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S4 Ep 30Behind Enemy Lines: Liberty Flames

More history being made! So much going on around the complex this week. Ragin Cajun Football wins 9 consecutive games and will host the Sun Belt Conference Championship. Both are firsts in program history. The boys are here to break it down for you. We'll put the finishing touches on the victory in Troy, Alabama, report from Alex Box on the new look Cajuns Baseball team, laugh at the CFP, look ahead to Liberty, update you on everything going on around athletics in November and of course, bring you Behind Enemy Lines. Wrap Troy [1:25]Cajuns Baseball in Baton Rouge [10:07]BEL: Jon Manson of ASOR [23:43]Game Thoughts & Predictions [1:07:16]Corrupt Football Playoff [1:14:09]Louisiana Athletics Round-Up [1:19:19]Maaan I Tell You What! [1:21:43]For more updates & info follow us on all social media platforms @RaginReview

Nov 18, 20211h 32m

S4 Ep 29POSTGAME REACTION: Troy Trojans

WE'RE HOSTING THE TITLE GAME!The guys talk about the big win over Troy and what's next for the Cajuns after winning a program-best nine straight

Nov 14, 202137 min

S4 Ep 28Behind Enemy Lines: Troy Trojans

The Cajuns travel to Troy, Alabama for the Trojan's homecoming game. The guys get a little loose and peruse the sports world, including CFP takes, OBJ destinations, SBC Championship competing with other championship P5 games, The MAC being WACK, in-state jabs, and of course, BEL with the Voice of The Trojans, Mr. Barry McKnight!CFP = Corrupt Football Playoff [2:09]Cajuns in the NFL [20:12]Realignment Update [27:57]BEL: Voice of the Trojans - Barry McKnight [33:32]In-State Updates [1:06:45]Billy Napier Scuttlebutt [1:20:34]Maaan I Tell You What! [1:25:34]For updates & info follow us on all social media platforms @RaginReview

Nov 12, 20211h 35m

S4 Ep 27The Basketball Conversation 2021

Crossover SZN Boys & Girls... The guys discuss Ragin Cajuns basketball and the upcoming season. We wrap the UWF victory, deep dive into the roster, having local players a net positive, Cost of Game attendance in the CajunDome, #RenovateBlackham, home schedule, SBC outlook, are the Cajuns a tournament team, and WBB look to have a promising nucleus with tremendous upside. -Cajuns win Opener / UWF Recap [2:08]-Examine the Roster [10:18]-Building with Local talent? [18:37]-New S&C coach Oliver Houston [24:08]-Crowd at Dome Opener / Cost to attend / Renovate Blackham [30:26]-Shoutout to the Women! [1:05:04]For more updates & info follow us on all social media platforms @RaginReview

Nov 10, 20211h 8m

S4 Ep 27POSTGAME REACTION: Georgia St

What a sloppy game.But a wins a win. The guys break it all down and share their thoughts on the Cajuns' 8th straight and division title clinching game.

Nov 5, 202136 min

S4 Ep 26Behind Enemy Lines: Georgia State Panthers

Miguez & Gerry tackle post homecoming thoughts, the fan base is back, review Texas St, the Cajuns return to the AP Top 25, conference realignment updates, a homemade Behind Enemy Lines, and plenty more. And don't forget, BLACK OUT at CajunField on Thursday!Homecoming Crowd Thoughts [3:26]Return to the AP Top 25 [7:12]Cajuns remaining schedule [11:08]Realignment Update [13:07]Behind Enemy Lines: Matt & Gerry [28:36]Cajuns in the NFL [51:02]Maaan I Tell You What! [1:16:02]For more updates & info follow us @RaginReview on all social media platforms

Nov 2, 20211h 25m

S4 Ep 25POSTGAME REACTION: Homecoming

What a great day to be a Cajun!The guys break down the dominating on field performance as well as the great environment in Cajun Country!

Oct 30, 202132 min

S4 Ep 24Behind Enemy Lines: Texas State Bobcats

Round 2: Gerry & MAT remind Cajun Nation about HOF induction Friday night at The Tigue (Oct. 29), discuss The New SBC vs The current MWC, Homecoming traditions, and give their thoughts on the Texas State Bobcats. And as always, we'll bring you BEL with TV voice of the Bobcats, Mr. Brant Freeman. Brant gives thoughtful answers on how conference realignment will effect the SBC and Texas State in particular. MAT corrects the record about ESPNU [3:31]HOF Induction [4:57]Cajuns in the NFL [9:36]The New SBC vs The MWC - P6? [13:27]Thoughts on the TxSt game [21:29]BEL: Brant Freeman [27:45]For more updates & info follow us @RaginReview on all social media platforms

