** LU at SLU Game Thread **

[coachacola]

When: Thursday, Oct. 1, 6:00 pm
Where: Hammond, LA
TV: American Sports Network
Weather Forecast: Sunny, High of 85

Lamar Game Notes (http://www.lamarcardinals.com/documents/2015/9/28/vs_Southeastern_Louisiana.pdf) | SLU Game Notes (http://lionsports.net/documents/2015/9/28//SLU_Lamar_Notes_092615.pdf?id=1423) | Live Stats (http://www.sidearmstats.com/selu/football/) | Audio (http://klvi.iheart.com/main.html) | Video (http://www.southland.org/watch/?Live=218)

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[LU1991]

Looks like they are noticing us. The following is a post from Southeastern's forum:

Lions jump back into SLC play on Thursday vs Lamar. Hopefully we'll get most of the wounded back for this week. The upside of having a bunch of injuries early in the season is the chance to build some depth with guys down on the depth chart. We play a lot of guys anyway but the increased reps will hopefully pay dividends as we go through the season. Donovan Isom getting to play two full games this early in his career is huge.

Lamar will bring an explosive offense to town, as evidenced by their performances vs Baylor and Sam Houston. I've liked what they've been doing on offense the past couple of years and we've probably had more issues stopping them than any other SLC program. I think most people forget that Lamar finished 8-4 overall and 5-3 in conference play in 2014. They have a lot back on both sides of the ball and have added some pieces. How they were picked to finish 8th is still mind-boggling to me.

[LUSportsFan]

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Looks like I can box up my digital antenna. There's no coverage for Houston area this week either via digital antenna or on Comcast, Charter, or UVerse! Here's a link to the full coverage list. (The Southland Conference deal with ASN is really poor!)

http://southland.org/documents/2015/9/28/jpg2pdf_2.pdf

It looks like other big Texas metropolitan areas have no affiliates. Except for possibly DirectTV and Dish, there is nothing listed for Dallas/Ft. Worth, Austin, Houston. Except for satellite, it also looks like digital antenna only coverage for a lot of the other areas including Beaumont (KBTV-2 (Bounce)). The digital channel for Beaumont is 4.2 according to the Bounce website. I didn't find a Time-Warner listing for that channel in the Beaumont listing.

[austinred]

Agree that the Southland Conference TV deal sucks. The game will be available through live streaming on the Southland Conference website: http://southland.org/watch/?Live=224

[LionsFan]

Looks like they are noticing us. The following is a post from Southeastern's forum:

Lions jump back into SLC play on Thursday vs Lamar. Hopefully we'll get most of the wounded back for this week. The upside of having a bunch of injuries early in the season is the chance to build some depth with guys down on the depth chart. We play a lot of guys anyway but the increased reps will hopefully pay dividends as we go through the season. Donovan Isom getting to play two full games this early in his career is huge.

Lamar will bring an explosive offense to town, as evidenced by their performances vs Baylor and Sam Houston. I've liked what they've been doing on offense the past couple of years and we've probably had more issues stopping them than any other SLC program. I think most people forget that Lamar finished 8-4 overall and 5-3 in conference play in 2014. They have a lot back on both sides of the ball and have added some pieces. How they were picked to finish 8th is still mind-boggling to me.

Most definitely.....Make no mistake, people took notice. Coaches and fans took notice at last year's game, not just the Sam Houston win and Baylor game this year. That contest last year with SLU was not a runaway as the score might have indicated to the average person that did not see the game. It's going to be a good one for sure Thursday night. I attended the game on your field last year. What a beautiful stadium over there in Beaumont. Hope your travelers have a great experience in Hammond even though it's a week night game.....

[Lamarcard81]

Hey LionsFan, I am coming to Hammond for the game. Where should I eat before the game?

[royallion05]

Hey LionsFan, I am coming to Hammond for the game. Where should I eat before the game?

I would eat somewhere in old downtown (about a mile from campus along railroad tracks) and avoid the chain commercial places off the interstates. There are lots of options depending on what you like.

Tope La - Casual upscale with more New Orleans style Louisiana cuisine.

Brady's - Casual American, wide variety on menu from sandwiches to burgers to seafood to steaks. Hammond tradition.

Mariner Inn - Another Hammond tradition with great burgers and sandwiches.

Your Mom's - Hole in the wall with the best burgers in Hammond IMO.

Tommy's on Thomas - Italian comfort food, best pizzas in Hammond. Get there early, it's always packed.

Tacos & Beer - Hipster Cal-Mex food, one of my personal favorites - outstanding food.

La Carretta - Right on the railroad tracks with great outdoor atmosphere. This is the original La Carretta in what has now become a small Louisiana chain.

Kirin Sushi - Best sushi in southeast Louisiana.

Cate Street Seafood Station - Old train depot renovated into seafood restaurant. Lots of options ... great food if you're a seafood person. Right on the railroad tracks.

Roux & Brew - This place is in Ponchatoula about 5 miles away, but the food is great ... thought I'd add it to the list.


If you're staying the night and want a great breakfast place for the morning ... located in old downtown, Yellow Bird is the best breakfast in Hammond.

[LionsFan]

I would eat somewhere in old downtown (about a mile from campus along railroad tracks) and avoid the chain commercial places off the interstates. There are lots of options depending on what you like.

Tope La - Casual upscale with more New Orleans style Louisiana cuisine.

Brady's - Casual American, wide variety on menu from sandwiches to burgers to seafood to steaks. Hammond tradition.

Mariner Inn - Another Hammond tradition with great burgers and sandwiches.

Your Mom's - Hole in the wall with the best burgers in Hammond IMO.

Tommy's on Thomas - Italian comfort food, best pizzas in Hammond. Get there early, it's always packed.

Tacos & Beer - Hipster Cal-Mex food, one of my personal favorites - outstanding food.

La Carretta - Right on the railroad tracks with great outdoor atmosphere. This is the original La Carretta in what has now become a small Louisiana chain.

Kirin Sushi - Best sushi in southeast Louisiana.

Cate Street Seafood Station - Old train depot renovated into seafood restaurant. Lots of options ... great food if you're a seafood person. Right on the railroad tracks.

Roux & Brew - This place is in Ponchatoula about 5 miles away, but the food is great ... thought I'd add it to the list.


If you're staying the night and want a great breakfast place for the morning ... located in old downtown, Yellow Bird is the best breakfast in Hammond.

