Where are the Defensive Linemen & Linebackers?

[RaginEsquire06]

Coach Bustle stated that he has 25 scholarships to offer...does he not think that filling some of those with down linemen and linebackers is a need at this time? Am I just confused or is this area of our football team being addressed? Help me out fellas!

[Cajun1997]

I took this from another post I made, this list is per Coach Bustle during an interview with Jay Walker.

WR 3 (2 HS, 1 JC)
TE 2 (2 HS)
TB 1 (1 HS)
FB 1 (1 HS)
QB 1 (1 HS)
OL 3 (2 HS, 1 JC)
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DE 2 (2 HS)
DT 4 (2 HS, 2 JC)
LB 0 (maybe 1 if than can get the guy they want)
CB 2 (2 HS)
S 3 (2 HS, 1 JC)
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Punter 1 (either HS or JC)


so as you can see he does know we need DL. Those are the most difficult guys to get but I am sure we will see some joining us on signing day.

[RaginEsquire06]

Mr.Swamp...

Are any of these guys listed viable players for the upcoming season? To my understanding they all signed letters of Intent between 2003 & Present.

Paul Eli
Chris Cutler
Darryl Blappert
George Benson
Elijah Nelson
Curtis Isaac
Rodeny Hardeway
Clay Bridges
Joseph Scott
Joseph Hadnot
Jordan Jackson

[Cajun1997]

Paul Eli, DE, 2003 signee, cannot remember if Eli ever enrolled in school or not. I do remember that he was a Prop signee, no longer with the team (if he ever was).

Chris Cutler, C, a 2003 signee, is a Junior. Played DT his freshman year and saw playing time. He moved to offense this past season and was the backup center.

Darryl Blappert, DT, a JC signee in 2003, it was understood that Blappert had 2 years remaining to play but after all the paper work was said and done he only could play 1 year for us. Even if he had had both years he would have no eligibility left for 2005.

George Benson, DT, a JC signee in 2003, kicked off the team at the end of the 2003 season. Would have no eligibility left for 2005.

Elijah Nelson, DE, a 2004 signee, he redshirted this past season and will be a RS-Freshman for 2005.

Curtis Isaac, DT, a 2004 JC signee, he will be a senior in 2005.

Rodeny Hardeway, DE, a 2004 signee, he played during the 2004 season and will be a sophomore in 2005.

Clay Bridges, DT, a 2004 signee, decided not to attend UL (believe I read somewhere he was into raising horses or something along those lines).

Joseph Scott, LB, a 2003 JC signee, was kicked off the team in the spring of 2003, transfered to Jackson State.

Joseph Hadnot, LB, a 2004 signee, redshirted in 2004, will be a RS-Freshman in 2005.

Jordan Jackson, WR, a 2003 signee, redshirted in 2003, played this past season. Will be a RS-Sophomore in 2005.

[RaginEsquire06]

SwampHound...Are you Ricky Bustle?

[Cajun1997]

no but I did stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night

[Clutch0364]

Swamphoud i have to tell you that you are my new idol after knowing that and then that holiday inn comment is priceless.

[Cajun1997]

Originally posted by Clutch0364
Swamphoud i have to tell you that you are my new idol after knowing that and then that holiday inn comment is priceless.

Thank you sir

[RedBug58]

Swamphound,
Do you know if we're on any big time running backs? Do any of the guys we have in the fold now have a chance to be a "Ryan Moates" type back?

[CajunGuru]

Originally posted by RedBug58
Swamphound,
Do you know if we're on any big time running backs? Do any of the guys we have in the fold now have a chance to be a "Ryan Moates" type back?

How about a RB that accounted for over 2,800 yrds in total offense and 37 tds this year? The offer is on the table.


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[Cajun1997]

Originally posted by RedBug58
Swamphound,
Do you know if we're on any big time running backs? Do any of the guys we have in the fold now have a chance to be a "Ryan Moates" type back?

Redbug58, I don't have any inside information, wish I did.

[CaginDog24]

Justin Taylor #64 will probably be getting a medical redshirt and return for one more year and be starting beside Marshall!