LGT Final: Louisiana 23, Southern Miss 13

[BeauCajun]

Nice win last night. We had a good crowd in the stadium as well as representing pre and post game at the local watering holes. 4th Street was rocking after the game.

[zeppelincajun]

It takes a while for a coach to build his own culture.

I've kept out of a lot of the discussions here, but one thing I've noticed is that unlike some of our past teams, this one doesn't play to the level of the competition. We played strong against the first two, got snake-bit against Tulane (but still kept it close), stuck to our game at WFU, and maybe a small let-down at USM.

If you compare to past years, this team is better at maintaining focus, and intensity.

Which reflect Des's personality. He's building a good foundation

I certainly hope you are right, Doc. I’m simply staying in wait and see mode for the remainder of this season. There have been a few points in the last couple seasons where I thought we had turned a corner but hadn’t really. IMO if we play to our abilities the rest of the way out, 8-4 is the floor. I would view 7-5/6-6 as not realizing our potential for the 3rd year in a row. We are better than that, and I hope we continue to show it.

You are correct that thus far this season we have not succumbed to playing down to competition. Yesterday the offense did not execute to the level they will need to to beat Tx State or Coastal. I’ll take 10 point wins in slight letdowns though. Like previous posters have stated, I think we were smart to take the points when we could and let our defense work.

[Turbine]

Modern era?

Anything after 1900

[UL_Cajuns]

USM Fans are comical at this point.

[CajunFun]

Modern era?

a) Usually defined as starting in the 19th century.

So I'd say yeah, definitely. ;-D

b) Don't forget where you came from.

[NewsCopy]

[moorecajun]

A win is a got damn win.. we have lost so many of these in the past. Take no win for granted

Such a good point!

We lost this type game last year.

GEAUX CAJUNS!

[CharlieK]

Anything after 1900

Typically considered to be after integration.

Bragging about teams we beat during WW2 just makes you look silly.

[zephyr]

Wow. Looking at the West; it may come down to us vs ULM for the crown

Texas State is better than ULM. They will be the biggest challenge

[zephyr]

Look I am not gaslighting anyone who still has it in for Dez. But I’m hoping for 10-2; and I’ll be damned if I’m gonna complain about 8-4.

I don't think anyone "has it in" for Des. I know I don't . Many of us were skeptical of the hire and the lack of a search to replace Napier when our program was at the highest level of any time in its existence. It seemed to be a lazy hire. We don't need to get into all of that now but it doesn't mean we aren't skeptical of the actual decision. Having said that, I think we all want him to be successful. We are 4-1 this year which is highly encouraging but we've been very inconsistent over the past couple of years with more talent. Of course we will wait to see how it plays out and cheer on the cajuns.