Football Season: Reasons to be negative.

[zephyr]

This season will 100% revolve around the QB's and their ability to utilize the excellent group of WR's we have.

The RB position will be an after thought in the gameplan until a leader emerges there.

No doubt that Coach Hall was brought in to save the patient on the operating table. Let's hope he can find some witch doctor magic in the swamp and give Davis a bionic arm in the process.

The RB position will never be an afterthought, especially if JD is unable to implement the full playbook and we have to fall back on the ugly power running game we've tried master the last few years.

[KajunKrazy]

I am ready. I'll say it again: when expectations have been low, Hudspeth teams have come up big. Our players have a lot to play for, and in some ways, a couple guys are playing to get their dignity back. I for one, never bet against a dog that's been backed into a corner.

This team, I believe, will progress as the season progresses. I think we need to approach this year with patience. Unfortunately, our schedule is not conducive to that. We jump in pretty quickly. I think it's vital to see some substantial cohension in week 1 against a team we should beat handledly. I don't typically buy into the rent-a-win theory of scheduling, but in this case, I think it serves a huge purpose. Having said that, SLU is coming here to win, and they have talent. We need to be ready right away.

Not many will agree here, but I think we win at Tulsa. I think we have to win at Tulsa. I think if Hud wants to turn this thing around, I think it starts in Tulsa. Completely new personnel up and down the roster, especially offensively, which is their calling card. I think we match up well defensively, and if we can sustain drives on the ground, we will win. I know for a fact the team has W next to their schedule sheet for their goals for wins this year.

Agree. Tulsa could be the pivotal game this season.

[cajunref]

I'm thinking 11-2, counting the bowl win.

Going to be an epic ride this Fall, gentlemen. Hang on to your jockstraps.

4-8, possibly 5-7.

[CajunEXPRESS]

Well anything worse than 6/6 would be an absolute disaster.

[cajun_lannister]

Well anything worse than 6/6 would be an absolute disaster.

I think 7 wins is doable

[CharlieK]

I actually think Elijah Mitchell of Erath High will be one of our top freshman this year. RB is a position you can contribute greatly as a freshman and I am optimistic he will provide us with lots of highlights in his career.

I am being careful about how I ask this, because from all accounts he is a fantastic kid, and I really hope he is a great player for the Cajuns. I have only seen him play in 4 games, all against CHS-NI. He was able to do almost nothing against them. Maybe 100 yards total for the 4 games. I recognize that he's not a one man show, but I'm a little worried he did all his damage against really sub par competition, as local 3A ball hasn't been super strong the last few years. I'm wondering, from those who have seen him play often, do you think he's a solid 1A player, or did he get his yards against weak teams?

Again, it's a question, and I'm in no way trying to bash the kid. I hope he finishes with the all time Cajun rushing record. I'm just a little skeptical at this point.

[cajun_lannister]

I am being careful about how I ask this, because from all accounts he is a fantastic kid, and I really hope he is a great player for the Cajuns. I have only seen him play in 4 games, all against CHS-NI. He was able to do almost nothing against them. Maybe 100 yards total for the 4 games. I recognize that he's not a one man show, but I'm a little worried he did all his damage against really sub par competition, as local 3A ball hasn't been super strong the last few years. I'm wondering, from those who have seen him play often, do you think he's a solid 1A player, or did he get his yards against weak teams?

Again, it's a question, and I'm in no way trying to bash the kid. I hope he finishes with the all time Cajun rushing record. I'm just a little skeptical at this point.

I watched him a few times him he reminds me a lot of Montrel Carter and most likely will play the same role

[CajunNation]

The RB position will never be an afterthought, especially if JD is unable to implement the full playbook and we have to fall back on the ugly power running game we've tried master the last few years.

I can see y'all aren't seeing things the way I am.

Let me rephrase.

If this team DOESN'T revolve around the passing game for success early on, this season will go nowhere.

RB by committee only works when your passing game is on point.

And, it will be RB by committee until a leader emerges there.


If we come out of the gate in full "Hudspeth bang your head against a wall offense", this season and Hudspeth's tenure here is over.

[CajunT]

I think 7 wins is doable

In order for Hud to get to seven wins, he will need to defeat at least one of these three on the road; South Alabama, Arkansas State or App. State. We are not going to win any out of conference games accept SELU. To get to eight wins, he will need to win two out of those three road games and sweep at home.

[ManAboutTown]

In order for Hud to get to seven wins, he will need to defeat at least one of these three on the road; South Alabama, Arkansas State or App. State. We are not going to win any out of conference games accept SELU. To get to eight wins, he will need to win two out of those three road games and sweep at home.

App St is taking a step back this year. We will win at Tulsa. Ark St is a toss up, but they owe us and will be gunning for us. No reason to loose to South Al. The rest of the schedule will play out how we think it should.

JMO

[ManAboutTown]

Are you aiming this criticism at me?

Not at all.

[CajunT]

App St is taking a step back this year. We will win at Tulsa. Ark St is a toss up, but they owe us and will be gunning for us. No reason to loose to South Al. The rest of the schedule will play out how we think it should.

JMO

In order to accomplish that goal, you must defeat teams with better staffs and recruited better than you. Possible, but not likely.