The Book: 2007 Football

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Desperate times call for desperate measure. For UL's football team, that means breaking out the scissors. Ragin' Cajun coach Rickey Bustle has sliced the first three games off UL's schedule, three that the Cajuns have lost by an average of two touchdowns after Saturday's 38-17 loss to McNeese State. "We're not going to cry over spilled milk," Bustle said Monday. "That's behind us. We're going to concentrate on what's in front of us. I told our team that we put an 'X' through the first three games." "Anybody who's been in athletics knows about the 24-hour rule," said offensive lineman Zach Leger. "After that you set what's already happened aside, learn from your mistakes and take that into your next game. For us, it's a nine-game season now." The rest of the story Dan McDonald dmcdonald@theadvertiser.com

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Troy coach Larry Blakeney was no more popular at his Montgomery Quarterback Club appearance Monday night than he was a year ago. But he was a whole lot happier. That's because his Trojans recorded one of the program's biggest wins ever Friday night against Big 12 foe Oklahoma State. A year ago, Troy was riding a wave of good feelings created by its valiant effort in a 24-17 loss to Florida State at Tallahassee. All the congratulatory handshakes for Blakeney and the Trojans -- while well-meaning -- didn't sit all that well with the head coach, who said his team shouldn't be satisfied with moral victories. The win against Oklahoma State -- a 41-23 rout on national television -- was much more satisfying to Blakeney than any moral victory. "We're all about winning at Troy," Blakeney said. "It's been important to win at Troy for a long time, not just since I've been here." The rest of the story By Mike Tankersley

[CajunProud]

In addition to the pitiful football that I saw from us, I was completely embarrassed by the filth and trash that was piling up at the gates closest to The Tigue. I went to the game with my 7 year old and 4 year old daughter and had to answer questions about why people were littering. Their were literally beer bottles and cans piled knee high in between the gates to get into the stadium. Very poor planning.

[McNeeseMadness]

_ In addition to the pitiful football that I saw from us, I was completely embarrassed by the filth and trash that was piling up at the gates closest to The Tigue. I went to the game with my 7 year old and 4 year old daughter and had to answer questions about why people were littering. Their were literally beer bottles and cans piled knee high in between the gates to get into the stadium. Very poor planning. _

I want to apologize. I should have know better but when I got to the gate they wouldn't let me bring my coke and burger in. That's fine except there were no trash cans to put my food in so I was told to just throw it on the ground in this pile of other food and drinks. We are not normally that messy.

[Mineshaft]

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Hell i wouldnt worry about it either. If he gets canned he will go back to Beamer so why worry.

[RaisingCajun08]

_ Hell i wouldnt worry about it either. If he gets canned he will go back to Beamer so why worry. _

Here is an idea. Mineshaft can be our new head coach. He seams to know everything.

[RCAJUN90]

Between the Saints and the Cajuns I feel like someone keeps punching me in the stomach. How are handeling it?

[Go_UL]

No, He thinks he knows everything.

[CajunKate]

Between the Saints and the Cajuns I feel like someone keeps punching me in the stomach. How are handeling it?

Curled up in a fetal position in the corner of my living room with a prescription of Xanax and carton of chocolate ice cream.

[RaisingCajun08]

Yager!

[KAjunRaider]

_ Between the Saints and the Cajuns I feel like someone keeps punching me in the stomach. How are handeling it? _

Thinking about my wife, my family, my Blue Raider brethren, and realizing how lucky I am, and that it's just a game........and that with every "low" there will be a "high", and that "high", when it inevitably occurs, will be even that much sweeter.

I'm a Blue Raider whether 0-12 or 12-0.

I've had folks ask me who is my "other" favorite team? None, except for the Ragin..............Cajuns!

[RCAJUN90]

_ Curled up in a fetal position in the corner of my living room with a prescription of Xanax and carton of chocolate ice cream. _

LOL! Beating Troy might do the trick.