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From the Bird’s Nest: Three Intriguing Games This Weekend
From the Bird’s Nest: Three Intriguing Games This Weekend
I'm really looking forward to the Cajuns' home opener this weekend against Nicholls State.  Weather should be great, the Cajuns are coming off a solid win, an in-state opponent is coming to town which will help the crowd somewhat and people are excited about what Coach Mark Hudspeth is bringing to the table.
From the Bird’s Nest: Road Trip–Kent State
From the Bird’s Nest: Road Trip–Kent State
Another game, another road trip. Because of the Labor Day holiday, we only had three days to get ready for this one, and as a result, it was a really busy week.  And, again, Steve and I were ready to get on the road.  At the airport for 11:15.  We got ...
From the Bird’s Nest: More predictions…..
From the Bird’s Nest: More predictions…..
The NFL season kicked off last night with the Saints and Packers, and now comes the first really fun Sunday since, well....February. Everyone has their own ideas as to how this will shake out in the NFL this year.  I'm no exception.
From the Bird’s Nest: LSU Win a Thing of Beauty
From the Bird’s Nest: LSU Win a Thing of Beauty
It was during the dog days of summer. Not a heckuva lot to talk about on the radio. And, one day in July, the call came in. "Jay, what do you think about LSU and Oregon?" My answer was quick. "LSU will win,"  I said, "and it won't be close." ...
From the Bird’s Nest: Ups and Downs from Oklahoma State
From the Bird’s Nest: Ups and Downs from Oklahoma State
Well, game one of the Mark Hudspeth era is in the books.  And, now that we've had a day or two to digest things, here are some of my ups and downs for game one. Let's get the bad stuff out of the way first. DOWNS 1.  61--While there were some bright spots on defense, the bottom line is the Cajuns gave up 61 points, albeit to the best offense in college football.  OSU ave...
From the Bird’s Nest: Road Trip-Oklahoma State
From the Bird’s Nest: Road Trip-Oklahoma State
It was time. My broadcast partner Steve Peloquin and I agreed, this road trip couldn't have come at a better time.  The anticipation of the season opener and all of the work that comes with it and, well, it was time to get on a plane and go. ...
From the Bird’s Nest: Baptism Under Fire for the Cajuns
From the Bird’s Nest: Baptism Under Fire for the Cajuns
Louisiana travels to Oklahoma State for the premiere of the Mark Hudspeth Era at UL, with kickoff set for 6:05 Saturday at Boone Pickens Stadium.  The game will be televised on Fox College Sports and heard over the new Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Radio Network. ...
From the Bird’s Nest: Forecasting the Season
From the Bird’s Nest: Forecasting the Season
Our last day on the radio before the first Cajuns game is always the day that fans can call into the show with their season predictions for the Cajuns, Tigers and Saints.  I usually wait until toward the end of the show to give mine.  But those who read this blog get a sneak preview: Starting with the Black and Gold NEW ORLEANS SAINTS Let me say that I like this football team.  A lot. ... Read Mor
From the Bird’s Nest: How the Cajuns Can Break Even
From the Bird’s Nest: How the Cajuns Can Break Even
Louisiana opens up the Mark Hudspeth Era of football this Saturday night. Since Hudspeth arrived on campus, he's been an ambassador for Louisiana football. He's said and done everything right.  RCAF donations are up 25% with four months to go in the year.  Th...
From the Bird’s Nest: Games I’m Curious About in Week One
From the Bird’s Nest: Games I’m Curious About in Week One
Finally. College football season has arrived. No more talk about Ohio State-gate, North Carolina-gate, Miami-gate. And, hopefully not much more talk about Shady's Bar. Nope....now it's time to talk football.  Real football. In addition to the Cajuns and Oklahoma State, here are some of the games I'll be keeping an eye on in week one. ...
