Desormeaux has made a decision on his starting QB.

[RedTails]

If we're trotting out Fields as the starter because he's considered the best we have, I hate to say it, but we're in trouble.

Glass half full time. If we have a healthy squad, we have two super senior leaders that could lead us to a special season.

I can't wait to watch football again. I hope we make every team we play submit on both sides of the ball. I hope we line up across some well-paid NIL primadonnas that will run at the first sight of adversity during a game and make them consider entering the transfer portal midgame. I hope that this is the season that NIL backfires as a roster building strategy for the big boys and it's the year of the lunch pail programs that focus on culture.

[ULGrad@HOU]

Saying it's none of our business is saying that we aren't any part of this program. Like it's them (players & staff) against us actually. Horrible statement even though we don't need to know at this point. I miss the days when Hud made everyone feel like they were a part of the program and even had a role to play in its success. I truly hope Dez turns this ship around because it has been a terrible disappointment since he took the wheel.

It was an abrasive statement made at the people interested in the program. It was like he's upset with having to eventually share that information. It certainly wasn't necessary. Kind of strange.

[UL_Cajuns]

Saying it's none of our business is saying that we aren't any part of this program. Like it's them (players & staff) against us actually. Horrible statement even though we don't need to know at this point. I miss the days when Hud made everyone feel like they were a part of the program and even had a role to play in its success. I truly hope Dez turns this ship around because it has been a terrible disappointment since he took the wheel.

Good point. It was very odd and the wrong words really. He better win this year as HC with the talent we have or he won’t get any of our damn business either anymore.

[cajunref]

It was an abrasive statement made at the people interested in the program. It was like he's upset with having to eventually share that information. It certainly wasn't necessary. Kind of strange.

Yes, pretty abrasive & arrogant for a program that's been losing fan support every year lately, you know...

[CajunT]

Gifted 3 defensive touchdowns and lost.to Jacksonville State. He could barely move the ball past the 50 and he didn't even do that consistently. The thing is he's only back because Zeon left. If we're trotting out Fields as the starter because he's considered the best we have, I hate to say it, but we're in trouble.

Well, if we are trotting out a true freshman, then we won't be winning either.

[CajunT]

It was an abrasive statement made at the people interested in the program. It was like he's upset with having to eventually share that information. It certainly wasn't necessary. Kind of strange.

Did he actually say that?

[Jacob81]

It’s a shame that here on RP where you’d think are the biggest Cajun fans and supporters, is where we’re going to blow a comment out of proportion and start ____ about our own coach. This comment was not a slap in anyone’s face or a pointed towards any particular group. He’s sayin team decisions are exactly that.

Most head coaches say every position is up for grabs in the fall, as they should be. Competition makes everyone better. So the fact there was a so called qb battle again might not even be the case. But if Des went into camp with an idea and then the backup totally outperformed then he would probably change his mind. So the starters aren’t starters till they start. Why does that need to be decided or released before the game?( or depth chart release game week) I’m sure Des is just tired of hearing the question. I come on rp frequently and the majority of the comments on this thread ____ me off.

[Turbine]

Des has probably heard the question a million times, but in his position he can't let it pile up like dead weight.

He has to recognize its the first time many heard someone ask him. It was the first time for me, so his response seemed out of balance.

[ULGrad@HOU]

Did he actually say that?

The quote is "it's none of ya'lls damn business".

[ULGrad@HOU]

Des has probably heard the question a million times, but in his position he can't let it pile up like dead weight.

He has to recognize its the first time many heard someone ask him. It was the first time for me, so his response seemed out of balance.

True, I'm sure he didn't think it would have the kind of meaning it came across as. Des is a down to earth person and I'll give him the benefit of the doubt that he didn't mean to alienate the fans. I think he should have just told the QB's, told the team, and just announced it publicly. No good reason not too.