PreGame 2011 New Orleans Bowl - Walking To New Orleans

[SouthlandPride]

It's a good thing we didn't get invited last Saturday. We would get our tickets on December 28. This is the first event I have ever been involved with that you did not get the choice "best available". You got your tickets and were told take it or leave it. It makes me think that they are still thinking "small time".

The take it or leave does sound harsh but the seats are going to be great! so I say to everyone don't worry bout where you're sitting. They are putting everyone behind the team so it will be good. Just the handling of this is just taking forever. Oh and try not to criticize them too much cause I just noticed I ____ed off some lamer who found my post offensive. What a jack hole. I hope they lose your tickets.

[billbeck451]

what some people need to realize that lower is not always better in the dome. a 200 level ticket is a better ticket than a high 100 ticket due to the overhang in the dome. some 300 level seats are some of the most desireable and club level seats in the dome and a similar view as suites. I have friends that 100 level season tickets and have been told that my 300 level seats are just as close to the field as their tickets just a little higher and even better seats than their season tickets, so lower is not always the way to go in the superdome.

[raginsaints]

I try to avoid that site. that site makes the best case for using your browser.

can you ban linking articles from bleacher report?

[SouthlandPride]

what some people need to realize that lower is not always better in the dome. a 200 level ticket is a better ticket than a high 100 ticket due to the overhang in the dome. some 300 level seats are some of the most desireable and club level seats in the dome and a similar view as suites. I have friends that 100 level season tickets and have been told that my 300 level seats are just as close to the field as their tickets just a little higher and even better seats than their season tickets, so lower is not always the way to go in the superdome.

I agree. My tickets are rather lower than I wanted. Really low row number. Much rather get higher seating in the dome! Mid tier is by far the BEST seating in the dome to watch a game.

[CajunDawgPound]

McQ, we put up 34 on Okey State so we will score if given the chance. On the other hand, our defense will give up as many when playing a good team. Other than that, everything else is a secret. LOL! See u in N.O. where both teams will show a bunch of new plays.

[CajunFan3406]

Took you a few posts to work in that you were in a band, but you got it done. THAT is how you spell douchebaggery.

I don't see what you're trying to get at with that one. I used that statement to clarify a point I was trying to make with the guy who originally posted something about Givers. Had nothing to do with you.

[McQuervo]

Sounds like an old WAC game...We played for years with a top 5 offense and a bottom 119 (then) D.

Okie State, that's impressive for certain!

Creativity is NOT one of our OC's (THE WEAKEST LINK IMHO) approach. Quite the opposite unfortunately.

I won't be in attendance- airline points won't allow. I will contribute to the NO Kids program.

BTW our site is: http://www.aztecmesa.proboards.com/

Check it out- and yes we have our own Village Idiots so don't be thin skinned.

[CrazyCajun]

I think they're ok. Good live show just not that big on the style of music. I can see them having a very successful career. Don't get so upset because I made a correction on their actual name. I figured you were one of their new found fans by the way you referred to them as The Givers and not Givers, but since you've been a longtime fan I now find it sort of odd why you would refer to them as that. I played in a couple of bands and it was always irritating to me and the guys when people got our name wrong. Anyway, you seem like a good dude (Cajun fan and good taste in music) so let's just let this little spat die right here. It's sort of taking this thread off topic anyhow.

people only get the name wrong of bands that suck a s s

[chauncey]

Alright Fellas, here is the information on the 5K. http://www.nola.com/running/index.ss..._new_o_36.html


Saturday, December 17

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Race against Crime

5K run/walk

Dec. 17, 9 a.m.

Mercedes-Benz Superdome, South loading dock, New Orleans

(Race is inside the Superdome)

Print a registration form

Melanie Talia, 504.558.9944

[TuffGuy84]

Most of what I'd say about the Cajun football team has been taken care of ad in depth so far in the thread, I'll just add a few things. When we talk about our TE being all world, he really is, but it may not be as reflective this season as it was in the past 3 because he suffered a few injuries, but he will be completely healthy (probably for the first time this season) in the bowl game. He's a huge target that if matched up on a smaller defender will absolutely punish you in the red zone. His downside is that he's not much of a great blocker when matched up on LB's or DL's, so hes primarily a receiving threat, or if hes on the outside, he can block DBs very well.

Everything we've done has been predicated on turnovers, and by that I mean, most of the season we've been HIGHLY effecient at protecting the football, but we got away from in the game against Arkansas State where we turned the ball over 5 times. Gautier is one of the most efficient QB's in the QB, he makes good decisions, rarely puts the ball in a bad position, can run when needed, and does a great job throwing the deep pass. Gautier may not win the game for us, but he sure as heck will not lose it.

On Defense, our 3-4 started off strong this year, and we were getting a lot of pressure early in the season, but that has fallen off in the past month or so. Its still much better than we we did in regards to QB pressure than we did in the past decade, but not enough to make someone who has a decent offensive line weary. Derrick Dean in the middle at NT is the anchor on our Dline, he will command 2 blockers, which when he's on allows for the ends and the LB's good room to get pressure. Outside of him, in our front 7, watch for Lance Kelley, He seems to be a feast or famine type of guy but he is a big time warrior who wears his heart on his sleeve, considering its his last game, I think he'll be very ready for this game.

Alright, with that said, a few questions for you.
1)When did yall switch to the 3-3-5 and how has that worked out for yall?

2)I haven't really dug into Hillman, so is he a burner or bruiser? I tend to think the cajuns do better against burners (ala Lance Dunbar) than we do against bruisers (ala Bobby Rainey).

3)What kind of crowd do you think yall will bring to the game?

4)Lastly, how are your Special Teams? I mean down to kickoff and punt return/coverage units because in a close game, field position could be the difference in victory or defeat.

[Turbine]

can you ban linking articles from bleacher report?

I could but . . . . This . . . was . . . CajunFun.

Besides what if Stevie P decides to start posting?

[Bandwagon King]

I think Bandwagon forgot this is a sport forum for people's opinions, and while it is ok to diagree, it is wrong to make it personal by questioning their intelligence.

Funny you should address me & me only while replying to a post where my" big brother" called me insane. The greatest thing about message boards is the balance, transparancy, & total lack of double standard & fairness they represent.

This is my last plea. Would anyone be interested in working with me to put together a package to send to Marshall Faulk's foundation, or getting with the Brees dream foundation & doing something to match, counter, assist with, or in any other way perfoming a good deed for the community kids in New Orleans in the name of this university?