The Book 2008 Football

[HoustonCajun]

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Josh, good article. But, I notice on the web site that once again LSU is top billing about their stadium damages and underneath the article are reports on:

The ASU game
Pre game
Fan Day
Media Day
Storm Report

Meanwhile, UL is the 3rd article behind LSU and high school football and under the article is:

UL Fan Day 2

I don't know what the actual print copy of the paper is like as I only see the website. Why would the website not mirror the paper for lead articles?

At what point does our local team get #1 status daily in our local paper, like LSU does in the Advocate? And, when can we expect the UL section now that football season has started? You indicated that was something you were working on for approval. Thanks.

[FallBallFan]

A make-over on D is definitely necessary. We "took" every play fake and proved that arm tackling is ineffective. We have some good personnel on the defensive side of the ball but time and time again they were slow to react and the front line was ineffective at firing off the ball usually allowing a USM O line to get into their body and control them.

Offensively, we did a lot of good things but four turnovers do not win ballgames. Telegraphing pass routes does not work at D-1 level. It seems from spring depth charts we have "changed" to put speed on the field. Well, Alabama beat a better, faster Clemson team with steady, mistake free ball. Look at the mistakes from our wide receivers and tightends. I would prefer we put the kids in there that give their heart, fight to the end but also put us in a position to win (no dropped passes, not fumbles after the catch, etc.)

This team CAN be a solid team but the selection of personnel should not be based on "locality" or perceived speed but on consistency and steady play. When the game is on the line, who do you want to go to battle with? The one shot wonder or the veteran from the previous wars?

This may be a swing year for our coaches so what do they do? Play it out with current "changed" philosophy or work the program for a possible (???) future upswing. A complete look at our skill position players must be done this week. Steady, mistake free ball while utilizing the entire offensive / defensive packace available can salvage / revitalize this team.

EVERY skill position should be re-visited. QB must read and throw (good teams stop one dimensional). WR must run correct route and catch. TE must block better as well as catch and hold on to the ball steady is better than flashy at TE). D-line must be hungry and better fundamentally (there are no press clippings for them to read - so go play) and all defensive players MUST want to tackle. The kids can play but a little "shift" between coaching and player expectations may give us a more consistent product.

[Damon]

Josh, good article. But, I notice on the web site that once again LSU is top billing about their stadium damages and underneath the article are reports on:

The ASU game
Pre game
Fan Day
Media Day
Storm Report

Meanwhile, UL is the 3rd article behind LSU and high school football and under the article is:

UL Fan Day 2

I don't know what the actual print copy of the paper is like as I only see the website. Why would the website not mirror the paper for lead articles?

At what point does our local team get #1 status daily in our local paper, like LSU does in the Advocate? And, when can we expect the UL section now that football season has started? You indicated that was something you were working on for approval. Thanks.

With the s***ty performance this past weekend, you expect the Advertiser to give them top headlines? Doesn't compute.

[Damon]

"I don't think we tackled very well," he said.

Nah, really!?!
Total Yards: 633

"I thought our special teams were good.

Punt Average: 34.8 yards - not very good to me

I thought we did something moving the football. It's just doggone turning it over a couple times.
"Setting them up at midfield made it tough."

Turnovers: 4
QBs (combined): 11/24 (45%) 131 yards (5.5 avg) 1TD 2INT

THANKS CAPTAIN OBVIOUS FOR YOUR INSIGHT INTO HOW WE LOST THAT GAME. I WAS CONFUSED UNTIL YOU SPOKE.

[shasta]

hey at least we are breaking records

[RaginCajun77]

hey at least we are breaking records

and not the good kind either...

[CajunRed]

_ Josh, good article. But, I notice on the web site that once again LSU is top billing about their stadium damages and underneath the article are reports on:

The ASU game
Pre game
Fan Day
Media Day
Storm Report

Meanwhile, UL is the 3rd article behind LSU and high school football and under the article is:

UL Fan Day 2

I don't know what the actual print copy of the paper is like as I only see the website. Why would the website not mirror the paper for lead articles?

At what point does our local team get #1 status daily in our local paper, like LSU does in the Advocate? And, when can we expect the UL section now that football season has started? You indicated that was something you were working on for approval. Thanks. _

After the way we played on Saturday, I for one was GLAD that we didn't get top billing! 1) We didn't deserve it, since we played like a high school team... and 2) maybe that way fewer people saw how BAD we ACTUALLY played!

But that's just ME!!

[HoustonCajun]

_ With the s***ty performance this past weekend, you expect the Advertiser to give them top headlines? Doesn't compute. _

It doesn't matter what our record is, UL should ALWAYS be the top headline in the paper. If LSU loses a couple of games in a row, do you think the Advocate will put UL up there, followed by high schools, then LSU? I don't think so. Why should it be different in Lafayette? Except that it has never been that way here. It is time for a change, regardless of our record or our performance. UL should be #1 in its own home town. Period.

[Etowncajun]

What does total makeover mean? Are they going to go to a totally different defense or different personel or moving personel to different positions?

[ULtimateCajun]

_ What does total makeover mean? Are they going to go to a totally different defense or different personel or moving personel to different positions? _

I was also wondering that same thing. Might as well try some different things out against Illinois. Whats the worst that can happen we give up 50+ points, oh wait we've already done that. Or maybe we actually find something that works. Regardless something needs to be changed ASAP. If we play the same defensive scheme against Illinois, we will have another record day, and it won't be in our favor. Maybe we could start with a few tackling drills.

[bigearl]

_ Josh, good article. But, I notice on the web site that once again LSU is top billing about their stadium damages and underneath the article are reports on:

The ASU game
Pre game
Fan Day
Media Day
Storm Report

Meanwhile, UL is the 3rd article behind LSU and high school football and under the article is:

UL Fan Day 2

I don't know what the actual print copy of the paper is like as I only see the website. Why would the website not mirror the paper for lead articles?

At what point does our local team get #1 status daily in our local paper, like LSU does in the Advocate? And, when can we expect the UL section now that football season has started? You indicated that was something you were working on for approval. Thanks. _

ARE YOU F-ING KIDDING ME???? WHAT RETARD CAN'T UNDERSTAND WHY UL DOESN'T GET TOP BILLING IN THIS TOWN???? I've earned my right to speak out because I am a season ticket holder (that can't give tickets away). This football program is the epitome of pathetic. I never was one to jump on the coaching staff, but simply put, Bustle is ultimately responsible for our showing on the field. 26-45... nough said. This "team" is a joke.

GEAUX TIGERS!!!!!

[CajunRed]

_ It doesn't matter what our record is, UL should ALWAYS be the top headline in the paper. If LSU loses a couple of games in a row, do you think the Advocate will put UL up there, followed by high schools, then LSU? I don't think so. Why should it be different in Lafayette? Except that it has never been that way here. It is time for a change, regardless of our record or our performance. UL should be #1 in its own home town. Period. _

It WILL not happen when you have as many LSU fans in the Lafayette area as UL fans. Add to that mix the fact that we continue to not get it done... then you end up with less than top billing.

Last week or so, someone called in to Jay's show and was wondering why the Cajuns had been picked to finish in the bottom half of the SunBelt. He didn't understand it... the Cajuns returned just as many players as the other teams picked above us.

I couldn't call in because I was jogging at the time, but I am sure that what I was thinking was the same as what THEY were thing... UNTIL YOU'VE DONE IT, WE WON'T PICK YOU AS THOUGH YOU CAN!

PERIOD!