So who is Josh Cole?

[CharlieK]

You're like a million percent right. No argument from me on that. Anyone who comes with the LSU is better than UL smack deserves to be back handed. But you don't have to throw em down in the street & prison rape em. One back hand deserved, one back hand given. And don't just turn in disgust. Use your opening as an opportunity to educate, cultivate, inform, teach & grow this person whether on the air, internet, or in person. You should remember you are smarter than they are. Take pity on your poor suffering brother from another mother. This is UL's time. For two years now UL hasn't been even with LSU in men's football. They've been better. And all that NIL crap along with the transfer portal is going to destroy the P-5 conferences. It might sound like an advantage for them. But when you really think a bout it, it is program destroying fruit.

I less than 1000 words (please, for the love of god :-)) explain your theory on how the NIL will destroy the P5.

I think LONG term a 16 team playoff would largely levelize the conferences, but it would take a long time and they will also NEVER agree to 16 teams anyway.

[covcaj]

I less than 1000 words (please, for the love of god :-)) explain your theory on how the NIL will destroy the P5.

I think LONG term a 16 team playoff would largely levelize the conferences, but it would take a long time and they will also NEVER agree to 16 teams anyway.

I'm interested in why you think that. It hasn't worked in basketball.....

[CharlieK]

I'm interested in why you think that. It hasn't worked in basketball.....

Fair point. But teams have moved from Cinderella to national powers in basketball (Gonzaga) because of the 64 team playoff.

I think with the transfer portal and the current tendency of kids to jump programs if they don't get playing time.....if all teams had a shot at the championship, that could be a strong draw for borderline P5 kids. If and as more current mid level teams have success in the playoffs, the chance to play+actually play for a champion will help levelize, at least the upper G5 programs with the mid to low level P5s.

[Bandwagon King]

I'm gonna give y'all an example. Everyone of you guys knows good & damn well you're gonna see people wearing LSU colors at that game Saturday. You might see 5, you might see 50, you might see a couple of hundred. Don't sweat it. If it's me, I just make a conscious effort to go up to them & congratulate them for being smart enough to see the best team in Louisiana play ball today. And let them know there's always room on the bandwagon when they want to quit getting screwed by their administration while they overpay their coaches to underachieve & wish them well.

Tell them you'll be praying they're coach doesn't fall & break his hip before the season starts. There are ways to let them know your AD kicks their AD's ass for a dime on the dollar & you aren't being destroyed financially because of it. You might even tell them You're sorry to hear about the LSU ticket prices & TAF fees being doubled again. Because they're gonna be. That would be what I call digging right into the wallet & ripping the heart out without any external bleeding taking place.

[BabbForHeisman]

I'm gonna give y'all an example. Everyone of you guys knows good & damn well you're gonna see people wearing LSU colors at that game Saturday. You might see 5, you might see 50, you might see a couple of hundred.

Vic has 4 friends coming to the game with him? Woooo!

Should be an easy win for someone in the Vic Challenge - Championship Edition.

[Bandwagon King]

I less than 1000 words (please, for the love of god :-)) explain your theory on how the NIL will destroy the P5.

I think LONG term a 16 team playoff would largely levelize the conferences, but it would take a long time and they will also NEVER agree to 16 teams anyway.

Disclaimer: I don't really have a grasp of what it entails, but from what I gather players are going to get paid based on their branding value? And these are 18 & 19 year old people, correct? And you're gonna pay the hot shot QB 100,000 & the WR 50,000 & the CB 30,000 & the offensive line don't get jack ____? The defensive tackle gets bupkus? the Linebacker gets 5000? And their all in the same locker room, or at a hotel 1000 miles away with nothing else to talk about but who's getting paid & who isn't? Just guessing, but how do you think that turns out? I think it's gonna get really really ugly really really quick. I'm thinking Pandora's box ugly with some programs.

[CharlieK]

Disclaimer: I don't really have a grasp of what it entails, but from what I gather players are going to get paid based on their branding value? And these are 18 & 19 year old people, correct? And you're gonna pay the hot shot QB 100,000 & the WR 50,000 & the CB 30,000 & the offensive line don't get jack ____? The defensive tackle gets bupkus? the Linebacker gets 5000? And their all in the same locker room, or at a hotel 1000 miles away with nothing else to talk about but who's getting paid & who isn't? Just guessing, but how do you think that turns out? I think it's gonna get really really ugly really really quick. I'm thinking Pandora's box ugly with some programs.

Agreed there is chaos on the horizon.

[JayWalker]

There's so many things to say here but I'll do my best to stay on topic.
I grew up going to LSU games and UL games. I loved sports. Still do.
I was travel ball and all star summers into baseball when Tony took the Cajuns to Omaha. That changed everything for me. I watched Warren Morris hit the home run, but it was nothing like seeing the Cajuns dog pile on South Carolina's field or watching us beat Clemson on National TV. When I realized that BIG THINGS could be done in my hometown, my allegiance was solidified. Like many of you, I had the opportunity to leave town for college. I didn't. I wanted to be a Ragin Cajun. I wanted to tie a bond to this place forever. It's a unique University in a unique town (and just so happened to have an excellent Engineering department, so checked my boxes) that made me feel like it would uniquely represent who I was. And I could return the favor.

