Marshall Forfeits Bowl

[CajunFun]

The last 24 hours has been a strong reminder of how thankful I am that Tulane has been so successful these last few years and not LaTech. Holy ____ their fans are unbearable on X.

Tech, or Tulane?

I wouldn't worry about Tulane. Remember back in 1998, when Tulane lived every mid-major's dream, they went defeated, they beat BYU in the Independence, and they finished #10?

Neither does anyone else... because it didn't do a tinker's dam for their program. They languished until 2022 when Fritz brought them up again.

And he declared he was going to stay at Tulane... but then left the next year for UH.

They're having some success now, but they're not going to keep Sumrall, either. Tulane dropped out of the SEC in 1966, and that was the beginning of a decline. Despite their wealthy alumni, their national recognition, their location in one of the most exciting cities in the world, and their long history of athletics, their successes are occasional, and brief. 1998 made it clear that Tulane is a stepping stone. The two CWS teams from 20 years ago make it clear they don't have staying power. Unless a Jeff Bezos gets involved, Tulane is not going anywhere.

In contrast, I think Dez is the real deal (brace yourselves for a possible let-down next year, we are losing major talent). UL isn't a stepping stone for him. He's like Savoie, as discussed in the 'Two Universities' thread; he's like Robe; he's like a lot of the people who love this place.

If we don't abuse him (and I can't imagine we would), Dez is here for a few decades. Louisiana is the top producer of football talent in the nation. And with Tech down; with the Southland schools struggling; and with LSU appearing to be in a tight spot; then once Tulane stumbles again we should have some very, very good years.

[Big Buds]

Tech, or Tulane?

I wouldn't worry about Tulane. Remember back in 1998, when Tulane lived every mid-major's dream, they went defeated, they beat BYU in the Independence, and they finished #10?

Neither does anyone else... because it didn't do a tinker's dam for their program. They languished until 2022 when Fritz brought them up again.

And he declared he was going to stay at Tulane... but then left the next year for UH.

They're having some success now, but they're not going to keep Sumrall, either. Tulane dropped out of the SEC in 1966, and that was the beginning of a decline. Despite their wealthy alumni, their national recognition, their location in one of the most exciting cities in the world, and their long history of athletics, their successes are occasional, and brief. 1998 made it clear that Tulane is a stepping stone. The two CWS teams from 20 years ago make it clear they don't have staying power. Unless a Jeff Bezos gets involved, Tulane is not going anywhere.

In contrast, I think Dez is the real deal (brace yourselves for a possible let-down next year, we are losing major talent). UL isn't a stepping stone for him. He's like Savoie, as discussed in the 'Two Universities' thread; he's like Robe; he's like a lot of the people who love this place.

If we don't abuse him (and I can't imagine we would), Dez is here for a few decades. Louisiana is the top producer of football talent in the nation. And with Tech down; with the Southland schools struggling; and with LSU appearing to be in a tight spot; then once Tulane stumbles again we should have some very, very good years.

LaTech…I’m thankful they haven’t had the recent success of Louisiana or Tulane. Their fans are the absolute worst. At least the Tulane fans on X are levelheaded and rational. Not LaTech! Their ____ doesn’t stink at 5-7.

I hope you’re right with everything else.

[IberiaCajun]

It was the Liberty Bowl in Memphis.

[Louisiana84]

Sorry, Joe. I beg to differ. Mike Desormeaux isn't Mr. Right; he is Mr. Right Now. We survived the Ray Authement years, but it is apparent that Cheap Charlie's ghost lives on.

In the current climate of grab and go money, we needed a Mike Desormeaux. There was only one Robe, and this kid has a long way to go to be spoken of in the same breath. Mike's team wasn't ready for the conference championship, they'll probably not be ready for the bowl game. He's got to get his teams to prove it on the field. Robe did that.

I'm thankful Mike Desormeaux took on the challenge of leading this program, but he must do more. He must win the championships, the bowl opportunities, and the big games. He must be more personable, vulnerable, and accept fan criticism without looking like he has a chip on his shoulder.

Bottom line? He must get his players to overcome the challenges in their paths, on the field and off, before we can speak of him in the same sentence as Robe.

[Cajun90]

Not much discussion on how this reflects on the SBC as a whole. This wasn't a 5-7 team sliding into the last bowl slot. This was the conference champion. Not a good look for what is supposed to be one of the better G5 conferences.

[CajunNation]

Tech. Against Army.

I wonder if their final mark in 1A will be a blue & read streak on the Independence Bowl turf...

Ohhhh. I am definitely watching this one. I hope they hang 60 on them.

[SlickRick]

Ohhhh. I am definitely watching this one. I hope they hang 60 on them.

Tech's best unit is their defense....so that gives them a shot, maybe. Army didn't look to spry against Navy Saturday.

[ZoomZoom]

Tech's best unit is their defense....so that gives them a shot, maybe. Army didn't look to spry against Navy Saturday.

If they force Army to throw, it will be winnable.

[SlickRick]

If they force Army to throw, it will be winnable.

Agree. They do have 19 in the portal, so don't know how much that impacts their defense.
Army has their full team.

[anhil8tor]

Army has their full team.

Army RB Kanye Udoh is transferring