2007 Football preview and offseason fan talk

[RaginCajun77]

With KLWB picking up the game, I plan on watching it at home. Gonna fire up the BBQ pit and cook some drunk chickens.

[Ga_Gamecock]

Hey Ragin Cajuns ...

Please let me know what Defense and Offense yall have ... I hear that you signed a new coordinator from FIU ... what scheme does he use?

Also, how many guys return from last year?

Good luck this season. I have been to La only once and had a great time. For those of you heading to Columbia, have fun! ... I hope you enjoy the atmosphere.

Only a few more days. Go 'Cocks!

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[TuffGuy84]

Hey Ragin Cajuns ...

Please let me know what Defense and Offense yall have ... I hear that you signed a new coordinator from FIU ... what scheme does he use?

Also, how many guys return from last year?

Good luck this season. I have been to La only once and had a great time. For those of you heading to Columbia, have fun! ... I hope you enjoy the atmosphere.

Only a few more days. Go 'Cocks!

www.cockytalk.com

I know, gameday seems so far away, yet so close. Anyway, we run a no huddle spread offense. We ran this last year, but fired the old coordinator, and while he didnt change alot of how we set up, but he did make us change some of the ways we use our RB's and TE's and the speed is ALOT faster, as in the ball will either be hiked or someone will be in motion as soon as the ball is set for play. Essentially, we will try to have the offense run so fast that hopefully at some point the defense will make a mental mistake and open an opportunity for us.

On Defense, essentially, I heard, its a 4-3 style scheme, but we will be extremely aggressive, stunts and blitzes all game long. I've heard that a problem was every once in a while having mental breakdowns on defense, well what is being done now is if you are out of position or dont know whats goin on for the play, instead of trying to figure out on the fly, the idea is to go to the ball (your more useful goin to the ball than staying back out of position). I'm excited to see what will happen on Saturday, this should seriously give us an idea of what we will be like this year.

Good luck to yall, just not to much luck on saturday :-P.

Tuffguy

[CharlieK]

Also, our quarterback is a pure pocket passer....he runs like an old lady. I'd drop as many guys back into coverage as possible, even your ends.......

[CharlieK]

You're so pretty.....

[CharlieK]

_ What if the same was said for spelling? In the context you used, the word is "waste", not waist. _

I think he would have had to misspell every word in his post to be in the same league as that girl....

[MissingMandy]

_ KLWB (Cable Channel 10 in Lafayette, Channel 50 on Directv or Dish) is currently in negotiations to show the game live.

It is also on ESPN GamePlan, available through satellite or cable on a subscription basis.

That should answer virtually any questions locally.

If you live out of state, it is still available through GAmePlan, or check with your local provider. _

I just called DishNetwork and they told me that they made an offer to carry the game but was turned down. If anyone hears anything different regarding DishNetwork (obviously our poor choice in satellite tv) PLEASE let me know. If all else fails it is on Sirrius Radio channel 110 @6, so I may be sitting in the car for 4 hours sat night. Anything in a pinch!!!

[CharlieK]

6-5 in 2005, not .500

[CajunCherokee]

Louisiana at South Carolina - 6:00 PM

Why to Watch: Louisiana is just good enough to give South Carolina a battle. Things have gotten interesting after the Gamecocks suspended three players, CB Chris Hall, RB Bobby Wallace, and most importantly, QB Blake Mitchell, because he skipped classes, for the opener. Considering USC has the SEC opener at Georgia next week, the last thing it needed was to be without its starting quarterback in what's supposed to be a tune-up game. The Ragin' Cajuns are hoping it'll be more than that, with one of the nation's most productive running games. While an upset is asking for way too much, this might be an entertaining game for far longer than USC fans might like.

Why Louisiana Might Win: The concern early on for South Carolina is a lousy offensive line that needs to be far more physical and has to get a push for the running game. That might be a problem against a UL defensive front that should be stout, at times, against the run. Louisiana's problem should be in the secondary, but if the USC passing game isn't quite clicking without Mitchell, the green defensive backs should be able to get by. On the flip side...

Why South Carolina Might Win: ...there's no need whatsoever for the Gamecocks to worry about the UL passing game. While the Ragin' Cajuns have experience at receiver, they need to run, run, and run some more to have a shot. That's not likely to happen against Jasper Brinkley and a tremendous linebacking corps that should keep Tyrell Fenroy, Deon Wallace and the ground game from getting on track. Yeah, Mitchell might not be starting, but that doesn't mean backup Chris Smelley shouldn't be able to dink and dunk his way to a big game against the bend-but-don't-break defense.

Who to Watch: While Mitchell appears to still be on is way to a big season, many are ready for redshirt freshman Chris Smelley, a top recruit two years ago, to get his feet wet and take over full-time. He's not all that big, but he has a live arm and has all the tools to be a great Steve Spurrier-molded passer. Mitchell should still be the number one guy when he gets back, but Smelley could use this opportunity to close the gap. For UL, the star to watch is junior RB Tyrell Fenroy, who cranked out back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons with 23 touchdowns. While he's not a big back, he's a tough workhorse.

What Will Happen: South Carolina isn't going to come through with a blowout, but if Smelley can be efficient and limit his mistakes, he should be able to keep the offense moving and come away with a relatively comfortable win. The defense has to do its part by keeping the UL ground attack from controlling the tempo. Early on, it will.

CFN Prediction: South Carolina 30 ... Louisiana 13 ... Line: South Carolina -29

Must See Rating: (5 - Hef wants you to take his place on The Girls Next Door, but you can’t because you have to watch this game; 1 - Cavemen)... 1.5

[CharlieK]

6-5 in 2005, not .500