Five Keys to Beating Ole Miss – From the Bird’s Nest

The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns have a tall task this week, traveling to Oxford, MS to take on the Ole Miss Rebels.  With the talent on this Cajuns' team, there is no such thing as a game that can't be won.  But a lot will have to go the Cajuns' way if they're going to be happy when they step off the plane.

1.  TAKE AWAY THE DAMNED BALL--In the first two games, the Cajuns have generated no turnovers.  That trend has to stop this week.  The Cajuns' defense is going to need to produce multiple turnovers for Louisiana to have a chance in this one.

2.  DON'T GIVE AWAY THE DAMNED BALL--Two games.  Five turnovers.  That trend has to come to a screeching halt on Saturday.  If the Cajuns turn it over like they've done the last two games, this one could get ugly early.

3.  NEUTRALIZE NKEMDICHE--There's a reason why the guy is a pre-season All-American.  The Cajuns can't let him take over the game.  You'll probably have to double him and that could mean having to max protect on pass plays.  You've got to keep him out of the Cajuns' backfield.

4.  BE PATIENT--This Ole Miss defense is awfully good.  The Cajuns can't allow themselves to get frustrated offensively.  Ole Miss will make defensive plays.  The Cajuns must adjust and find a way to move the football.  It doesn't have to be all at once.

5.  USE THE LINE TO HARASS WALLACE--Bo Wallace is the kind of quarterback who can put points on the board in a hurry.  The Rebels are going to throw the ball plenty in this game.  Not only do the Cajuns have to generated a pass rush, they have to do it with the up front guys.  If the Cajuns blitz they'd better get to Wallace.  If not, get ready for the Rebels' band to play.