So the QB decision has made itself.

[MetryCajun]

30 passes 34 runs. Half of Woolridge’s runs were designed passes, but I think we need to be 2/3 1/3 pass to run to be successful this year. The OL is not going to get better and the guys they tried to plug in were as bad or worse than the game 1 starters. Would like to see the screen game, but I have a hunch our OL cannot execute it.
On the plus side, the defense had another great day.

[ULGrad@HOU]

Ben had a great game. I would start Ben, and ride with him, he gives us the best chance to win. He still has plenty of room to improve. 57% completion is not good enough to win consistently, especially when you have issues rushing the ball.

The defense being able to stop Marshall's rushing attack is what was the deciding factor in the game though. They were aggressive, created turnovers and shook up their QB enough to get in his head.

[Big Buds]

Speaking of decisions, Lance Legendre needs a couple Wild Cat touches a game. 3 & short type stuff or just an added wrinkle. It was obvious he was the best athlete on the field when he had the ball in his hands. Dude looked like he was shot out of a cannon.

[ULGrad@HOU]

Speaking of decisions, Lance Legendre needs a couple Wild Cat touches a game. 3 & short type stuff or just an added wrinkle. It was obvious he was the best athlete on the field when he had the ball in his hands. Dude looked like he was shot out of a cannon.

He did look like he could do some damage on the defense. Very athletic, we need to get him the ball.

[CharlieK]

Speaking of decisions, Lance Legendre needs a couple Wild Cat touches a game. 3 & short type stuff or just an added wrinkle. It was obvious he was the best athlete on the field when he had the ball in his hands. Dude looked like he was shot out of a cannon.

He needs more touches for sure. Don't want to force it but Dez definitely has experience with a great athlete getting worked into the offense from his days behind Babb.

[JamesTheJeweler]

You noticed that huh? He must love cooking at home, because he always tries to stir the pot.

Because he is a troll. Nothing more. Nothing less. When you decide to create a burner account, it solidifies the truth. Don't feed the troll. Let it starve.

BTW, I'm sure this post will get deleted quickly. As usual.

[CajunVic]

Because he is a troll. Nothing more. Nothing less. When you decide to create a burner account, it solidifies the truth. Don't feed the troll. Let it starve.

BTW, I'm sure this post will get deleted quickly. As usual.

Everywhere you go it smells like POO.

[cajun55]

Same here. We committed to the passing game in the second half as they had nobody who could stop our big receivers on the outside and Ben threw some really nice passes. Our running game is still struggling to say the least and it wasn't just because Marshall has a good defense. We've been struggling all season. Put together a much better plan in the second half and executed better than they did and made less mistakes than they did. Good win but I don't necessarily call it a complete game either.

There were plenty mistakes and things to complain about, but at the end of the day we made adjustments and Des out-coached the Marshall coach. This was a huge win. I think he is well aware of what our weaknesses are and this staff is doing their best to put us in positions to still succeed despite some obvious holes to fill in the off season on this team.

Coach Des is 2-0 against Marshall. Credit where its
Due!

Geaux Cajuns!

[Turbine]

At this point I feel that beating Marshall at their place, in a season where they have a signature win, is bigger than beating them in a bowl game last year.

[cajun55]

For those saying Ben "wasn't" great...

I'd like to know what game you were watching.. Was it the one with the Oline being kicked around the entire game? Was it the game where Ben's team couldn't run the football for 3.5 quarters? The game where the opposing team Blitzed on 60% of snaps and he was running for his life? The game where the officials were hell bent on calling BS on the Cajuns offense?

Even with only 3 points and 120 yards, that was the best QB play we've seen this year. Take away the ridiculous OPI, that first drive looks totally different. Then Marshall takes away the only receiver that consistently creates separation.

I thought Ben played his ass off. The offensive line continues to be putrid. In particular this game, Gillie and Harrington looked terrible. Sorry to name names, but my god, at some point, you have to block some damn body.

Even with all that, Ben threw some DIMES. That ball to Fleming in the back of the end zone was beautiful. The ball over the middle to Jefferson early in the 1st qtr was perfect. Ball to Stephens late was a pro throw. (And great catch by Stephens - Welcome back).

On point, add to those great throws his scrambling and leadership made the difference. He earned it yesterday!