Who will be the Cajuns first 1000 yard Rusher?

[Bert]

Abdule and Booker 1,3 punch, Babb in the middle, no punter needed.

[RaginEsquire06]

Personally, I think all of you are missing a very important factor. We could have Barry Sanders back there but, if we have no one to block for him, then he's going down I don't care who he is. Do I think with the O-line we have now that we have the potential for one, yes I do. Do I think it will happen this next season, I don't. There are too many factors that scare me going into this season regarding our running game. Our offensive line is good but, not deep as most of you know. If someone goes down, I'm not sure how stable our line will be. I've heard rumors that Walczak won't be attending UL because of reasons I wasn't informed on. I've heard that many of the younger lineman are looking to either transfer or quit football all together. I think Greg Hodges could play center for any D-1 in the nation, thats how solid Greg is. Brandon Cox is a good lineman, but I think this is the year he needs to elevate his game to get him to the next level, and I think he can do it. Our best run blocker to me is Justin Ernest, I"ve never seen anyone that we've had come off the ball like he does, he's most likely the most athletic of the whole bunch. I'd venture to say that if he was 3 in. taller he'd be getting major looks from the guys who play on sunday. Jessie Newman made some freshman mistakes last year but, I will take back what I had originally said last year about Newman not being up to snuff, mostly because of the work ethic I've seen him instill this summer. The X-factor in all this is Will Chance. I think he and Zack Leger will get time at the right guard position and we will have to see how they hold up. If everyone stays healthy, then there is a possibility of our 1000 yarder, but I don't see it happening.

I don't think our 1000 yard rusher will be any of these guys, but for fun and not to be a stick in the mud I'm gonna take Mr. Abdule Levier. He's got the size, the speed, and the elusivness to be a very effective runner. If his fumbalitis can be cured he could be one hell of a weapon.

Great analysis CF64...I'm just not sold on Mr. Levier. After watching him play last year, it seemed to me that he was not explosive enough hitting the holes...Not sure if he has the speed and elusiveness to take it to the house frequently enough! Nice size....didn't seem to transfer into power in regards to running the rock! However...I wish him well and hope he can change my opinion of him...would love to jump on the ol' band wagon!

[rwcajun]

RWcajun, you gettin' excited yet?

Tell the misses, The Z's said "hey"!!!

Z.

Z, being his last year(of elgibility) we are not trying to rush the time, but we are so ready. Our vacation has been in Lafayette the last four years and Aug. 9 we will spending two weeks again. We go to every practice just in case the coaches have any questions, so far in four years they have not had any. Look forward to seeing ya'll. Tell John hello.

[cajun1300]

Based on your list, I'll say Deon Wallace. However, my write-in vote goes to Keiland Williams - former Northside RB.

[Clutch0364]

Keiland Williams will most likely end up at LSUA&M. He is going to be in prep school this coming year in Virginia. From a lot of different sources Ole Miss and LSUA&M r his favorites as of right now. So sorry to break that news to you.

[mickzat]

I can't believe the pessimism I'm seeing!

I've been following the Cajuns closley about 10 years. This is going to be BY FAR the best team we have ever had.

The O line is young, but I hope (& believe) it will make a difference. The work ethic of this team is finally where it needed to be. Coach Bustle was given a REALLY bad team. This year will be the breakout.

Oh, isn't pre-season wonderful.

If Levier an hold on to the ball, he will be great. We have a stable of running backs. When is the last time we could say that/

By the way. We have very good quarter backs also.

Next year we will have at least 4 capable QB's. That's a huge improvement.

WE HAVE TO BELIEVE!

[locoguano]

I can't say I know much about our runningbacks.. which is considered the most elusive, cutback-type runner? THAT is the guy that will do the best in our offense. The spread option that we run is essentially a misdirection offense, and you need speed more than power in that type of scheme.

[bigearl]

my vote is D. Wallace but not until next year. I think A. Leveir (if he stays healthy and stops fumbling) will get around 800 yds. this year.

[Clutch0364]

Our more elusive runners would be Deon Wallace and Harrison. I hope to see Deon used like Reggie Bush at USC and have him line up in the slot and at HB so he is on the field as much as possible.

Personally at RB I want to see Dwight Lindon get more touches out of the I formation because I don't think we have a more powerful short yardage back than him. He is a good football player and even more than that a great guy...If the young backs look to him as a mentor on and off the field you will see a very dedicated group of backs for the next few years.

[RaginEsquire06]

I can't say I know much about our runningbacks.. which is considered the most elusive, cutback-type runner? THAT is the guy that will do the best in our offense. The spread option that we run is essentially a misdirection offense, and you need speed more than power in that type of scheme.

Loco...I believe the same thing.....Gotta be elusive with an excellent burst of speed in the open field! This is exactly why the kid from miami is beginning to look more impressive to me....We need a back that can turn one inch into five yards on his own pure ability...slick as a fox!