Someone Has Finally Listened - Southern Univeristy Coming to Ruston in 2015

[Kodawg]

If the average fan actually knew what he was talking about, his team would be undefeated each year.

There are actually a lot of realistic prognosticators on this board. We don't always predict great seasons. This game just happens to be one that SHOULD easily go our way. It's not just because you're FCS Southern and we're big bad Tech, but you're actually getting what many believe will be one of our best teams in quite some time.

[Terence32]

Says the guy who just got his bluff called.

No bluff at all. How much you willing to lose? I am sticking by my words, this game will be over before halftime.

[Terence32]

If the average fan actually knew what he was talking about, his team would be undefeated each year.

Not around here, we are very realistic when it comes to evaluating our team. You guys have no shot dude. Come on now, just enjoy the halftime show.

[Statboy]

There are actually a lot of realistic prognosticators on this board. We don't always predict great seasons. This game just happens to be one that SHOULD easily go our way. It's not just because you're FCS Southern and we're big bad Tech, but you're actually getting what many believe will be one of our best teams in quite some time.

So I've heard. The last time we played a fbs team that had one of its best ever was the 2002 Tulane squad.

We sacked their qb more than anyone ever had in conference played and put up over 500 yards of offense.

After a few miscues and untimely turnovers, we finally give up the ghost 37-19. They ended up winning the aloha bowl that year.

[Kodawg]

So I've heard. The last time we played a fbs team that had one of its best ever was the 2002 Tulane squad.

We sacked their qb more than anyone ever had in conference played and put up over 500 yards of offense.

After a few miscues and untimely turnovers, we finally give up the ghost 37-19. They ended up winning the aloha bowl that year.

Another indicator of our different levels is shown by you reflecting on moral victories. Around here we hate every loss.

[Statboy]

No bluff at all. How much you willing to lose? I am sticking by my words, this game will be over before halftime.

Great! Now that I have your attention. As I said would you like to make a gentlemen wager. A wager on principles rather then a significant amount of money.

My poison is crown royal or ciroc peach.

Yours?

[Terence32]

So I've heard. The last time we played a fbs team that had one of its best ever was the 2002 Tulane squad.

We sacked their qb more than anyone ever had in conference played and put up over 500 yards of offense.

After a few miscues and untimely turnovers, we finally give up the ghost 37-19. They ended up winning the aloha bowl that year.

Of course you did lol, the final score is all that matters, you lost by double digit points. That's nothing to brag about dude. You will understand soon.

[Statboy]

Of course you did lol, the final score is all that matters, you lost by double digit points. That's nothing to brag about dude. You will understand soon.

So says the average fan that's only concern is their bragging rights. But to a coach or knowledgeable fan, whose team wasn't suppose to be within 4 touchdowns of an fbs bowl team and accomplish something no other fbs team in their conference were able to do that year. It's a major accomplishment and nothing to be under appreciated or not notice by the winning coach and those yet to play his team.

[dawg80]

I had advocated for years to bring SU to Ruston. They will bring a ton of fans (or literally, many tons!) and a great band. Aillet will be sold-out.

As for the game, I expect Tech to win and to win fairly easily. By at least 20 pts. More on the game as it approaches.

For now, I am looking forward to seeing my very good friend and business associate, who is currently living/working in Houston. He is a former Jag player, OT, a very big man! For the past 10 years since I first met him, he's talked smack about Southern whipping Tech. Now, he gets his chance to see it. He emailed me a month ago about being in Ruston, inviting me to stop by his tailgate. I certainly will.

This will be a great day for college football in Ruston. And Southern, and its fans, will help to make it a great day.

[Statboy]

Another indicator of our different levels is shown by you reflecting on moral victories. Around here we hate every loss.

That could be an indicator that there's a lot of folks who wouldn't make very good pee wee league coaches.

[Statboy]

I had advocated for years to bring SU to Ruston. They will bring a ton of fans (or literally, many tons!) and a great band. Aillet will be sold-out.

As for the game, I expect Tech to win and to win fairly easily. By at least 20 pts. More on the game as it approaches.

For now, I am looking forward to seeing my very good friend and business associate, who is currently living/working in Houston. He is a former Jag player, OT, a very big man! For the past 10 years since I first met him, he's talked smack about Southern whipping Tech. Now, he gets his chance to see it. He emailed me a month ago about being in Ruston, inviting me to stop by his tailgate. I certainly will.

This will be a great day for college football in Ruston. And Southern, and its fans, will help to make it a great day.

[ChuckK3]

I don't take ANYONE for granted. I fully expect the Jaguars will come to play, and play hard. We need to be equally motivated.

Louisiana Tech historically does not play FCS schools very well. Been watching these Dawgs a LONG LONG time, and we rarely do what is "expected" of us.

[Statboy]

Question; What's the issue with some of your fans not wanting to travel and play a game at independence stadium?

[Dowty]

So I've heard. The last time we played a fbs team that had one of its best ever was the 2002 Tulane squad.

We sacked their qb more than anyone ever had in conference played and put up over 500 yards of offense.

After a few miscues and untimely turnovers, we finally give up the ghost 37-19. They ended up winning the aloha bowl that year.

Y'all actually only put up 427 yards of offense to their 422, and your defense only sacked them once. They sacked your QB 7 times. C'mon man!

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Team Statistics (Final)

2002 Tulane Football

Southern vs Tulane University (Aug 31, 2002 at New Orleans, La.)

SOUTHERN TULANE

FIRST DOWNS................... 22 23

Rushing..................... 10 14

Passing..................... 10 8

Penalty..................... 2 1

Rushing Attempts.............. 36 46

Yards Gained Rushing.......... 202 237

Yards Lost Rushing............ 54 6

NET YARDS RUSHING............. 148 231

NET YARDS PASSING............. 279 191

Passes Attempted............ 50 28

Passes Completed............ 30 15

Had Intercepted............. 2 0

TOTAL OFFENSIVE PLAYS......... 86 74

TOTAL NET YARDS............... 427 422

Average Gain Per Play....... 5.0 5.7

Fumbles: Number-Lost.......... 3-1 1-1

Penalties: Number-Yards....... 10-65 10-87

Number of Punts-Yards......... 9-299 6-207

Average Per Punt............ 33.2 34.5

Punt Returns: Number-Yards.... 2-9 5-68

Kickoff Returns: Number-Yards. 4-97 3-32

Interceptions: Number-Yards... 0-0 2-15

Fumble Returns: Number-Yards.. 0-0 1-76

Miscellaneous Yards........... 0 0

Possession Time............... 31:56 28:04

Third-Down Conversions........ 7 of 18 3 of 15

Fourth-Down Conversions....... 0 of 1 1 of 2

Sacks By: Number-Yards........ 1-4 7-47

[Dawgpix]

We like our home games in Ruston, La.