Ragin' Cajun Blog: Monday football news and notes

[Parrott]

My blog with Monday news and notes for UL football:

http://www.theadvertiser.com/apps/pb...Id=personaDest

[wcd35]

Thanks for the numbers on LG

[Parrott]

_ Thanks for the numbers on LG _

No problem. Spent about an hour figuring all of that out this afternoon.

[wcd35]

_ No problem. Spent about an hour figuring all of that out this afternoon. _

Yeah, I took a look at the NCAA site, but since he's only played in 4 of 6 games, he's not listed yet on the stat leader pages.

If he keeps his numbers in the top 3 or 4, what are his odds of being an All-American? Do you think most voters go by stats or would he get somewhat overlooked being in the SBC?

[Parrott]

_ Yeah, I took a look at the NCAA site, but since he's only played in 4 of 6 games, he's not listed yet on the stat leader pages.

If he keeps his numbers in the top 3 or 4, what are his odds of being an All-American? Do you think most voters go by stats or would he get somewhat overlooked being in the SBC? _

Depends on which All-America team you're talking about. I'm on the FWAA All-America team committee, so Green will definitely get plenty of attention.

Personally, I look at a number of factors, including stats. If Green stays healthy, he's got a shot. The kid from Missouri is his toughest competition.

[wcd35]

Just in general. Do you feel most national voters tend to lean on stats (which would likely help LG) or stick to guys they've seen on tv every week?

Obviously he's not only about numbers as he is such a huge impact player, no pun intended
igeaux.mobi

[Parrott]

It's tough to say. There are a lot of talented players in the Sun Belt every year, and it's very rare that one is an All-American. Some of that is a lack of national exposure (ESPN, etc.). Some of it deals with stats. And some of it is the level of weekly competition.

igeaux.mobi

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the junior leads the Ragin' Cajuns with three touchdown catches and 318 receiving yards on 18 receptions. Green leads those 22 players in receiving yards per game (79.5), is tied for third in TD catches, is fourth in yards per reception (17.7) and catches ...

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