Funny thing happened though.. When I started being "more UL than LSU", my friends made fun. My family made comments. My teammates laughed. While I was sitting in the rain watching Jerry frictin Baldwin torpedo this program, Denardo was building something in Baton Rouge, and Saban was doing unprecedented things.. I'll never forget that feeling. But even before, the "If you don't support the Cajuns, move to Baton Rouge" campaign was right up my ally. THAT was what we needed. The number didn't matter. We just needed a solid, convicted group of people around this town to say, "You know what, Fù** those jerks across the Basin", we're our own people; this is our university; these are OUR boys, playing for the pride of OUR people. Since then, we have built that. And it's still growing. And it's a wonderful thing. It's a big reason why I decided to say YES when Gerry & Matt asked me to be a part of the podcast. It was another avenue to grow that group of people that didn't need the approval or OK from Tiggah fans.

I'll never bend a knee to Baton Rouge. In fact, I'll John Snow those motha effers before anything else. They (for the most part) represent a toxic culture, a type of person that I loathe to my core. A bandwagon, scene type, that jumps on the next thing because it's 'cool.' NO loyalty, no class, no willingness to weather the storm. WEAK. Tiny Dīck syndrome. Insecure. I hate it. It's not just about football. Or sports. It's about pride, having our piece of the pie, that WE DESERVE, and a way of life.

I'm glad you know Double D, Kyle. You're a better man for it. I'm glad you know, Ed O. I'm sure he's a fascinating guy. I could spend 3 hours listing the names of great men that i've had the opportunity to know because of this university, it's athletic programs and yes, now, the podcast. I choose to plant my roots here. For a very specific reason. And I'll defend and fight for it as long as I can. I am who I am. I don't give half a fú** about making friends, saying the right things, operating in the grey or stroking the egos of the hangers on. (that's what I have Gerry for - The Liaison!)

Love me or hate me. There really is no in between. Cheers

I love you.

[Scott Malkinson]

Vic has 4 friends coming to the game with him? Woooo!

Should be an easy win for someone in the Vic Challenge - Championship Edition.

Vic is making his 1st football game ?

[JamesTheJeweler]

But you're saying your place of business. And I'm thinking jewelry stores. Naccol's? A Bryant's. Is that it? I remember you Turbine. You were always a BIG fan.

At the time, it was Crown Jewelers

[Scott Malkinson]

There's so many things to say here but I'll do my best to stay on topic.
I grew up going to LSU games and UL games. I loved sports. Still do.
I was travel ball and all star summers into baseball when Tony took the Cajuns to Omaha. That changed everything for me. I watched Warren Morris hit the home run, but it was nothing like seeing the Cajuns dog pile on South Carolina's field or watching us beat Clemson on National TV. When I realized that BIG THINGS could be done in my hometown, my allegiance was solidified. Like many of you, I had the opportunity to leave town for college. I didn't. I wanted to be a Ragin Cajun. I wanted to tie a bond to this place forever. It's a unique University in a unique town (and just so happened to have an excellent Engineering department, so checked my boxes) that made me feel like it would uniquely represent who I was. And I could return the favor.

Funny thing happened though.. When I started being "more UL than LSU", my friends made fun. My family made comments. My teammates laughed. While I was sitting in the rain watching Jerry frictin Baldwin torpedo this program, Denardo was building something in Baton Rouge, and Saban was doing unprecedented things.. I'll never forget that feeling. But even before, the "If you don't support the Cajuns, move to Baton Rouge" campaign was right up my ally. THAT was what we needed. The number didn't matter. We just needed a solid, convicted group of people around this town to say, "You know what, Fù** those jerks across the Basin", we're our own people; this is our university; these are OUR boys, playing for the pride of OUR people. Since then, we have built that. And it's still growing. And it's a wonderful thing. It's a big reason why I decided to say YES when Gerry & Matt asked me to be a part of the podcast. It was another avenue to grow that group of people that didn't need the approval or OK from Tiggah fans.

I'll never bend a knee to Baton Rouge. In fact, I'll John Snow those motha effers before anything else. They (for the most part) represent a toxic culture, a type of person that I loathe to my core. A bandwagon, scene type, that jumps on the next thing because it's 'cool.' NO loyalty, no class, no willingness to weather the storm. WEAK. Tiny Dīck syndrome. Insecure. I hate it. It's not just about football. Or sports. It's about pride, having our piece of the pie, that WE DESERVE, and a way of life.

I'm glad you know Double D, Kyle. You're a better man for it. I'm glad you know, Ed O. I'm sure he's a fascinating guy. I could spend 3 hours listing the names of great men that i've had the opportunity to know because of this university, it's athletic programs and yes, now, the podcast. I choose to plant my roots here. For a very specific reason. And I'll defend and fight for it as long as I can. I am who I am. I don't give half a fú** about making friends, saying the right things, operating in the grey or stroking the egos of the hangers on. (that's what I have Gerry for - The Liaison!)

Love me or hate me. There really is no in between. Cheers

Gerry has to play nice for obvious reasons. I do appreciate the scored earth approach though sometimes

[CajunVic]

Vic is making his 1st football game ?

You my friend need to reread this thread . . . Second thought, there is no hope for you . . .