I-Bowl Final: Louisiana 16, Houston 23

[BayouRichard]

…..What was the deal on LeBlanc’s near TD……came back well on the ball and looked like he almost had it but maybe defender knocked it…..would have been a huge play for us!

I’m getting ready to rewatch the game. when watching in person, you miss a lot.
And the big screen at the game you just can’t see very well when they do show a replay. I know there was one touchdown he drop but it looked like the defender was draped on him.

[Jacob81]

If you watched this game and your main concern is on the defensive side of the ball I do not know what to tell you.

When you play man and get after the QB with success then drop into zone and rush 3 without success, and it’s happened before this game, that’s a concern long term.

[Cajun_in_NM]

When you separate your allegiance and hope, you can objectively see this year's team was undisciplined. The bowl was a clear indication of the season...better than the opponent, but unable to close the game out.

[Jacob81]

Including the mis management of timeouts at end of 1st half. Why would we call a timeout after a roughing the passer penalty with the time stopped. Save that one in the bag to get off another play or keep the run game open.

Including all the stupid personal fouls at key situations.

Including refusing to get the ball to the TE’s once again after the TD by Lumpkin.

I think that TO was called as soon as the play ended and Dez didn’t see the flag on the ground.

[CajunVic]

When you separate your allegiance and hope, you can objectively see this year's team was undisciplined. The bowl was a clear indication of the season...better than the opponent, but unable to close the game out.

Got to get those sleeping arrangements in camp right and everything else will fall in line . . .

[Esqueleto]

When you play man and get after the QB with success then drop into zone and rush 3 without success, and it’s happened before this game, that’s a concern long term.

Amen! Over and over this year.
I cashed out my money line bet on the Cajuns when it was clear they were playing not to lose on Defense. Why change what was working in the first half that shut Houston out?

[Cajun_in_NM]

Got to get those sleeping arrangements in camp right and everything else will fall in line . . .

Not sure what you mean. I'm just looking at the nature of the team, all season.

[Policarp]

I think that TO was called as soon as the play ended and Dez didn’t see the flag on the ground.

That's what I thought......Time Out was called immediately at end of play......as it should have been with only 9 seconds left. I saw Flag with all the penalty yards as a huge bonus. With OR without TO called......we had Time for 1 play from inside the 10 vs back by 20. Calling that TO at that point didn't change a thing. Et finishing the half with points is usually a good thing. Whining about TO used in 1st half not warranted.....it did NOT cost us any points.

[CajunVic]

Whining about anything is pointless, but many, many, many here fail to get the point . . .

[Big Buds]

I’m still butt hurt over this one. Had no business losing yesterday!

[CajunEXPRESS]

…..What was the deal on LeBlanc’s near TD……came back well on the ball and looked like he almost had it but maybe defender knocked it…..would have been a huge play for us!

I believe that play, if it’s the one I’m thinking of, should have been a PI on 32. He was grabbing and holding in the end zone.

Maybe the zebras weren’t calling anything to speed up the game and get themselves into a warmer environment.

[CajunEXPRESS]

Cajuns have too few difference makers to have self inflicted wounds like tonight. They needed to be at least even on the turnover margin. -3 in turnover margin and getting FG instead of TD in the 2nd Q doomed us. Coaching can always we blamed in a loss, but I put this one on the offensive players. They did not make enough plays to win.

You can’t erase plays, but let’s keep things in proper perspective. The final turnover is really the result of being behind and out of time. I believe we had a similar problem for USM final offensive play.