In-Game Thread: Louisiana vs. Georgia Southern

[AirBill]

Yeah, he had time to prepare for that. It's on him as much as the defense.

He's also a young player who hasn't had a whole lot of playing time. The bigger point is it's hard to judge a guy based on just one play.

[Big Buds]

He's also a young player who hasn't had a whole lot of playing time. The bigger point is it's hard to judge a guy based on just one play.

No doubt about it. I still think JD gives our offense the most options at stretching the defense. He just needs to grow up quick when given the chance.

[Just1More]

He's also a young player who hasn't had a whole lot of playing time. The bigger point is it's hard to judge a guy based on just one play.

You are correct. He'll adjust to protecting the football better in traffic. That fumble had a lot to do with the tackler. I didn't judge JD one second for that play.

I am kind of pumped up that Hud allowed the offense to open up. No doubt... he didn't want to... or he would have already... but he had nothing to lose and really no choice. His desire to limit mistakes as rule number one has failed him. I can only hope this is the beginning of not just some offensive creativity... but a permanent brand of offense for UL. I think it's the catalyst to helping our program on a number of levels. He needs to go with this flow and not look back just because of snag here and there.

[Boomer]

Just a lil note on player evaluation---always thought that Al Riles was a good player for the Cajuns but I think he has turned it up a notch or 2 and along with it, he seems to be the real leader of the offensive side of the ball!!!

[CajunEXPRESS]

He's also a young player who hasn't had a whole lot of playing time. The bigger point is it's hard to judge a guy based on just one play.

I'm not judging him at all. I'm judging a play while you're making excuses.

[alum81]

Just a lil note on player evaluation---always thought that Al Riles was a good player for the Cajuns but I think he has turned it up a notch or 2 and along with it, he seems to be the real leader of the offensive side of the ball!!!

Yes, Riles is solid, keep giving him more touches. We seem to be relying on the jump ball a lot. The timing between QB and receivers still doesn't look great,still not enough seperation, but getting better.

[Just1More]

Just a lil note on player evaluation---always thought that Al Riles was a good player for the Cajuns but I think he has turned it up a notch or 2 and along with it, he seems to be the real leader of the offensive side of the ball!!!

Riles has been "the man" since the season first started. If every player... and coach... had Riles engine and ferocity... we'd be the toughest team in the US to compete with. I've never heard Riles say a word... but I hear him loud and clear every game. If Hud and the staff aren't using his attitude as the example every game, they're missing out on a great opportunity. The guy is damn good... he runs like he stole something... he wants the ball on every down... he smashes into defensive players... he gets mad as heck when he doesn't go all the way to the house... he gets madder when he messes up. I love the Riles kind of player.

[Just1More]

I'm not judging him at all. I'm judging a play while you're making excuses.

Chill out Express... you're 1 degree off from agreeing with each other. That's almost like man hugging.

[Just1More]

Yes, Riles is solid, keep giving him more touches. We seem to be relying on the jump ball a lot. The timing between QB and receivers still doesn't look great,still not enough seperation, but getting better.

We did get some open shots for Jennings this time... and he took them. I can almost forgive our sideline jump ball throws... since we have some damn fine athletes on the WR side. If we keep working in slants and seam routes it is going to create some open receivers. I don't have much hope of any of our QBs being a "timing QB" in this stable. I do think the offense we ran this past weekend could unfold into what I think we were all expecting out of these athletes. Hud needs to stick with it.

[AirBill]

I'm not judging him at all. I'm judging a play while you're making excuses.

Brett Favre's first pass in the NFL was an interception returned for a touchdown. By your standards, he never would have played another down.

Relax man. I never said he should start immediately, just that it's unfair to judge a player on one play.