In-Game Thread: Louisiana vs. Georgia Southern

[TheFan]

It allowed us to secure the edge offensively. Remember Jennings still has an ankle problem and McGuire has an injured foot....it was a great change up

Yes it was. I just wish we would have done this 3 or 4 games ago.

[CajunNation]

You could see the momentum and confidence build within the Offensive players as the game progressed....especially in the Offensive line. They improved their play last night. Still a few mental busts but much better. If they are playing well Jennings plays as we expect him to play. As I've stated too many times to count, Dion Ray has to get onto the field. I like the package they put together for him. I'll bet that as the Coaches gain confidence in him you will see a few seam and slant routes and hot routes added to his package. This kid is another Eli running the football.

He could be the starting QB for Navy today and would have been a starting QB for Switzer's Oklahoma teams or Osbourne's Nebraska teams.

If we committed to option football, he would lead us to a 10 win season and probably a national ranking.

[MiamiCajun32]

The flag was for taking his helmet off on the field of play. Sprinting 100 yards, I'll give him a slight pass, man was hunting for air.

There could not have possibly been any intention for the helmet off unsportsmanlike conduct rule to include instances where the player takes his helmet off OFF THE FIELD and on his own team's sidelines, well after the play concluded (and when the entire defense is finished with a series no less). What a terrible call that was caused by zero common sense on the part of the officiating team.

[cajunhawk]

Dion Ray...all goddamn day.

[SlickRick]

The ball hit the front of one of our blockers helment, when he was turned around by one of GSU rushers. Blockers were line up to close to Coutts.

#63 waited to block the guy that got in the way of the punt. He only needed to step up to make the block/get in the way and that doesn't happen.

[SlickRick]

I can't imagine Ray throws any worse than riles...if he keeps running like that he will have receivers that open to throw too. Either way Ray needs to be in the gameplan and on the field somewhere until he graduates.

Its hard to make a passer out of a thrower. Dion, at this time, is a thrower. Of course he can improve this aspect of his game, but he'll have to work very hard to develop accuracy and touch.

I was very disappointed Jordan had that turnover. Not sure why they put him in at that point in the game, should have been Dion. But the turnover hurt momentum, could have been a game changer...lucky we were able to overcome that error. JD has worked on this throwing mechanics and IMO, has improved greatly....and he also has the wheels to take it to the house.

Don't get me wrong, I loved what I saw with Dion last night....but JD has better overall skills. Wish he would not have made that mistake last night because based on how we blocked and the play calls, JD could be the guy we are more excited about today.

[CajunEXPRESS]

Dion Ray...all goddamn day.

WHat's going to happen when teams totally disregard his ability to not pass? GSU in fact came to that realization late and sacked him in a QB draw play.

He needs to be able to hit some short passes if he is going to be our every down QB, and even our occasional QB.

I was very saddened to see J Davis cough up the ball on his only play.

[AirBill]

I was very saddened to see J Davis cough up the ball on his only play.

Especially since it really wasn't his fault. GSU player put his helmet right on the ball.

[Big Buds]

Especially since it really wasn't his fault. GSU player put his helmet right on the ball.

Yeah, that's still his fault.

[CajunEXPRESS]

Especially since it really wasn't his fault. GSU player put his helmet right on the ball.

Yeah, he had time to prepare for that. It's on him as much as the defense.

[AirBill]

Yeah, he had time to prepare for that. It's on him as much as the defense.

He's also a young player who hasn't had a whole lot of playing time. The bigger point is it's hard to judge a guy based on just one play.

[Big Buds]

He's also a young player who hasn't had a whole lot of playing time. The bigger point is it's hard to judge a guy based on just one play.

No doubt about it. I still think JD gives our offense the most options at stretching the defense. He just needs to grow up quick when given the chance.