From the Bird’s Nest: Handicapping the Sun Belt
From the Bird’s Nest: Handicapping the Sun Belt
While many teams around the Sun Belt don't start conference play for at least three weeks, the conference season actually starts this week. Thursday, in fact. First year head coach Dan McCarney leads the North Texas Mean Green into Miami to face defending co-champion FIU this Thursday night...
From the Bird’s Nest: I guess I’ll Watch Football Differently, Now
From the Bird’s Nest: I guess I’ll Watch Football Differently, Now
The call came just before 2:30 yesterday afternoon. "Hi, Jay, this is Eric Stone at Harris Interactive." Eric went on to say that my name had been placed in nomination to be a voter in the Harris Interactive Poll, one of the two college football polls the BCS uses in their formula to choose the top two teams to play for the BCS championship...
From the Bird’s Nest: Arizona – Very Offensive
From the Bird’s Nest: Arizona – Very Offensive
This is the twelfth and final installment previewing Louisiana's football opponents for 2011.  Today: Arizona   ARIZONA WILDCATS Location:  Tucson, AZ Stadium:  Arizona Stadium (57,400) Coach:  Mike Stoops Record:  40-45 (8th season) Last meeting with Louisiana:  None   Coulda, woulda, shoulda. That was Arizona in a nutshell last...
From the Bird’s Nest: Lots to Sort Out in the LSU Case
From the Bird’s Nest: Lots to Sort Out in the LSU Case
It's been a pretty rough last few months for the LSU Tigers. The football team has been placed on probation.  Yes, the NCAA praised the Compliance department for their cooperation.  But they're still on probation. NCAA investigators also wanted to talk to LSU about its relationship with Willie Lyles. The R...
From the Bird’s Nest: Arkansas State: Not to be Overlooked
From the Bird’s Nest: Arkansas State: Not to be Overlooked
(This is the eleventh in a series on Louisiana's 2011 football opponents.  Today:  Arkansas State ARKANSAS STATE RED WOLVES Location:  Jonesboro, AR Stadium:  ASU Stadium (30,406) Coach:  Hugh Freeze Record:  0-0 (First season) Last game vs. Louisiana:  2010.  Louisiana...
From the Bird’s Nest: Louisiana-Monroe: Breaking Through??
From the Bird’s Nest: Louisiana-Monroe: Breaking Through??
(This is the tenth in a series on Louisiana's football opponents for the 2011 season.  Today:  Louisiana-Monroe.) LOCATION:  Monroe, LA STADIUM:  Malone Stadium (30,427) 2010Record:  5-7 (4-4 SBC) COACH:  Todd Berry Record:  5-7 (2nd season) Overall Record:  34-67 (10th season) Last meeting with Louisiana:  2010:  Louisiana 24, Louisiana-Monroe 23   1994. That's when Louisiana-Monroe (then Northea
From the Bird’s Nest: Middle Tennessee – Lots of Questions
From the Bird’s Nest: Middle Tennessee – Lots of Questions
(This is the ninth in a series previewing Louisiana's 2011 opponents.  Today:  Middle Tennessee) MIDDLE TENNESSEE BLUE RAIDERS Location:  Murfreesboro, TN Stadium:  Johnny "Red" Floyd (30,788) 2010 Record:  6-7 (5-3 SBC) Coach:  Rick Stockstill Record 33-30 (6th season) Last meeting with Louisiana: 2010  Middle Tennessee 34, Louisiana 14   It wasn't supposed to turn out that way. Last ye
From the Bird’s Nest: WKU – Movin’ on Up
From the Bird’s Nest: WKU – Movin’ on Up
(This is the eighth in a series previewing Louisiana's 2011 football opponents.  Today: Western Kentucky WESTERN KENTUCKY HILLTOPPERS Location:  Bowling Green Ky. Stadium:  Houchens Industries L. T. Smith Stadium (22,113) 2010 Record: 2-10 (2-6 SBC) Coach:  Willie Taggart Record: 2-10 (second season) Last meeting with Louisiana:  2010  WKU 54, Louisiana 21 When Willie Taggart left Stanford to beco

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