2019 FB G2: Louisiana 35, Liberty 14

[facelessjonmoon]

Who cares. I’m tired of it. I am never going to another cajuns game again. I’m never spending another dime on cajuns shirts and flags, etc. we suck and will always be a pathetic laughing stock of Louisiana football. Out.

see ya

[ma1n3daman]

Last year we got blown out by Miss State and gave a game to CC. This year we were in the game against Miss State and had a chance to win at the end and just won a 21 point blowout. Surely you folks have to see progress. You might not love our QB, but he is our QB and will be our QB into the future. Please get over it and try to find a way to enjoy the successes of the tram and the attributes our QB brings to the team.

A 100% correct. I love this site and this team.

[angeleast]

Last year we got blown out by Miss State and gave a game to CC. This year we were in the game against Miss State and had a chance to win at the end and just won a 21 point blowout. Surely you folks have to see progress. You might not love our QB, but he is our QB and will be our QB into the future. Please get over it and try to find a way to enjoy the successes of the tram and the attributes our QB brings to the team.

Progress is real.. I agree 100%. WHen we get up to the full 85 schollys we will be even better. If we keep keep better recruits watch out.

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High temperatures kept the heat at Cajun Field on Saturday night, but it was the Ragin' Cajuns who would freeze the flames.

Louisiana (1-1) topped the Liberty Flames (0-2) by the score of 35-14, earning their first win of the young season.

Liberty head coach Hugh Freeze coached from a special dental chair in the coaches box due to medical issues, but he couldn't cool down the Cajuns offense.

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A big night on both sides of the ball was just what the doctor ordered for Louisiana, which defeated Liberty, 35-14, on Saturday night in the 15th edition of the Herbert Heymann Classic at Cajun Field.

Louisiana's (1-1) offense totaled 593 yards, 407 of which came on the ground, while its defense held Liberty scoreless in the second half after allowing just two touchdowns in the opening two periods.

The Ragin' Cajuns' 407 rushing yards were the most by the squad since they posted 419 yards against Arkansas State on Nov. 21, 2014. The total was in large part due to the efforts of Trey Ragas and Raymond Calais, who tallied 137 yards and 115 yards, respectively. The duo has now gone over 100 yards in the same game two times, while their effort marked the 26th time in program history that a pair backs each went over the century mark in the same contest.

On the receiving end, Ja'Marcus Bradley extended his reception streak to 29 games with a monster performance, hauling in six passes for 110 yards and two scores. His big night was highlighted by a career-best, 58-yard touchdown reception early in the third quarter.

Levi Lewis finished the evening 15-for-23 through the air for 179 yards and two touchdowns, while adding 25 yards on six carries and a score on the ground. His 19-yard rushing touchdown was the longest of his career.

Defensively, Louisiana gave up 14 points in the first half before holding Liberty scoreless in the final 30 minutes and limiting them to just 115 yards in that stretch. Michael Jacquet III led the team with five total tackles and an interception, while Chauncey Manac recorded two sacks.

Liberty (0-2) wasted no time getting its offense going, wrapping up its opening possession with a 12-yard touchdown pass from Stephen Calvert to D.J. Stubbs to go ahead early, 7-0. Lewis provided an answer in the final minute of the first quarter, scampering into the end zone from 19 yards out to knot things up at 7-7.

After the Flames scored another touchdown on a 66-yard run from Frankie Hickson with 9:18 to play in the first half, Ragas busted out a career-best, 75-yard touchdown run 26 seconds later to tie the game at 14 points apiece.

Bradley gave the Ragin' Cajuns their first lead of the night with 21 seconds remaining in the second quarter after his two-yard reception from Lewis capped off an eight-play, 84-yard drive and put the home team ahead, 21-14, heading into halftime.

Louisiana scored two times in the third quarter when Bradley hauled in a 58-yard pass at the 12:37 mark and Elijah Mitchell scored from a yard out with 4:50 on the clock to extend the advantage to 35-14.

Both defenses held strong in the final period, allowing a combined 119 yards and no points to see the clock run out to secure the Ragin' Cajun victory.

Louisiana returns to action on Saturday, Sept. 14, when it faces Texas Southern at Cajun Field on Family Weekend. Kickoff is slated for 6:30 p.m. on ESPN3.

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[Turbine]

"Progress is real.."

Yep and the Defense got stronger and stronger as the game progressed.

Love it.

[barisaxman]

Listened to Napier’s postgame—He was happy with the win, but frustrated we left so many points on the board—Said we should’ve scored 60. Will work to correct our shooting ourselves in the foot. Also, was asked point blank what does a coach do about three missed FG—Said “Everyone makes mistakes—Stevie will be fine. He made all his PAT’s to give him confidence.” Said he’ll work hard and be ready for next week—Let’s all pray!!

[basinbear]

We got better as a team last night. The talent level across the board is increasing rapidly with every class....We have the right Head Coach and Staff to get where we want to be..."if you build it they will come"....win

[ZoomZoom]

I had read earlier in the week Liberty was 3-0 against the belt. Glad our guys put an end to that streak. Losing to a rogue FBS team isn't a good look.

[fanof71]

We got better as a team last night. The talent level across the board is increasing rapidly with every class....We have the right Head Coach and Staff to get where we want to be..."if you build it they will come"....win

Long time no post...welcome back bear, always enjoy your take..

[ma1n3daman]

I had read earlier in the week Liberty was 3-0 against the belt. Glad our guys put an end to that streak. Losing to a rogue FBS team isn't a good look.

Well I didn’t know that either. Good research. I know Last year they really moved the ball.

[Hudsheen#Fired]

I'm curious why brandon legendre hasn't gotten any playing time yet. Is he hurt?