Next Year on Offense

[CajunGuru]

"And finally, in regards to Hundley, I can't honestly say I've seen him play so I'm not about to judge his ability. But I cannot honestly believe that his families (yes I know who his family is) well deserved financial success had nothing to do with his being offered a scholarship. Is that a bad thing? Not at all. UL needs all of the financial backing it can muster. But I'd just like to see Fourroux have a fair chance to compete with Desormeaux and Hundley and settle who the best QB is."


With all due respect,it's not what you believe, but what you know is indeed fact. With all honesty,do you know for sure that he was offered because of his families potential donations to the program? I don't think you do and that is a disservice to this staff and his family to make such an accusation based upon your opinion. Again,the UL staff is not the only Div1 program not to offer him. In fact, to my knowledge none have to this date. I think it's only fair to mention that fact, when second guessing this staff.

As for Desormeaux, I spoke to several coaches that game planned against both young men. One coach Lotief, at North Vermilion(a personal friend) stated that Desormeaux was the better QB prospect. So I have to go with the opinion of coaches and Bustle,instead of a few disappointed fans.

Finally, Fourroux will have an opportunity to prove all those who doubted his ability. Just like Jake Delhomme, he will be given that chance at some program.
I will measure his play against Div.1 programs, just like the Cajun quarterbacks. Do you know for sure if McNeese St. is our the 2005 schedule? I have not heard about this development.

[Cajuns4me]

Guru, look I'm not trying to get into a "peeing" contest with you because obviously we are "peeing" in two different directions. With your "disservice" comment I get the impression you think I'm accusing the University and whatever "staff" you belong to of siding with Hundley because of his families ability to contribute monies to UL. Read my comment again, please. I never said I knew for SURE. I said I had a hard time believing that it had NO bearing whatsoever on his offer. If you look closer I also said I didn't think that if it WERE true that it was a bad thing. Do you truly believe that things like that don't happen with "this staff" or university? If your child was in the same situation and you could make a contribution to help out his school wouldn't you do it? How is that supposed to be a disservice to his family I ask you? What I don't understand is why this seems to offend you?

To make my point as clear as possible to you...I am saying that I feel that had Fourroux been the QB playing at STM and his family had money to offer UL I'm pretty certain Fourroux would be the one getting the offer and that's based on his talent more than the potential contributions. And like I said earlier I've never seen Hundley play so I WILL NOT judge his talent.

As for your friend Coach Lotief's opinion, was that this season he said that? And if so, I find that quite surprising. In any case, my opinion of Desormeaux vs. Fourroux is based on what I've seen of both on the field. Am I an expert? NO! But I was also attacked when I went on the Saint's message boards saying that Jake Delhomme would end up being the better QB out of he and Brooks. How many times have you yourself seen Derrick play? If none, you really should try to get a hold of a few games from this past season and judge for yourself. I'd love to know how many times Coach's Bustle, Christophel, and whoever is in charge of recruiting have seen Fourroux play.

The McNeese info comes from what I consider to be a pretty reliable source. It is NOT a done deal, but from what I hear it is a good possibility that it will happen on the second game of the season.

[RaginEsquire06]

I say....Let the best QB play! If Desormeaux is a better player than Babb, and understands the offensive better than Babb, it's a no brainer! I was very disappointed this past year in our performance! Almost had me wondering if "Bustle" is the right man!

[pablolasala]

Let the best man win!!!!

[CajunGuru]

Originally posted by Cajuns4me
Guru, look I'm not trying to get into a "peeing" contest with you because obviously we are "peeing" in two different directions. With your "disservice" comment I get the impression you think I'm accusing the University and whatever "staff" you belong to of siding with Hundley because of his families ability to contribute monies to UL. Read my comment again, please. I never said I knew for SURE. I said I had a hard time believing that it had NO bearing whatsoever on his offer. If you look closer I also said I didn't think that if it WERE true that it was a bad thing. Do you truly believe that things like that don't happen with "this staff" or university? If your child was in the same situation and you could make a contribution to help out his school wouldn't you do it? How is that supposed to be a disservice to his family I ask you? What I don't understand is why this seems to offend you?

