2019 QB camp competition could come with a twist

[Rougarou]

I'm pretty sure the players have "bought in." If anyone knows different, please correct me.

[cajun_lannister]

Both styles work, Sabin wins without the RA RA speech and Dabo wins with it. Both coaches have won multiple national championships and Coach Napier has worked under both. Billy Napier is doing Billy Napier and that is good enough.

Pregame Speechs are fine and needed its the jumping Jacks on the side line like Hudspeth & Harbaugh do .. you are down by 50 stop trying to "energize" the crowd and make an adjustment

[Cajunsmike]

Pregame Speechs are fine and needed its the jumping Jacks on the side line like Hudspeth & Harbaugh do .. you are down by 50 stop trying to "energize" the crowd and make an adjustment

The problem I do have with the "excess" rah rah approach is what happens to the team and fans when things go bad. Fans especially get deflated when problems occur. Keeping up your support during the tough periods in a game can help things go your way at the end. As far as players go, if you are too emotional you can lose focus on what your job is. Some motivation is needed of course but it needs to be balanced with the mental aspect.

[cajun_lannister]

The problem I do have with the "excess" rah rah approach is what happens to the team and fans when things go bad. Fans especially get deflated when problems occur. Keeping up your support during the tough periods in a game can help things go your way at the end. As far as players go, if you are too emotional you can lose focus on what your job is. Some motivation is needed of course but it needs to be balanced with the mental aspect.

100% a DB all pumped up going in for a kill shot and now the band is playing and it's not yours

[Boomer]

100% a DB all pumped up going in for a kill shot and now the band is playing and it's not yours

.......Different strokes for different folks.....the different approaches turn on or OFF different players......how many guys got pumped up for Holtz’s talks....worked with one of his best at Minn.....absolutely hated all that “rah-rah crap”! Oh well !

[MetryCajun]

I know nothing about the incoming QB's, but I do know it is extremely rare for UL to have multiple legit D1 QB’s at the same time. Over the past 5 years we haven't even had one on the roster. In fact, is is extremely rare for any difference makers to be waiting in the wings at UL. If you are good, you play.... a lot! IMHO, we are thin at every position except RB, but I agree with others that improvement at the QB and DL will be keys to a successful season.
Looking forward to see what year 2 brings.

[Cajunsmike]

I know nothing about the incoming QB's, but I do know it is extremely rare for UL to have multiple legit D1 QB's at the same time. Over the past 5 years we haven't even had one on the roster. In fact, is is extremely rare for any difference makers to be waiting in the wings at UL. If you are good, you play.... a lot! IMHO, we are thin at every position except RB, but I agree with others that improvement at the QB and DL will be keys to a successful season.
Looking forward to see what year 2 brings.

I believe we have good depth on the OL and WR. Agree that defensive depth throughout is a concern.

[Balanced_view]

Like coach says, the Defense is full of great opportunities for young and talented players to stand up and name a name for themselves.

[RaginDave]

Look I wasn't comparing him to JA, someone else brought that up. I'm just saying that we aren't strong at the MLB position is not accurate either. JB is a 2nd Team All Preseason SBC Player. So I guess he is an all SBC Caliber Player.

Also Ferrod Gardner aint too shabby as an Inside LB either. My issue with us is depth, specifically at certain positions on the back end of the defense. I don't have issues with either of our starting Inside LB guys, my concern is rotation and depth there and in the DB area. I am pretty happy with the play of Boudreaux/Gardner/Wallace and Miller as the back middle half of our defense.

[Ragin4U]

Any word on Dillon's return? He would certainly help hold the edge on the DL.
And Mclintock(sp?) the kid who was dismissed last season. He was a good player. Status?

[Million$Mullet]

Any word on Dillon's return? He would certainly help hold the edge on the DL.
And Mclintock(sp?) the kid who was dismissed last season. He was a good player. Status?

Dillon is back and so is Mccaskill

[Ragin4U]

Dillon is back and so is Mccaskill

Thx! Macaskill! Dude is good. Hope he can hold his ___ together.