westcoastcajun
| Favorite team: | LSU  |
| Location: | Where the sun and sand meet |
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| Number of Posts: | 26 |
| Registered on: | 11/23/2011 |
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re: A California Perspective on LSU
Posted by westcoastcajun on 6/27/23 at 7:36 pm to DanielSon
I have been in LA since the late 90's. Wore the Purple and Gold to work today and got a few "Go Tigers" at the Century City Mall when I was at lunch.
The amount of great college baseball in Southern California is fantastic. UCLA, Pepperdine, Fullerton, SDSU, Long Beach all have good programs. USC could be a powerhouse again if the administration paid any attention to the program.
South Louisiana, USC and College Baseball are all connected by Rod Dedeaux.
The amount of great college baseball in Southern California is fantastic. UCLA, Pepperdine, Fullerton, SDSU, Long Beach all have good programs. USC could be a powerhouse again if the administration paid any attention to the program.
South Louisiana, USC and College Baseball are all connected by Rod Dedeaux.
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re: 5 5-Star players in the 2023 class have verballed. 3 of them to Southern Cal. Avg * 99.33
Posted by westcoastcajun on 2/1/22 at 11:09 am to Colonel Ingus
There are three teams in LA in the following order:
1. Lakers
2. Dodgers
3. USC football
All the other teams are nice and draw a crowd, but those are the only teams that matter. Riley will have more NIL money than any other D1 team can imagine if he proves himself this season. USC has entire part of their business school that focuses on NIL type deals.
If USC wins 10+ wins, they will have the money to sign anyone recruit they want.
1. Lakers
2. Dodgers
3. USC football
All the other teams are nice and draw a crowd, but those are the only teams that matter. Riley will have more NIL money than any other D1 team can imagine if he proves himself this season. USC has entire part of their business school that focuses on NIL type deals.
If USC wins 10+ wins, they will have the money to sign anyone recruit they want.
Dawgs Fans - Who you losing to the Draft that wouldn't leave if you didn't win the Natty?
Posted by westcoastcajun on 1/11/22 at 11:30 am
LSU and Bama both had a bunch of players declare that wouldn't have after winning the Natty. Who are you guys going to lose that should probably stay another year?
re: Will the future be spending less on coaches and having more in an “NIL account”
Posted by westcoastcajun on 12/2/21 at 2:50 pm to tigerskin
At the end of the day teams still have to win. An LSU team that is 6-6 for 5 years isn't going to get the national money that a consistent winner in the Big 10 or PAC 12. Those winning teams have play at the best time, have the best TV slots, get the most national press. 6-6 teams go to bowl games that they play before Christmas. If anything, this is going to drive up the price for winning coaches.
NFL Assistants that can step up to the plate? No more college retreads...
Posted by westcoastcajun on 10/4/21 at 6:10 pm
How about Josh McDaniels or Dennis Allen? These guys had their chance at the top job in the big league and aren't going to get another shot at a NFL HC job. Their only way back would be the HC redemption way like Pete Carrol did at USC.
When coaches are paid that amount, players should be in a position to succeed.
Posted by westcoastcajun on 9/5/21 at 11:18 am
What got me about last night is the number of times our players were out of position and that adjustments were not made during the game.
The entire LSU coaching staff is paid at the top of the college scale. For that money, those players should be 100% prepared when they walk on the field. When the plays start and the the players don’t execute, that is on the players and there were a few of those last night. But players not being in a position to succeed BEFORE the snaps, that is on the coaches.
If our coaching payroll was in the middle of the Division 1 ranking, this wouldn’t be a big deal. But we are paying for a USDA Prime and getting served grizzle.
The entire LSU coaching staff is paid at the top of the college scale. For that money, those players should be 100% prepared when they walk on the field. When the plays start and the the players don’t execute, that is on the players and there were a few of those last night. But players not being in a position to succeed BEFORE the snaps, that is on the coaches.
If our coaching payroll was in the middle of the Division 1 ranking, this wouldn’t be a big deal. But we are paying for a USDA Prime and getting served grizzle.
re: Equipment truck leaving Houston for Pasadena now.
Posted by westcoastcajun on 8/31/21 at 2:46 pm to LL7
Nope. Straight drive down the 10 until they hit the 57 and then the 210 right into Pasadena.
Moo State was the original SEC Baseball School
Posted by westcoastcajun on 7/1/21 at 9:16 am
Congrats Moo State!