Oct 28, 20211h 16m

S4 Ep 23HOMECOMING: The New SBC, Alumni Association Spotlight & LOLTech

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The fellas welcome USM, ODU, Marshall, and JMU to the NEW P6 conference! We interview Tucker Sappington about all things AA and Homecoming. We LOL at LOLTech. And Gerry Hebert delivers a heart-felt 'Maaan I tell you what' segment, beautifully bundling past, present and future sentiments, detailing EXACTLY what it is to be a Ragin Cajun! Happy Homecoming Cajun Nation!Who will win the SBC East? [10:34]Welcome Southern Miss to the Belt [24:34]Marshall, JMU, ODU on Deck [33:47]Asst. Director of the Alumni Association: Tucker Sappington [57:20]We LOL at Tech [1:34:44]Maaan I Tell You What! [1:50:22]For more updates & info follow us @RaginReview on all social media platforms

Oct 27, 20211h 58m

S4 Ep 22POSTGAME REACTION: Arkansas State

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Cajuns survive behind two big rushing performances and the guys are here to discuss it on Ragin Review Postgame!

Oct 22, 202123 min

S4 Ep 21Behind Enemy Lines: Arkansas State Red Wolves

The boys are back for final thoughts on Mountaineer domination, look ahead to Week 7 in Jonesboro, AR, Conference Realignment Updates, the Health of the Sun Belt, Napier NOT going to Baton Rouge, and a last minute change to the Homecoming schedule that has everyone talking. We also take you Behind Enemy Lines with Howlraiser.com editor and FunBelt Podcast host, Jeremy Harper. Final Look at App St [3:20]App St / Coastal Thoughts [6:19]Health of the SBC [20:08]Realignment Update [26:44]Napier not going to BR [45:08]Homecoming Changes [1:03:17]BEL: Jeremy Harper [1:29:15]Is stAte a trap game? [2:17:12]Maaan I tell you what! [2:22:53]For more updates & info follow us on all social media platforms @RaginReview

Oct 19, 20212h 36m

S4 Ep 20POSTGAME REACTION: App St Mountaineers

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Matt, Gerry & MAT react to domination at CajunField. With the eyes of the nation upon Lafayette, LA, Cajun Nation "picked a great night to have a great night!"

Oct 13, 202141 min

S4 Ep 19Behind Enemy Lines: Appalachian State Mountaineers

App St week! The guys from The Black & Gold Podcast, AJ and Big C, join the pod to talk Cajuns / Neers, a friendly rivalry, mutual respect between fan bases and tid bits about the Sun Belt. The RR boys finish off the South Alabama win, address fan reaction to "whining" about the team's performance, react to Billy's comments about "getting the win", big game promotion, and MAT takes the mic on "Maaan I tell you what!" to ask the Ragin Cajun fanbase a question. Stick & Stay!Reaction to RR Reaction [2:37]Billy Napier on "getting the win" [19:40]Realignment Update [25:15]Lack of Big Game promotion [38:27]BEL: BGP [50:35]Maaan I tell What! [1:51:26]Game Predictions [2:01:05]For more info & updates, follow us on all social media platforms @RaginReview

Oct 9, 20212h 8m

S4 Ep 18Conference Realignment & The Ragin Cajun Brand: Rick Jones

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Captain and Chief Creative Officer of FishBait Solutions, Rick Jones, joins Ragin Review for an incredible discussion. Rick's clients include, The World Cup, The PGA, ESPN, MasterCard, The ACC Network, The Olympics, The V foundation, Bank of America, and Wimbledon. He also assisted The University of Missouri during their move from the Big 12 to the SEC. We start with an inside look at the Mike Alden Report, Rick's responsibilities with Louisiana Athletics, his impressions of the cULture and our potential in the market place of collegiate athletics. We'll navigate so many different topics, including Realignment, the future of the SBC, TV Networks, the viability of the Ragin Cajuns brand, developing a real rivalry, rethinking the GameDay experience and so many more quotable moments. We're proud to bring you this small piece of Louisiana Athletics History!"I'm looking forward to the day when GameDay comes to Lafayette" [9:13]"Success is performing to the limits of your potential" [47:34]"One of the things I've found in Lafayette that's a weakness is, I don't know who your rival is. But I'll tell you who your rival is. It's the school in Baton Rouge. You just haven't accepted it yet." [57:35]"If I was comparing you guys to App State or Coastal, no disrespect to App St or Coastal, but shit, they're hard to get to; they're kind of in the middle of no where and y'all are easy to get to. " [1:01:32]For more updates, follow us on all social media platforms @RaginReview

Oct 6, 20211h 17m

S4 Ep 17POSTGAME REACTION: South Alabama Jaguars

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MAT & Gerry get real. Very real. Great to win; but sooo much to fix.

