UL defense faces huge test in Tulsa

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On paper, the Tulsa Golden Hurricane offense is most likely on a short list of worst mid-major units for the UL Ragin’ Cajuns to be facing this week.

Coming off a scary 51-48 nail-biting win over Southeastern, defensive coordinator Mike Lucas and his Cajuns now must try to slow down a high-powered Tulsa attack.

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[Turbine]

If the defense that held SLU to 7 points for 29 minutes of the second half shows up, ...

... Louisiana will win.

[Cajunjeb]

If the defense that held SLU to 7 points for 29 minutes of the second half shows up, ...

... Louisiana will win.

Bubble wrap Walker.

[cajunhawk]

Our defense faces a tough test...warming up.

[CrappDaddy]

This game will tell the tale of the season. Based on Huds comments it sounds like they plan to run the ball and play keep away, more of the last 2 years in other words. If play calling go's vanilla after Davis's first interception then this season is over. We need to go in there and pull every damn play out of the playbook we can.

[Hark Mudspeth]

This game will tell the tale of the season. Based on Huds comments it sounds like they plan to run the ball and play keep away, more of the last 2 years in other words. If play calling go's vanilla after Davis's first interception then this season is over. We need to go in there and pull every damn play out of the playbook we can.

I have no problem with that game plan if it's working...continuing to stick with an unsuccessful game plan is the problem.

[California Cajun]

http://www.sportsline.com/college-football/odds/

14 point dogs vs. Tulsa

[cajunhawk]

http://www.sportsline.com/college-football/odds/

14 point dogs vs. Tulsa

Accurate.

[Esqueleto]

http://www.sportsline.com/college-football/odds/

14 point dogs vs. Tulsa

Cajuns and over 66. Parlay lock! You're all welcome.

[ManAboutTown]

Cajuns and over 66. Parlay lock! You're all welcome.

If you can get it at 66, do it immediately. I bet that line moves over 70 before kickoff.

[Ragin4U]

This game will tell the tale of the season. Based on Huds comments it sounds like they plan to run the ball and play keep away, more of the last 2 years in other words. If play calling go's vanilla after Davis's first interception then this season is over. We need to go in there and pull every damn play out of the playbook we can.

If we can keep them from running 100 plays by driving the ball down the field while burning the play clock, I'm all for it. Vanilla all the way. I'm all for a 3-0 win

[Just1More]

I have no problem with that game plan if it's working...continuing to stick with an unsuccessful game plan is the problem.

Hud always "wants" to run the ball... to eat up clock, keep the defense off the field, pound their DL and hope to soften it up, lessen the chance of a turnover, etc, etc, etc. But the reality of it is... and Hud has to know it... he has to open up this offense in order to win 6 this year. He is not going to withdraw into pounding the ball and win more than 4 games. There are ways to produce open looks for JD to throw.

If the rushing attack works... it's obviously the smart way to go. But we also need to get the passing game moving. The rest of the season depends on it. Our defense is just going to have to pull their own weight. If not against Tulsa... then when?

[Hark Mudspeth]

Hud always "wants" to run the ball... to eat up clock, keep the defense off the field, pound their DL and hope to soften it up, lessen the chance of a turnover, etc, etc, etc. But the reality of it is... and Hud has to know it... he has to open up this offense in order to win 6 this year. He is not going to withdraw into pounding the ball and win more than 4 games. There are ways to produce open looks for JD to throw.

If the rushing attack works... it's obviously the smart way to go. But we also need to get the passing game moving. The rest of the season depends on it. Our defense is just going to have to pull their own weight. If not against Tulsa... then when?

Absolutely, controlling the clock does not have to equal 3 yards and a cloud of dust. You can move the chains, throw the ball, attack and be creative while controlling the clock.

[CajunEXPRESS]

We don't need to eat that clock, we simply need to score touchdowns.

[CrappDaddy]

If we can keep them from running 100 plays by driving the ball down the field while burning the play clock, I'm all for it. Vanilla all the way. I'm all for a 3-0 win

We've tried this the last 2 years with zero success and zero adjustments. We were able to do it in 13-14 but we arent built that way now. At least I don't think we are. We'll find out Saturday.