Lamar announces 2012 football schedule

[JJWooten]

I see. Thanks for clearing that up as I don't totally get all the quirks in the BCS system. My point, however, was that regardless of the fact that we have those two sub-DI games, this schedule is still better than I expected in our third year. I actually like the game against UL-L over La Tech. I think with those games (sub-DI) being ones the fans will get to watch wins in the home stadium, we will keep the fence-riders interested.

 

I felt genuinely bad for Temple that year because those kids won the "required" number of games, but got snubbed out of a bowl game. The bowl system is a joke. BCS bowls do look at SOS (that's why Boise always had troubles), but the bowl system as a whole does not. I should have clarified that earlier.

[Guest CardAmbassador]

I just realized that with the Hawaii game, taking the 12th game means no bye week for the Cards. Any concerns for you guys there? I know last year there were A LOT of key injuries on both sides of the ball. I wonder if the coaching staff and training facility is ready for a 12 week season so early on in the program.

 

I was a bit worried and then I remembered we have two sub DI's, the game against McMurry is essentially a buy week. I think LU could sit any injured player in that game and still win by 40 points. McMurry is basically like Texas College. Langston isn't bad for a NAIA program but we could still rest people we needed to and win that game.

[JJWooten]

I just realized that with the Hawaii game, taking the 12th game means no bye week for the Cards. Any concerns for you guys there? I know last year there were A LOT of key injuries on both sides of the ball. I wonder if the coaching staff and training facility is ready for a 12 week season so early on in the program.

 

I was a bit worried and then I remembered we have two sub DI's, the game against McMurry is essentially a buy week. I think LU could sit any injured player in that game and still win by 40 points. McMurry is basically like Texas College. Langston isn't bad for a NAIA program but we could still rest people we needed to and win that game.

 

McMurry beat UTSA last year in the Alamodome. They aren't a pushover like Texas College. They went 9-3 last year and have a very good offense.

[Guest CardAmbassador]

I just realized that with the Hawaii game, taking the 12th game means no bye week for the Cards. Any concerns for you guys there? I know last year there were A LOT of key injuries on both sides of the ball. I wonder if the coaching staff and training facility is ready for a 12 week season so early on in the program.

 

I was a bit worried and then I remembered we have two sub DI's, the game against McMurry is essentially a buy week. I think LU could sit any injured player in that game and still win by 40 points. McMurry is basically like Texas College. Langston isn't bad for a NAIA program but we could still rest people we needed to and win that game.

 

McMurry beat UTSA last year in the Alamodome. They aren't a pushover like Texas College. They went 9-3 last year and have a very good offense.

 

I know who McMurry beat last year, I looked it up, they have some good wins against DII's but I still think we will blow them out regardless. I guess we will have to see. :)

[BirdofParadise]

While message boards are rampant with the news of the Cajuns and Cardinals doing battle on the gridiron, it should be pointed out regardless of the BE story, contracts for this game have not yet been signed.

 

And until that happens, this is NOT official.

[JJWooten]

I know who McMurry beat last year, I looked it up, they have some good wins against DII's but I still think we will blow them out regardless. I guess we will have to see. :)

 

I definitely think you guys will win, but I don't think it will be a blowout. Hopefully we won't have to pick on you guys like we did those losers from UTSA. Langston, however, I just feel bad for.

[JJWooten]

While message boards are rampant with the news of the Cajuns and Cardinals doing battle on the gridiron, it should be pointed out regardless of the BE story, contracts for this game have not yet been signed.

 

And until that happens, this is NOT official.

 

Ruh-roh

[Mike]

While message boards are rampant with the news of the Cajuns and Cardinals doing battle on the gridiron, it should be pointed out regardless of the BE story, contracts for this game have not yet been signed.

 

And until that happens, this is NOT official.

 

I have a really good source within the football department that just texted telling me that the deal was signed and it is official.

 

BTW, thanks for joining and posting.

