2007 Football preview and offseason fan talk

[MissingMandy]

_ KLWB (Cable Channel 10 in Lafayette, Channel 50 on Directv or Dish) is currently in negotiations to show the game live.

It is also on ESPN GamePlan, available through satellite or cable on a subscription basis.

That should answer virtually any questions locally.

If you live out of state, it is still available through GAmePlan, or check with your local provider. _

I just called DishNetwork and they told me that they made an offer to carry the game but was turned down. If anyone hears anything different regarding DishNetwork (obviously our poor choice in satellite tv) PLEASE let me know. If all else fails it is on Sirrius Radio channel 110 @6, so I may be sitting in the car for 4 hours sat night. Anything in a pinch!!!

[CharlieK]

6-5 in 2005, not .500

[CajunCherokee]

Louisiana at South Carolina - 6:00 PM

Why to Watch: Louisiana is just good enough to give South Carolina a battle. Things have gotten interesting after the Gamecocks suspended three players, CB Chris Hall, RB Bobby Wallace, and most importantly, QB Blake Mitchell, because he skipped classes, for the opener. Considering USC has the SEC opener at Georgia next week, the last thing it needed was to be without its starting quarterback in what's supposed to be a tune-up game. The Ragin' Cajuns are hoping it'll be more than that, with one of the nation's most productive running games. While an upset is asking for way too much, this might be an entertaining game for far longer than USC fans might like.

Why Louisiana Might Win: The concern early on for South Carolina is a lousy offensive line that needs to be far more physical and has to get a push for the running game. That might be a problem against a UL defensive front that should be stout, at times, against the run. Louisiana's problem should be in the secondary, but if the USC passing game isn't quite clicking without Mitchell, the green defensive backs should be able to get by. On the flip side...

Why South Carolina Might Win: ...there's no need whatsoever for the Gamecocks to worry about the UL passing game. While the Ragin' Cajuns have experience at receiver, they need to run, run, and run some more to have a shot. That's not likely to happen against Jasper Brinkley and a tremendous linebacking corps that should keep Tyrell Fenroy, Deon Wallace and the ground game from getting on track. Yeah, Mitchell might not be starting, but that doesn't mean backup Chris Smelley shouldn't be able to dink and dunk his way to a big game against the bend-but-don't-break defense.

Who to Watch: While Mitchell appears to still be on is way to a big season, many are ready for redshirt freshman Chris Smelley, a top recruit two years ago, to get his feet wet and take over full-time. He's not all that big, but he has a live arm and has all the tools to be a great Steve Spurrier-molded passer. Mitchell should still be the number one guy when he gets back, but Smelley could use this opportunity to close the gap. For UL, the star to watch is junior RB Tyrell Fenroy, who cranked out back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons with 23 touchdowns. While he's not a big back, he's a tough workhorse.

What Will Happen: South Carolina isn't going to come through with a blowout, but if Smelley can be efficient and limit his mistakes, he should be able to keep the offense moving and come away with a relatively comfortable win. The defense has to do its part by keeping the UL ground attack from controlling the tempo. Early on, it will.

CFN Prediction: South Carolina 30 ... Louisiana 13 ... Line: South Carolina -29

Must See Rating: (5 - Hef wants you to take his place on The Girls Next Door, but you can’t because you have to watch this game; 1 - Cavemen)... 1.5

[CharlieK]

6-5 in 2005, not .500

[Kal]

_ I think he would have had to misspell every word in his post to be in the same league as that girl.... _

Am I really getting board bashed because I mispelled waste?

[RaginDave]

I am showing channel 459 at 7pm EST on Dish Network.

[Just1More]

_ I just called DishNetwork and they told me that they made an offer to carry the game but was turned down. If anyone hears anything different regarding DishNetwork (obviously our poor choice in satellite tv) PLEASE let me know. If all else fails it is on Sirrius Radio channel 110 @6, so I may be sitting in the car for 4 hours sat night. Anything in a pinch!!! _

I hope you find a TV option, but doesn't Sirrius allow you to listen on the internet if you are a subscriber? XM Radio allows you to use your radio ID (visible on channel 0 on your vehicle radio) on the internet for free. You enter your ID and they issue you a login ID and password. It's pretty cool. I would go to the Sirrius website and check if they have it.

[Just1More]

_ Am I really getting board bashed because I mispelled waste? _

I think you're getting bashed for attempting to defend someone who pegged out on the dumbometer.

[CajunCherokee]

I hope you find a TV option, but doesn't Sirrius allow you to listen on the internet if you are a subscriber? XM Radio allows you to use your radio ID (visible on channel 0 on your vehicle radio) on the internet for free. You enter your ID and they issue you a login ID and password. It's pretty cool. I would go to the Sirrius website and check if they have it.

You can't listen to play-by-play or talk radio on the Internet. Music only.

[Corndog308]

I'm gonna go to Sam's. Gonna grab the 5 lb. tortilla chip bag, the 5 lb. can of nacho cheese, and the 3 lb. jar of jalapenos. Healthy, eh? It'll proabably be like 200 points for my Wieght Watchers.

[Big Buds]

Thats funny!!!

[RCAJUN90]

Also, our quarterback is a pure pocket passer....he runs like an old lady. I'd drop as many guys back into coverage as possible, even your ends.......

Yes he has cement shoes for feet but he can toss it 70 yards for touchdown on any given snap. Our running backs are terrible also and we usually hope they can at least get positive yards each game they play.