Yea, what he said......RoyalLion summarized great. All of those with the exception of the Ponchatoula restaurant are all within 3 to 4 block radius downtown and all are good. Just want to add on about Tommy's on Thomas is, along with getting there early, also give yourself about an hour and a half to eat. Hope everyone enjoys their visit!!! Looking forward to a great Thursday game!!

[LUSportsFan]

Yea, what he said......RoyalLion summarized great. All of those with the exception of the Ponchatoula restaurant are all within 3 to 4 block radius downtown and all are good. Just want to add on about Tommy's on Thomas is, along with getting there early, also give yourself about an hour and a half to eat. Hope everyone enjoys their visit!!! Looking forward to a great Thursday game!!

Y'all are making me hungry!! If I didn't have conflicts, just thinking about all the food options might get me to make the Houston to Hammond run just to get some dining lagniappe to go with the game. :)

[lu cards]

I always enjoy our visits from lion country.always come with respect and good info.wish sela the best except for this Thursday.wish I could make the trip but daddy duty comes first.will make over to Hammond one day.

[coachacola]

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[eagle eye]

I like this guy royallions05! If I could I'd make the trip just to try the food! Just like lu cards said, good luck to SELA except for Thursday. Thanks for the info from austinred on the game being streamed on the SLC website. It was great to see the game against SAM online since I couldn't make the trip. I'm sure looking forward to this week's game as well!

[CardinalClaw2]

I'm really looking forward to this game too, lets get another big conference win.

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[puddin tane]

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We wanna win, we better complete more than 50% of our passes

[Skinny1]

Speaking of TV coverage, I thought I saw where "the battle of the piney woods" (SHSU vs SFA) is being shown on FoxSportsSW on Saturday. Does anyone know if this is this true? I would think they would be on ASN also.

[coachacola]

The Lions enter the rare Thursday night contest with a punishing ground attack and one of the nation's top defenses. SLU ranks third in the conference behind the Cardinals (255 ypg) and Sam Houston State (252 ypg) in rushing offense averaging 250 yards per contest. The Lions also rank among the league's top three in scoring (24.0 ppg), total (383 ypg) and rush defense (75 ypg). The game could come down to which team flexes its muscle first as LU ranks among the league's top two in scoring, total and rush offense.

"Their secondary is very talented," said Woodard. "They will play some zone, and try to disguise what they do, then they will man up on you. Southeastern can play man as good as anyone we are going to see all season. They did that to us last year. We are going to have to do a good job of running the ball, as well as giving our quarterback a little extra time to throw the football."

http://www.lamarcardinals.com/news/2015/9/29/FB_0929152346.aspx

[LUSportsFan]

Speaking of TV coverage, I thought I saw where "the battle of the piney woods" (SHSU vs SFA) is being shown on FoxSportsSW on Saturday. Does anyone know if this is this true? I would think they would be on ASN also.

Unless it changed, the BOTPW will be on ESPN3.

[cardinal]

Yea, what he said......RoyalLion summarized great. All of those with the exception of the Ponchatoula restaurant are all within 3 to 4 block radius downtown and all are good. Just want to add on about Tommy's on Thomas is, along with getting there early, also give yourself about an hour and a half to eat. Hope everyone enjoys their visit!!! Looking forward to a great Thursday game!!

Damn, these all sound awesome. Wish it was on a Saturday then I might could make the trip. Just a little too far to swing it for a weekday...too much to do at work.

[KABrother88]

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Wow...went from a 4-6 week recovery to a less than 3 week recovery.

[KABrother88]

http://lamarcardinals.com/news/2015/9/30/FB_0930153148.aspx

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[coachacola]

A few articles about the matchup:

http://www.fcs.football/cfb/story.asp?i=20150930171112471343804&ref=rec&tm=&src=FCS

http://www.beaumontenterprise.com/sports/lamar/article/Battle-of-Souhthland-stars-Begelton-Miller-a-6540843.php

One more:

http://americansportsnet.com/befitting-an-earp-lamar-qb-can-sling-with-the-best-of-em/

[bigcam2903]

Can't make this trip today, but my Wife & our family friend will be in attendance tonight. Our entire family & plenty of friends will be watching the game on TV in support of BIG RED.
#LionSoup
Go LU!!!!!!!!!

[TBonesLU]

Apparently, there's a large number of their team injured per SLU fan board...


"According to Roberts on his show ... Juice, AJ Bowen, Will Hines and Miki Fangatua are still out, and that's on top of Juwaan Rogers and TJ West being lost for the season (and career) vs NW State. D'Shaie Landor, Xavier Roberson, Dereck Robinson, Solomon Parker and Taylor Cochran should all be back."

[TBonesLU]

http://www.keepratings.net/uploads/5/6/7/4/56747853/week05.htm

Keeper has us at the 3-point favorite.

[KABrother88]

Stuck at work on 7-12s for 3 weeks running now so hopefully I can pick up 560 to hear the beginning. My office building isn't conducive to picking up radio waves so I may be SOL tonight.

[eagle eye]

Stuck at work on 7-12s for 3 weeks running now so hopefully I can pick up 560 to hear the beginning. My office building isn't conducive to picking up radio waves so I may be SOL tonight.

Try your phone. Get the Southland Conference App and if reports are right the game is featured on the site. That's what I did to watch the SAM game. The only downside is if you don't get decent LTE connection speed or your office is an impenetrable bunker like my office at work is you could get derailed. But, you could get the iheartradio app and listen to KLVI on that. Audio tends to take less band width and is easier to get. Also, audio takes way less data to run than video, hopefully you have Wi-Fi at work. Aren't shutdowns lovely?

[KABrother88]

Try your phone. Get the Southland Conference App and if reports are right the game is featured on the site. That's what I did to watch the SAM game. The only downside is if you don't get decent LTE connection speed or your office is an impenetrable bunker like my office at work is you could get derailed. But, you could get the iheartradio app and listen to KLVI on that. Audio tends to take less band width and is easier to get. Also, audio takes way less data to run than video, hopefully you have Wi-Fi at work. Aren't shutdowns lovely?

Ha...yes I am in an impenetrable bunker at work but it helps to keep the window open...and currently the office kind of empties out after 4:30 and I get better signal after then. iheartradio was my plan and I tested it out earlier and it came in loud and clear. Hopefully that is still the case come 6:00.

