The Book: 2007 Football

[RaginCajun77]

Bottom line is how many of you UL fans ever played any sport where you were favored greatly? Cowboy up said it right those young men for McNeese just came to Cajun Field and BROUGHT IT!!!!!!!! UL was flat footed and jaw dropped and then got POPPED!!!!

This was a game, a great game atmosphere that gave a well prepared(2wks) well rested McNeese team, who had many things to prove the right setting to prove it in!!! AND PROVE IT THEY DID, McNeese was much the aggressor, much the better prepared, and the team that was going to NOT be denied the chance to prove to the many that they can play with the bigger programs!

DaddyCajun,

We were flat out dominated in the 2nd half. Sure McNeese had two weeks to prepare for this game and you know what they came to play. The big problem I have with the McNeese loss is the way our team played. Frankly, we looked bad. Once again we gave the casual fan another reason to stay home. Coach Bustle and his staff have to find a way to turn things around in a hurry. The problem is we play Troy next week and then UCF, so it isn't going to be easy. I'll be in the stands cheering the Cajuns on.

[RaginEsquire06]

...Is Cajun Field built on an Indian Burial ground?

Something to ponder...I asked myself the same question!

[CajunCharlie]

_ Open your eyes your blind.. _

There are certain things in this world that are givens. One is your dislike/hatred of my Alma Mater. I am not that "blind" that I cannot recognize your attitude.

[CajunProud]

_ I do not know John Hundley, have never seen him play, and do not know his reason(s) for leaving the team. If that is his desire, so be it! I wish him good fortune, and success if he transfers to another school.

Yes, I believe we will continue to recruit and have decent local talent sign with OURUniversity. It will be a struggle if the attitude by the "fans" continues to permeate the thinking of young people we are recruiting for our athletic teams.

I, for one, do not care for your use of the word "unraveling." You have no proof that there will be other occurances. If you meant to convery that it was meant to portray the future for our athletic recruiting, then it is your opinion based on your feelings. I respect your freedom to do so, but in my opinion I do not see that happening. _

You are right that I have no proof that others will follow Hundley's lead. I thank you for respecting my opinion, and I hope that you are right about continuing to sign local talent.

The picture just looks very bleak at this moment.

[Hardcore]

As I see things at this time....I do not see myself renewing my season tickets...excluding A&M, every time we get a crowd we lay an egg

[shof]

_
Two questions (and I'll save my response until later):

1) Do you still want to support UL?

2) Why or why not?

1) Yes. 2) Because its my school.

I only make it to Lafayette for a couple (2-3) games each year since its a moderately long trip (7-8 hours). As such, I don't see enough to make me "qualified" to say what is wrong or right with the program; but it does seem as though we have regressed. What I saw saturday night was very similar to what I witnessed last year vs MT - - another missed opportunity to get the city of Lafayette (and the region) excited about supporting RC football. Great day for football. Great atmosphere and crowd. And, another laid egg! It was one of the worst games I have witnessed in person. Are we really that bad? The SC and Ohio games gave us hope. This game burst that bubble completely. They looked tight to me, almost playing like "we can't afford to lose this game" instead of going out and just playing the game and letting it come to them. Is that the coaches fault? Do we simply not have enough players to compete better? And "why" didn't someone else get a chance at QB. Whether MD is good/bad or indifferent, he had a terrible game. Give someone else a chance, especially when you know we needed to pass to get points quickly in the 4th. Really, what did we have to lose at that point?
Like many of you I'm frustrated; but I will make the trip over for the NT game and I'm sure I'll see the diehards there.

Shof

[geo_cajun]

I know it is frustrating for Hundley, but you should never quit a team mid season. At least thats what my pappy taught me.

[srevere51]

So I suppose Bustle did nothing to convince Hundley to stay on the team. This is even worse to stomach, I hope that this won't start a trend with other players quiting.

[USLJim]

_ I will always support my team and my school, why because it is my school.

With that said I am on the fence right now about what needs to be done...Part of me thinks that a change is needed because an attitude change is in order but part of me says I knew this would be a tough season. I think Bustle has had plenty of time to turn it around but then part of me says this program was completely stagnant before he got here. I don't know what to think...I like Bustle I would love for him to completely right the ship but if he doesn't I am starting to feel it might be time to let someone else right it for him. _

I like what you just said, I intended not to comment on anything, just look at this as a lost by a better prepared team and by a TEAM EFFORT. We lost and let's get on with business and continue to try and make things better at whatever cost. If we are to succeed, we must continue to support with pride and continue to support financially. This is hard for some people to understand but I have been a bulldog and CAJUN for 41 years and I will die wearing RED.
Geaux Cajuns

[Sonsissymia]

_ You are so right, they've never been 1AA. I was at that game. LSU was pompous and arrogant and Miami had a fullback that just kept pounding it down their throat all night. I enjoyed the heck out of it. ha. _

then maybe that experience can work for the cajuns; lsu went on after that loss to win the sec [i doubt 'showdog' enjoyed that, tho'] and play in the sugar bowl. perhaps the cajuns can forget it, turn it around, and go to a bowl of their own in n.o.

[mikebagger]

I wasn't able to make the game (thankfully) but I'm just wondering if the band finished off the L with "Respect", as is the boneheaded tradition?

[Zeebart21]

I wasn't able to make the game (thankfully) but I'm just wondering if the band finished off the L with "Respect", as is the boneheaded tradition?

LOL!! I believe they stayed away from that one in the second half!!!