[McNeese72]

Am I the only one that thinks this schedule is absolutely awesome? Playing UL-L at their place to start it off is definitely a step up over TX College at home. Plus, a good second game opponent in PV A&M is great to see at Provost-Umphrey. Well done, Woodard & Co.!

 

It is a pretty decent schedule, the Hawaii game helps get that extra game for the season. The NAIA team sucks, but it is what it is, at least you get an FCS school at home, albeit the SWAC, still DI.

 

I'd imagine next year, you'd see 3 DI schools and only 1 sub-DI team.

 

All in all, still a good schedule, not the best teams for home games, but it's whatever, PUS should have some great crowds for a good chunk of the season. It's nice that the SHSU/McNeese games alternate each season, so you'll always get at least one rival at home each year.

 

Thanks for throwing us a bone, but I don't think we'll be rivals until we can actually compete with Sam. McNeese is another story. They're established, but both of their previous wins against us weren't incredibly convincing.

 

So a 45-17 beating from a very mediocre McNeese team wasn't very convincing???

 

 

Doc

[lu cards]

i like the schedule.i wish we could do away with the non d-1 but its tough to get home games when your fcs.when do tickets go on sell for the ul-l game ???

[TBonesLU]

Am I the only one that thinks this schedule is absolutely awesome? Playing UL-L at their place to start it off is definitely a step up over TX College at home. Plus, a good second game opponent in PV A&M is great to see at Provost-Umphrey. Well done, Woodard & Co.!

 

It is a pretty decent schedule, the Hawaii game helps get that extra game for the season. The NAIA team sucks, but it is what it is, at least you get an FCS school at home, albeit the SWAC, still DI.

 

I'd imagine next year, you'd see 3 DI schools and only 1 sub-DI team.

 

All in all, still a good schedule, not the best teams for home games, but it's whatever, PUS should have some great crowds for a good chunk of the season. It's nice that the SHSU/McNeese games alternate each season, so you'll always get at least one rival at home each year.

 

Thanks for throwing us a bone, but I don't think we'll be rivals until we can actually compete with Sam. McNeese is another story. They're established, but both of their previous wins against us weren't incredibly convincing.

 

So a 45-17 beating from a very mediocre McNeese team wasn't very convincing???

 

 

Doc

 

I didn't say "very mediocre". I will say that we were missing half of our starting lineup. Regardless, I was referring more to the game in Lake Chuck. Don't get butt hurt. The fact of the matter is that you didn't beat us as bad as Sam did. Our close proximity makes us more rivals than us and Sam.

[Guest CardAmbassador]

Am I the only one that thinks this schedule is absolutely awesome? Playing UL-L at their place to start it off is definitely a step up over TX College at home. Plus, a good second game opponent in PV A&M is great to see at Provost-Umphrey. Well done, Woodard & Co.!

 

It is a pretty decent schedule, the Hawaii game helps get that extra game for the season. The NAIA team sucks, but it is what it is, at least you get an FCS school at home, albeit the SWAC, still DI.

 

I'd imagine next year, you'd see 3 DI schools and only 1 sub-DI team.

 

All in all, still a good schedule, not the best teams for home games, but it's whatever, PUS should have some great crowds for a good chunk of the season. It's nice that the SHSU/McNeese games alternate each season, so you'll always get at least one rival at home each year.

 

Thanks for throwing us a bone, but I don't think we'll be rivals until we can actually compete with Sam. McNeese is another story. They're established, but both of their previous wins against us weren't incredibly convincing.

 

So a 45-17 beating from a very mediocre McNeese team wasn't very convincing???

 

 

Doc

 

Actually no, did you go to the game? You guys pulled away very very late. Recall the score being 24-17 half way through the fourth quarter? Just because you picked off our 4th string QB twice and 1st string guy once in the span of 7 minutes (when our 4th string qb had a broken leg!) doesn't make that win convincing. It was much closer than the score told at the end of the game.

 

Yes you won, the score looks like a blow out, but if we had just stopped throwing the ball in the 4th quarter it would have likely been a 1 TD difference in score by the end of the game.

[Guest LU4LIFE]

Other than the two non D1 teams on the schedule it's not a bad schedule at all IMO.