And yes shutdowns are just FANTA$TIC....

[LU4LIFE]

Its game time!!!!

[LU4LIFE]

More of that crappy tackling

[puddin tane]

Our secondary sucks

[puddin tane]

If handy blocked, Harrington woulda scored

[puddin tane]

Somebody tell the team that the game started 50 minutes ago. C'mon cards! Pull your heads outta your arses

[bigcam2903]

Our secondary sucks
Keep #20 in the game, clearly the best in the secondary. No team throws to his side, Baylor tried & we saw what happened. Come on Cards!!!!
Give The RB the ball!!!!

[LU4LIFE]

We needed that in a bad way

[bigcam2903]

Heads appear to be somewhat removed. Hope review is a fumble

[eagle eye]

Lamar gets a turnover and goes 3 and out. Frustrating game so far. Pinned at their own 7 I hope SELA makes a mistake. I'd love to go into the half up 14-13.

[puddin tane]

If we are gonna pass, we got the wrong qb in......

[eagle eye]

If we are gonna pass, we got the wrong qb in......

Maybe but it would help if the receivers caught the ball a little more often.

[eagle eye]

Big 3rd down here on the SELA 13.

[eagle eye]

There you go! a punt and good field position to boot. Well done D!

[bigcam2903]

We will score this drive to go up at the half. Come on Big Red!!

[puddin tane]

Good def stand!

[geezer]

Go Harrington.

[puddin tane]

Y'all got this on tv?

[LU4LIFE]

Way to go Kade

[LU4LIFE]

Y'all got this on tv?yes

[puddin tane]

Go Kade! Play calling has had me confused!

[puddin tane]

yes

Channel?

[bigcam2903]

Come on D!!!!

[geezer]

I've got direct tv and it's on channel 681

[puddin tane]

Dammit, says I don't get 681

[LU Strong]

Looks like #9 is getting ALL the pass attempts. Wow, how can any other receivers get rhytum, if they only get the ball every blue moon. What's up with Brown and Nelson playing every other series. It's been like that all year. Handy just blocks. Is it about #9 breaking school pass records or winning games..

[puddin tane]

Looks like #9 is getting ALL the pass attempts. Wow, how can any other receivers get rhytum, if they only get the ball every blue moon. What's up with Brown and Nelson playing every other series. It's been like that all year. Handy just blocks. Is it about #9 breaking school pass records or winning games..

Maybe he's' open EVERY play!

[geezer]

That targeting call was close from what I say on the replay. It sure looked like the shoulder pad hit first to me.

[LU Strong]

Spread the ball around, Lamar has talent players who can play if u give them the ball. Our defensive secondary needs help badly. Poor pass coverage.

[puddin tane]

Yup, don't see it..(.targeting call)

[bigcam2903]

Thanks SELA Staff, that wasn't too smart

[geezer]

Way to go cards. Got to half time with the lead despite a bad start and a questionable penalty on this last drive.

[puddin tane]

Damn, their kicker must suck!!

lets go Red

[austinred]

Anybody else having trouble with the Southland Conference website streaming video? I missed the second touchdown

[Mark]

Glad we're up at the half, but it should be at least 24-14. Gotta keep it up for the next one.

[LU4LIFE]

Channel?time Warner 1248

[LU4LIFE]

We have to come out and play a lot better in the 2nd half

[puddin tane]

Now, I like to chunk the ball...but didn't we just run bat shit crazy against Sam?

[puddin tane]

I'm not having any probs with the stream..knock on wood

[LU Strong]

Way to Lamar, up at halftime. I take it, but can we spread the ball around to other skill players. 3rd is our worst quarter, can we get a killer stinct coming out after halftime...we need it. Let's go Lamar...

[bigcam2903]

Keep the 2nd quarter intensity & cut out the penalties, we should be fine.

[puddin tane]

Damn, dude...he's completed 7 passes to 4 different wr, 1 SELA player and hit 2 others in the chest. What you want? Every pass to Brown? Maybe he should get open

[LU4support]

Can anyone tell me the score of the Lamar game, I have Dish network in Houston and can't find the game

[LU4LIFE]

Can anyone tell me the score of the Lamar game, I have Dish network in Houston and can't find the game14-13 Lamar

[dirtybird]

14 t0 13 Lamar at Halftime

[geezer]

Try Dish channel 413 or search for Altitude Network or American Sports Network

[smith]

Kinda' funny... these announcers... around the end of the 1st, Kade made a good little run and announcer says "He's not going to outrun people but he ....." they must not watch any highlights of the teams they are playing.

[LU4support]

Thanks, I would love to watch the game but my only option is to monitor the game on this thread. I picked LU to win by ten. This is our year

[LU Strong]

Maybe #9 is the only receiver they want to throw the ball to. If that's right, line up everybody on the line and send #9 outside only. It's so obvious. I see why he breaks all records, his the only receiver getting touches. #9 only receiver with rhytum from the qb too, I wonder why...his Lamar only target 99% of time. Spread the ball around, we score more points and it opens up the offense to strike from any where... That's call team football. Let's go Lamar, killer instinct in the 2nd half

[puddin tane]

Can anyone tell me the score of the Lamar game, I have Dish network in Houston and can't find the game

Try klvi

[puddin tane]

It's also on the web

[bigcam2903]

Come on!!! Put them away, don't get vanilla in red zone

[bigcam2903]

Dang!!! FG is better than nothing.
17-13 LU

[LU4LIFE]

That was a wasted opportunity

[KABrother88]

Maybe #9 is the only receiver they want to throw the ball to. If that's right, line up everybody on the line and send #9 outside only. It's so obvious. I see why he breaks all records, his the only receiver getting touches. #9 only receiver with rhytum from the qb too, I wonder why...his Lamar only target 99% of time. Spread the ball around, we score more points and it opens up the offense to strike from any where... That's call team football. Let's go Lamar, killer instinct in the 2nd half

Dude it's obvious you have some kind of connection to an offensive player and more likely a WR...but give it a break...our offense runs through Kade and Reggie...make other teams stop it...so far this year they know it's coming and haven't had success stopping it

[eagle eye]

I'm having all kinds of trouble with the streaming. For those who want to try online at southlandconference.com and got videos. Maybe your Wi-Fi connection is better than mine. Lamar up by 4 17-13. SELA should have 16 but they went for a 4th and goal at the LU 9 and failed. LU led 14-13 at the half and took the 2nd half kickoff down into SELA's red zone but got nothing but the FG. SELA has since kicked a FG and made it 17-16. My video thread is way slower than the gamecast on under the video feed. Very frustrating trying to follow this game right now.

