Five questions for defensive coordinator Kevin Fouquier...
Q: How has practice gone this week?
Fouquier: "We’ve had a lot of extra scout team periods this week and I think we’re better focused. We’ve been teaching a lot this week as well. We have a few new starters on defense but they are responding fine.”
Q: How tough has it been to play so many different players at linebacker?
Fouquier: "When one guy’s gone down we’ve had no choice but bring the next one in to play. It’s opened another opportunity for somebody else. We have to play with the cards that are dealt and the players are doing a good job.”
Q: Is there any extra pressure this week because of what’s at stake?
Fouquier: "It’s a big week for us. Not many thought we’d be where we are right now. It’s a tribute to our players with the way they’ve played. Saturday is a ring game. The winner gets a ring.”
Q: What are some things that Troy does well offensively?
Fouquier: "They have a very good offense with a lot of skill kids. They have some of the best players in the conference at quarterback, tail back and wide receiver. Their back is very fast and we are going to have to do a good job on wrapping up our tackles. They will get some yards, but we can’t allow those extra yards after contact.”
Q: Does team unity continue to be the driving force of the Cajuns?
Fouquier: “Yes. We’ve been responding to obstacles all year and our leaders have kept us together. We are very close as a team.”