For those that are new to SEC baseball, Ron Polk, not Skip Bertman, was the man that put SEC Baseball on the map. I grew up going to the old Alex Box games and there would be less than 50 people in the stands for any given game. In 1985, Moo State and Polk came through town for a weekend series with LSU. The Moo State absolutely packed the third base line. That weekend they had more fans in the stadium than LSU put in the seats all year. The cowbells and cheering was unbelievable for a baseball game.
Of course, that was the series that LSU took 2 of 3 from the number 1 team in the nation and this series was arguably the start of LSU Dynasty.
PS - I hated Ron Polk as a coach but love the guy as a person.
For those that are new to SEC baseball, Ron Polk, not Skip Bertman, was the man that put SEC Baseball on the map. I grew up going to the old Alex Box games and there would be less than 50 people in the stands for any given game. In 1985, Moo State and Polk came through town for a weekend series with LSU. The Moo State absolutely packed the third base line. That weekend they had more fans in the stadium than LSU put in the seats all year. The cowbells and cheering was unbelievable for a baseball game.
Of course, that was the series that LSU took 2 of 3 from the number 1 team in the nation and this series was arguably the start of LSU Dynasty.
PS - I hated Ron Polk as a coach but love the guy as a person.
re: Saints vs Bucs highest rated opener on Fox since 2016
Posted by westcoastcajun on 9/14/20 at 4:46 pm to The Melt
A 16.2 rating is over 40 Million viewers. That a 33% increase in Tampa Bay and and the people watching at home in New Orleans are a rounding error.
re: The Robinson Hire is all about recruiting Southern California
Posted by westcoastcajun on 7/1/19 at 7:03 pm to PetroBabich
I am an LSU alum that has lived in LA for over 30 years.
For those that to don't live west and are bashing on the Robinson name, you have no clue. John Robinson hasn't paid for a drink, dinner, car or home in SoCal since he coached at USC. For those that think that every person that has grown up on the myth of USC football doesn't know who Robinson in, you are a fool. Like SEC football, USC is a religion here.
I know that every USC fan wishes CEO was coaching USC instead of Helton. I was at the game when CEO coached USC to a victory over Stanford. It was an epic win that is in the USC lore.
Yeah, I have 11 posts. I want a lot more LSU that I attend in person. Went to the CWS regionals at UCLA and already have tix for basketball when they play at USC this fall.
For those that are in LA, DM me. Happy to go to drinks or recommend places for any Tiger fan.
For those that to don't live west and are bashing on the Robinson name, you have no clue. John Robinson hasn't paid for a drink, dinner, car or home in SoCal since he coached at USC. For those that think that every person that has grown up on the myth of USC football doesn't know who Robinson in, you are a fool. Like SEC football, USC is a religion here.
I know that every USC fan wishes CEO was coaching USC instead of Helton. I was at the game when CEO coached USC to a victory over Stanford. It was an epic win that is in the USC lore.
Yeah, I have 11 posts. I want a lot more LSU that I attend in person. Went to the CWS regionals at UCLA and already have tix for basketball when they play at USC this fall.
For those that are in LA, DM me. Happy to go to drinks or recommend places for any Tiger fan.
The Robinson Hire is all about recruiting Southern California
Posted by westcoastcajun on 7/1/19 at 12:10 pm
Coach Robinson a legend bordering on a deity in SoCal. He was Nick Saban before Saban. If CEO has Coach Robinson join him during in home visits in SoCal, that will close the deal for a lot of families.
If LSU wants to recruit a elite QBs, this is where they are grown.
Smart move by CEO
If LSU wants to recruit a elite QBs, this is where they are grown.
Smart move by CEO
re: LSU fans, admit it, the season has been tarnished with today’s news.
Posted by westcoastcajun on 2/25/19 at 4:17 pm to WildcatMike
Excuse me Coach Calipari, I have Marcus Camby on line 1
re: In memoriam
Posted by westcoastcajun on 6/12/18 at 12:22 pm to blueslover
You are truly blessed to have such an amazing woman in your life. I know that the entire Saints family will have your wife in our thoughts at every game this season.
Doing a little better today
Posted by westcoastcajun on 1/16/18 at 5:25 pm
I was in Las Vegas Sunday. Not a lot of Who Dat nation where I was but surrounded by Purple. Who Dat was loud and even though the first half was a dumpster fire, we stayed positive continued to represent.