[LU4LIFE]

Way to go Randle!!!!!

[puddin tane]

Whew..this is an ugly box score!

lets go LU!

[KABrother88]

I told you guys in my Instant Reactions after Sam that Randle would return one for a TD this year...how bout that!

[eagle eye]

I don't know how but LU scored a TD and they are now up 24-16!

[puddin tane]

Randle! Only a matter of time! Boom!

[geezer]

Kickoff return for a TD by Randle

[smith]

YES, I've been waiting for him to do that.... great job!

[TBonesLU]

I told you guys in my Instant Reactions after Sam that Randle would return one for a TD this year...how bout that!

I kinda chuckle every time he catches one and kneels it in the end zone. He jumps and bounces with frustration every time, because you know he's ready to go. It was bound to happen eventually. I didn't expect them to kick it to the 15, but glad he got one. Nice run, Randle!

[eagle eye]

Looks like LU took the kickoff after the SELA field goal back for a TD! Rodney Randall goes 87 yds for the score! I like the score but I worry about the defense being on the field a long time.

[eagle eye]

Lamar's kick coverage aint good. They let SELA take the kickoff to the LU 41. Not good.

[dirtybird]

Hell yes TD Lamar.

[bigcam2903]

Proud of my Son!! Great KO Return TD

[LU4LIFE]

This defense can't get off the field if it doesn't get help from a penalty

[eagle eye]

Dammit, SELA took the ball down and scored a TD. PAT pending. LU 24-SELA 22. PAT good LU 24 - SELA 23. There's 2:37 left in the 3rd qtr.

[geezer]

Dang good return by SELA followed up by short drive and a touchdown. Got to stop their qb near the goal line. He has run that same play for three touchdowns.

[geezer]

Surprised they didn't go for two to tie it up.

[eagle eye]

Jennings two false starts in 3 plays. LU in a hole.

[geezer]

Defense needs to hold them this time.

[eagle eye]

Joe Minden in and on 3rd and 16 from their own 8 Minden's pass to Begelton incomplete. LU to punt. SELA will get good field position. LU really shot themselves in the foot with the false starts. SELA has the momentum right now. Nice punt to the SELA 42 fair caught. 47 yd punt.

[eagle eye]

4th qtr just beginning. SELA 2nd and 7 at their own 45. Looking back, I'm not sure why SELA didn't go for 2 after their last TD. Could be a really big one point later on.

[eagle eye]

Video just caught up to the gamecast. Looks like Earp had to go to the locker room. He was moving well, don't know the problem.

[LU4LIFE]

INT!!!!!

[eagle eye]

Damn. Minden had Begelton open BEHIND everyone and couldn't get the ball to him. Huge missed opportunity. SELA got first down to LU 45 and a 7 yd run on 2nd and 10 down to Lamar 38. Hell yeah, LU picks off pass and returns it from the LU 10 to the LU 27. Back in business boys!

[eagle eye]

LU has driven to the SELA 41. Big 3rd down pass by Minden and Kade is running his ass off. Time out SELA

[geezer]

Their down to one TO. Hope at the end they needed two more.

[eagle eye]

Helluva drive so far. LU has powered down to the SELA 2. 2nd and goal from the 2 Harrington tackled for a 1 yd loss. 3rd and goal at the 3. TO Lamar.

[LU4LIFE]

That could come back to bite the Cards in the A$$

[geezer]

Glad we got the FGbut needed the TD.

[eagle eye]

Damn missed opportunity for a TD. Minden pass incomplete to Begelton. Minden got pressure from SELA. 4th down. LU will likely kick and make it a 4 pt game.
And they did. LU 27 SELA 23.

[puddin tane]

Dammit! Needed a TD. Still don't like the play calling

[bigcam2903]

Come on DEFENSE!!!!!

[puddin tane]

Our only defense is their wide receivers

[eagle eye]

SELA began drive at their own 21. One first down so far. 2nd and 6 at the 36. BTW Minnesota won tonight and the Rangers are beating the Angels 4-2 in the sixth. Just saw the LU 3rd down and SELA had smelled out all the way. Minden threw it up for grabs and nearly got it picked. Goddammit. LU had SELA 3rd and 6 and allowed a 41 yd pass play. Pass defense pretty shaky tonight.

[bigcam2903]

Lol, you're right

[eagle eye]

LU had the game. 4th and 1 on their own 17 and they allow SELA to get the 1st down. Shit.

[puddin tane]

Let em score so we can get the ball with some time

[eagle eye]

SELA 1st and goal at the LU 3. I have no clue how much time is left. Not much.

[eagle eye]

The game is on the line right now. 1:34 left with SELA having a 4th and goal from the LU 4. Stop em here and we win. SELA has only one TO left. If they score LU has 1 or no TO's left. Holy crap this is nerve wracking.

[bigcam2903]

1:34 left come on D

[puddin tane]

1:30

[eagle eye]

Crap, it's 3rd and goal. Crap, crap, crap

[bigcam2903]

Biggest D needed now!!!!!

[eagle eye]

3 yd run. 4th and goal at the one. Holy moly. There is only 1:25 left.

[eagle eye]

Damn. TD SELA. Got in on 3rd effort. Lamar tried and just did fail. The ball is in Minden's hands now.

[LU Strong]

Brown, Gladen, Nelson, Handy, Langley count the touches. Never seen a Championship team win with 1 receiver getting all touches. Spread the ball around. Ive seen 3rd, 4th, 5th to last place teams give the touch to1 r 2 players. Live by the sword, die by the sword.

[eagle eye]

PAT good. SELA 30 LU 27 with 1:19 left. SELA converted 2 4th downs in this drive. If we lose we've got nobody to blame but ourselves. C'mon Randall we need a return for a TD again.

[eagle eye]

Minden to Begelton for 6 and he got out of bounds

[eagle eye]

Draw to Harrington up to the 37. SELA man lambasted Kade. could have been targeting.

[eagle eye]

Minden 3 incomplete passes in a row. 4th and 10 with :39 left.

[eagle eye]

SELA takes their last TO.

[eagle eye]

If we lose we can look at 2 red zone possession inside the 5 with no TDs.

