2007 Football preview and offseason fan talk

[rhineaux]

_ I'd happily give Ole Miss 3 games if they come here for 1.... A&M the same.. But your point on a Oklahoma State or Texas Tech type of program is well taken... If that is what they demand probably not.... Is that what Troy had to do to get Ok State? _

Not sure, but I would be willing to bet it benefitted OSU more than Troy. Especially if troy loses that game, and the money they make off of that one home game is less than what they paid to get OSU there, or what they would have made by traveling to OSU for one game.

I understand where you are coming from. it would be great to see some of those teams come to Cajun Field, but, I would rather see Houston, UCF, etc...teams that we have a good shot at beating, to give our fans a reason to come back. Beating those teams at home will have a greater effect on expanding the fan base and so forth, than getting hammered at home by A&M, etc. The folks that would go, that don't normally go to Cajuns Games, would likely be going to see A&M, not necessarily pull for the Cajuns.

[CrazyCajun]

_ I'd happily give Ole Miss 3 games if they come here for 1.... A&M the same.. But your point on a Oklahoma State or Texas Tech type of program is well taken... If that is what they demand probably not.... Is that what Troy had to do to get Ok State? _

i heard troy's coach yesterday say they wre giving 2 for 1 for ok state. and they would receive money on the back end of the deal to insure a profit

[rhineaux]

_ i heard troy's coach yesterday say they wre giving 2 for 1 for ok state. and they would receive money on the back end of the deal to insure a profit _

That sure doesn't seem like a bad deal. However, I am curious how much profit they are guarunteed. I am curious if OSU is gonna write them a check so that they come out 100k-200k in the black, or if its just something to make sure they don't lose money.

Troy probably has a little more firepower to work something like this out, compared to us, bu tthat could change in the near future if we live up to (at least our) expectations. I think it would be a nice thing to do with an ole miss, miss state, or even branching out a little farther to other SEC schools, just so there would be that added interest by other residents near lafayette. doing it with Big Ten/PAC10/ACC schools, or even in some cases with Big 12 schools would be less ideal because of lack of fan interest. I guess what i am saying is that the more regional the opponent, the farther down the food chain we could look.

[Just1More]

The better deals that other SBC teams make, the better for us as well. I would like to see us make some 3 for 1 or 2 for 1 deals with some BCS schools. I believe we will need some 20k to 25k attendance figures in advance of making some significant deals. That is why McNeese, regardless, is a good victim... I mean opponent.

As for MD... I am hopeful that another year of maturity and training may make a big difference in his throwing game. He may also respond better to being designated the starter. I think it is much better to start with a bad azz running game to open up a passing game than vice versa.

I hope to see us use smart play calling that includes some short sure pass plays. They have relatively little to do with a QB's arm, and much more to do with his athleticism. If you cannot get the dink pass game down... have him toss eggs to the tight ends, running backs, or short route receivers. The drill is to break no eggs. That makes the QB pay attention to the toss and receiver watch the egg all the way into his hands. As a QB gets that down, the drop back or playaction to an open streaking receiver will open up (without the eggs).

We saw little of the short toss passes last year, and I could not understand it. Maybe it was because every time we did a little dink pass it was handled like a greased pig (that is a totally different drill for another day).

Some gang-buster tackling would go a long way to helping our cause as well. For those who arm and tap tackle, something creative with the rest of the eggs and that greasy pig should come into the next practice. Oh, and I would like to see that Bustle ultra special teams be a difference maker this year too. Blocked punts and field goals are real game-changers.

No. I am not concerned. I am anxious to get this party started.

[Sonsissymia]

Just remember that earlier this decade, NT dominated the conference and went to the NO Bowl 3 or 4 years in a row, and lost them all. _

i thought north texas won one of those games.

[BirdofParadise]

_ i thought north texas won one of those games. _

THey did.......over Cincinnati.

[crazyraginmomma]

_ ah, you are correct Daddy, I missed the USC game. I will be attending that game along with 4 other Cajun fans. Can't wait for it to get here. _

At least 2 more Cajun fans will be there as well!!

[gridiron]

There is no mud at Blackham it is nice and hospitable. I don't understand how Mr. Dugas can just kick Cajun fans out of their spots? If not Blackahm what about across the street between the Lite House and the Hospital?

According to a Mr. Dugas, with ULL, they plan to designate an area for RV parking on the western-most section of their parking lot, bordering on Bertrand Drive. It will be a no-charge, first-come-first served area, with access only at noon on Friday (not before - because of security).

For some of you who tailgated with us for baseball games before - when we parked on the western edge of the paved parking lot, about half-way toward Bertrand (remember Danny's "Tarp 'Em Cowboys" tarp?) - this parking area will be on the grass, out by the large lone tree along Bertrand Drive (I think Andy parked out there before).

My sister-in-law, who lives in Lafayette, has been calling every day, bugging the begiggers out of them, and has talked to several different individuals; she was finally called back this morning and told of this arrangement. Just passing it along. Nothing official, but a verbal conversation.

[gridiron]

Sorry I forgot to post my source it was a Mcneese website http://forums.delphiforums.com/geaux...ges?msg=7620.1

[Hammer58]

_ There is no mud at Blackham it is nice and hospitable. I don't understand how Mr. Dugas can just kick Cajun fans out of their spots? If not Blackahm what about across the street between the Lite House and the Hospital?

According to a Mr. Dugas, with ULL, they plan to designate an area for RV parking on the western-most section of their parking lot, bordering on Bertrand Drive. It will be a no-charge, first-come-first served area, with access only at noon on Friday (not before - because of security).

For some of you who tailgated with us for baseball games before - when we parked on the western edge of the paved parking lot, about half-way toward Bertrand (remember Danny's "Tarp 'Em Cowboys" tarp?) - this parking area will be on the grass, out by the large lone tree along Bertrand Drive (I think Andy parked out there before).

My sister-in-law, who lives in Lafayette, has been calling every day, bugging the begiggers out of them, and has talked to several different individuals; she was finally called back this morning and told of this arrangement. Just passing it along. Nothing official, but a verbal conversation.
_

That area has not been "designated" for the mcnutts. If someone kept calling over there asking about tailgating spots they were probably refered to that area because as of now other than the Oak Tee at Bertrand (OTB) none of those spots along Bertrand are paid, reserved spots and they are about the only ones available to fans on a first come first serve, game by game basis. However that may change in the (near) future. In the meantime to the Cajun fans who have grown accustomed to using those spots and want to ensure you have them for each home game I would suggest you do as we did and call David Walker at the athletic department and ask to pay for your spot for the season. This will give UL extra revenue and you get a guaranteed spot for the season. Otherwise you might find mcnutt squatters in your usual spot.