Future Recruiting

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I found this on another site and I like that UL was mentioned with nice company in regards to an OL prospect for next year's recruiting class:

"Ashton Duhe (6'3", 296, 5.0) from Destrehan. Duhe has a 3.0 GPA and will take the ACT test in February. Duhe is going to be a very highly recruited player and at this time is receiving a lot of interest from LSU, Alabama, Auburn, Clemson, SMU, UL-L, Nebraska, Oregon, Florida, Georgia and Tennessee."

I like how the Coaches are getting to the recruits earlier as with other "Big" schools. I also would like to mention I am pleased with the way this year's class is turning out. From what I can remember, I don't recall seeing so many stars (or any for that matter) next to the kids UL recruits.

My 2 cents

[bballholic]

_ I found this on another site and I like that UL was mentioned with nice company in regards to an OL prospect for next year's recruiting class:

"Ashton Duhe (6'3", 296, 5.0) from Destrehan. Duhe has a 3.0 GPA and will take the ACT test in February. Duhe is going to be a very highly recruited player and at this time is receiving a lot of interest from LSU, Alabama, Auburn, Clemson, SMU, UL-L, Nebraska, Oregon, Florida, Georgia and Tennessee."

I like how the Coaches are getting to the recruits earlier as with other "Big" schools. I also would like to mention I am pleased with the way this year's class is turning out. From what I can remember, I don't recall seeing so many stars (or any for that matter) next to the kids UL recruits.

My 2 cents _

I could be wrong, but the other in-state schools appear to be getting stronger as well. Dooley is doing a bang up job at Tech, and it appears Toledo is turning things around at Tulane. Personally, I think these two teams are fighting for the top spot behind LSU. Also, it appears that UL-Monroe is putting together a decent class. I just don't understand why UL-Lafayette can't at least overtake UL-Monroe? I've never been to UL-Monroe's campus, but I can't forsee their facilities being that much more impressive compared to those of UL-Lafayette's? It also baffles me that some guys would attend McNeese over UL-Lafayette. In my opinion, Lafayette would be a much better place to spend four years of college compared to Monroe or Lake Charles.

[CajunZ1]

_ I could be wrong, but the other in-state schools appear to be getting stronger as well. Dooley is doing a bang up job at Tech, and it appears Toledo is turning things around at Tulane.

No doubt UL isn't the only school working to improve its position

I just don't understand why UL-Lafayette can't at least overtake UL-Monroe? I've never been to UL-Monroe's campus, but I can't forsee their facilities being that much more impressive compared to those of UL-Lafayette's?

One can never discount how huge it is for a school to beat a top tier BCS school. ULM beating Alabama was a really big deal, and no doubt it helped in recruiting. Also, ULM can show recruits a winning record against us.

It also baffles me that some guys would attend McNeese over UL-Lafayette. In my opinion, Lafayette would be a much better place to spend four years of college compared to Monroe or Lake Charles.

There are many reasons for this.
1. Grades. Mcneese's standards are lower, therefore more on-the-fence type athletes would go the FCS route.
2. Playing time (how many at your position are ahead of you to start)
3. Philisophical differences. i.e some would rather be the best of the worst (champion of FCS) than the worst of the best (Sun belt member in FBS).
4. McNeese embarrassed us at home very recently.

There is no doubt Lafayette is a better place to live, but the perception of the football program (understandably) is very poor.

Things are looking up however, and I believe all it takes is one 7+ win season to see marked change. Even with our marginal success this season I can definately see an uptick in recruiting quality.

[bballholic]

Solid points. I just feel that La Tech and Tulane are positioning themselves to significantly distance themselves from the other schools as far as football is concerned. For instance, Tulane already has commitments from seven 3* recruits according to Rivals. From the years 2002-2008, Tulane was credited with a total of eleven 3* recruits. Tech's recent bowl victory and regular season victory over Miss State should help bolster their upcoming classes. Like you stated, UL-Lafayette desperately needs to jumpstart their program by upsetting a BCS opponent or something along the lines of that.

