Next Year on Offense

[pablolasala]

Did you put Vick and Desormeaux in the same sentence?

[Doyle 5043]

Yes, I did. Anyone who has seen the Desormeaux kid play, will tell you that he is way more elusive than Babb. His ability to make plays happen are incredible. Babb is able to maneuver out of being sacked for a loss, Desormeaux can escape the pressure and gain an additional 20 yards on the play. Trust me, I've been scouting this kid since he was in 8th grade. He is the Real Deal. Just give him the chance and I think many of you will be shocked. Our future is in great hands with this kid. It's a matter of time until Babb is knocked off of his throne. Geaux Cajuns and Iowa Hawkeyes!!!

[TuffGuy84]

Originally posted by Cajunfever
We did not offer him when he was in high school. His grades were very low. He has always wanted to come to UL.

Acctually coming out of high school, he wanted to go to Ole Miss and another Big 12 school, then decided to goto Mcneese. Now he wants to move back to be closer to his family and stuff. From what I understood, he doesnt have the greatest grades, buthe believes that the year that he'll sit out with his transfer, he will be able to get his grades together.

Tuffguy

[bigearl]

With regards to our QB.....

I think we'll all agree that our best offensive player (maybe best overall player) was Babb. Now why would Coach bench our best player for a HUGE UNKNOWN. I don't doubt that Desormeaux is capable and he will get his turn. However, barring some unforseen event such as injury, I cannot see Babb on the bench next year, or even the next year (his senior year). Keep in mind guys, that with only about a year and a half on the field, BABB is approaching some all time Cajun records. I AM BEHIND BABB 10000000%. A few bad games b/c of an injury WILL NEVER create a QB controversy in my mind.

[scotto_25]

Next year on offense we should have a new signal caller. Jerry B has had his chance and has made the most of his opportunity. Not to down-play Jerry, he is a great QB with great athleticism, but he has "legs with a cannon" behind him. Desormeaux, has great upside. I watched this guy throughout highschool, and know him personally. He's faster, stronger, and has great accuracy. Jerry and Desormeaux are equally talented but I believe with a couple starts under center his confidence and maturity will multiply 3-fold. Desormeaux is the future of this program. We signed this kid with the intentions of playing him at quarterback, even though they told him he'd get a chance to play Strong Safety. I would tell any recruit that just to get him to come to my university. I feel he can and will lead this offense both running and passing. Mark my words, if they give him the slightest opportunity to challenge Jerry next year at quarterback, he will prevail and we will be watching this New Iberia boy work wonders for 4 years. A little insight before I finish.........I personally watched Michael lead the "scout-team" or what you would call the practice squad up and down the field against our 1st string defense during practice when our defense was preparing to play against a mobile quarterback. Just thought everyone should know that our program is in good hands if the right personnel is put into place. Hope Jerry stays positive because he is a great athlete and should be able to play a couple of positions next year.

[CajunFan64]

He didn't have a broken rib, he had a bad hip contusion, they took him out of that one game because he coudn't throw the ball anymore it was too painfull.

[cajun tom]

Jerry should be the started, however the head coach has to be smarted then playing him with a broken rib. Jerry is not going to take himself out of the game, he would lose the respect of his teammates. The coach should have sat him down and played Luke instead.

[geauxboy]

I would like to see some competition at QB, as well as two local boys competing for all the available publicity. I respect JB's competiveness, but his QB skills are limited. The fact that he is closing in on career records after two years doesn't say much for a 100+ year program. Injury or not, you have to question a 1 & 4 finish.

[RedBug58]

Jerry Babb is our quarterback. Now I hope Desormeaux is as good as some are saying. My hope is that we blow out some teams next year giving Desormeaux a chance to come in, get some game experience, & show his stuff!

[RaginEsquire06]

I think if J. Babb develops his passing accuracy...He will not be unseated at the Quarterback position, However...if he does not, I think we should look at all other possibilities in regards to winning.

As far as J. Babb's athletic ability...It doesn't get any better than the long elusive run he had against Kansas St!