Cajuns4me, I’m not trying to get into a ~~~~ing contest with you about your own opinion. But, I would not have made the comment about Hundley’s family on open board. I don’t believe in guessing or speculating about someone’s family on open board.
To me, even if your speculation is true, other people read this board. I don’t think you are naive enough not to understand the implications of that statement. Some current players on this team post on this board and it’s not fair to any incoming athlete to have opinions
Formed about their scholarship offer from a message board. Perhaps we come from different backgrounds, so we will just have to disagree on that statement.


As for my statement concerning Desormeaux and Fourroux, those comments from several coaches are from last year. This same discussion took place last year, so I asked several coaches their opinion on both kids. Like you, I have my own opinion, but I wanted to ask coaches that have game planned against both schools. These guys have been coaching a long time, so I respect their opinions. As for Fourroux, I’ve seen him play once last year and twice this year against Tuerlings. I never stated that Derrick has not improved or does not have ability to play at the next level. What I did state is that I cannot find fault with our coaching staff for not offering him to play the quarterback position in their system. Especially when no other Div1 program to my knowledge has done so either. It’s nothing personal to me and it shouldn’t be for you guys either. I don’t know how many times this coaching staff has watched Fourroux play, but you should call and ask him Friday on SportsNote. Of course he cannot answer questions about athletes by name, but perhaps you can refer to him as the kid from Erath.

[scotto_25]

Recruiting needs to get better.......enough said. You can't gain ground on any programs if you've only got like 2 coaches searching for players. We need to step it up and hire. Hire is the key word. We need to have a "team" working around the clock promoting our program when its not recruiting season and when its time to recruit, we need to get after it. Signing like 5 "all Teche" area players is not going to get the job done. Recruit should be the key word to focus on this offseason......once again I will fill out an application.....

[texascajun]

I hope the staff can continue to attract recruits from Texas like my old man used to. I know Jennings is in Houston and Crist is now in D/FW. Those two along with Jenkins and Gibson do a good job of getting visits.
Where is Rebowe recruting?
It'll be interesting to see where we "pull" from... DLine must be addressed

** geaux cajuns ***

[ragincajundad70]

Hey CajunFan64 you state that Zach Leger needs to improve a lot and you don't think he will. Why do you think he will not improve and where does he need to improve?

[DaddyCajun]

I agree, and there may be some dual QB roles available so Desormeaux can start getting in some reps next year or Babbs senior year!!

[cajunfan72]

No, Guru I didn,t get Babb and Lane confused and I don't care to be insulted or get in any kind of contest with you- I didn't say anything about you personally or if I did then so be it. Apparently from other responses on this board I'm not the only one who feels the way I do- you seem to be in the minority who can,t see the forest for the trees. The day Babb throws a thirty yard out on a rope I,ll eat your shorts. Also, as to my conspiracy theory, I found out today from a very reliable source that a div 1 school has made derrick an offer to play QB for them-they are a big rival and seem to be making much better recruiting decisions than we have for a long time now because I can't remember when was the last time we beat them-the school is Louisiana Tech! He also has an offer from Nichols and I really think that he will be receiving more offers. So I'm not the only one who sees the potential that Derrick posses. Oh and on top of every thing else he can do- they let him kickoff for the last couple of games and against a stiff north wind he kicked the ball three yds deep into the end zone! And I really think that coach Bustle and the guys are doing a good job of turning our team around. If I'm coming on strong it"s because I am a passionate fan of the cajuns and have been thru thick and thin and I can't stand the thought of Fourroux going to another school! He has too much talent. THe UL staff need to get on the stick quickly before we loose him! And I did see hundley play some this year and in my opinion fourroux is head and shoulders better than him. Also from what I hear, Hundley has had the offer on the table for a while and hasn't signed yet. He is still looking to play elsewhere and maybe he doesn't really want to play here anyway where as Fourroux wants to play here very badly. Thank you!