[eagle eye]

Stupid play call. 10 yards to get a first down and we throw a dump off to Begelton. Game over. Did Woodard get his play calling from the Cowboys? Down the field dumbass.

[eagle eye]

It's Christmas in October in southeast Louisiana because Lamar just gave that game away. Damn.

[puddin tane]

Play calling sucked all night and we played like crap

[geezer]

Give SELA credit, they had the better stats, but the side judges' head might have kept the review in SELA's favor. It looked to me like the runner might have had a knee down.

[puddin tane]

If we lose we can look at 2 red zone possession inside the 5 with no TDs.

shoulda gone for the last one. hell, we hadn't stopped them all night

[puddin tane]

Give SELA credit, they had the better stats, but the side judges' head might have kept the review in SELA's favor. It looked to me like the runner might have had a knee down.

they outplayed us

[dirtybird]

Not all on Not getting in from 5 yard line. Long pass coverage is in need of help. SLU dropped 14 points on long passes also

[geezer]

Agreed field goals from inside the five yard line loose football games at every level.

[CardinalClaw2]

I wish Lamar had won but they didn't deserve it. They couldn't punch it in from one yard out two different times and SLU dropped two walk in touchdowns after our secondary let them get behind them.

[dirtybird]

But Lamar is playing with the big dogs, and holding their on. Looking forward to next week, to see how we respond

[LU Strong]

There it is folks,... Lamar lost, at least #9 broke the school record, which seem to be more important. Just like the Baylor game. Lamar 2 man show...wake up people. Look at the stats, Can't win against good teams with only 2 players touching the ball on offense. Get EVERYBODY involved in the game, Lamar has other good players not just 2. Wake up people.

[puddin tane]

If I give you a shiny penny, will you go away?

[CardinalClaw2]

He does have point some what, the more players you get involved on offense the more ways you can attach a defense.

[KABrother88]

Really is a tough loss but SELA is still a good team. A quick look at the stats you would think that SELA dominated because they outgained us 539-365 but they also ran 82 plays to our 55...yards per play were actually basically even with Lamar at 6.64 to SELA's 6.57. The 2 goal to go FG's hurt...can't settle for that. The loss of Eillis for the 2nd half hurt. It seemed like you could kind of feel our defense was worn out at the end and having been on the field as much as they were that's understandable. We need to do a better job offensively to keep our defense rested to be fresher for the 4th quarter.

[cardinal]

Brown, Gladen, Nelson, Handy, Langley count the touches. Never seen a Championship team win with 1 receiver getting all touches. Spread the ball around. Ive seen 3rd, 4th, 5th to last place teams give the touch to1 r 2 players. Live by the sword, die by the sword.

we have the offensive creativity of a turd. Are we incapable of a simple drop back pass?!!!! It seems like every damn pass play we call is a stupid freaking rollout!!!! And do the coaches even realize we have a damn tight end??!! I don't totally fault the defense although our pass defense was horrible. They converted 8-11 third downs and 2-4 fourth downs!!! Every 3rd down conversion was a pass play!!

anyway, is kueck back running the offense????? 180 yds passing??!!! Are you kidding me? That's pathetic. And if these qb's don't play better I'm going to start my bring back Caleb campaign! Of course, maybe it isn't the qb's fault...it has to be hard to complete passes when you're only using half the field and you have to do a sprint rollout on every throw!! Yes, I'm disgusted

[cardinal]

There it is folks,... Lamar lost, at least #9 broke the school record, which seem to be more important. Just like the Baylor game. Lamar 2 man show...wake up people. Look at the stats, Can't win against good teams with only 2 players touching the ball on offense. Get EVERYBODY involved in the game, Lamar has other good players not just 2. Wake up people.

ill give you a shiney nickel if you go away.

[cardinal]

On the plus side, Harrington ran great

[puddin tane]

we have the offensive creativity of a turd. Are we incapable of a simple drop back pass?!!!! It seems like every damn pass play we call is a stupid freaking rollout!!!! And do the coaches even realize we have a damn tight end??!! I don't totally fault the defense although our pass defense was horrible. They converted 8-11 third downs and 2-4 fourth downs!!! Every 3rd down conversion was a pass play!!

anyway, is kueck back running the offense????? 180 yds passing??!!! Are you kidding me? That's pathetic. And if these qb's don't play better I'm going to start my bring back Caleb campaign! Of course, maybe it isn't the qb's fault...it has to be hard to complete passes when you're only using half the field and you have to do a sprint rollout on every throw!! Yes, I'm disgusted

Kuecks offense re-wrote the record book, just saying

defense stunk, qb's stunk, play calling stunk...on a bright note..their wr sucked!

[cardinal]

Kuecks offense re-wrote the record book, just saying

defense stunk, qb's stunk, play calling stunk...on a bright note..their wr sucked!

ok, kueck from 2 yrs ago

[royallion05]

We saw a great college football game last night and a shame somebody had to lose. I think I can speak for most Lions fans in saying the Cardinals were as good as advertised, and as a program, are headed in the right direction. I was very impressed with Harrington ... reminds me a lot of former South Dakota State and current Detroit Lion running back, Zach Zenner ... great college football player who represents Lamar and the Southland Conference very well! Best of luck the rest of the season ... this Lion fan will be pulling for you guys!

[LU1991]

It was not pretty on either side of the ball but Lamar very well could have won that game and it came down to inches. A sign of a good football team. I thought we had stopped them on the goal line....it was so close. We need a bigger threat down field to loosen up those defenses.

[cardinal]

It was not pretty on either side of the ball but Lamar very well could have won that game and it came down to inches. A sign of a good football team. I thought we had stopped them on the goal line....it was so close. We need a bigger threat down field to loosen up those defenses.

My guess is his knee probably hit the ground right before he made that 'lunge' over our lineman. But, there wasn't an angle where I could see his knees. Our secondary needs to quit celebrating so much (#29) and figure out how to consistently stop people. I gave them a pass on Baylor because of their speed but this showing was pathetic.

And you're right. We need to stretch the field...with or without a capable receiver. Our two pass plays, sprint rollout 5 yd out or a wide receiver screen or whatever that damn play is called. 180 yds passing??? Seriously??? 2 for 10 on third down?!! If we can't get a little more creative in our passing game then screw it and hand it to Harrington on every play, when he gets tired give it to harris.

