The Book 2008 Football

[chauncey]

I could handle going to the bowl in St. Pete. Sleeper would be willing to show us around town

[RaginFan2]

_ I agree, it was easily the most enjoyable Cajun game I've ever been to (including TAMU). The perfect weather, intense play by UL, and much improved game logistics made it great. Oh yea, and the win... _

I think you're right. I was at that TAMU game in '96 as well, That was an exhilarating game, but that was mostly because no one thought we had a chance to win and that made it unexpected. No pressure. Last night, there was a lot of pressure against a quality opponent. Most everyone felt we had a good chance to win, but certainly no gimme. With all of the team depletions, we had a lot to overcome. Then in the fourth quarter, with all that adversity and the weight of so many disappointing "big games", the team found a way to dig deep and perform an amazing comeback! That was the gutsiest win I've ever seen the Cajuns come up with, bar none, in my 35 years of attending UL games! Makes me proud of the players, coaches, and staff for showing their Ragin' Cajun pride!

[CajunFun]

I think I'd prefer to see us in the New Orleans Bowl since it would mean we would be the SBC Champs.

Not to mention that in N.O. we would have about 20K Cajuns fans screaming their heads off...

[RaginFan2]

_ Not to mention that in N.O. we would have about 20K Cajuns fans screaming their heads off... _

Hey, Fun, thanks for the ticket last night! Great viewing spot for the gutsiest win in UL history! It actually wasn't too far from where I sat for the TAMU game! But this one was better. I 'preciate your generosity!

[zephyr]

_ Great Job! How many of our defensive standouts are freshman and sophomores? Auriene and Bentley may be the next DBs to make it to the NFL. _

This D has quite a few Sophs and should be a super solid bunch for the next couple of years. Brooks, Bentley, Dean, and Douglas along with Richard and Kyron Benoit are all Freshmen and Fleming, McCoy, Richardson, Aurienne are sophs. Also, look for Rodney Gillis, Devon Lewis and Jesse Broadnax to play a vital role next year as well. This unit has the makings of a great D.

[BeauCajun]

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That kid must be from Vermilion Parish or some other cradle of football greatness. HA! _

Yep, pretty close. Actually his dad is.

[cajun4life]

_ This D has quite a few Sophs and should be a super solid bunch for the next couple of years. Brooks, Bentley, Dean, and Douglas along with Richard and Kyron Benoit are all Freshmen and Fleming, McCoy, Richardson, Aurienne are sophs. Also, look for Rodney Gillis, Devon Lewis and Jesse Broadnax to play a vital role next year as well. This unit has the makings of a great D. _

We only lose three or four guys off of the defensive rotation for next year.

[zephyr]

_ WE HAVE A DEFENSE!!! _

We have the makings of a stud D,no doubt about it. This D is vastly upgraded from last year's mainly by attitude, growth and offseason preparation and the addition of a couple of guys like Bentley, D. Brooks and Keys. However, they have given up a lot of points and yards so I won't annoint them as the second coming of the steel curtain but we certainly have some pieces in place for a great D for the next several years.

[Zeebart21]

_ the red bulls had that play sniffed out...and Falgout had two defenders all up in his Kool-Aid when he threw that pass. It was nice.

That kid must be from Vermilion Parish or some other cradle of football greatness. HA! _

Lafayette High, bruh.

[zephyr]

_ We only lose three or four guys off of the defensive rotation for next year. _

We lose Keyes. I wish we could keep him as he is one of my favorite players of recent memory. I love his attitude and I think he's the leader on D with Zanders. We MAY lose Zanders but last I heard, he was on track to graduate which would put him regaining his last year! We lose Lanier Coleman who I also love due to his work ethic and attitude but we have a lot of depth at DT so I'm not as concerned. I really believe we will only lose 3 guys with Scooter Rogers also gone but again, with the talented depth and young studs in Aurienne and Bentley for years to come and guys like Rodney Gillis coming up, we will have some nice depth there also.

[RaginFan2]

_ I thought those of you who were not at the game tonight might like to see the video I took of the final play of the game. Oh, that's Max, my 9 year old nephew and a certified rabid Ragin Cajun fan, at the end of the video.

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Max is down with it! Thanks for sharing this with us!

[RaginRash]

_ Yep, pretty close. Actually his dad is. _

I knew it! ....I believe 90% of the NFL HOF can trace ancestry back to Verm Parish in some form or fashion.

[RaginFan2]

_ I was on the hill on that endzone and I was crapping my pants! haha _

I know! I was saying before the play that I didn't think Leonard had the arm to get it into the end zone. But he darn near threw out of the end zone! I had to take a deep breath until I saw the incomplete signal! Then let out a Ragin' Cajun Roar!

[Zeebart21]

_ I thought those of you who were not at the game tonight might like to see the video I took of the final play of the game. Oh, that's Max, my 9 year old nephew and a certified rabid Ragin Cajun fan, at the end of the video.

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Aside from Max, the coolest thing about the vid was seeing everyone raise their hands in unison ....A victory celebration as the ball fell harmlessly to the turf!

Z

[RaginRash]

_ I could handle going to the bowl in St. Pete. Sleeper would be willing to show us around town _

Would you want Sleeper as a guide??? LOL
Where's mah boy Justin at?