Cajuns QB Davis admits to some nervousness in win

[Just1More]

Overall, what was everyone's opinion of the QB and offense? Do not mention the defense please.

I thought JD played well. The RBs played well. The OL played well. I actually thought the entire offense played very well for the first game of the season. I didn't expect us to go to the full playbook, and was pleasantly surprised at some of the plays called. Overall... a perfectly good performance. I would expect no less against an FCS contest... but seeing how we were the past 2 seasons, I walked away with some hope for our offense.

[CajunEXPRESS]

I thought JD played well. The RBs played well. The OL played well. I actually thought the entire offense played very well for the first game of the season. I didn't expect us to go to the full playbook, and was pleasantly surprised at some of the plays called. Overall... a perfectly good performance. I would expect no less against an FCS contest... but seeing how we were the past 2 seasons, I walked away with some hope for our offense.

they outmuscled our offensive and defensive lines. Neither played well

[HOUCajun]

Davis had time in the pocket for much of the game. I don't remember AJ having that much time even against crappy teams. It's still early but I would say the o line is improved over last year.

[ManAboutTown]

they outmuscled our offensive and defensive lines. Neither played well

The offensive line played fine.
Unfair to say other wise.

[CajunEXPRESS]

I saw damed few holes. Nothing like the SLU backs. But if running through tackles at the line all night isn't a problem, OK

[MetryCajun]

Davis had time in the pocket for much of the game. I don't remember AJ having that much time even against crappy teams. It's still early but I would say the o line is improved over last year.

OL was solid. I did not think Davis was patient enough on some routes and could have pushed the ball down field more. It may have been he is not used to having time in the pocket. I would have liked to have seen a few more plays for Dion Ray in the zone read.

[Go_UL]

I saw damed few holes. Nothing like the SLU backs. But if running through tackles at the line all night isn't a problem, OK

Good thing you are not a running back.

[Cajunfever]

The offensive line played fine.
Unfair to say other wise.

Our line did play well. Overall, they look like they are in better physical shape this year.

[Just1More]

they outmuscled our offensive and defensive lines. Neither played well

I didn't see that. I think SLU occasionally bull rushed and found some success. But overall, I think our OL held firm on pass rushes, and pushed enough to give our rushers some operating space. As for SLU, most of their big yardage was gained on end around runs, not up the middle. Our defense was over pursuing and getting trapped. I want to credit their coaches for that (because I want to hope our defensive players are talented enough to be coached up as this season moves along). I hope Lucas has 50 solid answers he can go over with the defense... and completely untangle the head knot they were in on Saturday.

But as for our offense... in game 1... despite it being against an FCS defense... I was pleasantly surprised. I liked the plays, the overall execution, and the talent. And I think our passing game is only going to get better than what we saw Saturday. My gripe was with our defense and special teams coverage (almost exclusively).