From the Bird's Nest: Five keys to beating Troy

[RaginFan2]

... the old 5-keys-to-victory sportswriters' bit actually means if these 5 things happen we will win, and I gotta say if Jay's 5 keys go in the Cajuns' favor, it's hard to imagine the Cajuns losing. It's certainly possible to come up with alternate keys, but me, I tend to agree with Jay. I should add, however, that most of Jay's keys hold true for most games: win the running game, QB play well, win turnover battle, etc. But the real key, ;-), (which is another cliche) IS WIN UP FRONT. I know football, and I've seen some UL football (4 years' worth); we win so many battles up front this year. Our right tackle is a beast, just watch him! And, our pressure on the QB has played a factor in both Sunbelt victories. I could go on (e.g. Green's blocking inside and outside the tackle box), but suffice it to say...

...let's hear one for the HOGS!! Every winning football team's unsung hero!

Amen! It ALL starts up front with the big guys! They open the holes for the runners and protect the passer. Keep up the good play, guys!

[RaginWaldo]

... the old 5-keys-to-victory sportswriters' bit actually means if these 5 things happen we will win, and I gotta say if Jay's 5 keys go in the Cajuns' favor, it's hard to imagine the Cajuns losing. It's certainly possible to come up with alternate keys, but me, I tend to agree with Jay. I should add, however, that most of Jay's keys hold true for most games: win the running game, QB play well, win turnover battle, etc. But the real key, ;-), (which is another cliche) IS WIN UP FRONT. I know football, and I've seen some UL football (4 years' worth); we win so many battles up front this year. Our right tackle is a beast, just watch him! And, our pressure on the QB has played a factor in both Sunbelt victories. I could go on (e.g. Green's blocking inside and outside the tackle box), but suffice it to say...

...let's hear one for the HOGS!! Every winning football team's unsung hero!

Don't forget about Griffen and Harris's ability to pick up the blitz!!

[CharlieK]

Well, held them to 77 yards rushing......won the game.

They threw for 300+

[Rebel02]

1. Check (Troy 77 yards rushing)
2. Sorta check. Too many missed tackles on the night
3. Check (32+ minutes time of possession)
4. Push (only because Blaine didn't play for 3 quarters). But Chris stepped in and stepped up!
5. CHECK CHECK CHECK (KGB voice from "Rounders"). Cajuns +1 in turnovers tonight.

[RaginWaldo]

Well, held them to 77 yards rushing......won the game.

They threw for 300+

they rushed 27 times
Passed 55 times (completed 39) avg yds gained per pass 5.9

There's your real passing stat

But I dont care....UL 5-1 3-0 in sunbelt, I don't care where the Bowl game will be, I will definitely be in attendance.