Moving kickoffs back five yards only adds more pressure on his cover team.

The rest of the story

Dan McDonald
dmcdonald@theadvertiser.com

[DestinCajun]

Like I asked CE, have you had any personal real life experiences with any McNeese tailgaters?
Doc _

Actually I haven't but from what I heard about the movie, I don't want any.


PS That's a joke, Doc, please don't have a reactor meltdown.

[shof]

_ Speaking of tickets, do you guys have an updated amount that you have sold for the game. Wasn't it at around 8k a few weeks ago, or were you expecting 8 k to be there? _

For what its worth, we are hosting the Lake Charles LL girls softball team here in San Antonio this week for their Southwestern Regional Tournament. Several of their folks are big McNeese supporters; so we've had some good natured fun all week. One of their dad's is a HUGE McNeese fan. They were saying that to their knowledge the original 5000 allotment has yet to be purchased. He thinks its just standard "wait to the last minute" stuff; but does expect a good following. We talked about tailgating and potential best places for them. Obviously the newly designated area for visitors to tailgate was not made with a "McNeese type crowd" in mind. As I said earlier, the spots just outside the stadium on the NE side (Cajundome side) would seem to be a perfect place for them especially if that is the entrance they need for visitor seating.

[CajunKahouna]

Why doesn't the NCAA just leave well enough alone?

[Cajun Express]

_ Why doesn't the NCAA just leave well enough alone? _

You think there is too much scoring in college football? I am good either way.