[eagle eye]

Lamar should have scored more. Several 3 and outs were just horrible but credit also goes to SELA's defense as well. Lamar killed themselves on their last drive with false starts driving them back not to mention the holding call that negated a the one run Harrington made in that sequence. Saying Lamar should have scored more is just what the SELA fans are probably saying. We think our team gave away a win for a number of reasons but the SELA fans can rightly say their team blew 3 TDs on dropped passes. As someone posted earlier we were just outplayed. Our gap integrity was bad allowing the SELA RBs and QB to gash us and our pass defense for the most part was not good at all. We just weren't good enough. I would love to know what happened to Carson Earp. People feel Minden's the better passer but I have no problem with Earp who did a great job while Minden was out. However, I think the offense suffered a little as a result, Minden sure looked rusty to me. It was an exciting game for sure and there is no reason for Lamar to feel anything but proud of their effort. Thanks to royallion05 for being a good sport. If Lamar can't bounce back and win conference then I think I'll root for the Lions if he's an example of their fans.

[LU Strong]

U can't run a offense with 2 players getting 99% of the ball and except to win against strong teams. It's impossible. Maybe u just lock in on #8 & #9...U have 6 lineman, everybody else is skill players. Win a Championship with 2 direct players, I buy u dinner

[puddin tane]

Damn...I hope you're not a student.....

[coachacola]

LU beat SHSU by 3 and lost to SLU by 3, both on the road. They could have easily won both or lost both. Last year LU got blown out by both at home so I'm pretty satisfied with the results. They just need to take care of business the rest of the season and grab a playoff spot.

[lu cards]

off the ledge fella's.were right where we need to be.everyone would have taken a split to start conference.i do feel like we should've won the game but this team Is only going to get better and will make the playoffs.get ready for a fun ride.

[LamarKA1865]

U can't run a offense with 2 players getting 99% of the ball and except to win against strong teams. It's impossible. Maybe u just lock in on #8 & #9...U have 6 lineman, everybody else is skill players. Win a Championship with 2 direct players, I buy u dinner

You sound like a parent who's mad his kid isn't getting the ball. They are targeted so often because they are far and away the best and most consistent players on the team. #84 was targeted last night and had a big drop that would have gone for a first down. If other players want the ball they have got to be more consistent

[LUSportsFan]

U can't run a offense with 2 players getting 99% of the ball and except to win against strong teams. It's impossible. Maybe u just lock in on #8 & #9...U have 6 lineman, everybody else is skill players. Win a Championship with 2 direct players, I buy u dinner

I hear what you are saying, but it seemed like the Texas Longhorns and the the Houston Oilers came very close to doing that with the Tyler Rose, Earl Campbell. SMU's Pony Express (Eric Dickerson and Craig James) came pretty close also. :biggrin:

[LU4LIFE]

LU beat SHSU by 3 and lost to SLU by 3, both on the road. They could have easily won both or lost both. Last year LU got blown out by both at home so I'm pretty satisfied with the results. They just need to take care of business the rest of the season and grab a playoff spot.

+1

[coachacola]

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[NorthlakeC1]

It was not pretty on either side of the ball but Lamar very well could have won that game and it came down to inches. A sign of a good football team. I thought we had stopped them on the goal line....it was so close. We need a bigger threat down field to loosen up those defenses.

Hey fans, it really was a great game last night and the BigRedNation should be proud of your team this year. As a Lions fan though I left the stadium shaking my head how we didn't win by 27. We didn't and a good bit of it was due to a very good defensive Lamar line, but if Bossier doesn't suffer severe brain farts this game turns out far worse. Good Luck the rest of the season, and I look forward to another great trip to Beaumont next year.

[coachacola]

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[bigcam2903]

Spoke at length to one of the Coaches, we All know what was at Stake & what could have been. Two things can happen, build on the adversity & propel yourself to the next level, or dwell on what if's & go into a tailspin. We will see if this Team has what it takes to be Champions. I feel they let one slip away on the road, this Team has the makeup to do Great things beyond Conference. Cardinals should be fine, would like to see some other guys step up to make this ride a little smoother, but Big Red will be a Force. To my Son #20 Mr Randle Jr, finally everyone can see what we have known for years. Keep God First Always.
#SpeedKills

[Skinny1]

As much as we don't like it, my take is we got barely beat by the better team at their place. There is no shame and should be no panic at this point. When we started the program back, I was looking forward to the season that we would be competitive in our conference, and we are definately there. Our goal is to improve every season and this is done by getting better at all facets of the program especially recruiting. Not that long ago Sam was struggling in their program and SELa was not really doing much either. If we can continue to play good football this year and weave our way from the injury bug, we could still be a playoff team. One thing is for sure, I don't think we will be picked 8th in conference by the coaches next year, but all bets are off on the SID's, I have no respect for that bunch figuring out anything.

[dirtybird]

I heard that the Southland Conference , today reversed the targeting call. WOW, really. Now wonder what that means ?

[KABrother88]

I heard that the Southland Conference , today reversed the targeting call. WOW, really. Now wonder what that means ?

Well if targeting occurs during the first half, it results in an ejection for the remainder of the game and the player is eligible to play at the start of the next game. If it occurs in the 2nd half, the player is ejected for the remainder of that game as well as the 1st half of the next game. Since Ellis' "foul" occurred at the end of the first half he would be eligible for the next game in full anyways. So basically, they reversed a call that doesn't mean diddly anymore except it unnecessarily took a top defender out for the 2nd half in a big game...

[KABrother88]

A big question I have was on the Carroll fumble recovery when he gave the ball to Moss who then advanced it 30 yards. I was listening to that portion on the radio and Harold Mann said that Carroll was down as soon as they showed the replay. When the call was reviewed it stood. Then they reviewed it again and overturned it and loved it back to midfield. I was under the impression that once a call was reviewed it couldn't be reviewed again...guess I was wrong (first time for everything right?!). But seriously...for those watching, did the booth review it, then SELA challenge again? How did that happen? Was Woodard beyond irate on the sideline? We ended up punting on that drive where if we even had to settle for a FG, that could have had a big impact on the outcome of the game.

[dirtybird]

On TV Lamar player was clearly down on ground. When they reviewed it the 1st time, they put ball 30 yards up field. SLU fans started booing, SLU coaches were complaining. Ref almost instantly called to booth as fans started booing. I didn't see if Coach Woodard was upset or not after 2nd review. ripe is , why wasn't the hit on Kade not called targeting ?