At 23 to 21, the Saints faithful high-fived a little, but we all had flash backs to the 49ers game. Then it happened. We were crushed, but held our heads high.
The line in Vegas was Vikings +5.5. When I heard the bitching and complaining from Vikings fans when Zimmer didn't kick the extra point, I knew that the Vikings fans are worthless.
Yesterday was hard. Today is a little better. Lets get Drew signed, have another kick arse draft and get another savage or two on defense with Cameron, and I will see you all next year in Vegas.
At 23 to 21, the Saints faithful high-fived a little, but we all had flash backs to the 49ers game. Then it happened. We were crushed, but held our heads high.
The line in Vegas was Vikings +5.5. When I heard the bitching and complaining from Vikings fans when Zimmer didn't kick the extra point, I knew that the Vikings fans are worthless.
Yesterday was hard. Today is a little better. Lets get Drew signed, have another kick arse draft and get another savage or two on defense with Cameron, and I will see you all next year in Vegas.
re: Sometimes You Just Need To Change...(Thoughts on Miles)
Posted by westcoastcajun on 12/3/14 at 1:50 pm to DeltaDoc
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Sometimes You Just Need To Change...
This is a such a passive mentality. If you are going to make a change, have a plan and execute. If Alleva and co. has a Miles replacement in mind, someone that has Tiger roots, then make the change.
History is littered with NFL and College teams that thought they needed to make a change for change sake and ended up in much worse shape.
"Sometimes You Need To Change" is the 50 year old guy that divorces his wife thinking he is going to have a chance at Jennifer Lawrence, but only ends up sleeping with Mama June.
re: Good Rolling Stone article on LSU's win over Ole Miss
Posted by westcoastcajun on 10/27/14 at 11:19 pm to Minnesota Tigah
Can this get a sticky for the next two weeks?
What a great article.
:geauxtigers:
What a great article.
:geauxtigers:
re: Great quote from Colin Cowherd that puts the state of our program in perspective
Posted by westcoastcajun on 10/22/14 at 5:50 pm to PurpleandGoldmember
FWIW
This is the Rant:
Everyone is a complete idiot troll except when they say something positive about LSU
This is the Rant:
Everyone is a complete idiot troll except when they say something positive about LSU
re: Anthony Hickey is a great kid...great story
Posted by westcoastcajun on 11/23/13 at 10:20 pm to Britgirl
Webster needs to change the picture next to the definition of "class" to any one of those pictures. Great story about a great Tiger.
re: Do you live vicariously through LSU football?
Posted by westcoastcajun on 11/11/13 at 2:56 pm to CharlesLSU
I grew up in BR going to LSU games with my family in the late 70s and early 80s. During that time, the experience of winning was the farthest thing from our mind. Going to see LSU play on a Saturday night with my family, tailgating, yelling for the Tigers and just enjoying the whole event was something that was a very special part of growing up. As I got older, I worked concessions earning money for school programs and then got to sit in the student section for 4 amazing years. I got to cheer for a few good teams, and there were a few good seasons but when I bragged about being a Tiger it was more coon-arse bravado than what the win/loss record showed.
After Saturday, I still love the Tigers. However, growing up a Tiger (and Saints) fan when I did, you learn how to love everything but the wins and loss record. I have been to every SEC stadium, most of the PAC-12 and a few other top-line Football places, and I would rather spend Saturday night cheering for an 0-12 LSU team at Tiger Stadium than any other place in the country. For those that believe that the magic of Tiger Stadium has anything to do with the football team, you need to get out more.
After Saturday, I still love the Tigers. However, growing up a Tiger (and Saints) fan when I did, you learn how to love everything but the wins and loss record. I have been to every SEC stadium, most of the PAC-12 and a few other top-line Football places, and I would rather spend Saturday night cheering for an 0-12 LSU team at Tiger Stadium than any other place in the country. For those that believe that the magic of Tiger Stadium has anything to do with the football team, you need to get out more.
re: JFF on the Cover of Time-"It's time to pay college athletes"
Posted by westcoastcajun on 9/5/13 at 12:19 pm to S.E.C. Crazy
7 pages into the thread and the only posters that support "paying" college athletes are TA&M posters. :lol:
If you don't think a full scholly, room, board and all of the benefits and extras that come with being a athlete is enough "pay" for a college athlete, you must not think very highly of your school.
If you don't think a full scholly, room, board and all of the benefits and extras that come with being a athlete is enough "pay" for a college athlete, you must not think very highly of your school.
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