2005 NewOrleans Bowl USM-31 ASU-19

[RedBug58]

I was not going to the game without the little Cajun fan. I went to Monroe the last 2 years with out her & everyone remembers the outcomes. With all the rain that was predicted, I figured it would be a safer bet for us to stay home and have a party here at my house. I guess the safe bet payed off.

Well, the weather was shakey & we didn't get the help that we needed from UNT, but you can't stop the Cajun fan from having a good party. We all stayed to the end in the pouring rain and went out on the field after to thank the players on a great win and good season. I haven't been this proud of a Cajun team since 1996..........(can't wait till next year)

[RedBug58]

thanks for beating the tar outta those wanna be injuns yesterday and i know you guys won't be going to the N.O bowl but like i posted on the sunbelt board i wanted to post this on ya'lls board as well. i just wanted to point out there are at least 4 bowls that has no automatic conference tie because the certain conferences can't produce teams. some of these bowls are:

Houston Bowl: (Sec doesn't have team to send)
Music City Bowl: (again SEC doesn't have team to send)
Motor City Bowl: (No Big Ten team to send)
Emerald City Bowl: (no Pac-10 team to send)

with that being said, as of right now it still seems you guys have a decent chance for a possible bowl bid. good luck!

GO TRIBE!!

"thanks for beating the tar outta those wanna be injuns yesterday..........

Hey, a ULM guy was telling me yesterday that he thought they were going to change to the "Black Bears". I think it's a crock, but what are you guys going to change to????

[Geaux clotille]

Here's my deal...

College sports has turned into a business which bothers me to no end. LSU played Oklahoma in the Sugar Bowl instead of USC because the hosts stood to make more money.

Now that it is time for the silly politics to apply to us, they don't. Ahhh, life's not fair!

[Crawfish]

I would like to ask all UL fans to boycott the N.O. Bowl because of the ridiculous rule that is keeping UL from having a chance to play.

No way, this would be stupid! This is the SBC bowl representative and they won the right to play by the rules. We need to show the world that Cajun country is the perfect setting for a Bowl game and that we support our conference.

[ipreciateu2]

Well, the weather was shakey & we didn't get the help that we needed from UNT, but you can't stop the Cajun fan from having a good party. We all stayed to the end in the pouring rain and went out on the field after to thank the players on a great win and good season. I haven't been this proud of a Cajun team since 1996..........(can't wait till next year)

It was awesome to be on that field after the game; Rain and all. I too was never prouder to be a Ragin Cajun. Our kids played their hearts out and unfortunately we DID NOT get the help we needed from North Texas. But we sure put an exclamation point on the future of ULL athletics yesterday. I think our future in football is brighter than ever.

Back to the thread; I think it would be foolish to Boycott the Bowl. Sure, I was hoping we'd be in it; but Arkansas State won it fair and square. Let's go out and show the bowl makers that we are supportive of BIG TIME college football in Lafayette. Besides what do we have to lose. I like the idea of wearing your Ragin Cajun gear and showing the SBC that we are GREAT HOST to the N. O. Bowl. GEAUX CAJUNS

[badgerwolf]

Arkansas St. vs CUSA Team (rumored to be Memphis) = Lotta Empty Seats Bowl

Maybe, maybe not . . . ASU had over 30K for a home game against Memphis last year. ASU and Memphis have a decent relationship; we just signed another football home and home with them.

[Zeebart21]

Maybe, maybe not . . . ASU had over 30K for a home game against Memphis last year. ASU and Memphis have a decent relationship; we just signed another football home and home with them.

Badge, it will be fine.. Congrats on the win, and the bowl game..

Lafayette, will support this game..

Z.

[Cajunsmike]

Are you kidding? We need to fill Cajun Field to make the Sunbelt and Lafayette look good. A boycott because our team didn't get in is just stupid. I can't put it any other way. I'm sure us boycotting a bowl game in our hometown will REALLY help us get into a higher caliber conference! Not! I know everyone is disappointed that Ark. State won, but let's not lose focus on the long term best interest for UL.

Good attendance at this game may allow the game to be played here on a more regular basis. Boycott is not a good idea.

[Cajunsmike]

It's understandible that most of you guys don't like us. But now it's SBC -vs- CUSA.
It would help the appearance of our conference, for you guys to attend the game, and help give us a 'home field' advantage.
I really hope our opponent is Memphis. We always give them a good game, and have been a thorn in their side since 1975. I seriously doubt that we'll embarrass the SBC against this team.

I don't have a problem with you guys. You guys are in it because you made the plays and had breaks. Like the ball bouncing off of your receivers helmet and into the endzone for a touchdown in the game against us. That break and injuries to our defense in the second half in that game also helped you get in the bowl. That is good luck for you guys-plain and simple. However, you took advantage of the break and now you need to play your best game in order to represent the Sun Belt well. Much of sports comes down to things like that. Life is not fair, you accept things and move on and try to take advantage of the times go your way. That stuff about teams wanting it more is bull. All teams want it equally. I also think you guys know which team was playing the best ball at the end of the season. Despite that, what do you need to do against Memphis. I suggest you imagine you are in Jonesboro.

[Kicker 50]

We should all lobby the Sun Belt to work for UL to get in a bowl. We are bowl eligible. Hey they could be the opponent in the New Orleans Bowl. It would boost the area and put 35,000 fans in the stands. Lafayette, would look great on National Television. The Sun Belt would have two teams in post season play and look good to recruits.