G9 Final: Louisiana 16 Troy 26

[zephyr]

I'm really hoping that the staff knows that the remaining teams on our schedule are going to both do what Troy and ASU did which is load up on the run and make us pass to beat them. It makes it especially tough when every team knows that Nunez will absolutely not keep the ball and be a threat on the ground.

[DocCajun]

I'm really hoping that the staff knows that the remaining teams on our schedule are going to both do what Troy and ASU did which is load up on the run and make us pass to beat them. It makes it especially tough when every team knows that Nunez will absolutely not keep the ball and be a threat on the ground.

At this point, running the read option is just increasing the risk of turnovers. Im sure there are more but I can only think of 1 time where Nunez actually kept the ball. What's the point of running it??

[Frenchie35]

I don't think an egg was laid one bit. Alabama is just that dominant.

Come on, the #3 if that's what they were, can't score one TD......

[zephyr]

At this point, running the read option is just increasing the risk of turnovers. Im sure there are more but I can only think of 1 time where Nunez actually kept the ball. What's the point of running it??

He absolutely is afraid to run it. Even on the pass play where he rolled to his left and had acres to run for the first down easily plus some, he literally stopped and gave the defender being blocked time to get off the block and tackle him. Completely unacceptable. We have to make changes with our offensive scheme when we have a QB that is no threat to actually read the play and make decisions accordingly. I know many people don't want to hear criticism of the coaching staff but that has been one of my main issues this season. Calais had 8 carries for a whopping yards because we tried to run him like we do Ragas which was right into the heart of the defense. We finally run a sweep left and he gets 9 yards. Get him to the outside. Just things like that we need to improve on.

[Big Buds]

Come on, the #3 if that's what they were, can't score one TD......

They might be overrated...but they didn't lay an egg.

[Cajunsmike]

At this point, running the read option is just increasing the risk of turnovers. Im sure there are more but I can only think of 1 time where Nunez actually kept the ball. What's the point of running it??

He scored a TD vs Arkansas State when he kept the ball. Kid just needs to fall forward for the extra yard when a tackler comes up as he is not athletic enough to fake anyone out. Yesterday he could have run for a first down but stopped to see if he could go downfield. Not his best day of decision making. At home against weak defenses, he has shown he is capable of completing enough passes to keep the defense honest. That is especially true when Elijah Mitchell is available to help keep the chains moving off the swing passes. Our receivers are also much more likely to get separation vs the teams we have remaining to play vs the one we played yesterday. I expect the entire offense to bounce back next week.

[Cajunsmike]

I couldn't agree with you more. Not asking for the third guy to start but wish we could have seen him play in a game this year. I hope we get a good JUCO transfer next year I don't see our true freshman leading us unless he is a Jake type player. Why can't or couldn't we recruit and develop a darn quarterback.

Keep in mind that at least one and perhaps both of our HS QB commitments will graduate early and enroll in school in January. That will enable them to participate in spring ball which may allow them to see playing time come the 2019 season.

[Ragin4U]

Even on the pass play where he rolled to his left and had acres to run for the first down easily plus some, he literally stopped and gave the defender being blocked time to get off the block and tackle him. Completely unacceptable.

This was very telling of the game Nunez had yesterday. A chance to move the chains and we whiffed. Calais did the same on another play. He ran out before the sticks.
While the defense was bad in the 1st half they still kept us in position to win. Those little mistakes make the difference.
Offense has to do their part. 3 points is unacceptable.

[Turbine]

They might be overrated...but they didn't lay an egg.

The "egg" simply refers to points scored and shape of the numeral.

[CajunVic]

The "egg" simply refers to points scored and shape of the numeral.

Coach 0 lived up to his name Saturday - 29 0

[CajunNation]

Keep in mind that at least one and perhaps both of our HS QB commitments will graduate early and enroll in school in January. That will enable them to participate in spring ball which may allow them to see playing time come the 2019 season.

Unless we bring in another Juco, I will be shocked if our starting QB next season isn't Gibson or one of the HS guys, and either way it goes, we will be just fine.

[CrappDaddy]

I'm really hoping that the staff knows that the remaining teams on our schedule are going to both do what Troy and ASU did which is load up on the run and make us pass to beat them. It makes it especially tough when every team knows that Nunez will absolutely not keep the ball and be a threat on the ground.

Coastal did the same. Teams already knew this but we are able to impose run game on the lower level sunbelt D’s