No passing fancy: Air game is back for Ragin' Cajuns

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In a moment somewhat foreign to UL football in recent years, quarterback Michael Desormeaux dropped back in the pocket, fired a pass downfield and hit receiver Jason Chery in stride. Chery caught the ball and scored on the 60-yard pass midway through Saturday's spring game. For the Cajuns - who rushed the ball 63 percent of the time the past two years - it was an example of what's to come in the fall. On this day, UL's new-look offense translated into eye-catching results. After the defense was spotted a 17-point lead, the offense relied on a strong aerial attack to rally for a 21-17 win at Cajun Field, much to the delight of coach Rickey Bustle. "It's something we've worked on a lot this spring," said Bustle, a former receiver at Clemson. "We wanted to make a change in our passing game and get the ball down the field." The rest of the story Joshua Parrott jparrott@theadvertiser.com

[DestinCajun]

If we can do this this sort of thing successfully (and also hold onto the old pigskin in the process), we can and will run wild.

[ULtimateCajun]

Im happy to see we are opening things up a little in the passing game. But I'll believe it when I see it. I love Desormeaux but last year his passing was terrible. He was under throwing, over throwing, or just not hitting the reciever. I'm interested to see what has changed. I hope that it is effective. But im still skeptical.

[Zeebart21]

Im happy to see we are opening things up a little in the passing game. But I'll believe it when I see it. I love Desormeaux but last year his passing was terrible. He was under throwing, over throwing, or just not hitting the reciever. I'm interested to see what has changed. I hope that it is effective. But im still skeptical.

133-242 for a 55% completion avge?

109.1 efficiency rating?

1405 yds?

Is that terrible? Defense is what ate us up last year, not MD.

[DestinCajun]

133-242 for a 55% completion avge?

109.1 efficiency rating?

1405 yds?

Is that terrible? Defense is what ate us up last year, not MD.

True, but the burden is likely to fall on Dez & Co again. We need his receivers catching balls and holding onto to them for positive yardage. Especially when they are within sniffing distance of the end zone.

[Zeebart21]

True, but the burden is likely to fall on Dez & Co again. We need his receivers catching balls and holding onto to them for positive yardage. Especially when they are within sniffing distance of the end zone.

AAaahhhh, now I get it.

Z

[snote]

that we will be more run for fun and throw to go in 2009 .. need to be able to pitch and catch to get some wins!

one of the things that had to be on everyone's "GOOD" list from yesterday (was on mine) was how both TD throws of michael's were right on the money..

ps. who besides me noticed the opening song for halftime? (big grins).. (another on my good list.. wink)

[BeauCajun]

_ 133-242 for a 55% completion avge?

109.1 efficiency rating?

1405 yds?

Is that terrible? Defense is what ate us up last year, not MD. _

Z, Apparently someone didn't pay attention last season. Good thing we have fans that are in the reality world and not stuck in Kevin Foote's world.

We missed you yesterday. I'm really impressed with the work G is doing with the D line. They were really going after the ball and putting pressure on our QBs.

When the old Delphi crew came into the stadium and sat I thought they were there for a police line up. One even had his Hawaiian shirt on. Thought I was in Hawai'i watching the Rainbow Warriors.

BC

[Zeebart21]

Z, Apparently someone didn't pay attention last season. Good thing we have fans that are in the reality world and not stuck in Kevin Foote's world.

We missed you yesterday. I'm really impressed with the work G is doing with the D line. They were really going after the ball and putting pressure on our QBs.

When the old Delphi crew came into the stadium and sat I thought they were there for a police line up. One even had his Hawaiian shirt on. Thought I was in Hawai'i watching the Rainbow Warriors.

BC

I was there in spirit BC!! I really believe with G's enthusiasm and his knowledge the D-line will be vastly improved!!
Who wore the Hawaiian shirt??? Was it a member of SSOOT?

Z

[Cajunsmike]

that we will be more run for fun and throw to go in 2009 .. need to be able to pitch and catch to get some wins!

one of the things that had to be on everyone's "GOOD" list from yesterday (was on mine) was how both TD throws of michael's were right on the money..

ps. who besides me noticed the opening song for halftime? (big grins).. (another on my good list.. wink)

Bill, will you have Coach Bustle on anytime soon in order to get his synopsis of how spring went. If that can't happen, how about a show with the coordinators on for a half hour each. As far as OC goes, I would take either Hudson or Munoz. Better yet, have Bustle on one day and the coordinators on another day.