FB Final: Louisiana 41, App State 13

[RaginDave]

The other key was two defensive players, D'Marco Jackson and Demtrious Taylor. Jackson was averaging 10+ tackles a game, finished the game with 3 tackles. Taylor is a beast on the D Line, he only finished with 1 tackle. So their best defensive disrupters only had 4 tackles on the night. Our biggest single disrupter in Gardner had 7 tackles by himself. The other thing that was amazing to me was the play of the DB's. We just went up against the best 3 starting WR's in the conference and arguably in all of G5, this group has the talent to play at most P5 schools and look at the numbers.

Malik Williams had 6 catches for 38 yards and no TD's.
Thomas Hennigan had 2 catches for 25 yards and no TD's.
Corey Sutton had 2 catches for 19 yards and no TD's.

These three guys were averaging 15 catches 220 yards and 2 TD's per game we held them to 7 catches for 82 yards and no TD's. That's special, really special play by our DB's.

[Peek a boo]

that was a Top 25 Ranked team we had on the field last night, we deserve to be ranked after that performance.

[JayWalker]

1. First time since joining the league App has been held to one touchdown in a league game.

2. Worst loss for App in a conference game since joining the league.

3. Worst loss in a conference game since 2004 in the SoCon when GS hammered them.

Seth Lewis at KATC was kind enough to have me on for a mic'd up segment. He asked me about the Cajuns' performances and would it be good enough to beat App. I said no but I also reminded everyone the old saying for the investment firm...."past performance does not necessarily indicate future results."

And, as fans, that's what we need to remember. Every time we complain about a WIN because we didn't play particularly well, we project that to when we play good teams.

I didn't see 41-13. I don't think anyone did. But I was pretty confident we would play well.

Levi set the tempo early and the running game took over in the second half...all according to plan.

Patrick Toney is a ____ing rock star.

Trap game next week.

[CrazyCajun]

1. First time since joining the league App has been held to one touchdown in a league game.

2. Worst loss for App in a conference game since joining the league.

3. Worst loss in a conference game since 2004 in the SoCon when GS hammered them.

Seth Lewis at KATC was kind enough to have me on for a mic'd up segment. He asked me about the Cajuns' performances and would it be good enough to beat App. I said no but I also reminded everyone the old saying for the investment firm...."past performance does not necessarily indicate future results."

And, as fans, that's what we need to remember. Every time we complain about a WIN because we didn't play particularly well, we project that to when we play good teams.

I didn't see 41-13. I don't think anyone did. But I was pretty confident we would play well.

Levi set the tempo early and the running game took over in the second half...all according to plan.

Patrick Toney is a ____ing rock star.

Trap game next week.

Huge TRAP

[RaginScotsman]

You just love being a fan after nights like last night. Especially when you get to enjoy this for a week plus before your next game. I actually feel bad for the team because their enjoyment is on a timer. They have to get back to work and focus on the next game. Fans, we're drinking umbrella drinks for the next few days.

[RaginDave]

Huge TRAP

I have not started my breakdown of stAte as of yet, but just looking at some things with this Red Wolves team. They are bad against the run, they are bad against the pass and they are unable to run the ball effectively all season. Where they do excel is in the air, they can throw the ball all over the field and they do. But the good news for the Cajuns is for the 3rd game in a row, we will be facing QB's who will not beat you with their legs, both Hatcher and Blackman are going to try to drop back and throw the ball, Hatcher might be a little better running than Blackman, but neither guy is a threat. That means we should be able to put pressure on them. stAte has given up 24 sacks in 6 games. That is 4 a game on the other side of the ball they only have 9 sacks on the season. They don't pressure the QB and they don't block well either in the running game or passing game. This is a team that is giving up a total of 584 yards a game on defense of those 584 they are equal opportunity offenders. They give up 268 yards on the ground and 315 through the air. Meanwhile they only rush for 75 yards a game, while passing for 358 yards a game. Most of that is because they are trying to play catch up all game. They have been outscored 280-180 on the season. They have given up 21 vs Central Arkansas, 55 vs Memphis, 52 vs Washington, 41 vs Tulsa, 59 vs Georgia Southern and 52 vs Coastal Carolina. They are really bad on defense, I mean really bad.