[royallion05]

ripe is , why wasn't the hit on Kade not called targeting ?

Because even to the naked eye in real time, it wasn't remotely close to targeting, much less when you watch the replay. He led with his shoulder and made contact below the shoulder pads. It was definitely a violent hit but correctly did not draw a flag. I don't think your guy should have been flagged either, but the refs are so trigger happy now. IMO, the targeting rule has done more harm than good and does nothing to protect players. It's basically to protect the NCAA against potential lawsuits.

[jlh]

Because even to the naked eye in real time, it wasn't remotely close to targeting, much less when you watch the replay. He led with his shoulder and made contact below the shoulder pads. It was definitely a violent hit but correctly did not draw a flag. I don't think your guy should have been flagged either, but the refs are so trigger happy now. IMO, the targeting rule has done more harm than good and does nothing to protect players. It's basically to protect the NCAA against potential lawsuits.

Sorry. I just watched that play. The rb was spinning out of a tackle and in the air when your db hit him right in the head. It was obviously targeting. In addition even the conference officials overturned the targeting call on seth ellis #15. Which caused us to play a half without our starting corner. It sure looks like some home cooking. But im really not complaining. We had our chances and we let it slip. I have much respect for you, your team, etc. No hard feelings but the refs altered the game drastically.... Even the conference officials agree

[KABrother88]

The targeting rule is meant to protect "defenseless" players (i.e. WR in the air attempting to make a catch or a QB who has just released a pass). A ball carrier in the open field isn't classified as a "defenseless" player. While Kade was in a vulnerable position from the way he had just shed the other defender, he was not protected by this rule. Had they called it I would have taken it all day...but in my opinion, a no call was the right call in this instance.

[royallion05]

Sorry. I just watched that play. The rb was spinning out of a tackle and in the air when your db hit him right in the head. It was obviously targeting. In addition even the conference officials overturned the targeting call on seth ellis #15. Which caused us to play a half without our starting corner. It sure looks like some home cooking. But im really not complaining. We had our chances and we let it slip. I have much respect for you, your team, etc. No hard feelings but the refs altered the game drastically.... Even the conference officials agree

I've watched the replay a bunch. He led with the right shoulder pad into Harrington's chest. Any helmet to helmet contact was incidental to the initial contact which was below the shoulders, and on the side and not with the crown. I don't blame you for wanting a flag but none was thrown, nor should it have been. I agree that Ellis should not have been ejected. The targeting rule means well in theory but has way too much impact on the game and I'm not convinced it has had any positive impact on injuries. Obvious malicious targeting is a different issue and should always warrant an ejection and/or suspension. What happened last night was good,clean, physical football.

As for "home cooking," if you poll our fans, they would tell you the exact opposite was true. We all tend to view officiating through our own lens. Like a lot of games, there were good and bad calls both ways.

[jlh]

The targeting rule is meant to protect "defenseless" players (i.e. WR in the air attempting to make a catch or a QB who has just released a pass). A ball carrier in the open field isn't classified as a "defenseless" player. While Kade was in a vulnerable position from the way he had just shed the other defender, he was not protected by this rule. Had they called it I would have taken it all day...but in my opinion, a no call was the right call in this instance.

I thought that it did not matter what position you played but that you were in a 'defenseless' position?? And that the defender took advantage and went for the head? Maybe im wrong but that is what i understood.

[royallion05]

I thought that it did not matter what position you played but that you were in a 'defenseless' position?? And that the defender took advantage and went for the head? Maybe im wrong but that is what i understood.

Here's a link to the targeting rule and what constitutes a defenseless player. Regardless, in this instance, contact was initiated with the shoulder pad, below the runner's shoulders, and the head was not lowered, nor did he lead with the crown (crown is the top of the helmet, not forehead). Incidental helmet contact is allowed due to changing positions of players.

http://www.afca.com/article/article.php?id=2342

[royallion05]

Sorry. I just watched that play. The rb was spinning out of a tackle and in the air when your db hit him right in the head. It was obviously targeting. In addition even the conference officials overturned the targeting call on seth ellis #15. Which caused us to play a half without our starting corner. It sure looks like some home cooking. But im really not complaining. We had our chances and we let it slip. I have much respect for you, your team, etc. No hard feelings but the refs altered the game drastically.... Even the conference officials agree

I've watched the replay a bunch. He led with the right shoulder pad into Harrington's chest. Any helmet to helmet contact was incidental to the initial contact which was below the shoulders, and on the side and not with the crown. I don't blame you for wanting a flag but none was thrown, nor should it have been. I agree that Ellis should not have been ejected. The targeting rule means well in theory but has way too much impact on the game and I'm not convinced it has had any positive impact on injuries. Obvious malicious targeting is a different issue and should always warrant an ejection and/or suspension. What happened last night was good,clean, physical football.

[cardinal]

Proud of my Son!! Great KO Return TD
Glad he stayed home. Looks like he's a heck of a player. We needed someone with his kind of speed!! Definitely a great weapon on those kickoff returns. I swear it looks like he is going to break one off on every return!

[cardinal]

As much as we don't like it, my take is we got barely beat by the better team at their place. There is no shame and should be no panic at this point. When we started the program back, I was looking forward to the season that we would be competitive in our conference, and we are definately there. Our goal is to improve every season and this is done by getting better at all facets of the program especially recruiting. Not that long ago Sam was struggling in their program and SELa was not really doing much either. If we can continue to play good football this year and weave our way from the injury bug, we could still be a playoff team. One thing is for sure, I don't think we will be picked 8th in conference by the coaches next year, but all bets are off on the SID's, I have no respect for that bunch figuring out anything.
I hear what you are saying and maybe I'm in denial but I am by no means convinced that se la was the better team. Their secondary played better than ours. We had too many dropped passes, too many missed tackles and some busted coverages. I think these are all things that can be fixed. Granted, maybe that makes them the better team, idk. But I certainly don't think they have any more talent than we have.

[cardinal]

Hey fans, it really was a great game last night and the BigRedNation should be proud of your team this year. As a Lions fan though I left the stadium shaking my head how we didn't win by 27. We didn't and a good bit of it was due to a very good defensive Lamar line, but if Bossier doesn't suffer severe brain farts this game turns out far worse. Good Luck the rest of the season, and I look forward to another great trip to Beaumont next year.

