2007 Football preview and offseason fan talk

[Cajun Express]

_ They will dominate the state as long as you let them. Sat or FIOS TV will change our options. Be proactive if you can and force them to change. _

Well I don't know what to do 90? Cox sports channel carries a lot of UL sports, well some, and if I go to satellite I will lose that option, and I am not familiar with FIOS TV. In any case my cable company gives me CSS, Cox sports, and a number of the college sports channels, so I guess I will stay put for the moment.

I really do not believe that the state is ready to leave cable but I could well be wrong. For all it's flaws it is not being driven out of business, in fact the cable business has never been healthier.

Here is another thing I found on my cable system last night NFLN. Watched the Green Bay practice session. Cable ain't all bad.

[NewsCopy]

There was never a question that Grant Fleming and Lance Kelley were physically ready to handle college football. What they may not have been ready for was the pace of UL's first practice session, and the speed at which things took place Saturday in the Ragin' Cajuns' fall camp opener. "It was a lot more up-tempo," said Fleming, who worked with the safeties during Saturday's two-hour session. "You definitely had to pay attention a lot more." "You don't walk anywhere out here," said wide receiver Kelley. "It's a big adjustment ... it's more intense and fast-paced." The two St. Thomas More products and the only two locals in UL's spring signee class hit the ground running with 102 teammates Saturday. In their first collegiate practice, they began pairing up the physical with the mental aspects learned from playbooks and meetings. The rest of the story Dan McDonald dmcdonald@theadvertiser.com

[NewsCopy]

Rain doesn't delay Cajuns first football practice A brief rain shower hit near the end of UL's first fall football practice Saturday, and Ragin' Cajun head coach Rickey Bustle didn't bat an eye. In the past, rain was always cause for concern since the Cajuns had no escape from the elements, and practices were often delayed or canceled. On Saturday, UL never deviated from its practice plan despite the 10-minute shower. Had it continued or worsened, the Cajuns held the trump card - the new indoor practice facility that's only 20 yards away from the outdoor practice fields. "I'm sure a lot of people probably thought I was crazy," Bustle said after Saturday's two-hour and 15-minute session. "But I knew it wasn't going to last. It was a nice cool-off shower." The rest of the story

[NewsCopy]

CAJUN BASIN - The first day of football for Louisiana's Ragin' Cajuns is in the books. The team practiced on Saturday afternoon for two hours under very hot conditions. The team was able to utilize part of the new Leon Moncla Indoor Practice Facility, as both the offensive and defensive line conducted some drills inside. "It was a typical first day," stated head coach Rickey Bustle. "I liked what I saw and I was elated to see the linemen inside the practice facility. "I'd like to personally thank all the people who worked so hard to have the (indoor) facility ready for the start of camp." The Cajuns were nearly forced inside by rain, but a heavy downpour lasted only a few minutes near the later portion of practice. The athletes dedication to their summer workout program was evident as the pace of practice was crisp from the begining. The team will continue to work in shorts and helmets with day two scheduled for Sunday at 3:30pm. RaginCajuns.com

[RCAJUN90]

Well I don't know what to do 90? Cox sports channel carries a lot of UL sports, well some, and if I go to satellite I will lose that option, and I am not familiar with FIOS TV. In any case my cable company gives me CSS, Cox sports, and a number of the college sports channels, so I guess I will stay put for the moment.

I really do not believe that the state is ready to leave cable but I could well be wrong. For all it's flaws it is not being driven out of business, in fact the cable business has never been healthier.

Here is another thing I found on my cable system last night NFLN. Watched the Green Bay practice session. Cable ain't all bad.

FIOS TV is fiber optic tv. It has virtually no bandwidth issues and will be able to deliver more HD than any other platform. Unfortunately we live in an AT&T area and their fiber optic TV is still in its infancy. This is what they offer in Houston https://uma.att.com/assets/files/Houston.pdf

As far as satellite TV, I use DirecTV mainly because our Charter cable stinks. As far as watching Cajun games, I'm able to watch many more on DirecTV then what CST offers. Perhaps your local cable company is good and you seem satisfied with it. DirecTV will start rolling out 150 HD channels in September. Including the NFL Network. There is no way cable can do this unless they start ripping up their old cable and laying fiber optic cable down. Over here Charter has started to remove channels to add another HD channel. They simply don't have bandwidth nor the desire it seems to be competitive with sat or fiber optic.

[Kal]

An article posted earlier this week stated that we expected 105 players on the field for the opening day of practice. But according to reports from the practice only 102 players were on the field. Does anyone know who the 3 players are that were missing and why they were missing?

[J-Town Cajun]

Jaron Odem the OL from Fla. is still waiting for the NCAA to clear him and Damian Jones had transportation issues getting back to Lafayette. The third guy I have no idea who that may be.

[Hammer58]

_ Jaron Odem the OL from Fla. is still waiting for the NCAA to clear him and Damian Jones had transportation issues getting back to Lafayette. The third guy I have no idea who that may be. _

I believe the third is Greg Hathorn who will probably miss the season because of a head injury he suffered while working a summer job. Appaently unlike some OU players he actually did show up for the work that he was paid for.

[Damon]

After reading this thread, I can't think of anything intelligent to say. I can't wait for the McNeese game to be over so I don't have to read all of this nonsense any more.

[J-Town Cajun]

_ I believe the third is Greg Hathorn who will probably miss the season because of a head injury he suffered while working a summer job. Appaently unlike some OU players he actually did show up for the work that he was paid for. _

You are right about Hathorn, I forgot about him. I hope he is able to come back healthy because I was expecting big things from him. I really like his speed and physical play. He also seems to make the big play.

[ulforlife]

_ An article posted earlier this week stated that we expected 105 players on the field for the opening day of practice. But according to reports from the practice only 102 players were on the field. Does anyone know who the 3 players are that were missing and why they were missing? _

The third guy was attending an award ceremony for his father. That is why we wasn't at the first meeting.

[Hammer58]

_ You are right about Hathorn, I forgot about him. I hope he is able to come back healthy because I was expecting big things from him. I really like his speed and physical play. He also seems to make the big play. _

I think an article in the Advertiser said he had received a fractured skull and would take a medical redshirt.