The Book: 2007 Football

[RaginFan2]

I am not jumping ship at all, but I still say it was a horrible call to go for it on 4th and 7 with 10:00 min. to go. That was the turning point.

Geaux UL!!

I don't agree. I think the call to go for it was correct. I just think they should have put Des on a rollout to have the option to pas or run. Our field position was that no-mans land of too far for a FG and too short for punt. If we punt, it is probably going to end up in the end zone and we only gain about 15 yards. The big loss was a real killer, giving Ohio the ball near mid-field.

[Turbine]

I just think they should have put Des on a rollout to have the option to pas or run.

I agree it would have eliminated the Bull rush sack, which was the real tragedy on the play.

[RaginFan2]

I agree it would have eliminated the Bull rush sack, which was the real tragedy on the play.

I've been reading a lot of complaints about the play-calling in the second half, but I don't agree with that either. EVERY game there are some play calls that don't work or you wish you could have back. Yesterday was no different. But I don't think the play-calling was the problem. I think it was execution. Too many procedure penalties, some missed blocks, some missed tackles, some dropped passes, and an apparent lack of emotional fire in the second half - that's what I saw as the problem and what led to the loss. I really felt the turning point was when Des dropped the throwback pass in Ohio territory. The pass was a good one and Des was out on the sideline with only 1 player near him and plenty of room to maneuver. I like the odds of him scoring on that play. And even if he didn't score, he would've had a first down near the OU 25 yard line. Instead we end up not scoring and give Ohio the ball back in good (for them) field position where they eventually scored.

Also, I see too many fans are down on the team - it WAS a disappointing loss - and not giving props to Ohio. They were a very well-coached team and made very few mistakes, especially in the 2nd half. I don't recall a Bobcat penalty in the 2nd half, other than the unsportsmanlike call right at the end of the game.

Having said all of that, we HAVE to start winning these types of games. We've had opportunities to score multiple times the past 2 weeks and we are having problems finishing a number of drives. That is a concern. And getting the defense off the field on 3rd down is a big concern. If we fix those two issues, we finish with a great year.

[ATXCajun]

_ That was one exciting game last night. Louisiana has an explosive offense, and I'm certain that you'll make a lot of noise in the Sun Belt this season. You guys are a class bunch, and we look forward to both team and fans visiting Athens next year.

Just curious, were there many/any Ohio fans there last night? _

I thought your guys were stronger and hitting harder in the second half. Nothing particularly complex about your offense, yet we couldn't stop it in the second half. Nice road win. Good luck the rest of the way. I like these MAC match-ups and I hope they continue.

[Just1More]

Let's not mix the disappointment of the game miscues last night and our future. As fans, if that is what we call ourselves, we need to do our part to keep up the intensity until and beyond the point that we achieve our goals. I'm going to say a little prayer that our fan base does not turn into the instant gratification gang that is plaguing every other facet of life in America. Succeeding also depends on resiliant fans.

When someone on here makes the comment that "it's the same thing every year". I have to agree... there is always someone who has to make that comment every year. When they change that tune without it requiring someone else to do something to please them, I have a feeling they will start liking the music a little more.

Geaux Cajuns (and I mean fans)!!!!

[RaginFan2]

That was one exciting game last night. Louisiana has an explosive offense, and I'm certain that you'll make a lot of noise in the Sun Belt this season. You guys are a class bunch, and we look forward to both team and fans visiting Athens next year.

Just curious, were there many/any Ohio fans there last night?

I spoke to a couple who came down from Cincinnati. Their son plays LB (#35). They said that our tailgating was the biggest and best they had ever been to. We had a nice conversation. The Bobcat fans I saw were very nice. There was a good contingent of Ohio fans considering the distance and the fact we had no prior history between our schools. I like the Sunbelt-MAC match-ups. I hope they continue. Looking forward to our return visit to Athens next year.

[RaginCajun77]

Also, I see too many fans are down on the team - it WAS a disappointing loss - and not giving props to Ohio. They were a very well-coached team and made very few mistakes, especially in the 2nd half. I don't recall a Bobcat penalty in the 2nd half, other than the unsportsmanlike call right at the end of the game.

Having said all of that, we HAVE to start winning these types of games. We've had opportunities to score multiple times the past 2 weeks and we are having problems finishing a number of drives. That is a concern. And getting the defense off the field on 3rd down is a big concern. If we fix those two issues, we finish with a great year.

Ohio was marginally better than us and did play well, especially in the 2nd half. I think alot of fans are upset, myself included, because we go into halftime with a 20-10 lead and we are in a position to come away with a big win if we continue to take care of business. However, we give up 21 points in the 2nd half and only score 3 points. Penalties killed us. Our defense again gave up too many 3rd down plays. I thought we missed out on throwing passes in the flats to our running backs. Also, we need to throw some passes to Jason Cherry while he is in stride because he has the potential to take it to the endzone with his speed.

My big concern is taking advantage of opportunities. You can't keep letting great opportunities to make an impression and create momentum slip through your fingers.

[RaginFan2]

Let's not mix the disappointment of the game miscues last night and our future. As fans, if that is what we call ourselves, we need to do our part to keep up the intensity until and beyond the point that we achieve our goals. I'm going to say a little prayer that our fan base does not turn into the instant gratification gang that is plaguing every other facet of life in America. Succeeding also depends on resiliant fans.

When someone on here makes the comment that "it's the same thing every year". I have to agree... there is always someone who has to make that comment every year. When they change that tune without it requiring someone else to do something to please them, I have a feeling they will start liking the music a little more.

Geaux Cajuns (and I mean fans)!!!!

I totally agree with you. It was VERY disappointing to see the good turn-out last night evaporating as the second half went along. This despite a very close, exciting game against two evenly-matched teams with the outcome in doubt until the last 37 seconds. "Fans" were leaving in large numbers all throughout the fourth quarter, even during our final drive when we were marching down the field. I don't get it. Why spend the time, money and effort to go to the game only to leave with the game on the line in the second half? Are the parties really that good? Do you really have to "beat the crowd" out of the parking lot? I am really depressed this morning. It is in part due to the loss, but it is mostly due to the thought that maybe all those naysayers are right: we have major-league ambitions with a minor-league fanbase. Rant off!

[ATXCajun]

_ The game is over the internet. Thank You Al Gore! UL by 6 _

It appeared to be the jumbotron feed. The little commercials between plays were a little aggravating. Many times I wanted to see formations as we came to the line. On the plus side, the stream was pretty good (I did lose it at 7-6 like other posters), and the audio feed from the radio network helped to fill in the video blanks. Definitely worth $10 per month, especially given that you will get the whole football season for $20-$30.

[McNeese72]

_ It appeared to be the jumbotron feed. The little commercials between plays were a little aggravating. Many times I wanted to see formations as we came to the line. On the plus side, the stream was pretty good (I did lose it at 7-6 like other posters), and the audio feed from the radio network helped to fill in the video blanks. Definitely worth $10 per month, especially given that you will get the whole football season for $20-$30. _

By the way the game last night was free. One of the guys on our board posted that the games would be shown for free until Oct. 1. I was skeptical but I tried the link and I was able to watch the whole game online. It was the scoreboard video stream.

Doc