Young or old, the issue of NCAA big-budget schools somehow distancing themselves from the current FBS pack – perhaps by creating a split division if they don’t get NCAA governance reform they seek – is not a concern for a least a couple of current Ragin’ Cajuns.

“It won’t make a difference,” UL true-freshman cornerback Simeon Thomas said of the threat that looms. “Football is football. Still gonna grind, still gonna play.”