Final: ULM (24) vs Louisiana (30)

[CajunEXPRESS]

It's hard to have a rival if you play them only twice in a dozen years. I always considered LT a rival as well. But in order to be a rivalry you have to play one another.

With no games scheduled in the future as of now, the "rivalry" will fade like McNeese did.

Agreed, but they still played us more than anybody else I think. And even though the numbers have tilted way too far their way I get excited when they lose to anyone. I don't feel that way about the Hoax.

[BLU]

Our only true in state rival is LTUR to me. Losing to the Brokebacks is absolutely a neon sign saying how far down we are. They and MoanRow are the canary in the mine.

We are not rivals, not even close. I would consider Fresno St/Southern Miss more of a rival before ULL. ULM is the rival to ULL

[cajun4life]

I'll let you guys continue to debate the quarterback, the coaches, the receivers, the play calling and everything else.

Someone made a post during the game how bad our special teams suck.

Tonight we had a blocked punt, out punted (net) our opponent 41 yds to 22 and had a 37 yard punt return. Going into the game, I thought it was the biggest advantage over ULM that we had. To their credit, they showed it.

Yes, we allowed a long kickoff return, dropped a snap which resulted in a short punt (weather had everything to do with that) but we took advantage of our advantage and honestly, I think the punt game won the game for us.

And, it's time to give the defense some credit. Other than the drive that resulted in the missed FG, ULM did NOTHING...NOTHING on offense in the second half.

And props to Haack. Before the TD pass to Robinson, his passing numbers were worse than Nixon's. But he made a great throw in that weather. The other two QB's on the field didn't have that capability.

It's not about stats, it's about points. The Cajuns got 21 with Haack as QB. I gave Nixon plenty of credit (that some of you didn't want him to have...be honest) for generating points earlier this season.

Haack gave them the spark they needed....no question. He showed great leadership.

Jay 3 for 8 with two glorified handoffs isn't great. And I agree Haack wasn't that great either outside of a few plays. But bringing in Haack did a lot of things for one it got the safeties out of the box and we were able to start moving the ball on the ground.

Haack could have had better numbers if he didn't throw two balls away downfield and hit his dump offs. But when you barely get any first team snaps as a throwing QB I can see that.

Also I still expect Nixon to start.

[Cajun Monkee]

IMHO, this is the first time this year Haack showed that he WANTED to run the ball.

I don't care if his first run went for 2 yards; he took the snap and shagged tail. Then the other one around the right side where he went for about 20 and slid around the 35. And finally his touchdown around the left side was Broadway-esque.

We were even talking about how he just hasn't looked that fast until last night.

His passing was incidental.

I said before the season started it would depend on whether he was a better runner than Nixon was a passer. Early on, I think he looked very timid in running the ball. Last night I think he attacked the run

I think we'll see Haack start against Georgia State.

[basinbear]

They both need to play

[RaginScotsman]

IMHO, this is the first time this year Haack showed that he WANTED to run the ball.

I don't care if his first run went for 2 yards; he took the snap and shagged tail. Then the other one around the right side where he went for about 20 and slid around the 35. And finally his touchdown around the left side was Broadway-esque.

We were even talking about how he just hasn't looked that fast until last night.

His passing was incidental.

I said before the season started it would depend on whether he was a better runner than Nixon was a passer. Early on, I think he looked very timid in running the ball. Last night I think he attacked the run

I think we'll see Haack start against Georgia State.

I think Haack's performance in relief against GSU last year earns him a start. He'll be confident as will the coaching staff.

[axg8750]

The thing that stood out the most to me was how much the running game benefited by having haack in there. Just the threat of a qb who can throw the ball gave the dangerous cajun running back corps some room ro run!

[BirdofParadise]

Jay 3 for 8 with two glorified handoffs isn't great. And I agree Haack wasn't that great either outside of a few plays. But bringing in Haack did a lot of things for one it got the safeties out of the box and we were able to start moving the ball on the ground.

Haack could have had better numbers if he didn't throw two balls away downfield and hit his dump offs. But when you barely get any first team snaps as a throwing QB I can see that.

Also I still expect Nixon to start.

Oh...totally agree. Totally.

Just like vs. Kentucky, Nixon's numbers weren't great. But suddenly Pierce etc were able to run.

I'm just saying the PASSING numbers were about the same until the pass to Robinson.

But the pass was one neither Nixon nor Smith could have thrown.

[BirdofParadise]

Agreed, but they still played us more than anybody else I think. And even though the numbers have tilted way too far their way I get excited when they lose to anyone. I don't feel that way about the Hoax.

Totally agree. For me it's always been about Tech. In all sports. Ive gotten pretty geeked the last two years when we've beaten them in hoops.

The first game I ever saw vs. McNeese was in 2007. They mean nothing to me except I want to win if we play them.

[Cajun Soldier]

Well basinbear, who actually coached and scouted talent, said he threw some impressive balls, so is he FOS too?
I'll wait for your response

DMS save your breathe I agree with you and we all know we will need both to win everyone loves the back up until he is the starter. Nixon was a hero until he started so was Haack. Next week the bandwagon QB coaches will be calling for Nixon hence we will need both to win.