GameTalk: Louisiana vs GAST

[Cajuns4me]

If we're gonna play Haack we better start playing 4-5 receivers and let the guy sling it.

Now you get it. And one of those spread outs needs to be McGuire with Pierce and Jalen in the backfield. That would be something.

[Just1More]

There's a lot of ugly that made that game a win for us today. But I'm always happy with a win. We used to have a lot of ugly and a loss many years ago.

I have a lot of criticism that I'm not going to spew right now. I have a good buzz and we won.

Geaux Cajuns!

[ninacajun]

At this point, I don't think it's a poor performance, it's just who this team is. We're just not very good, lets be honest. Hopefully, our "not very good" can get us bowl eligible so that we set ourselves up decently for recruiting because lord knows we are missing some pieces.

Agreed. There are many reasons why, but we are not a good team.

[ULGrad@HOU]

I'm especially happy for the players, they kept at it and it's always good to win.

[ulXrunner]

I'll take a W all day everyday!

[ulXrunner]

Defense stepped up. Need to clean up penalties and please try new ____ with Eli. Quit hamstringing our best player!

[HelmutVII]

Now you get it. And one of those spread outs needs to be McGuire with Pierce and Jalen in the backfield. That would be something.

Exactly. The defense would have to think.

[DocCajun]

At this point, I don't think it's a poor performance, it's just who this team is. We're just not very good, lets be honest. Hopefully, our "not very good" can get us bowl eligible so that we set ourselves up decently for recruiting because lord knows we are missing some pieces.

Can't argue with you on this

[Just1More]

If we're gonna play Haack we better start playing 4-5 receivers and let the guy sling it.

You're somewhat right. But one thing Haack needs is some better play designs. It isn't just 4-5 receivers. You can disguise a ball catcher in several spots. We need more screens and some open looks for Haack. I never ever see a wide open Cajun receiver. It makes no sense. And Jamal should not be "streaking" down the sidelines. He isn't a barn burner. He should be used like Colston in his early years. He's an over the middle slant guy. I guarantee you if Brees saw our offense he'd tell Hud "put that guy Robinson in some slants and let your QB hit see him". Our play design isn't very intelligent for the talent.

And Pierce should be our feature back. He's so nifty it's not funny. He doesn't take direct hits. He finds small daylight and burns right through it. Riles and Eli could occasionally spell Pierce... but Eli needs to be a hybrid back/receiver operating mostly in the slot.

I am not real clear about our defense. I see individual heroics... but every down play is a mystery. It still all hinges on getting more of a pass rush. Our run defense is solid. We need to keep increasing the skill level of our best pass rushers. They have some game. But they don't always work as an organized swarm. When they do, it's pretty impressive. Please do not require me to coach our secondary... that's beyond my pay grade.

[IberiaCajun]

Way to geaux Cajuns! A win on the road!
Especially under so much adversity (penalties).
You found a way to get a win on the road. Not pretty; but, a win is a win!