Oct 3, 202128 min

S4 Ep 16PREGAME QUICK HIT: Cajuns at Jaguars

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Matt, MAT & Gerry give Game Day updates, discuss concerns, what the Cajuns MUST do for victory, the atmosphere at Hancock-Whitney and plenty more. GEAUX CAJUNS! Beat South Alabama!

Oct 2, 202133 min

S4 Ep 15Behind Enemy Lines: South Alabama Jaguars

Jam packed episode. The boys put Georgia Southern in the rear-view. South Alabama PxP man JT Crabtree & Dave Shultz stop by the pod to discuss, the game, the impact of a new stadium, Kane Wommack, Jake Bentley and we even got to a couple Scott Farmer stories. Stick and stay for another edition of Behind Enemy Lines, the unabridged version. Chad Lunsford Fired [7:43]OLine Injuries [13:13]Foote Article Reaction [20:13]REALIGNMENT UPDATE [22:55]BEL: JT Crabtree [34:00]BEL: Dave Shultz [1:31:34]Dave remembers The Tigue Reno & "Farmer Watch" [2:13:37]SBC Round Up Week 4 & Preview Week 5 [2:50:29]Maaan I tell you what! [2:57:47]Cajuns in Vegas [3:02:22]For more news & updates follow us on social platforms @RaginReview

Sep 29, 20213h 9m

S4 Ep 14POSTGAME REACTION: Georgia Southern Eagles

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Gerry & MAT break down the game. Good, bad and ugly. Happy to get a win on the road but plenty to improve upon.

Sep 26, 202133 min

S4 Ep 13PREGAME QUICK HIT: Cajuns vs Eagles

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MAT & Gerry give Game Day updates, depth chart updates, historical tip bits and wish the boys good luck! GEAUX CAJUNS! Beat Ga Southern..

Sep 25, 202118 min

S4 Ep 12Behind Enemy Lines: Georgia Southern Eagles

Football weather is here, South Louisiana! The boys wrap Ohio, give Cajuns related realignment updates, annihilate LaTech and instate football fails, and look ahead to Saturday in Statesboro with The Voice of the Georgia Southern Eagles Danny Reed. And of course, plenty more. Final Thoughts on Ohio [2:20]Realignment Update [10:40]MAT & Gerry Roast Tech [22:00]BEL: Danny Reed [38:15]Maaan, I tell you what! [1:36:00]Troubling Cajun stats [1:39:50]Predictions for Georgia Southern [1:45:00]For more news & updates follow us on all social media platforms @RaginReview

Sep 23, 20211h 52m

S4 Ep 11POSTGAME REACTION: Ohio Bobcats

Scared money don't make money.The boys talk about the game, the crowd, concessions, tv time, and so much more on the postgame reaction pod after a dominating 49-14 win!

Sep 17, 202139 min

S4 Ep 10Behinds Enemy Lines: Ohio Bobcats

A buffet of topics for Cajun Nation: Final takes on Nicholls St., attendance, pregame atmosphere, tailgating, lack of production from familiar names, in-game experience & concessions problems, REALIGNMENT POSSIBILITIES, Cajuns in the NFL, Week 2 in the SBC and of course, MAAAAN I TELL YOU WHAT!Final Thoughts on Nicholls [2:13]Lack of Production from Familiar Names & Depth Chart [8:25]Attendance & GameDay Experience (concessions)[18:29]Targeting the right Fan [30:10]REALIGNMENT TALK [35:30]BEL: Russ Eisenstein [53:51]Maaan I tell you what! [1:50:09]Cajuns in the NFL [1:54:23]Around the Belt Week 2 [2:05:59]For more news & updates follow us on social media @RaginReview

Sep 15, 20212h 10m

S4 Ep 9Nicholls St Postgame

The boys discuss a sloppy home opener at Cajun Field. We also look forward to Ohio Thursday night

Sep 12, 202128 min

S4 Ep 8Behind Enemy Lines: Nicholls St. Colonels

WRAP Texas / We're on to Nicholls.. A return home, a return to tailgating and FINALLY a capacity crowd in Cajun Field.The Boys put a bow on the trip to Austin, talk some news around the complex, and of course, go Behind Enemy Lines with a Nicholls St. legend. Colonel QB Chase Fourcade joins the pod to talk about his career, Tim Rebowe's time in Thibodaux, Hurricane Ida, P5 success, the 2021 Colonels Football team, what's next for Chase and expectations going into the tilt with Louisiana.Texas Wrap [1:09]Colonels Initial Thoughts [5:00]Chase Fourcade [20:10]'Maaaan I tell you what!' [1:25:05]Around The SBC [1:09:02]Nicholls Predictions[1:32:16]For more info & updates follow us on all social media platforms @ RaginReview

Sep 9, 20211h 38m

S4 Ep 7POSTGAME REACTION: Texas Longhorns

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Matt, Josh, and Gerry give their thoughts on the Cajuns opening season loss to the Texas Longhorns.

