Official Ragin Cajun Football Early Signing Day Thread for 2018

[cajun4life]

I prefer to leverage my options by adding the best available option that is a fit for this staff and the current locker room, and let the competition work it out.

I 100% agree with that. But IMO short of landing a DeWeaver type JC signee we aren’t going to get a guy who is anything more than what we got out of Nunez.

[CajunT]

I 100% agree with that. But IMO short of landing a DeWeaver type JC signee we aren’t going to get a guy who is anything more than what we got out of Nunez.

I don't see the DeWeaver type as the only option. I would prefer a Bennett type the gives this offense a RPO at QB. There were so many times this season that a QB like a Blaine Gauthier could have taken advantage of opportunities to make big plays on 3rd or 4th down with his legs. That would open our run game up even more to have a running threat at QB.

[cajun4life]

I don't see the DeWeaver type as the only option. I would prefer a Bennett type the gives this offense a RPO at QB. There were so many times this season that a QB like a Blaine Gauthier could have taken advantage of opportunities to make big plays on 3rd or 4th down with his legs. That would open our run game up even more to have a running threat at QB.

While that is true as well, I’d like to see us move away from an athlete playing QB and see a real QB who is athletic.

Hell find me another Andre Nunez with better abilities. If Nunez could make all the throws he would have picked people apart. But his arm strength really limited this offense.

[CajunT]

While that is true as well, I’d like to see us move away from an athlete playing QB and see a real QB who is athletic.

Hell find me another Andre Nunez with better abilities. If Nunez could make all the throws he would have picked people apart. But his arm strength really limited this offense.

I have no interest in an athlete playing QB, Bennett was way more polished throwing all the routes than just an athlete. Any addition from JC should be able to throw all the routes well. JMO

[Turbine]

You know, Levi's total numbers weren't much different from Nunez, on average.

QB RATING
Nunez 144.55
Lewis 178.31

COMP %
Nunez 63.4
Lewis 62.5

TD/ INT
Nunez 20/12
Lewis 7/2

YDS PER COMP.
Nunez 12.48
Lewis 15.8

YDS PER ATT.
Nunez 7.9
Lewis 9.1

Now, I'm not suggesting for one minute that we should stay status quo.

But it's not like Levi never performed when he was in the game.

He did well, I was pleased, but isn't he graduating early and leaving UL high and dry?

[CajunVic]

He did well, I was pleased, but isn't he graduating early and leaving UL high and dry?

Almost - have you seen the weather forecast - no "and dry"

He is leaving us HIGH.

[Boomer]

Almost - have you seen the weather forecast - no "and dry"

He is leaving us HIGH.

So I think all agree that the recruiting has. Been pretty successful to damn good.why??? Facilities including IPF, APC, very nice dorms, academic center, and even cafeteria area location.the new staff phenomenon that seems to work for first year coaches.knowledgeable recruiters that know their areas.the taste. Of success in the past with some bowl success with. Great crowdsthe next upgrade of stadium dreamthis cULture dealfor some some academic credentials.existing players spreading the good news of the new staff!!!

[mgv6260]

He did well, I was pleased, but isn't he graduating early and leaving UL high and dry?

Lewis is graduating early?

[Turbine]

Lewis is graduating early?

That was the threat of 2017 as to why Lewis should start over Nunez.

Whether or not that threat is coming to fruition, I do not know.

[CajunVic]

That was the threat of 2017 as to why Lewis should start over Nunez.

Whether or not that threat is coming to fruition, I do not know.

He was also dead set on NOT red shirting because he was going to graduate early and there would then be no need for a red shirt year.

[Rainman66]

He was also dead set on NOT red shirting because he was going to graduate early and there would then be no need for a red shirt year.

The way I remember it, is that his plan was to graduate in 4 years. So, if he redshirted, he would really only have 3 years of playing time.

[SlickRick]

He was also dead set on NOT red shirting because he was going to graduate early and there would then be no need for a red shirt year.

He will be available to play 4 seasonshe has 2 left. He won't be here for a fifth season.

[Turbine]

If he had redshirted.

If he had success as a senior.

If he was competitive.

I guarantee you he would be back for his 4th year of college football.

ps Can I make you cry "uncle" ?

[CajunVic]

If he had redshirted.

If he had success as a senior.

If he was competitive.

I guarantee you he would be back for his 4th year of college football.

ps Can I make you cry "uncle" ?

I think she is your uncle.

[Turbine]

I think she is your uncle.

I see the expected "uncle" but I don't sense the cry.