Game Talk: Louisiana vs. Kentucky

[DocCajun]

Lots of good observations, especially from J1M. I'll add that what struck me most was toward the end of the game we seemed to be the stronger, more physically dominant team. We all know Kentucky is not a top tier SEC program, but they still have pretty good talent . Of course it's only one game and time will tell, but I see a team that could be Hud's best yet when it's all said and done.

Good point. There was no question to me who the more physically dominating team was in the 2nd half. I think we will see this play out big time in the conference. I'm especially interested to see how we can wear Akron out in a few weeks...in the heat and humidity

[zephyr]

Good point. There was no question to me who the more physically dominating team was in the 2nd half. I think we will see this play out big time in the conference. I'm especially interested to see how we can wear Akron out in a few weeks...in the heat and humidity

While we didn't put up many points in the first half, we still moved the ball and kept our defense off the field. The TOP for this game was actually completely opposite of what we typically see in our first game against a P5 team where our defense is just on the field way too long as our offense is held in check. This game was different as we were able to move on them albeit not score many points because of turnovers. That preserved our defense later in the game and wore their D down in return.

[Stabil123]

Going forward these guys are going to make some noise. We have serious talent, and the young one are going to improve. Our kicking games going to be something special as is our quarterbacks. I think it could be a special season

[Cajun_Engr]

Overall, imho, we were the better team last night. Take away that 1st run, the fumble on the 10, and holding penalty on the 1, and we win that game handily. Besides some good runs UK's mainly moved the ball in critical times by pass interference calls and that damn face mask at the end.

Look at the stats. We win out on almost every Stat but penalties and turnovers. But unfortunately it is difficult to win when that happens. Pretty amazing we dominated the time of possession.

I wish we won for sure but that was one of the best looking overall game we have had that I can remember. We are supposed to not be able to hold the jockstrap of the most lowly SEC team, and like I said, I think even with the loss we were the better looking team last night.

REALLY excited about the rest of the season. We play like last night the rest of the season and we don't loose another game.

Jmho

[Cajun_Engr]

Overall, imho, we were the better team last night. Take away that 1st run, the fumble on the 10, and holding penalty on the 1, and we win that game handily. Besides some good runs UK's mainly moved the ball in critical times by pass interference calls and that damn face mask at the end.

Look at the stats. We win out on almost every Stat but penalties and turnovers. But unfortunately it is difficult to win when that happens. Pretty amazing we dominated the time of possession.

I wish we won for sure but that was one of the best looking overall game we have had that I can remember. We are supposed to not be able to hold the jockstrap of the most lowly SEC team, and like I said, I think even with the loss we were the better looking team last night.

REALLY excited about the rest of the season. We play like last night the rest of the season and we don't loose another game.

Jmho

[Cajun_Engr]

Another thing I like last night. The entire broadcast was all about UL. We were at Kentucky and all the sportscasters ever were talking about were us. When they showed the sidelines it was always our guys and HUD. They cut to Stoops and the UK sideline rarely. It was like the UL show last night. I rewatched some of the game just now they showed HUD and our sideline, and talked about UL probaly 4:1 to UK.

It was awesome. I was loving it!

[zephyr]

I Like Hud, but these coordinators are abysmal in using the players that they have. Why insert Haack to throw stupid ___ dump off passes there? Goodness gracious, this is typical.

Oh, and playcalling is the absolute worse.

Because the Defense has the upper hand. They know you need to travel a long distance in a short period of time hence, you need a couple of big plays. They play off and protect against the big play and give you dump offs. That's the idea. I do wish we had a attempted to go longer and we burned way too much time between plays but its easy for us to say we should throw deep when the teeth of the defense is looking for this.

[zephyr]

You are correct. For those who say that there is no such thing as a turnover battle, I disagree. This game was lost due to turnovers and nothing else.

[Stabil123]

BS

[zephyr]

BS

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[Frenchie35]

This may have been posted:

Down by 23 pts, Nixon came into the game with 1:26 left in the 3rd. down by that much you would think Haack should have been in because we needed to score and fast. He had the arm to move us down the field. So coach went with the running QB and the short pass. It worked, and how. Nixon drove us down for three scores to tie the game. Now we hold Kentucky and get the ball back with 7:30 left in the 4th. In come Haack. The game tied at 33 Nixon was the man we needed. Run the ball down their throat, run clock, either score a TD or a field goal and possibly win the game. In come Haack who could not move the ball. Better yet all we had was the 5-6 yard dump over the middle. Kentucky would give that up all night. Nixon could have done that and run the ball if needed. Am I making myself clear here?

[Cajun_Engr]

On the QBs, I like Haack, I wanted Haack to start. Going forward, I think in most situations he will bring the long ball threat and it will open up Eli to get back to that 7.6 yards/carry avg.

With Eli if we have a true passing game that must be respected we will light people up.

That being said .... from what I saw last night I think a 2 QB system, maybe 3:1 Haack/Nixon will work. Nixon showed he deserves to be in the mix and opens things up if the running game isn't working.

And for some of the better defenses where Eli can't be effetive, Nixon brings that 3rd dimension that changes things, just like last night. I give credit to Nixon over Haack and I dont think if Haack stays in last night we come back.

But for defenses that aren't SEC, Haack and Eli combo will spread them out and our offense will run over SBC defenses. Jmho.

But again Nixon showed he does need to be in the mix, especially in the red zone. Really, I'd probably be good with Nixon coming in whenever we get to the redzone. I think he has the clear advantage over Haack there.