The Book 2008 Football

[NOCajun]

I was really impressed with the new scoreboard and the suite set-up in the end-zone section. I would like to see us be able to do something similar at CAJUN FIELD eventually. The scoreboard looks very similar to the one I saw at Texas A&M last year. The video screen on A&M's is about three times the size, though.

**By the way, we'd very much like to see what kind of turnout you guys would have for a game at CAJUN FIELD!!!

[CajunFun]

Ourlook? We have a losers attitude.

Well, at least one of does...

[IHateLaState]

Well we all just need to remember

1. We are very young.....

2. We just dont have any money....

3. They are trying!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

4. It's negative people who are at fault...............

5. Ricky Bustle sure is a nice guy

6. Hey la tech doesnt have nearly the tiddlywinks team that we have.... they are NOT separating themselves from us

7. Look its only the SECOND year of a new OC and DC.. Everyone knows it takes at least 7 YEARS when you get new coordinators

8. Did i mention we are real YOUNG??

So now we go through it all again.. when in point of fact this butt kicking may have been acceptable as we began a new direction and a new program.... but no... we will wait yet another year to make the tough decisions....

[RCAJUN90]

_ Well we all just need to remember

1. We are very young.....

2. We just dont have any money....

3. They are trying!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

4. It's negative people who are at fault...............

5. Ricky Bustle sure is a nice guy

6. Hey la tech doesnt have nearly the tiddlywinks team that we have.... they are NOT separating themselves from us

7. Look its only the SECOND year of a new OC and DC.. Everyone knows it takes at least 7 YEARS when you get new coordinators

8. Did i mention we are real YOUNG??

So now we go through it all again.. when in point of fact this butt kicking may have been acceptable as we began a new direction and a new program.... but no... we will wait yet another year to make the tough decisions.... _

LOL! That is the mantra of the Ksips. Cajun fans have become so use to losing down looks up. We should have shown the door to Busted after four years. Even with the "co-championship".

[RCAJUN90]

_ Well, at least one of does... _

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[SpreadEagle]

You must feel pretty big don't you? Your team wins and you have to come to our boards to run your mouth...some more. Pretty much had it with you guys. We do have some bigger things to worry about though, like a huge storm affecting our homes and businesses. Take your gloating and run along.

That post was directed to the LaTech fan that attacked USM on this board. Best wishes with Gustav. Hope all is well.

[CajunFun]

Talked with one of my sources:

1) USM estimates they sold us about 2500-3000 tickets, and with Gustav, they think we might have brought 4K. That is much, much better than they get from most other schools, including most conference members.

2) As it was, they think we brought 1500... which was still a very respectable crowd.

3) Because of the friendliness of our fans (a few people here on the boards withstanding), and the pleasant interactions and fun they've had tailgating when they've been here, and we've been there, they are very interested in seeing how they can play us more often, in more sports.

4) Our attendance numbers and traveling fanbase help offset our small budget and on-field struggles.

THPs:

1) Be friendly and positive, particularly to opposing fans: at Cajun Field, at away games, AND ON THE BOARDS.

2) Support the Cajuns, even when we struggle. Strong support (i.e., home & away attendance) is every bit as important to opponents and potential conference mates as budget, market size, and competitiveness. Ticket sales won't get us there alone, but they make up for a lot of other shortcomings.

Super THPs:

A positive outlook helps Louisiana.

A negative outlook hurts Louisiana.

[mhulin]

_ Well we all just need to remember

1. We are very young.....

2. We just dont have any money....

3. They are trying!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

4. It's negative people who are at fault...............

5. Ricky Bustle sure is a nice guy

6. Hey la tech doesnt have nearly the tiddlywinks team that we have.... they are NOT separating themselves from us

7. Look its only the SECOND year of a new OC and DC.. Everyone knows it takes at least 7 YEARS when you get new coordinators

8. Did i mention we are real YOUNG??

So now we go through it all again.. when in point of fact this butt kicking may have been acceptable as we began a new direction and a new program.... but no... we will wait yet another year to make the tough decisions.... _

How can fans of this program continue to make excuses? Fact is, Tulane, LA-Monroe, LA-Tech, and McNeese all have superior teams to ours. That's pretty pathetic for the state's second largest school.

