2008 Bowl Season Louisiana Snubbed by Indi Bowl

[RaginFan2]

_ Didn't your dad ever tell you never to burn your bridges? _

Too much flaming going on. I understand being disappointed. But if we're going to blame anyone, let's look in the mirror first. Six wins in the lowest-ranked D1A conference is a recipe for watching the bowls on TV. I think the SBC has come a long way and I don't think there is a huge difference among the SBC, MAC, WAC, and (to some degree) CUSA. I know a few of the best teams from those leagues are better than most of our league, but overall most of the teams in all of those leagues are generally interchangeable, Tech's "elitist" views aside.

I am very disappointed too. I really felt that, with only 4 teams going to be left out, we had a great shot with the number of 6-6 teams available. I knew that the last ones picked would probably come from the SBC, MAC, & WAC (UL, FAU, Ark. St., Bowling Green, Northern Ill., & San Jose St.). I thought we'd come out among the top of that group. I think being from Louisiana hurt us in the I Bowl, since they already had LA Tech. I don't care what Tech mouthed off about, I don't think we are out because of them.

[Big Buds]

FAU.........that is a joke!!! I am so sick of this $#__!! WHY ARE WE THE TEAM LEFT OUT? Last time I looked we were the 2nd place Belt team!! This hurts so much!!

[cajunref]

_ FAU.........that is a joke!!! I am so sick of this $#__!! WHY ARE WE THE TEAM LEFT OUT? Last time I looked we were the 2nd place Belt team!! This hurts so much!! _

They have Howard Schnellenberger, we have.......

[anhil8tor]

_ glad we scheduled those money games... _

Glad we also dropped games against So Miss and UTEP we coulda/shoulda..

[wcd35]

Can anyone explain what I said above to me?? Didn't we sign a LEGAL CONTRACT with the bowl to get in over another 6-6??? Maybe there's something in the actual wording that we can't see, but it seems pretty clear to me.

[GrenadaCajun]

Apparently the contract was only to be used if we were a 7 win team. We don't know the wording about a 6 win team, and by how things panned out, the contract probably allowed the bowls to get out of it if there was not a 7 win team.

[wcd35]

_ Apparently the contract was only to be used if we were a 7 win team. We don't know the wording about a 6 win team, and by how things panned out, the contract probably allowed the bowls to get out of it if there was not a 7 win team. _

Well I guess all the articles I read that said "bowl eligible" should have been more accurate. Oh well, either way we cut it it sucks.

[Big Nasty]

........... I feel like I just lost my favorite dog

Regarding the Motor City Bowl, I suppose FLA ATL got the nod over the Cajuns b/c they beat us rather soundly 40-29 back in November. Cajuns were never in the game as they trailed 40-7 with 8 minutes to go in the 4th Qtr.

Looking back at the 2008 season, the UTEP (5-7 record) loss was a major buzz killer. Cajuns were 5-3 entering the UTEP game as Lafayette was filled with optimism and electricity.

Sadly the 4 turnovers and Trevor Vittatoe carved us up like a Thanksgiving day turkey. Vittatoe's numbers : 24 of 33 for 294 yds .... 72.7% completion percentage .... 5 TD's and 1 int. for a 191.50 passer rating.

I feel sorry for the seniors and glad they went out on a winning note vs. MTSU. I'm thankful that we got to witness history here at UL. Tyrell Fenroy is a once-in-a lifetime RB who never complained, disappointed, and ALWAYS held his head up high, even during the losses. A true gentleman who has made this University a better place after his 4 yr career.

His numbers and records speak for themself; however the most amazing statistic .... 809 career attempts and ZERO fumbles !!! #32 was money in the bank


Thanks for the memories Tyrell.

[AstroCajun]

Time to clean up the house.

There's far too much stench of large cat urine.

[HOUCajun]

_ Time to clean up the house.

There's far too much stench of large cat urine. _

amen!