LGT Final: Louisiana 23, Texas State 17

[BabbForHeisman]

I was impressed with the Tx St crowd for a Tuesday and coming off a disappointing loss. They seem to be building some bridges with their students compared to previous trips there.

Too bad it game wasn’t on a Saturday. It would have been a great environment.

Agree, their student turnout was great. Loud too. Thinned out in the second half, but I heard a bunch of them in the concourse saying they were leaving to go watch the World Series. Uhhh…ok.

[CajunT]

We are witnessing one of the greatest seasons by any Cajun QB in history. Not just stat wise, but on field decisions and leadership is astounding.

Someone asked me this morning in comparison between Woolridge and Lewis. I told him that Lewis still gets the edge for his championship season and some of the things he was able to do off script. But there is no comparison in reading defenses and calling audibles at the line. Woolridge is like having another coach on the field.

[CajunT]

I feel like this was a defining game in Dez career. Was it a big win over a big P5? No. Was it a big win over a ranked team? No. And while it was a big conference win, it wasn't that either, necessarily. I've still been on a "jury is still out on Dez". It's a very important year 3, where the first 2 years were, let's say, less than ideal. It was easy to see where he was falling short. Making mistakes. His limited ability to get coaches outside his personal friends/ex teammates/coaches. And even though this year we still saw a lot of areas that needed fixing, it seemed to me that he had reached another level. Still a bit leary, because of the level of completion, there seemed something different about this team and staff. And last night, in a game that was very important in order to stay in the race for a conference title, against a pretty good team, on the road, in a game nationally broadcasted . . . we didn't just show up. And yes, despite still seeing areas that need to be fixed, we're not just showing up and winning . . . we're learning how to FINISH! I'm so damn excited to see how this season ends! I believe we took a "next step". Every game is important from here on out, and none may be bigger than that ULM game, believe it or not. Running the table is a distinct reality. A playoff spot is still a possibility I believe. This season is starting to feel . . . special! This year just feels different. Either way . . . . . . GEAUX CAJUNS!!!!
LETS F'ing FINISH!!!!!!!!

I've learned not to get my blood pressure up with his play calling at times and the defensive schemes called. The major argument against him from those that were not supporting him or had questions concerning his ability to win in the 4th quarter in close games. Well, this year he has not lost a game leading by 7 points or less in the 4th quarter. He is who he is, but we are winning and that's all that matters in the end.

[RedBug58]

Is there any way to get Ben one more year? Can we get him on the “Justin Venable” program?

[CharlieK]

Someone asked me this morning in comparison between Woolridge and Lewis. I told him that Lewis still gets the edge for his championship season and some of the things he was able to do off script. But there is no comparison in reading defenses and calling audibles at the line. Woolridge is like having another coach on the field.

Lewis was better at broken plays. Ben is better at making sure there are minimal broken plays.

[Turbine]

Lewis was better at broken plays. Ben is better at making sure there are minimal broken plays.

Bingo.

Levi's escape abilities were off the chart.

[CharlieK]

I've learned not to get my blood pressure up with his play calling at times and the defensive schemes called. The major argument against him from those that were not supporting him or had questions concerning his ability to win in the 4th quarter in close games. Well, this year he has not lost a game leading by 7 points or less in the 4th quarter. He is who he is, but we are winning and that's all that matters in the end.

There are always some head scratching play calls, but he’s a better play caller than Napier. I said what I said.

[CajunT]

Lewis was better at broken plays. Ben is better at making sure there are minimal broken plays.

Off script

[CajunT]

There are always some head scratching play calls, but he’s a better play caller than Napier. I said what I said.

We can debate that another time. We won, but no he is not as consistent as Napier in his last two years.

[Boomer]

We can debate that another time. We won, but no he is not as consistent as Napier in his last two years.

…….So putting our starters against the NILers…….at QB-Woo vs Chris……RB Washington vs Johnson….. WR Lacy and Fleming vs LL and choose one…..Please add any more! Think we filled it out pretty good!

[CharlieK]

We can debate that another time. We won, but no he is not as consistent as Napier in his last two years.

Napier was saved numerous times from his play calling by his magician qb and sheer ass luck.

[CajunT]

Napier was saved numerous times from his play calling by his magician qb and sheer ass luck.

We are winning. We can have this discussion after the season.