Positives on offense

[Just1More]

With a healthy Nick Fitzgerald, I think they are the 3rd best team in the SEC and probably a Top 10 team.

I was encouraged with the sustained effort throughout the game.

Ragas continues to impress, legitimate big time D1 running back.

I agree we played a lot of base defense, but Fitzgerald really forces that. 6'5", 230 lbs QB, that runs like a deer, can you say Cam Newton, but with a more accurate arm. I do think we get more pressure on SBC team's QBs.

The other positive is I didn't really see any injuries in the game. Usually we get beat up physically pretty bad against SEC teams.

Lastly, starting Week 7 is where I think we get an idea of what kind of coaches we have. If they are as good as I think they are, we should see good progress on playing sound, disciplined football and have a strong finish to the season.

That's a good post. Although I'm always happy we didn't seem to come away with injuries, I don't agree we get more when we play better programs. You can get just as "injured" playing Grambling as you get "injured" against an Alabama. The stats just don't support the injury argument based on opponent. In reality, we have left SEC teams more injured than UL in almost every football matchup. As was the case last night.

But I completely agree with your assessment. I'm not thinking Napier and staff produce miracles beyond the talent we have on this team... but it would be fair to gauge how his staff is doing with the personnel by game 7. By then, you know what you have in a variety of matchups. Choosing the right players, the right plays and the game management at that point does begin reflecting on the staff.

[ManAboutTown]

We are going to see Nick Fitzgerald lite when we face the quarterback that plays for Arkansas State. He's legit.

Hansen might actually be a better passer

[CajunNation]

Agree. It sucked to have Ragas pick up 9 on first down, only to play call our way out of a 1st down conversion. And I couldn't understand the short downs with Levi trying to sling it up field. That wasn't intelligent play calling. But I'm not concerned about our offense or the play calls going forward. I see a lot of positives... including the OL play. As much as I know we have some gaps in our defense... I don't think judging them against that Miss State offense is entirely fair. I think Miss State will prove they're a serious top 10 team if Fitzgerald stays healthy.

Might be time to start thinking about Levi as a DB. I'm afraid he is following Ray's career path. Hate to waste his talent, and we could REALLY use him back there.

[zephyr]

Might be time to start thinking about Levi as a DB. I'm afraid he is following Ray's career path. Hate to waste his talent, and we could REALLY use him back there.

He's our backup QB. You don't take your #2 guy and switch positions.

[Turbine]

He's our backup QB. You don't take your #2 guy and switch positions.

I agree

[HOUCajun]

Speaking of Ray, did he play at reciever in either game?

[raginreesh]

Speaking of that..

Big shoutout to RaginReesh, LocalYokel, and their whole crew.. First class, top notch guys and even better Cajun fans. Had a great time with those gents.

Hear, hear ... a fantastic afternoon and evening, less the score. Until next time.

[talktomewillis]

I haven't seen anyone on this board yet that isn't underestimating Coastal Carolina.

They've scored over 100 points the last two weeks. That UAB team they hung more than 40 on beat Tulane yesterday.

We have our work cut out for us. Not saying it's a game we can't win but we better be good next Saturday.

[ManAboutTown]

I haven't seen anyone on this board yet that isn't underestimating Coastal Carolina.

They've scored over 100 points the last two weeks. That UAB team they hung more than 40 on beat Tulane yesterday.

We have our work cut out for us. Not saying it's a game we can't win but we better be good next Saturday.

I haven’t weighed in yet, but I’ll say this; if our secondary plays like they have the first two games of this season, and our receivers don’t catch the football again, we could easily get torched.

[Cajunfanatico]

I haven't seen anyone on this board yet that isn't underestimating Coastal Carolina.

They've scored over 100 points the last two weeks. That UAB team they hung more than 40 on beat Tulane yesterday.

We have our work cut out for us. Not saying it's a game we can't win but we better be good next Saturday.

I haven't underestimated them.