The Book 2008 Football

[Sonsissymia]

_ But that's exactly my point. You guys have been in the lead forever... but you're still scared to death of us. With good reason.

Despite Baton Rouge's much greater size and resources, Lafayette is kicking the Capital City's butt every which way from Sunday: culture, tourism, technology, economic development, community development, overall vision.

Well, hoss, Lafayette is run by UL alums.

BR is run by State alums.

If UL alums can beat out State alums in competitions involving whole cities, then we can most certainly do it at the much smaller level of the university.

Correction: We are doing it to you.

Despite your much greater funding, your academics are looking iffy. Your College of Education was put on probation at their last certification review; your undergraduate program in Computer Science is currently on probation. And those are the only two that I know anything about. I'm thinking about spending some time in Middleton Library, looking at other reviews.

Meanwhile, review team after review team pass through UL, and are stunned at how fast we're moving, and how strong our programs are. We don't just pass all of them; we pass them with highest marks.

That's academics. What about athletics?

Interesting question. Was softball a fluke? Or was it just the first domino? We'll see.

You guys are paranoid... again, with good reason.

The paper tiger is crumbling in the heat. _

the best post in ages; c'hawk quality, really. the reason i'll always visit the site. my god that is good.

[Sonsissymia]

_ I guess I didn't realize it at the time---BUT after reading Slam Dunked ---LSU must have been worried ---I mean news reports that we alone could beat UCLA--that is pretty strong!!! _

how can there be a "news report" that one team could beat another? i don't understand. also, did the Lamar cajuns ever make a final four? that'tswhere you had to go to beat ucla.

[rhineaux]

_ how can there be a "news report" that one team could beat another? i don't understand. also, did the Lamar cajuns ever make a final four? that'tswhere you had to go to beat ucla. _

I think he's referencing the SI article from the early 70's, previewing that year's NCAA Tourney. I don't remember his exact quote, but you can search these pages for that article, as it's been posted here before.

[CharlieK]

Made the second round, which was the round of 16 then...lost to Louisville.

[CajunBoudin]

_ Ouch!!!! Tell us how you really feel. lol _

Sorry man, I look at the personnel on this football team and I do not see much if any improvement. In fact, I think the defense is going to be worse than last year. We are way too small. The best thing about this being Bustle's last year is the fact that Wingerter, the worlds worst recruiting coordinator, will be shown the door with him.

[Zeebart21]

_ Sorry man, I look at the personnel on this football team and I do not see much if any improvement. In fact, I think the defense is going to be worse than last year. We are way too small. The best thing about this being Bustle's last year is the fact that Wingerter, the worlds worst recruiting coordinator, will be shown the door with him. _

[ULGrad@HOU]

It's the time of the season to be optimistic. I'm anxious to see how this team performs. We always seem to play opposite of the expectation, which is lower this year.

8-4

Geaux UL!

[DestinCajun]

Z, what's your guess here? A BBU'er trying to fly in under radar?

Too small. ROTFLMAO!!!

[NewsCopy]

  The second day of fall camp for Louisiana’s Ragin’ Cajuns came and went on Tuesday afternoon under cool but humid conditions. The Cajuns worked 10 periods in two hours in shorts for the second straight day.

The team returns at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday for their third practice of camp and first in shoulder pads.

The Cajuns veteran players picked-up their game on Tuesday.

“We have a lot of offense in already and I’m very happy about that,” offensive coordinator Ron Hudson said. “Our older guys have a good understanding of what we’re doing. We are doing a lot of movement and a lot of different things and they’re handling it well.

“The young guys got lost a little bit today. Their eyes were big and things were mixed up.”

As the veteran players continue to show their knowledge of the play book, the younger players need to lean more heavily on the upper classmen for assistance.

“The veteran guys have been in the fight and they understand what it takes,” Hudson stated. “Those guys have good character and are willing to help somebody out. They are reaching out to each other, encouraging each other and those are the things that make coaches excited.”

Although the coaching staff is not allowed to watch nor inquire about summer workouts, Coach Hudson stated that the first two days of camp showed what the summer was all about.

“I know a lot of guys worked hard this summer because they’ve come to camp in great shape,” Hudson explained.

“The players have made a commitment to each other. The camaraderie and the team enthusiasm are like nothing I’ve seen in a long while. They care about each other and are accountable to one another.”

Louisiana will practice all week at 3:30 p.m. with a scrimmage slated for Saturday. A time has not been announced yet for the scrimmage.

RaginCajuns.com

[MetryCajun]

I overestimate wins every year, so I am going to shave a win off my original prediction.
5-7.
As Zephyr said this record will put the administration in a tough spot.

[Zeebart21]

_ Z, what's your guess here? A BBU'er trying to fly in under radar?

Too small. ROTFLMAO!!! _

Jurys still out. I decided to sit this one out so I deleted my stuff.....

[MetryCajun]

_ Jurys still out. I decided to sit this one out so I deleted my stuff..... _

Not to worry, you are still credited with a post! Onward to 4000!