Louisiana Lafayette went 3-9 in 2010, and the team seemed destined for another disappointing year in 2011. Mark Hudspeth took over and changed the program right away. The Ragin\u2019 Cajuns went 9-4 and picked up a bowl victory in his first year with the team. <\/p>\n
Sun Belt 2012-2013 College Football Previews: Louisiana Lafayette
\nHead Coach: Mark Hudspeth
\n2011 Record: 9-4
\nLouisiana Lafayette Gambling Odds from JustBet to win BCS Championship: (Part of Field) +1,800
\nLouisiana Lafayette Gambling Odds from 5Dimes to win Sun Belt: +475<\/strong>
\nCajuns Team Page \u2013 Players Stats \u2013 Roster \u2013 2012 Schedule \u2013><\/a><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\nLafayette experienced the biggest jump in attendance last year of any college football program. Almost 12,000 more fans per game showed up in 2011. This fan base is clearly excited about what is happening with the football program.<\/p>\n
The team\u2019s bowl victory was its first bowl appearance in more than 40 years. The real test will be this year, when the team won\u2019t be sneaking up on anyone. The Ragin\u2019 Cajuns don\u2019t have the depth that some schools in the Sun Belt have, but they do have some high quality starters in key positions.<\/p>\n
Team Strengths:<\/h3>\n
Blaine Gautier rewrote the record books for Lafayette last year at the quarterback position. Gautier set the single-season record for passing yards, passing touchdowns, quarterback rating, and total offense in 2011. He is a dual-threat quarterback who keeps many plays alive with his feet. The team is expecting big things from him again this season.<\/p>\n
Lafayette has an amazing group of wide receivers. There is little doubt that this unit is the best in the conference. Five of their top six receivers from a year ago are back. Javone Lawson is the team\u2019s top wide receiver. He had four catches or more in 8 of the last 9 games last season. Harry Peoples and Darryl Surgent are both game breaking receivers on the outside. This group should dominate in 2012. [soliloquy id=”82219″]<\/p>\n
The cornerbacks are the strength of the defense. Melvin White is a 6\u20193 corner who has lock down ability on the outside. Jemarious Moten is another solid corner on the opposite side. Opponents won\u2019t be able to pick on either of these guys.<\/p>\n
Team Weaknesses:<\/h3>\n
Lafayette doesn\u2019t have the play makers at linebacker that most top teams in this conference have. The Ragin\u2019 Cajuns were only mediocre against the run last year, and that could be a problem again in 2012. Opponents will likely test the front seven for Louisiana Lafayette.<\/p>\n
Overall team depth is a major issue for Lafayette. The running back spot is a perfect example. Alonzo Harris has the potential to be a star, but if he gets hurt the team doesn\u2019t really have anyone ready to step in at the running back spot. Lafayette needs to stay healthy in order to compete for the top of this conference.<\/p>\n
2012-2013 Louisiana Lafayette Football Prediction: 8-5<\/h3>\n
Lafayette benefited from an easy schedule in 2011, and that gets a little tougher in 2012. Non-conference games against Oklahoma State and Florida on the road will be next to impossible to win. The key conference games will be September 29th at home against FIU and October 23rd home against Arkansas State.<\/p>\n
This team might take a small step back in 2012, but if they can hold onto Hudspeth this program will remain in good hands in the long run.<\/p>\n
2012 Cajuns Schedule<\/h3>\n
9\/1\/12\t 7:00 PM ET\t LAMAR
\n9\/8\/12\t 7:00 PM ET\t @TROY
\n9\/15\/12\t TBD\t @OKLST
\n9\/29\/12\t TBD\tFLINT
\n10\/6\/12\t TBD\tTULNE
\n10\/16\/12\t 9:00 PM ET\t @NOTEX
\n10\/23\/12\t 8:00 PM ET\tARKST
\n11\/3\/12\t TBD\t @ULMON
\n11\/10\/12\t TBD\t @FLA
\n11\/17\/12\t TBD\tWKEN
\n11\/24\/12\t TBD\tSALB
\n12\/1\/12\t TBD\t @FLATL<\/p>\nGRAB OUR BEST Expert CFB Picks for 2012 NCAA FOOTBALL Betting! \u2014\u2013><\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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