The Book 2008 Football

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  UL — It’s easy to become infatuated with the hype for the University of Louisiana at Lafayette’s 1,000th football game Saturday, ULL defensive line coach Gerald Broussard said.

Just ask UL players Derik Keyes and Richie Falgout.

“It’s great to be a part of something like that, playing in that kind of game in a season like this,” Keyes, a starting strong safety, said.

Like Keyes, Falgout grew up around ULL football.

“Playing in the 1,000th game means a lot, especially for me, being from Lafayette. I know there’s a lot of history in this program and there are a lot of great people who have played here,” Falgout said.

Broussard, however, said there’s more to the Cajun Field homecoming game against Florida International than historical significance.

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By BOB ARDOIN
Special to The Advocate

[Cajun Express]

_ As if you are one to talk. _

You know I am not going to continue to defend owners. There are far too many examples proving they are in it for themselves first, and last. I do however recall enjoying the Oilers, and the then coach Jeff Fisher. Now everything changed except Mr. Fisher. I still think he is a heck of a coach, and doing a heck of a job both in Houston and Nashville.

Owners who have held up cities besides Bud.

1: No. 1 all time Al Davis, who invented the modern era of free agent franchises, first an Oakland Raiders, then L A Raiders, and back again as an Oakland Raiders.

2: Second most hated owner Robert Irsay, snuck off in a MayFlower Van in the dead of night.

3: Art Modell comes in third. Wanting more revenue, and a better stadium he filled the void of the Colts departure from Baltimore. In an agreement to avoid possible litigation he agreed to leave the name Browns, and records with the city of Cleveland. The NFL agreed to give them a new franchise.

4: Bud Adams, No. 4 most hated number one in the hearts of Houstonians.

5: Tom "Terrific" Benson comes in 5th only because the NFL refused his gambit to relocate to San Antonio while New Orleans was eight feet under water for almost a month. Tom Terrific was saved from himself by then commissioner Paul Taglibau otherwise he would go down as the dirtiest owner of all time, leaving a city that was flat on it's back.

6: Georgia Frontiere married seven times hit the jackpot when she married Carroll Rosenbloom for her sixth husband. After his death she took over the franchise and eventually moved to St. Louis. I mean you really can't hate her too much, Los Angeles has made it clear they only support the Lakers, USC football, UCLA basketball, O J Simpson, Robert Blake, Michael Jackson, and Disneyland.

[Zeebart21]

_ You know I am not going to continue to defend owners. There are far too many examples proving they are in it for themselves first, and last. I do however recall enjoying the Oilers, and the then coach Jeff Fisher. Now everything changed except Mr. Fisher. I still think he is a heck of a coach, and doing a heck of a job both in Houston and Nashville.

Owners who have held up cities besides Bud.

1: No. 1 all time Al Davis, who invented the modern era of free agent franchises, first an Oakland Raiders, then L A Raiders, and back again as an Oakland Raiders.

2: Second most hated owner Robert Irsay, snuck off in a MayFlower Van in the dead of night.

3: Art Modell comes in third. Wanting more revenue, and a better stadium he filled the void of the Colts departure from Baltimore. In an agreement to avoid possible litigation he agreed to leave the name Browns, and records with the city of Cleveland. The NFL agreed to give them a new franchise.

4: Bud Adams, No. 4 most hated number one in the hearts of Houstonians.

5: Tom "Terrific" Benson comes in 5th only because the NFL refused his gambit to relocate to San Antonio while New Orleans was eight feet under water for almost a month. Tom Terrific was saved from himself by then commissioner Paul Taglibau otherwise he would go down as the dirtiest owner of all time, leaving a city that was flat on it's back.

6: Georgia Frontiere married seven times hit the jackpot when she married Carroll Rosenbloom for her sixth husband. After his death she took over the franchise and eventually moved to St. Louis. I mean you really can't hate her too much, Los Angeles has made it clear they only support the Lakers, USC football, UCLA basketball, O J Simpson, Robert Blake, Michael Jackson, and Disneyland. _

What a great guy! What an awesome franchise!!! I love em'!!!

I AM NOT A CROOK!!!!

[Bigcobra]

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_ Conceding to Troy?
You have got to be joking?
I would much rather a guaranteed Bowl. _

although i think your comparison of partying in shreveport to new orleans is laughable, I totally agree with you on this. UL's goal every year is to compete for a conference championship; whatever bowl may come is secondary. It doesnt matter if indy bowl pays more. everyone on this board would like to see the cajuns become a contender. we do that by winning games and conference championships. imo, the bowl games will come if we keep doing our job on the field year in and year out.

[Trojan Delta Chi]

we're going to put so many points up on ULM the scoreboard is going to run out of digits. lol.

[Cajun Express]

_ we're going to put so many points up on ULM the scoreboard is going to run out of digits. lol. _

A safety will probably do the trick. Would love to see the Hoax Nation blow up with a 2-0 loss.

[gridiron]

This is the biggest game in the history of the school everything is coming together at once.

[ulforlife]

There is nothing I can say to show how excited I am for this game. Thank God it is at 4 I usually hate 4 oclock games but I cannot wait any longer. Two weeks has been killing me.

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  An avid hunter and outdoorsman, Glenn Lafleur missed UL's first two home football games this season at Cajun Field.

But with the program's 1,000th game taking place at 4 p.m. today against Florida International, the legendary Cajun linebacker will be sure to make his way down to Lafayette for the historic homecoming event.

Now the principal at Pine Prairie High, the 60-year-old Lafleur plans to travel from his Ville Platte home for the game with wife Jean and granddaughter Logan.

"All milestones are great for any city or university," Lafleur said on Thursday night. "This game is something that will be remembered forever.

"I think it's a great thing for UL."

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Joshua Parrott • jparrott@theadvertiser.com • November 1, 2008

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  UL — When it comes to scoring against Sun Belt Conference opponents, the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and Florida International are at their best.

UL and FIU approach today’s 4 p.m. Cajun Field homecoming kickoff averaging a combined 73 points a game.

That could mean an offensive show when the Cajuns (4-3, 3-0 SBC) and FIU (3-4, 2-1) play in a contest that has major importance in the league standings.

UL and Troy (5-2, 4-0) are the only remaining SBC teams undefeated in conference play.

FIU and Arkansas State are close behind the Cajuns, with only one loss.

Florida International has made one of the biggest offensive improvements in the conference since last year.

The Golden Panthers averaged 15.1 points a game last season. This season, FIU averages 25.1 points overall and 32.0 in its three SBC contests.

Those figures have impressed UL coach Rickey Bustle, whose Cajuns average 41.0 points in SBC games.

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By BOB ARDOIN
Special to The Advocate