Sep 5, 202134 min

S4 Ep 6BONUS: Stewart Mandel Interview

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GAME DAY EVE! One last gift from RR to you guys before The Cajuns invade Austin, TX. We had the opportunity to pick the brain of a true sports journalist, formerly of Fox Sports, creator of the Mailbag at Sports Illustrated and currently the Editor-in-Chief of CFB for The Athletic, Mr. Stewart Mandel. Stewart Mandel Interview [4:32]Geaux Cajuns and as Owey said, HORNS DOWN BABY!

Sep 3, 202141 min

S4 Ep 5Behind Emeny Lines: Texas Longhorns

GAME WEEK! Behind Enemy Lines segment is back for 2021! MAT & Gerry visit with Kyle Umlang (the #1 rated social media account for The Texas Longhorns) and Gerald Goodridge of the Longhorn Republic Podcast & Burnt Orange SB Nation Podcast. We'll talk predictions, expectations and overall feelings of each program ahead of the matchup this weekend at DKR. HORNS DOWN!The Giant is Awake [15:44]Kyle Umlang Conversation [22:40]Gerald Goodridge (Longhorn Republic Podcast) [59:53]Depth Chart / Texas Predictions [1:49:42]For more updates, follow us on all social media platforms @RaginReview

Sep 2, 20212h 25m

S4 Ep 4LIVE from Tchoup's Midcity Smokehouse

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The Boys "Tchoup" it up with Ragin Cajuns Deputy Director of Athletics Nico Yantko & Owner of Tchoup's Midcity Smokehouse Ryan Pecos ahead of the 2021 Football season. We discuss RCAF goals, community involvement, revenue generation, the "kind" of fan in Acadiana, Texas game, happenings around the sports complex and so much more! Huge shoutout to everyone who attended and helped make the atmosphere so great. PFF All-Americans [6:00]ISU experience vs UT expectations [9:28]Nico Yantko Conversation [23:48]Ryan Pécot Conversation [1:06:09]For more news and updates, follow us on all social media platforms @RaginReview

Aug 26, 20211h 49m

S4 Ep 3The Czar of the Playbook: Emory Hunt

The boys are back for what might be our favorite interview yet. Former Ragin Cajuns running back, Founder of The Gamplan, CBS Sports analyst and HQ contributor, The Czar of the Playbook, and all around good guy, Mr. Emory Hunt sits down to talk Cajuns Sports, national perception of the Louisiana Brand, Texas game, the upcoming season and even some fond memories of days gone by. Strap in and enjoy!What a Pre-Season ranking means [4:50]Welcome Coach Jut [12:00]Emory Hunt Interview [22:36]Interview Reaction [1:17:46]Ragin Review Announcements [1:28:17]For more news & updates follow us on all social media platforms @RaginReview

Aug 21, 20211h 33m

S4 Ep 2Realignment Chaos & Phil Steele

Matt & Gerry talk about the current conference realignment theories, rumors and shenanigans, including "Cajuns to the Big12." And oh yea, Matt interviews a guy you might have heard of... Author of the CFB Bible, Phil Steele!Texas & OU to SEC [1:10]Buy/Sell "Reports" rumors [2:45]Caller Questions: Cajuns moving conferences? [19:50]What does the new AAC look like? [32:34]The Phil Steele 2021 Interview [47:20]

Aug 6, 20211h 14m

S4 Ep 1Allow Us To Reintroduce Ourselves

We're back for Season 4! Cajun BSBL draftees [7:13]NIL - Good or bad for UL? [19:30]The RR Minute [40:52]Charlie Flynn & Ragin Cajuns Golf [43:05]Stadium Renovation Updates [54:00]Football Preview Preview [1:07:54]Covid Carolina: 6-6 or 12-0? [1:35:00]What to expect in Season 4 of Ragin Review [1:50:02]

Jul 20, 20212h 9m

S3 Ep 53Ragin Review Year in Review

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Geaux Cajuns!

Jun 11, 20211h 56m

S3 Ep 52We're On To Montgomery!