[LU1991]

Its a better schedule than I was expecting. I'm already planning on the trip to ULL...it should be fun. I agree, the McNeese game was a lot closer than the score would suggest but they did beat a qb with a broken leg so we will let them savor in their win until we meet again!

[TBonesLU]

Its a better schedule than I was expecting. I'm already planning on the trip to ULL...it should be fun. I agree, the McNeese game was a lot closer than the score would suggest but they did beat a qb with a broken leg so we will let them savor in their win until we meet again!

 

Round-trip from DFW to LAF is only $320. It's tempting.

[GeauxUL]

Should be a fun one at Cajun Field. Should be a sell-out no doubt. How many fans should we expect LU to bring? It will be a sea of red in Lafayette!

[Guest CardinalClaw]

I like the schedule, I'm really happy we are going to play ULL an not some cupcake sub D1 team.

[TBonesLU]

GeauxUL,

 

If I fly to Lafayette, are there cabs or any form of public transportation there?

[GeauxUL]

Lafayette does have a public transport system and various cabs that you can take. I personally have never used and cabs our the Lafayette public transport system but here are some links that should help you out:

 

http://www.ridelts.com/

 

http://local.yahoo.com/LA/Lafayette/Travel+Lodging/Taxi+Services

 

Let me know if you have any more question. We can't wait for LU to come to Cajun Field! It'll be a good one!

[lcm2007ms]

GeauxUL,

 

If I fly to Lafayette, are there cabs or any form of public transportation there?

 

Edit: GeauxUL beat me to it.

[austin badbyrd]

Ah yes, good times! - GO TO HELL USL, GO TO HELL!

Gives me an opportunity to bring all my cousins to the game - the ones in Lafayette - and at least watch the old Bayou Bucket being fought over ( I'm sure they don't do that anymore)

[LU1991]

Ah yes, good times! - GO TO HELL USL, GO TO HELL!

Gives me an opportunity to bring all my cousins to the game - the ones in Lafayette - and at least watch the old Bayou Bucket being fought over ( I'm sure they don't do that anymore)

 

I remember all those chants....they were good times! We should have a great crowd.

 

TBones.....surely one of us can pick you up at the airport. Book your ticket!

[JJWooten]

Its a better schedule than I was expecting. I'm already planning on the trip to ULL...it should be fun. I agree, the McNeese game was a lot closer than the score would suggest but they did beat a qb with a broken leg so we will let them savor in their win until we meet again!

 

Round-trip from DFW to LAF is only $320. It's tempting.

 

It's only a 6 hour drive. Why not just get a rental car for the day, drive over the night before, stay that night and the night after the game and drive back. Seems like it would be MUCH cheaper than a $320 with hotel stays (or friends)

[TBonesLU]

Its a better schedule than I was expecting. I'm already planning on the trip to ULL...it should be fun. I agree, the McNeese game was a lot closer than the score would suggest but they did beat a qb with a broken leg so we will let them savor in their win until we meet again!

 

Round-trip from DFW to LAF is only $320. It's tempting.

 

It's only a 6 hour drive. Why not just get a rental car for the day, drive over the night before, stay that night and the night after the game and drive back. Seems like it would be MUCH cheaper than a $320 with hotel stays (or friends)

 

My car is paid off, and to be quite frank, I'm trying to get every mile I can out of it. $320 isn't bad. I flew two years ago to watch Lamar's basketball at Texas Tech. My car has 150k miles on it, and I'm expecting to get to run it to the ground to around 200k or 250k (it's an '04 Acura, so that's not exorbitant).

[TBonesLU]

Ah yes, good times! - GO TO HELL USL, GO TO HELL!

Gives me an opportunity to bring all my cousins to the game - the ones in Lafayette - and at least watch the old Bayou Bucket being fought over ( I'm sure they don't do that anymore)

 

I remember all those chants....they were good times! We should have a great crowd.

 

TBones.....surely one of us can pick you up at the airport. Book your ticket!

 

Sounds good...I'll probably do that.