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

[detltu]

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.

Me too. I've seen us lay an egg so many times against teams we were supposed to beat. I'll be glad to walk away with a win. I would love for this to be over by halftime, but I'm not counting on it.

[Dawgpix]

Most important thing I learned from the late great Coach Maxie Lambright. The game ain't won til it's won. Respect everyone.

[qng001]

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

Not sure about other fans, I think Joe Aillet Stadium is a better facility than Independence Stadium. Plus, the environment is much nicer in Ruston. Beautiful college campus vs poverty stricken area.

[Built4Speed]

I'm sure there will be a reminder of last year's NSU game hung all around the athletic complex for at least the week prior to the game. As gut wrenching as that was, maybe it was the catalyst needed for us to actually bring our A game EVERY week, and not treat the yearly FCS game as a tune-up.

[Built4Speed]

Not sure about other fans, I think Joe Aillet Stadium is a better facility than Independence Stadium. Plus, the environment is much nicer in Ruston. Beautiful college campus vs poverty stricken area.

I don't think you'll find many here who disagree with the statement "Indy is a completely dump". Plus, we have a brand spankin' new SEZ facility to show off for the season opener.

[Statboy]

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!

http://www.tulanegreenwave.com/auto_.../southern-game

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

Sorry but that link doesn't show any individual game stats. Only this, and they aren't in archives

[Statboy]

It makes sense about not wanting to play home games away

[Champ967]

It makes sense about not wanting to play home games away

I don't hold Shreveport or Independence Stadium in the same disdain as many other posters here. But I still think it only should be a once in while thing against a P5 program.

Baylor, Cal, TAMU (twice), Miami & OkieSt were all great at Indy. Tulsa & UTEP, not so much ...

[Houston Techsan]

It makes sense about not wanting to play home games away

This is true especially if you want your entire student body there to support the team. A good number can travel to a "neutral" site but not near as many as can just walk across campus.

[Terence32]

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.

I am far from your average fan, Tech football runs in my blood as I am a former bulldog. Trust me my man, I know my X's and O's better than you do. No disrespect to your team, I'm just being honest. If you think this game will be close then I really feel bad for you and the jag fans. That will be one long ride back to BR.

[techman05]

I don't hold Shreveport or Independence Stadium in the same disdain as many other posters here. But I still think it only should be a once in while thing against a P5 program.

Baylor, Cal, TAMU (twice), Miami & OkieSt were all great at Indy. Tulsa & UTEP, not so much ...

New Mex St in the freezing cold........

[Statboy]

I am far from your average fan, Tech football runs in my blood as I am a former bulldog. Trust me my man, I know my X's and O's better than you do. No disrespect to your team, I'm just being honest. If you think this game will be close then I really bad for you and the jag fans. That will be one long ride back to BR.

That's a pretty bold statement considering the fact that we've never met.

[Dowty]

Sorry but that link doesn't show any individual game stats. Only this, and they aren't in archives

It's working for me. Pulls up a pdf of all individual and team stats, as well as a written play-by-play. The stats I posted came directly from there. Chris Cooper was the only player for SU to record a sack, while 6 different players from Tulane recorded a total of 7 sacks.

Edit: Try this link http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/...thern-game.pdf

[HogDawg]

Southern did seriously consider making the jump to 1-A several years ago, but ultimately decided against it. With a stadium seating capacity of nearly 30,000, and an extraordinary fanbase, SU is well aware that it would be an attractive FBS participant as it is an attractive FCS member. As the September 5 weekend approaches, many SU loyalists will visit this forum. They will talk smack; they will shuck and jive; and they will anger and rattle you. Let me admonish you though that this will all be in good taste. No harm will be intended at all! We are grateful just to be on the same football field with such a fine university as Louisiana Tech. By the time the gridiron date is over, you will know everything you need to know about SU, and we will know the same about you. Believe it or not, not a lot is known about LA Tech at SU or in Baton Rouge, generally. Some fans, for example, didn't know that Tech was a FBS school. But they know now! Dr.Ray Belton, President of the Southern University System & Chancellor of the Baton Rouge campus, Dr. William Broussard, Athletics Director, and Mr. Dawson Odums, Head Football Coach, will lead a contingent of thousands onto the Louisiana Tech campus as early as Friday, September 4, 2015. You need to be prepared for an onslaught of die-hard visitors. Please be prepared!

Damn. This guy Earle should run for Governor. I would vote for him if I lived in Louisiana.

[HogDawg]

I'm not sure if you were serious or just taking a jab at Tech, but if any fans down there didn't/don't know we are FBS (and not FCS like yall), then they aren't fans I would be bragging on.

This is true. When he said Southern's fans didn't know LA Tech was an FBS school, that told me they are not really college football fans. Geeez.