G1 Final: Louisiana 24, SLU 7

[ULGrad@HOU]

Chandler Fields IS the guy. There’s just a different energy in the offense when he is at the helm. He’s the guy.

Wooldridge is talented and would be a good QB. But it’s just different and not in a good way. IMO

Not sure what you are talking about, I didn't say he wasn't in my comments. Maybe you are replying about someone else's comments.

[cajun55]

I think Fields did a decent job against average to below average competition. He has promise given the weather condition, first game starting and new coaches. I saw him make some good passes on the run that we haven't seen in a while he was keeping his eyes down field. I also seen him hold on to the ball when he had wide open players in his line of site or maybe he couldn't see over the defender I don't know. He's not Broadway or LL he is Chandler Fields one start guy. I'm not trying to knock him nor am I making him out to be the savior. CMD makes the decisions not me so I'll give it a few games before I complain or praise CF. I was never a LL fan but I'll say I really missed some of the things he did on Saturday nights at Cajun Field. I want CF or whoever mike plays at QB to succeed and keep the streak going. JMO

Well said and I was a big Lewis fan from the first time I saw him make the Miss. State defenders look silly in that superdome game.

I just like the prototypical qb assets that Fields brings to the table. Yea I wish he was taller but really impressed with what I have seen in limited game action so far.

[JMV JustMyView]

I hope they move Hunter out to TE

He is another guy who will never play QB for the Cajuns. He needs to b an TE/H-BACK.

[KajunKrazy]

QB2 got playing time because Des is doing all he can to keep both of them. Rest assured, as the birdie said a long time ago, Chandler Fields is the starting QB. That was rather smart on Des’ part, sad that you guys did not see it.

One thing that was clear is playing 2 QBs got chandler out of his rhythm and definitely affected the offensive production.

[CajunVic]

One thing that was clear is playing 2 QBs got chandler out of his rhythm and definitely affected the offensive production.

There were definitely diminished returns from that move but all in all the plan worked for a doubleU

[Geaux]

We're in good hands with Chandler. I saw shades of a young Blaine Gauthier.

He has enough wiggle and speed to be a 10 yard threat to get a first down and keep the sticks moving. I also like how he utilizes the middle of the field.

Excited to see the growth of Fields and CMD. Geaux Cajuns

[Cajunrunner]

One thing that was clear is playing 2 QBs got chandler out of his rhythm and definitely affected the offensive production.

Maybe so, but you would hope in a game vs an opponent like SLU (who has legit FBS talent in the secondary) you can do things like that to help your QB2 get some snaps in case you need him later in the season.

I like that Coach Dez went into the game with that outlook. I expect we won’t see Wooldridge this coming weekend unless we’re up by a very good bit in the 4th Q. So….I hope we see him, in that capacity.

[SlickRick]

He is another guy who will never play QB for the Cajuns. He needs to b an TE/H-BACK.

H back? Kidding?

[JMV JustMyView]

One thing that was clear is playing 2 QBs got chandler out of his rhythm and definitely affected the offensive production.

It will continue for the next game also. Get ready.

[JMV JustMyView]

Maybe so, but you would hope in a game vs an opponent like SLU (who has legit FBS talent in the secondary) you can do things like that to help your QB2 get some snaps in case you need him later in the season.

I like that Coach Dez went into the game with that outlook. I expect we won’t see Wooldridge this coming weekend unless we’re up by a very good bit in the 4th Q. So….I hope we see him, in that capacity.

Ben will get the third series. It is in the scrip.

[JMV JustMyView]

H back? Kidding?

Not kidding. He can play the role that Nick Ralston played for the Cajuns. I saw Hunter play 4 times in high school. He is a runner with power not a D1 QB.

[Cajunrunner]

Ben will get the third series. It is in the scrip.

Well…our previous HC did that and the following two seasons we finished in the Top 20.

I’d be surprised to see Coach Dez follow that all season long, but for the first three games, I get it.

If Fields does go down this season (hope not), we might be thankful Wooldridge got some reps vs 1st team Ds.

[SlickRick]

Not kidding. He can play the role that Nick Ralston played for the Cajuns. I saw Hunter play 4 times in high school. He is a runner with power not a D1 QB.

Ralston played fullback. I've never seen a 6'5" fullback before. I know he's a runner, but too light to be a full time ball carrier much less a blocking back, which fullbacks do more than run with the ball.

[Turbine]

One thing that was clear is playing 2 QBs got chandler out of his rhythm and definitely affected the offensive production.

I am not saying you are wrong, but if you are right I suspect it is mostly psychological.

What is the difference in Chandler being on the sideline for that period of time and a situation where an opponent has an 11 minute drive. Does that ruin the opposing QB?

[Bandwagon King]

You know for all the let's back Des talk that I was subjected to this past summer, there is an awful lot of armchair coaching going on right now. I happen to agree with every single decision That Des made this past Saturday night. I'll tell you why. He's a new coach of a team he's familiar with, but has to learn more about new players & what they can accept on the field.

At no point in that game did the thought cross my mind that UL wasn't completely in charge & had the ability to turn on a set of burners we didn't see. And we didn't see them for a reason. the coach decided to get a good look at both of his young QBs &give them both a chance to gain confidence for when the games really start to count. I also loved his decision to go for it deep in SLU territory when they got stopped.

I'm actually kind of glad the play didn't work either. It produced a coachable teaching & learning moment for Des to have in his back pocket for later on. The man must learn what his players can do under fire & still build confidence in his team. If I were to compare him to the bozo 50 miles away who just allowed his young team's confidence to be destroyed, I would say Des flew his first solo flight with very few strategical errors & has his team right where he wants them as this point in the season. they have the confidence to know they can win & turn it up if needed. And they have the experience of getting the knots out of their stomachs. Great job Mike Desormeaux.