Funny, I was shaking my head wondering how we let yall score as many as we did and wondering how in the world we didn't score more. Eagle mentioned "gap integrity" earlier and that hits the nail on the head with several of talks big plays. I think our d line is very good but there were too many times they didn't stick to their responsibility, in particular some of the times your qb kept the ball on the read option.

[cardinal]

Spoke at length to one of the Coaches, we All know what was at Stake & what could have been. Two things can happen, build on the adversity & propel yourself to the next level, or dwell on what if's & go into a tailspin. We will see if this Team has what it takes to be Champions. I feel they let one slip away on the road, this Team has the makeup to do Great things beyond Conference. Cardinals should be fine, would like to see some other guys step up to make this ride a little smoother, but Big Red will be a Force. To my Son #20 Mr Randle Jr, finally everyone can see what we have known for years. Keep God First Always.
#SpeedKills

Well said. Your son obviously is blessed with great talent. If he translates that into great coverage ability, yikes. I don't know if he's got good hands or not, but I sure wouldn't mind seeing him split out on offense too, I bet he could stretch the field for us!! I'm impressed with several of the freshmen so the future looks bright for LU!! I know one thing, I love watching our kick off returns now!!

[puddin tane]

Re:targeting. I think they were both legit hits....it's football, not soccer

regarding defense: we gave up a season high in passing yards to a running team. Florida Tech, a D2 team in their 3rd year of football, held em to 68 yards passing, 167 yards rushing. 1 for 16 on third down conversions. Sela won that game due to 3 defensive TD. Hell, SELA punted 10 times that game! They punted 1 time against us. Surely we watched that game film?

[LU1991]

Spoke at length to one of the Coaches, we All know what was at Stake & what could have been. Two things can happen, build on the adversity & propel yourself to the next level, or dwell on what if's & go into a tailspin. We will see if this Team has what it takes to be Champions. I feel they let one slip away on the road, this Team has the makeup to do Great things beyond Conference. Cardinals should be fine, would like to see some other guys step up to make this ride a little smoother, but Big Red will be a Force. To my Son #20 Mr Randle Jr, finally everyone can see what we have known for years. Keep God First Always.
#SpeedKills
We need to get your son into the game plan and get him the ball to open up our offense. He's fun to watch and definately a threat everytime he touches the ball! Time to move on to the next game...this young team is only going to get better!!!

[KABrother88]

From the day Rodney committed to Lamar I was on here saying that I hoped they could get him in on offense because he can be electric with the ball. Living in Nederland I've watched him play a few times when he was with Ozen and he would burn some pretty good defenses Big Ned had. Guys with 4.3 speed don't grow on trees and it's even more rare at the FCS level. It's been fun to watch him through 4 games and see how much he's progressed and doing it so quickly. He's still a freshman and he's going to make mistakes...no way around that...he just has to learn from them and make himself better because of it. I can tell you that motivation and confidence are not lacking in him game.

[jlh]

Re:targeting. I think they were both legit hits....it's football, not soccer

regarding defense: we gave up a season high in passing yards to a running team. Florida Tech, a D2 team in their 3rd year of football, held em to 68 yards passing, 167 yards rushing. 1 for 16 on third down conversions. Sela won that game due to 3 defensive TD. Hell, SELA punted 10 times that game! They punted 1 time against us. Surely we watched that game film?

Sela's starting qb did not play in those games. I think he got hurt in the first game of the year. He sure played in our game. He made some big time third down throws. That guy is very good. SELA is good. Great game. Lotta fun to watch

[royallion05]

Sela's starting qb did not play in those games. I think he got hurt in the first game of the year. He sure played in our game. He made some big time third down throws. That guy is very good. SELA is good. Great game. Lotta fun to watch

We had 12 players out for Florida Tech and Ohio. Got some of them back for Lamar but a couple are out for the year and still waiting on a couple of others to get back. Plus we lost two of our best defensive players in the first half vs Lamar. We're extremely banged up right now.

[LU4LIFE]

Both teams had huge missed opportunities in that game (SLU 2 dropped walk in TD's and Lamar two 1 & Goals and settled for FG's) SLU made the plays in the end to win.

[bigcam2903]

Rodney really works hard, he told the Coaches that Lamar was the only School that didn't lie to about offering him. He also said he would help put Lamar on the Map. He is very Grateful Lamar chose him, our entire Family is Thankful & Blessed beyond measure. Thanks to All for the support.

[NorthlakeC1]

Re:targeting. I think they were both legit hits....it's football, not soccer

regarding defense: we gave up a season high in passing yards to a running team. Florida Tech, a D2 team in their 3rd year of football, held em to 68 yards passing, 167 yards rushing. 1 for 16 on third down conversions. Sela won that game due to 3 defensive TD. Hell, SELA punted 10 times that game! They punted 1 time against us. Surely we watched that game film?

Yeah. Our starting QB was knocked out after the first possession, and the Lamar game was his first game back. SLU is a read option team and the QB is integral to making the calls and right decisions at the Los. When we played FIT, our QB had limited reps of preparation and did not play the RO at Utah or high school.

[LUSportsFan]

Rodney really works hard, he told the Coaches that Lamar was the only School that didn't lie to about offering him. He also said he would help put Lamar on the Map. He is very Grateful Lamar chose him, our entire Family is Thankful & Blessed beyond measure. Thanks to All for the support.

He is an exciting player. I'm glad that he and his team mates chose Lamar. I'm looking forward to watching the team at home this Saturday. It seems it has been forever since the season opener at home.

[bigcam2903]

It really has been some time since the home opener. Big Red has a lot of Buzz around town. If we can keep remain injury free, this Season can be better than last year.
Go Cards!!

[cardinal]

It really has been some time since the home opener. Big Red has a lot of Buzz around town. If we can keep remain injury free, this Season can be better than last year.
Go Cards!!

I've been excited about the upcoming game since we beat Sam. I hope we have a good crowd, I'm expecting one. If, sorry, when we get a W this weekend the excitement will really grow. ACU has a very good team so we are going to have to be ready to play. And you're right, seems like FOREVER since that first home game!! Go Cards!!!

[bigcam2903]

I've told nearly everyone I know. Family, friends, coworkers, associates, cats, dogs,birds........:biggrin:
Hopefully we can have an overflow crowd to help bring the Pain to Abilene Christian.
#UnfinishedBusiness