2022-09-19 CMD Presser - courtesy of ESPN Lafayette

[CajunVic]

Can't argue with Napier's results and Desormeaux deserves time.

But and however true sports fans bring a philosophy to the table that deserves to be heard and discussed. That does not mean it should ever swerve the head coaches thinking whose philosophy rules the season.

If anyone thinks sports is a movie with a pre-written script that shouldn't be scrutinized, perhaps they might want to go watch marbles roll down a Hot Wheels track.

Are you trying to bring orange back into the picture?

[RedTails]

I am not pro-Chandler or pro-Ben. I'm just of the mind that whoever won the QB job stays in at QB until they are unable to physically or they lose their job. I also agree with CMD that you don't lose your job because of one game. If Chandler or Ben went into Rice and played the entire game and stunk it up, I would not be coming here demanding a change be made. Not saying others wouldn't.

[Turbine]

Are you trying to bring orange back into the picture?

There's a oRANGE of philosophies out there.

Makes sports fun

[cajun_lannister]

I am not pro-Chandler or pro-Ben. I'm just of the mind that whoever won the QB job stays in at QB until they are unable to physically or they lose their job. I also agree with CMD that you don't lose your job because of one game. If Chandler or Ben went into Rice and played the entire game and stunk it up, I would not be coming here demanding a change be made. Not saying others wouldn't.

You can do things with the play calling to minimize a bad OL. Quick slants, bubble screens & jet sweep. Trying to slam the rock up the middle and throwing deep go routes is not the answer. Saying we will double down on what has not worked 9 of the last 12 quarters is bold

[Cajunrunner]

Kibodi out for a few weeks with a lower leg injury

This concerns me more than anything. Kibodi is much more a toting carrier back than Smith.

[Cajunsmike]

You can do things with the play calling to minimize a bad OL. Quick slants, bubble screens & jet sweep. Trying to slam the rock up the middle and throwing deep go routes is not the answer. Saying we will double down on what has not worked 9 of the last 12 quarters is bold

I think he was referring to how they prepare vs game philosophy. They did try some of your suggestions on Saturday. Not very effective with them due to either drops, poor throws, or blocks not being effective. Granted they should try more of them. I also think you take 3 points when you can get them when OL is struggling.

[zephyr]

Agreed. I also found it odd Ben got to close the game out against Rice (with 3 consecutive series). I understand coach's logic that he wants Ben to get reps in the event of injury, but what we're seeing on the field isn't matching what he's selling us. You get your QB depth experience at practice, it's not a position you can afford to give gametime reps to backups especially when you're trying to find your offensive identity.

Simple. He mentioned that Chandler was struggling at that particular moment in the game and he went with Ben who was playing better. That scenario could be totally flipped in the next game. Go with the hot hand.

[mxpxfr690]

Just a reminder Billy was 7-7 in his first year. Des needs time to carve out his plan. I think this team should have at least 9 wins based on talent but right now I don’t know if we win 6.

[CrappDaddy]

Just a reminder Billy was 7-7 in his first year. Des needs time to carve out his plan. I think this team should have at least 9 wins based on talent but right now I don’t know if we win 6.

We watching the same team? This team is lacking talent in a few areas, namely the offensive line. 6-6 is a likely scenario

[mxpxfr690]

This team has more defensive talent in than when Billy got here…. It has less Oline talent because of depth…a smidge better QB talent…. Better receiver talent… less RB talent…. So there are pros and cons… simply we need to trust the process…. If Dez can’t win consistent after 3 years he will most likely be replaced…Give him his chance and let’s see what happens.