Taking time to appreciate Cajuns quarterback Nunez

[CameronCajun]

One thing I can say is the play calling under Napier is not boneheaded like under Hud. I mean Huds first year was amazing, gutsy play calling it just went down hill from there. Or maybe our wad Blaine checking out of the run and passing?

To me you definitely see the drop off after Jay Johnson left.

[Cajunsmike]

To me you definitely see the drop off after Jay Johnson left.

Play calling is improved because we are getting into fewer third and long situations. It is hard for anyone to be successful when you are constantly facing third and 12. That was occurring much too frequently in the past. Reason we are having to deal with that situation less frequently this season is we are having very few pre snap penalties allowing the football to stay ahead of the chains. In fact the only time we punted on Saturday followed an illegal motion penalty. Lots of credit to the staff for instilling better discipline is in order here. Also, the players get credit for being more focused, getting in better shape allowing them to maintain concentration once some fatigue sets in, and the administration for bringing in people to help with nutrition which feeds better conditioning.

[ManAboutTown]

Playcaliing is improved because our Offensive Line has improved.

[PK3PO]

Playcaliing is improved because our Offensive Line has improved.

Exactly!

[carnold983]

Though I agree he is "our best shot at some success this season", and I'm not a fan of the two QB system, this team has shown it wants to play, period. Very impressive and disciplined. The team shows just as much effort and dedication when Lewis is in there as Nunez, however, it is always difficult for the offense to have to switch between QB's because of the rhythm of the game, the cadence, and voice inflection of the QB calling plays.
I agree!!! Nunez is our guy! Please stop switching qb’s mid game!

Gotta get behind this team!!!

[RaisingCajun08]

He’s certainly established himself as the #1 guy. He’ll miss throws from time to time and make the wrong read on a RPO, but he’s efficient. 5 touchdowns is no fluke. The funny thing was I didn’t realize he was having such a good game until I looked at the live stats in the 3rd. He doesn’t really wow you like some QBs. I saw 5 tds and it was like, “when did that happen? Wait, he does have 5, doesn’t he?”

He established himself as the #1 guy vs Grambling. I say that only because I have no idea how well anyone does in practice. BUT yet, we still continue to play 2 QBs.

[Cajunsmike]

He established himself as the #1 guy vs Grambling. I say that only because I have no idea how well anyone does in practice. BUT yet, we still continue to play 2 QBs.

One of the reasons we play two is due to the desire to help Lewis be better prepared to be the 2019 starter.

[CajunT]

One of the reasons we play two is due to the desire to help Lewis be better prepared to be the 2019 starter.

I think that is the process, but I like many don't believe you do it at the price of wining a game you are still in. If your starting QB is in rhythm and the offense is executing while scoring points, I don't think changing QBs is a positive thing. This Saturday was an exception to that rule because NMSU couldn't defend our offense and our staff knew it was good to put Lewis in while the offense was having success. JMO

[CajunNation]

I think that is the process, but I like many don't believe you do it at the price of wining a game you are still in. If your starting QB is in rhythm and the offense is executing while scoring points, I don't think changing QBs is a positive thing. This Saturday was an exception to that rule because NMSU couldn't defend our offense and our staff knew it was good to put Lewis in while the offense was having success. JMO

Watched Nunez throw laser darts on quite a few 10-15 yard slants/in routes Saturday with ease.

If Lewis would start doing that, I might start crying.

[ULvictory]

Watched Nunez throw laser darts on quite a few 10-15 yard slants/in routes Saturday with ease.

If Lewis would start doing that, I might start crying.

My biggest complaint with Nunez up until this past Saturday was his lack of passing down the seam. It was the 50/50 jump balls or short passes in the flat. Then, his first pass against NMSU down the seam was a perfect slant to Bradley for a TD. Might I add that the offensive line played on of their best games to where Nunez had time to settle in the pocket and make some nice throws.