[MetryCajun]

_ Solid points. I just feel that La Tech and Tulane are positioning themselves to significantly distance themselves from the other schools as far as football is concerned. For instance, Tulane already has commitments from seven 3* recruits according to Rivals. From the years 2002-2008, Tulane was credited with a total of eleven 3* recruits. Tech's recent bowl victory and regular season victory over Miss State should help bolster their upcoming classes. Like you stated, UL-Lafayette desperately needs to jumpstart their program by upsetting a BCS opponent or something along the lines of that. _

I agree with you on Tech, but I am not seeing the Tulane thing. Post-K they have been gawd aweful. Another bad season next year and you could see the house of cards crumble.
Back to us...we need tangible results. Saying we are better than ULM, Tech and McNeese means nothing if you lose to them on the football field. Wins against SU, ULM and Nebraska next year would change the dynamic for us overnight.

[bballholic]

_ I agree with you on Tech, but I am not seeing the Tulane thing. Post-K they have been gawd aweful. Another bad season next year and you could see the house of cards crumble.
Back to us...we need tangible results. Saying we are better than ULM, Tech and McNeese means nothing if you lose to them on the football field. Wins against SU, ULM and Nebraska next year would change the dynamic for us overnight. _

We should also acknowledge the fact that Dooley could jump ship in the next couple of years, and this could obviously set Tech back a bit. I dont' think Tulane will become a major power anytime soon, but there's no disputing the fact that Toledo is bringing in better talent. For the first time in a while, the few Tulane fans that I know are getting excited about their program. If SU is referring to Syracuse, the upset is certainly possible considering they currently have one of the worst BCS programs. Beating ULM is always a legit possibility, and would certainly help in-state recruiting. Pelini has Nebraska on the way up, and I don't see the upset taking place in Lincoln. However, 2 of 3 would certainly be a good building block for your program.

[Clutch0364]

_ We should also acknowledge the fact that Dooley could jump ship in the next couple of years, and this could obviously set Tech back a bit. I dont' think Tulane will become a major power anytime soon, but there's no disputing the fact that Toledo is bringing in better talent. For the first time in a while, the few Tulane fans that I know are getting excited about their program. If SU is referring to Syracuse, the upset is certainly possible considering they currently have one of the worst BCS programs. Beating ULM is always a legit possibility, and would certainly help in-state recruiting. Pelini has Nebraska on the way up, and I don't see the upset taking place in Lincoln. However, 2 of 3 would certainly be a good building block for your program. _

SU = Southern

[bballholic]

_ SU = Southern _

Damn, that should be a massacre. Are home and home series with schools such as Rice, UAB, Southern Miss, etc. unattainable at the moment? Two very tough non-conf games next season in Baton Rouge and Lincoln.

[Clutch0364]

_ Damn, that should be a massacre. Are home and home series with schools such as Rice, UAB, Southern Miss, etc. unattainable at the moment? Two very tough non-conf games next season in Baton Rouge and Lincoln. _

We have had good deals with the MAC conference but it has been much harder with CUSA teams.

[DestinCajun]

One can never discount how huge it is for a school to beat a top tier BCS school. ULM beating Alabama was a really big deal, and no doubt it helped in recruiting. Also, ULM can show recruits a winning record against us.

There are many factors that go into signing a particular recruit. This may be one but I doubt it's a major one because it happens so seldomly. For the record I believe ULM has one more win over us than we have over them but, of course, we can point to a 728 yard all time offensive yardage record and win in the bombing at the Hoaxnest last season.

App St should have loaded the multi-star players last year after beating Michigan. How did they do?

[MetryCajun]

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App St should have loaded the multi-star players last year after beating Michigan. How did they do? _

They are 1AA. No comparison.

Look at schools like Troy & Tech. Building off a strong season is very helpful in recruiting wars.

[zephyr]

_ I could be wrong, but the other in-state schools appear to be getting stronger as well. Dooley is doing a bang up job at Tech, and it appears Toledo is turning things around at Tulane. Personally, I think these two teams are fighting for the top spot behind LSU. Also, it appears that UL-Monroe is putting together a decent class. I just don't understand why UL-Lafayette can't at least overtake UL-Monroe? I've never been to UL-Monroe's campus, but I can't forsee their facilities being that much more impressive compared to those of UL-Lafayette's? It also baffles me that some guys would attend McNeese over UL-Lafayette. In my opinion, Lafayette would be a much better place to spend four years of college compared to Monroe or Lake Charles. _

You're assuming Tech will sign all of these players. Remember, wait until February before we annoint them the hot ticket in LA behind LSU