App St @ Louisiana Score Prediction Thread

[facelessjonmoon]

35-28 Cajuns

[VObserver]

I'm no expert, but I truly believe this defense is the best we have seen and are getting better each week. In my opinion what everyone is missing is we will control the clock with our run game therefore keeping App's offense off the field. Hard to score if you don't have ball. Now we can't turn the ball over giving them a short field. Also we need to score touchdowns not field goals.

Just my non-professional opinion.

Ap has played on a lot of short fields due to turnovers and good special teams play. If our ST groups can avoid dropping the ball, and both the Cajuns and Ap are playing 75 yard football, it is no contest. 42-24 Cajuns. Otherwise, the Cajuns win a close one.

[AppAlum1]

Ap has played on a lot of short fields due to turnovers and good special teams play. If our ST groups can avoid dropping the ball, and both the Cajuns and Ap are playing 75 yard football, it is no contest. 42-24 Cajuns. Otherwise, the Cajuns win a close one.

Do huh?

This year's App. State's offense may be the best we've ever had. Short field, long field, no matter. Our field goal kicker has had few chances. It has been a problem sometimes that we score too quickly. Quick strikes means the D is on the field longer, which runs up the D's stats. In all 4 wins, App. State never won the time of possession stat. Whatever problems App. might have Wed. night, it won't be on offense. And, as I said earlier, I think App's D will surprise you. Cannot wait to see your O-line. You all got lots of love from ESPN for your big-uglies.

Man, I doubt I will get much done at work tomorrow. Cannot WAIT to get down there!!

[ManAboutTown]

Do huh?

This year's App. State's offense may be the best we've ever had. Short field, long field, no matter. Our field goal kicker has had few chances. It has been a problem sometimes that we score too quickly. Quick strikes means the D is on the field longer, which runs up the D's stats. In all 4 wins, App. State never won the time of possession stat. Whatever problems App. might have Wed. night, it won't be on offense. And, as I said earlier, I think App's D will surprise you. Cannot wait to see your O-line. You all got lots of love from ESPN for your big-uglies.

Man, I doubt I will get much done at work tomorrow. Cannot WAIT to get down there!!

AppAlum, I was told by your fanbase last year that last year's squad was the best it ever had. I disagreed with that opinion. I'm befuddled that so many educated football fans think your current QB is Tim Tebow reincarnated. I think he is an average thrower of the football, does not read the field very well and can't "out athlete" most LBs in our league. What I do see is that he can manage an offense and run right over defenders. App's scheme has beaten a lot of people (I'm assuming you guys are still zone blocking on the OL) over the years in this league, exploiting defensive laziness and hitting homeruns with play makers and disciplined decision makers in the backfield.

[RaginScotsman]

Vegas has Louisiana -1. Surprising, I think.

[ManAboutTown]

Vegas has Louisiana -1. Surprising, I think.

Not surprising at all. Look at the stats. Look at the teams. Look at the schedules. Forget the history.

We're better.

[cajun4life]

I'm no expert, but I truly believe this defense is the best we have seen and are getting better each week. In my opinion what everyone is missing is we will control the clock with our run game therefore keeping App's offense off the field. Hard to score if you don't have ball. Now we can't turn the ball over giving them a short field. Also we need to score touchdowns not field goals.

Just my non-professional opinion.

No worries about FGs instead of TDs. We can’t make a FG so the only way we will score is a touchdown. Lol

[cajun4life]

Do huh?

This year's App. State's offense may be the best we've ever had. Short field, long field, no matter. Our field goal kicker has had few chances. It has been a problem sometimes that we score too quickly. Quick strikes means the D is on the field longer, which runs up the D's stats. In all 4 wins, App. State never won the time of possession stat. Whatever problems App. might have Wed. night, it won't be on offense. And, as I said earlier, I think App's D will surprise you. Cannot wait to see your O-line. You all got lots of love from ESPN for your big-uglies.

Man, I doubt I will get much done at work tomorrow. Cannot WAIT to get down there!!

Tale of the tape.

Appalachian State
Offense
#47 Total Yards Per Game 429ypg
#23 Rushing Yards part Game 224.5ypg
#98 Passing Yards Per Game 204.8ypg
#7 Scoring Offense at 47ppg

Defense
#95 Total Yards Per Game 420ypg
#84 Rushing Yards Per Game 165ypg
#97 Passing Yards Per Game 255ypg
#81 Scoring Defense 29ppg

Louisiana
Offense
#4 Total Offense 540yds
#3 Rushing Yards Per Game 314ppg
#56 Pass Yards Per Game 226ypg
#9 Scoring Offense 44ppg

Defense
#48 Total Defense 345ypg
#76 Rushing Yards Per Game 158.6ypg
#24 Passing Yards Per Game 186.6ypg
#41 Scoring Defense 21.1 ppg


Every single statistical category point to a Cajuns win. Except special teams. If the Cajuns field punts and keep from turning it over we win. Period, no questions, next opponent.

If we turn it over and give Appalachian St extra possessions then we will likely lose.

[VObserver]

Do we have an injury report yet?

[CrappDaddy]

One thing is for sure, both teams will score a lot of points. I don’t think App will be able to stop our run game. I’m not sure what they will be able to do pressure wise on Levi. Defensively we have our hands full but like I’ve said before, Ron Roberts is the best defensive coordinator that we’ve had here imo. I trust that he will be prepared and his defense will force just enough punts and field goals to win us this game.