PRIME: Michael Desormeaux

[Clutch0364]

How do you think he will be used this year?

Everything I have looked at says that he is to athletic to keep off of the field but with Babb being only a Jr. do any of ya'll maybe see him getting soem reps at WR? From watching him in the spring game you can tell that he is very talented but what Babb has that I really like is his leadership and you really can't see that untill Desormeaux getson the field to see if he has that little something extra.

I would like to see him used in maybe a similar way to how Louisville used their QB's last year and let Desormeaux maybe get 1 series a game just to get him game time experience so he is ready. Regardless how he is a used I'm am excited about the QB situation and can't wait for the season to get here because I'm getting a tad bit impatient waiting sense baseball ended.

[JMV JustMyView]

Will probably be used in a utility role...QB..RB..WR..Trick plays should be all over the field..Can't wait for the season to start.

[lxa656]

I heard he will only be used as a quaterback. They dont plan to put him anywhere else...at least that is the word!

[bigearl]

I heard he will only be used as a quaterback. They dont plan to put him anywhere else...at least that is the word!

That's what I'm hearing as well. If for no other reason thatn injuries. If Desormeaux gets hurt playing WR and Babb goes down too, then what? I think it's a good idea to keep Desormeaux at QB with maybe 1-2 series per game.

[geauxboy]

That's what I'm hearing as well. If for no other reason thatn injuries. If Desormeaux gets hurt playing WR and Babb goes down too, then what? I think it's a good idea to keep Desormeaux at QB with maybe 1-2 series per game.

I couldn't agree w/ you more. If you are a qb, then play qb. I don't think he is good enough to beat out our currenjt wrs for significant pt. We could have used a competent qb last year when Babb was hurt in the last 4 games. It cost us a winning season.

[Clutch0364]

Like ya'll I would like to see him stay at QB but I do want to see him get some pt. The way Louisville handled their QB situation last year like I mentioned would be an ideal.

[Pirogue]

We could have used a competent qb last year when Babb was hurt in the last 4 games. It cost us a winning season.

Do you know something I don't?

Was there a competency problem with Luke last season?

I questioned the decision NOT to use him. From what little he played he seemed to be able to come in and run the offense fairly well.

Was that just luck?

[RaginFan2]

Do you know something I don't?

Was there a competency problem with Luke last season?

I questioned the decision NOT to use him. From what little he played he seemed to be able to come in and run the offense fairly well.

Was that just luck?

I agree with you, Pirogue. I thought it was a little bit like the Aaron Brooks/Jake Delhomme situation. Not exactly, but somewhat similar. I think when the main guy is not 100%, the tendency is to use him anyway since he knows the system so well and has the leadership skills. But Babb's throwing skills were hampered and he couldn't consistently make some of those critical throws in the game to keep drives alive. That's where I think it hurt us leaving him in. If they could have used Luke for several series in each game, that may have helped. But that is water under the bridge. I'll still put my faith in Coach Bustle & his staff to make those decisions. Even if they had changed QB's, there's no guarantee we would have won those games. Maybe we would have, maybe not. We'll never know for sure. It's easy in hind sight to say what should've/could've been done. If he had replaced Babb & we lost by the same score, don't you think people would've been all over him for not sticking with Jerry? Anyway, I'm looking forward to this coming season with a lot of hope. I think we will have not just a winning season, but a real exciting one as well! Geaux Ragin' Cajuns!!!!!!

[geauxboy]

Do you know something I don't?

Was there a competency problem with Luke last season?

I questioned the decision NOT to use him. From what little he played he seemed to be able to come in and run the offense fairly well.

Was that just luck?

Absolutely not, I agree with you. My comment was facetious, my opinion was that Luke would have contributed not only during the last part of the season, but throughout the season. Apparently he thought so too, as did some of his teammates, since he transferred immediately after the season.

[lxa656]

The problem with Luke was the fact that Frankenstein could move faster than him. Our offense last year revolved more around what Babb could do with his legs than his arm. THe fact that he could scramble around in the back field is what allowed him to make his passes. Lets face it, last year we did not have a strong running game (no mystery to anyone) and a mediocre O-line (which now has experience)....imagine a QB back there that cant move! The situation with Luke was just he didnt fit the system, he wouldve been pounded if he saw signifigant playing time, he had no run support and no line!

IMO, the reason he left, which is admirable, he wanted to play one more year before he hung his cleats up for good. He knew he wouldnt see it at our program with Babb and Freshman that would probably pass him up on the depth chart, so he went to a Division II school. I dont second guess coach for his decision, and wish luke the best with his senior season but he obviously is not Div I material!