Shof

It will certainly be interesting to see how CUSA handles the UAB situation. Staying at 13 just doesn't seem like a good idea; but finding that "1" program to add will be dicey. Others have suggested, and I agree, that using 2 8-team divisions for a total of 16 makes a lot of sense. Sure, it slices the revenue up a little more; but that amount could easily be made up with reduced travel expenses in a tighter geographical footprint, and reduce the time student athletes miss class.....which you would think is important to the people making these decisions (Univ Presidents). This is big for the Olympic sports. Obviously I'm a biased Cajuns fan; but our demographic fits well with existing programs in CUSA West. And we have fielded strong teams in numerous sports; most notably softball (nationally recognized) and baseball. Football drives the bus, and that has improved significantly over the past 4 years, and seems to be steadily improving as a "program" with improving facilities and other campus improvements. Our biggest drawback has always been our lack of vision (athletically) by our administration. Maybe they are working behind the scenes; but their apparent lack of initiative/drive to sell the program to other/better conferences seems to be seriously lacking. Most fans IMO do not have any confidence in the current AD. He certainly isn't endearing himself to the fans, and most think he just wants to stayed tied to the hip with his alma mater (Georgia Southern). I can only hope I'm wrong in that regard, and we really are pursuing an improvement in our conference affiliation.

Correct dawg. NSU is actually the older of the 3. Tech was established 4 years prior to UL. All established prior to 1900.

Sadly, there are quite a few fans in the recent bowl run that have only attended that 1 game. The one in New Orleans! Lots of alumni there. I would expect more to recognize the North Texas logo. The game in Lafayette with you guys a few years back is still a top-ten attendance game I believe.

To the best of my knowledge, the only forbidden reference is "University of Louisiana" without the city tag. Given time, I'm sure the legislature will figure out a way to ban "Louisiana" as well. Anyway, doubt moving conferences would help in this regard. And while the Tech administration might support our entry, or perhaps better stated, not oppose it; I don't think they would endorse the name without Lafayette. No worries though. Cheers!

We often wonder if they do this on purpose! The Leopards logo pops up too darn often to not know better. You'd think they know better; especially since we've been in this bowl, covered by ESPN, 4 straight years! Just makes you shake your head. Regardless, proud of the team. They really showed up saturday. Would like to have seen that defense during the season! Happy Holidays.

If I recall, it was a weeknight (Tuesday?) and cold as ****! Really wanted to drive up for that one.

Hey guys! Long time since I've visited the site. Just my 2 cents; but I feel USM and La Tech "administrations" would support the Cajuns. Now if you are basing your opinions off of fan sites; we don't have a chance! LOL But realistically, La Tech and the Cajuns help each other within the UL System for a number of initiatives. We have to, or fall further and further behind LSU for anything. And both schools do a very good job of presenting a good product with the budgets we have. And I'm talking about the big picture, not just athletics. For the Cajuns, having Rice (and UTSA) within easy driving to the West, Tech (and UNT) to the North, and USM to our East would make for a tight geographic footprint. And that works for all of us, not just those in Lafayette. The main concern around UL for the fans is whether or not the administration is willing to give this opportunity (if it actually exists) its full attention and actually try to "sell" the benefits of our program this time around. They were caught with their collective pants down the last time around! But the athletic program as a whole has never been stronger. Many of us feel its a "now or never" position. Much like ASU might think; it's not so much whether we get in; rather who else might get in, further diluting the SBC product. P.S. And be honest. You know you want to come tailgate with us again!

The guys who do these rankings most not be watching the same games most of us are seeing! You guys have earned the move up; the just look at the Tulane and LaTech rankings to realize just how messed up this is. Really, Tech at 90 and Tulane at 116????? After Tulane beat them in Ruston???? Memphis whooped Ark State; yet ASU at 93 and Memphis at 102. Sorry. Head-to-head means something and they are way off on some! Like what you guys are doing this year. Good luck the rest of the way.

Harry, Money (around $20M) is in place for the initial changes (endzone seating, athletic complex addition, track/soccer). The plan is supposed to go to the UL Board this month for approval. With any luck, dirt starts turning this summer. Not sure that is enough time to get endzone seating done before fall season though. The next phase will be the toughest. Huge money to replace the upper deck/press box, etc. But at least we now have a President who is willing to give athletics a chance to succeed. Shof

A couple weeks ago rumors were floating around about ASU and the MWC. Anything "new" on that front? Definitely a good group of schools there; but only if enough Eastern MWC schools remain for a divisional split east/west. Shof

Congrats on a hard fought win. I thought the game was well played on both sides. Good, clean, competitive football. Good luck the rest of the way.

I think you get there with 6 this year. Some schools not eligible (Ohio State, Penn State); plus CUSA probably won't fill their slots this year. Good chance the Belt gets 4 bowls.

FWIW, both teams had the "mini bye week". Cajuns 24-17. Here's to a clean, injury free game!

Probably played his final game at QB. Broken (throwing) hand in the FIU game. I'm glad Broadway has a start under his belt (Tulane game). I think this game is going to be closely contested; and not too high scoring.

Gautier has not looked good for the Cajuns so far. Not sure why, as he ended last year on a tear. Broadway had to come in Saturday agaist Troy and managed the game well. Not sure who will get the start at OSU this week.