[CajunT]

I have not started my breakdown of stAte as of yet, but just looking at some things with this Red Wolves team. They are bad against the run, they are bad against the pass and they are unable to run the ball effectively all season. Where they do excel is in the air, they can throw the ball all over the field and they do. But the good news for the Cajuns is for the 3rd game in a row, we will be facing QB's who will not beat you with their legs, both Hatcher and Blackman are going to try to drop back and throw the ball, Hatcher might be a little better running than Blackman, but neither guy is a threat. That means we should be able to put pressure on them. stAte has given up 24 sacks in 6 games. That is 4 a game on the other side of the ball they only have 9 sacks on the season. They don't pressure the QB and they don't block well either in the running game or passing game. This is a team that is giving up a total of 584 yards a game on defense of those 584 they are equal opportunity offenders. They give up 268 yards on the ground and 315 through the air. Meanwhile they only rush for 75 yards a game, while passing for 358 yards a game. Most of that is because they are trying to play catch up all game. They have been outscored 280-180 on the season. They have given up 21 vs Central Arkansas, 55 vs Memphis, 52 vs Washington, 41 vs Tulsa, 59 vs Georgia Southern and 52 vs Coastal Carolina. They are really bad on defense, I mean really bad.

I believe Blackmon is out. We will face Hatcher.

[RaginDave]

I believe Blackmon is out. We will face Hatcher.

Thanks, like I said I had not started my breakdown as of yet and allot of that I find as I am doing my research. But either way, neither is much of a threat as a runner, we are familiar with Hatcher as we have faced him before.

[fanof71]

I have not started my breakdown of stAte as of yet, but just looking at some things with this Red Wolves team. They are bad against the run, they are bad against the pass and they are unable to run the ball effectively all season. Where they do excel is in the air, they can throw the ball all over the field and they do. But the good news for the Cajuns is for the 3rd game in a row, we will be facing QB's who will not beat you with their legs, both Hatcher and Blackman are going to try to drop back and throw the ball, Hatcher might be a little better running than Blackman, but neither guy is a threat. That means we should be able to put pressure on them. stAte has given up 24 sacks in 6 games. That is 4 a game on the other side of the ball they only have 9 sacks on the season. They don't pressure the QB and they don't block well either in the running game or passing game. This is a team that is giving up a total of 584 yards a game on defense of those 584 they are equal opportunity offenders. They give up 268 yards on the ground and 315 through the air. Meanwhile they only rush for 75 yards a game, while passing for 358 yards a game. Most of that is because they are trying to play catch up all game. They have been outscored 280-180 on the season. They have given up 21 vs Central Arkansas, 55 vs Memphis, 52 vs Washington, 41 vs Tulsa, 59 vs Georgia Southern and 52 vs Coastal Carolina. They are really bad on defense, I mean really bad.

Ragin Dave gets a game ball and a helmet sticker for his astute observation that Bryce was not a runner, as we have seen from past APP State QB's. Dude is slow and not too coordinated...that and UL Defense beat his AZZZ up...

[SlickRick]

I believe Blackmon is out. We will face Hatcher.

Yes, I think you are right T. Hatcher is a better passer IMO.

[RaginDave]

Ragin Dave gets a game ball and a helmet sticker for his astute observation that Bryce was not a runner, as we have seen from past APP State QB's. Dude is slow and not too coordinated...that and UL Defense beat his AZZZ up...

But ironically he ran for their only TD. With all of the weapons they have on offense, their was no way I would have predicted that App's only TD would have been the guy pulling the ice wagon getting into the endzone last night.

Now that being said, they played without Cameron Peoples last night and while Noel is a good RB, he is small and I don't believe he is an every down back and it showed last night, Deitrich Harrington was their and he is good, but he only got 2 carries, so obviously he was not 100%, if we face them again, their is a good chance they will have all 3 really good RB's available and they will be a different looking team, but that being said, Brice does not scare me.

[RaginDave]

There is a total meltdown going on on the App State board. If you are not familiar with their fan board here is the link.

http://www.yosefscabin.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=4