This is what we get for employing a guy who was only successful because he coached Mike Vick.

[Broadway Brett]

_ Its an SEC thing not just an LSU thing. DeAndre Brown could not play at any SEC school. But who cares how you got him. You got him and he will be great at Southern Miss. Tech got Terry Bradshaw the same way. _

Congrats on beating Sly and the family leghumpers, but please tell me how D Brown could not play at an sec school when the NCAA cleared him as a full qualifier?

You cajun fans might get a kick out of this. The week Brown announced his commitment, LSU sent their entire coaching staff to Ocean Springs high. The next day the head corndog Miles himself visited. Both days they pulled the young man out of class to visit.

THEY CLAIM HE WOULD NOT QUALIFY, BUT YET THEY PULLED HIM OUT OF THE CLASSROOM LOL. Brown was late showing up at the tv station in Biloxi 2 days later for his announcment, why??? Cause ole Les made another trip to Ocean Springs to beg him to come to (as we call them) Univ of La Baton rouge center.

Now unless a rule has changed 2 face to face visits in a 7 day period by the head coach is a ncaa violation.

Three visits in a week, pulling him out of his classes, does that seem excessive for a kid, that cant qualify "at an sec school"??

[fla_cat]

I know that you all are in for some weather down in Louisiana. Just want to send along my well wishes and hope that you and your families are all safe.

We are looking forward to the Cajuns coming up to Kansas State at the end of the month.

Hope that some of you can make it up for the game--we will do our best to extend some hospitality to those of you who can make it.

Good luck to your team (aside from when they play us!).

[Orpheus]

_ Its pretty easy for us as cajuns fans to comprehend, if our D is in fact much improved which I think they are, this will be a much more competitive game than anybody outside of cajun nation believes. Why do I believe this D will be much improved over losing most of our D Line and some secondary members? First, the DT who is coming back couldn't even crack the starting lineup on the depth chart for week 1. He was a little banged up all fall but the development of our other guys was substantial. Our DE's are both bigger and faster than last years starters that we lost but both played a lot last year. We start a Freshman at CB but he has earned the spot over veterans who played a lot last year. His coverage skills are probably the best of our CB's which is why he gets the nod over other guys with more experience. Our entire D rotates a lot of people at every position. We may have a lot of youth but they are experienced. The entire D has bulked up tremendously this year and they have gotten faster. Next, once we had our entire unit on the field for the last 3 games of last year, they allowed a little over 300 yards a game in total yardage. This ocurred once they all got on the field at one time. I believe this D will be faster, stronger, bigger and much more aggressive. Do I think they will turn into LSU's D? Of course not. I do expect them to be a different unit though.

Our offense is experienced all over the field but especially in the skill positions. Our line is young but they've all been playing for at least a year. Our sophomores have more experience than most juniors or seniors on a lot of teams. Our line is well coached and smart. Our skill players are going to be amongst the best in the SBC and if Des is throwing like the coaches are indicating, Smith and Chery will have great years as they are deadly after the catch.

I hope the USM team is taking us as likely as the fans. If you are foolish to go by last year's stats, that is your mistake. This team is coming ready to play. I saw this change in attitude at the last couple of scrimmages and this team is coming to prove something. _

Well Zephyr, what happened????

[Orpheus]

_ With all do respect... NO team with a new HC, OC and brand spanking new QB is blowing out ANY team in the first game of the regular season.. Most defense (good or bad) are light-years ahead of most offenses early in the season, any avid football fan knows that. True, you have a stud at halfback, but you also have a lot of questions marks and unproven players that surround him. A good running game will always help tremendously... but it just so happens that we aren't so bad in that arena of the game either

Homer to Homer.. this game will shock one nation either way (Cajun Nation or Eagle nation, respectfully)

Cajuns 33
Eagles 31

..and we're bringing the RAGIN' RED ZONE with us baby! _

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