Matt, Gerry & MAT talks about softball's weekend in Baton Rouge, Recaps the Troy series and gets you prepared for the SBC Tournament for baseball in Montgomery this weekend. Also, some story time from the Tigue, pitching strategy for Wednesday, and pool play discussion.

May 25, 20211h 10m

S3 Ep 52Justin McLeod Previews the Baton Rouge Regional

Justin McLeod of Justin's World of Softball joins Matt to preview the Cajuns' upcoming regional in Baton Rouge. They talk opponents, matchups, bracketology, and more.

May 20, 202140 min

S3 Ep 51Baseball Rebounds, Softball Dominates the Tournament

Matt and Gerry records while watching Cajuns Softball in the conference tournament. They cover baseball getting back on track, softball winning, basketball issues continue, and so much more!

May 13, 202155 min

S3 Ep 50Brad Boyd

The guys hang out with Cajuns basketball legend Brad Boyd to talk about his playing career, his coaching experience, what he could bring the Cajuns' program, and more!

May 10, 20211h 21m

S3 Ep 49As The Baseball World Turns / Softball SBC Champs x17

The Three Amigos get together on Cinco De Mayo to talk about softball winning the title, baseball keeps up with the same song and dance, & another great edition of Gerry's Ragin Rant.

May 5, 20211h 32m

S3 Ep 48Behind Enemy Lines: Texas St Baseball

Matt and Gerry sit down with Brant Freeman, the ESPN+ broadcaster for Texas St as they come to Lafayette for a weekend series. ManAboutTown joins us in the first segment to recap last night's loss to ULM and what's gotta give for this program.

Apr 28, 20211h 58m

S3 Ep 47Problems with Cajuns Baseball, Softball has a Good Problem

ManAboutTown makes his return to the airwaves to break down what's going on within the baseball program, how softball is experiencing a "good problem", and more!

Apr 27, 20211h 5m

S3 Ep 46South AL Baseball Preview

Matt and Gerry preview the upcoming series with the Jags and softball's weekend with Texas St!

Apr 17, 202149 min

S3 Ep 45All We Do is Win

Matt and Gerry sit down to discuss the dominance being seen on the diamond by both baseball and softball, problems in Baton Rouge, and more!

Apr 8, 202152 min

S3 Ep 44BSB Beats the Beach Chickens, Softball Wins Out, and More!

Matt and Gerry discuss all things happening on Reinhardt Dr, including baseball taking 3/4 over Coastal, softball going 6-0 on the weekend, and more!

Apr 1, 202145 min

S3 Ep 43BSB Gets Stabbed by Horned Frogs, SB Starts Conference Strong

Matt and Gerry talk about baseball's struggles vs TCU, Softball taking 3-5 in Texas and so much more!

Mar 24, 202154 min

S3 Ep 42Baseball Gets Back to Winning/Softball Heads West

After a 5 game losing skid, the Cajuns get back on the winning wagon in Thibodaux. However, can they bring it back to the Tigue for the 7 game homestand? Also, Softball heads west for 5 games and Womens Basketball gets ready for the WNIT!

Mar 18, 202148 min

S3 Ep 42Ian Auzenne Joins RR!

The great Ian Auzenne joins Ragin Review the recap the last week in Ragin Cajun sports. We talked baseball, softball, womens basketball and their potseason, and mens basketball and where do they go from here. That and more right here on RR!

Mar 12, 20211h 31m

S3 Ep 41Baseball Has Big Week, WBB Gets a Ring, Softball Goes Up & Down

Baseball wins 4/5 in a big weekWomen's Basketball wins a conference titleSoftball rides a rollercoasterand MORE!

Mar 2, 202158 min

S3 Ep 41BSB/SB Opening Weekend

Matt and Gerry break down the 3-1 performance of the baseball team, the 5-0 performance of the softball team, and we talk about men's basketball and their success. Big game tonight vs Louisiana State A&M!

Feb 24, 20211h 18m

S3 Ep 40Chico Talks Baseball!

The one and only Chico joins us on Ragin Review to discuss the 2021 baseball season from a fans perspective! Some info may be outdated due to technical difficulties.

Feb 20, 20211h 39m

S3 Ep 39Baseball Preview w/ Kendall Rogers

Matt and Gerry sat down with Kendall Rogers, Co-Managing Editor of D1 Baseball, to break down the roster, schedule, coaching staff, and so much more ahead of the 2021 season. We also discuss the men's basketball team's winning streak, the women's success, and more!

Feb 4, 20211h 10m

S3 Ep 382021 Softball Preview

Matt sits down with Justin McLeod of Justin's World of Softball to break down the roster, talk about scheduling details, and more about the upcoming 2021 season for Ragin Cajuns Softball!

Jan 21, 202141 min