Hebert Commits to Louisiana

[ULtimateCajun]

Glad to have him choose the Cajuns even though it sounds kinda like we are the last available girl to take to the dance.

[DaddyCajun]

He is a great kid, hard nosed athlete, with plenty of skill. My son plays for TCH also and I was able to watch Andrew the past two seasons. Comes from a Cajun family and a very good family.

Best of Luck Andrew
Cajuns got a very good one!

[NewsCopy]

  Throughout his football career at Teurlings Catholic, Andrew Hebert played all over the field. Now he's set to become the third member of his family to play at UL.

Where exactly he will be playing, though, is still up for debate.

Hebert, whose father Jay and uncle Jed played at TCHS and for the Cajuns from 1983-86, publicly committed on Monday to sign with the Cajuns as an athlete. The 6-foot-2, 205-pounder told UL coaches of his decision on Sunday but waited one day before making a public announcement.

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Joshua Parrott • jparrott@theadvertiser.com • December 2, 2008

[cajun4life]

_ right now everyone is a "potential" outside linebacker... including Hebert. _

The way he has fumbled the ball this year would lead me to believe that he is a OLB/SS prospect. JMO

[RaisingCajun08]

_ Wait--I thought we don't offer local kids!!!!!---Well we have offered Wiltz, Hebert, James of STM, and some more---anybody got some other names?/// _

Wrong! We dont offer kids from Vermilion Parish.

[Boomer]

Can you name a VP dude on the team???? There is one!!!! Thank the Heavens and the Erath!!!

[RaisingCajun08]

Thank the Heavens and the Erath!!! _

That is a good one! LOL I might have to use that one, if you dont mind.

[Boomer]

You haven't answered the question of who is the Earth player!!!!

[zephyr]

_ I think he'll play WR, but he also played RB in highschool a-la Jason Cherry. That's why he's offered as an Athlete - there is no position "athlete" on the team. _

The coaching staff recruited him mostly as an OLB. Even coach Charpentier said he'd make a better defensive player in college and I agree. Andrew doesn't have the speed to play D-1 WR and that's fine because he's a great athlete and can transform into a defensive player. With his frame, he'll be able to pack on some mass and make a great OLB with his athletic ability.

[zephyr]

_ Maybe it is just me but why tell a kid where he has to play before he even gets to school????? Like the kid from McD 35(White) was offered as an off lineman --what if he wants to play def and this is a reason for going to another school???????? Let him try where he wants and then he will get the picture as to whether he is playing or not!!! _

You tell him what position he'll play so you can make sure you're getting a kid that wants to come to your program and has been told everything up front. The worst thing is getting a kid that is told one thing and others happen and he becomes unhappy where he is. Besides, they can start preparing him in the offseason even before he signs to begin training and gaining weight and readying himself for a certain position. By putting everything out there, you allow the kid to make the decision he feels most comfortable with, not the other way around.

[DrumRoll]

_ Andrew doesn't have the speed to play D-1 WR and that's fine because he's a great athlete and can transform into a defensive player. _

Don't let Coach Phillips hear you say that, I think he will have most of these kids walking on water in no time.

I like this fellow's versatility, looks like he has a very high football acumen as well...looking forward to seeing him on the field.

[Boomer]

I can't beleive that more schools didn't offer him-----Maybe they knew the handwriting was on the wall and he was signed, sealed, and almost delivered to UL with his family's background-----think a willie is his future---btw is he a better athlete than our present wlbs????