2018 NOLA Bowl....

[Big Buds]

I predicted 10-2 for the 2017 season, and we were honestly a few plays here and there from such being a possible reality. Had a few things gone our way and it happened, 12-0 would be the logical goal for this season.

We got impatient in the leadership of the team, though, and fired Hud. Kind of interrupting the team vibe a bit.

This coming season is going to be rough with some growing pains. The first 6 games will really tell the tale. If we can come out of there 2-4 with a revenge win over a staunch NM State team, we’ll have a good shot at being bowl eligible at the end of the season.

This ____ is awesome! You even got the Buds wishing to get a taste of what you're smoking.

[RaginCajun77]

I predicted 10-2 for the 2017 season, and we were honestly a few plays here and there from such being a possible reality. Had a few things gone our way and it happened, 12-0 would be the logical goal for this season.

We got impatient in the leadership of the team, though, and fired Hud. Kind of interrupting the team vibe a bit.

This coming season is going to be rough with some growing pains. The first 6 games will really tell the tale. If we can come out of there 2-4 with a revenge win over a staunch NM State team, we'll have a good shot at being bowl eligible at the end of the season.

[HoustonCajun]

Hate to break it to you but the more we win and sell out the Dome, the more we will be hated in Louisiana. I would love to be hated, it means we’re finally relevant.

Other state schools may hate us, but the Super Dome loves us and the City of New Orleans loves us because of what we bring. We proved we can bring 50,000 fans for a bowl game. Opening the season with Miss State and a packed Dome will help prove and ensure that we can bring this every year, as long as our program is winning. This would be like opening the season with a bowl game. And, every P5 team would love the New Orleans exposure and experience. Scheduling this game will be easy each year and serve as a home game for us. The national exposure would be extraordinary and help change our perception and attractiveness to another conference.

[zephyr]

I predicted 10-2 for the 2017 season, and we were honestly a few plays here and there from such being a possible reality. Had a few things gone our way and it happened, 12-0 would be the logical goal for this season.

We got impatient in the leadership of the team, though, and fired Hud. Kind of interrupting the team vibe a bit.

This coming season is going to be rough with some growing pains. The first 6 games will really tell the tale. If we can come out of there 2-4 with a revenge win over a staunch NM State team, we’ll have a good shot at being bowl eligible at the end of the season.

LOL

[CajunEXPRESS]

I long for bigger and better bowls as well.

....but we would need an undefeated (or one loss season) to get to anything better than the NOLA Bowl due to Sunbelt tie-ins.

So until we have that perfect season or get out of the Sunbelt, the reality is the NOLA Bowl is where we are most likely headed.

For us to get that biggest venue possible I think we’d need a perfect season plus winning the last ten games of the preceding season. That’s right 23 straight wins.

[Cajunrunner]

In other words, you don't believe we have another shot at NOLA Bowl glory without Hud at the helm?

That’s not what I’m saying. What I’m saying is that we need to realize that when you hit the reset button on a program that is already just a short ways away from a couple huge seasons, it kind of messes with the team mojo and bit.

Coach Billy has the opportunity to be successful, but there will be some growing pains.

[CajunEXPRESS]

No growing pains , just not unbridled success.

[Zeebart21]

Here is some reality, we had other potential options available to us in the past. Our amazing, intrepid former AD shut it down because the NO Bowl was comfortable. If we have a really nice season, we will be talked about in some other possibilities.. Ill bet our AD even listens.. Maybe even negotiates??
What a novel idea??.. Although I know some of you love doing the second line down Bourbon or Canal... whatever.

Z

[Esqueleto]

Here is some reality, we had other potential options available to us in the past. Our amazing, intrepid former AD shut it down because the NO Bowl was comfortable. If we have a really nice season, we will be talked about in some other possibilities.. Ill bet our AD even listens.. Maybe even negotiates??
What a novel idea??.. Although I know some of you love doing the second line down Bourbon or Canal... whatever.

Z

I enjoy it. Beats the hell out of Government Street in Mobile. There is not a better "minor" bowl, period. End of story.

[CajunEXPRESS]

Z, we were in a position of strength. Imagine going to today's auto show at Cajun Field and turning down a dealer offer because you've done business with one before and were comfortable. Yeah if I liked the dealer I'm comfortable with, I'm making sure he's watching me spend a long time with his competition next door. I'm not leaving that competition without a smile and handshake.

[Zeebart21]

I enjoy it. Beats the hell out of Government Street in Mobile. There is not a better "minor" bowl, period. End of story.

go back and read it again. No where did I mention Mobile or heaven for bid, Montgomery AL..

[CajunNation]

I enjoy it. Beats the hell out of Government Street in Mobile. There is not a better "minor" bowl, period. End of story.

Under normal circumstances, this is correct.

However, I would be willing to forego NOLA if it meant a P5 matchup somewhere else. It's all about what is best for the program. We need P5 skins desperately.

[ULGrad@HOU]

Here is some reality, we had other potential options available to us in the past. Our amazing, intrepid former AD shut it down because the NO Bowl was comfortable. If we have a really nice season, we will be talked about in some other possibilities.. Ill bet our AD even listens.. Maybe even negotiates??
What a novel idea??.. Although I know some of you love doing the second line down Bourbon or Canal... whatever.

Z

I really believe this will be corrected by our new AD going forward. I think, that he get's it, and will get this program to newer heights. I also think T-Joe supports this.

[Esqueleto]

Z, we were in a position of strength. Imagine going to today's auto show at Cajun Field and turning down a dealer offer because you've done business with one before and were comfortable. Yeah if I liked the dealer I'm comfortable with, I'm making sure he's watching me spend a long time with his competition next door. I'm not leaving that competition without a smile and handshake.

Wait until the Cajuns play in a different bowl. People assume we have a good traveling fanbase, but it's only because it's always been in NOLA. I travel to a lot of away football games, and I'm mostly alone. If we play outside of Houston, New Orleans, or Shreveport it will be embarrassing.

[CajunEXPRESS]

If we're in a better bowl it's gonna be glorying. That's not embarrassing. If we’re in a lesser bowl it’ll be better than most unless it’s their first rodeo.