Ragin Review

O The Times, They are 'a changin'... Happy New Year to Cajun Nation! The guys examine the past few weeks, including the development of this question: Is Billy Napier a Mercenary or Misunderstood? Also, a deep dive into the new football staff hires, rumors on who might be next, Mike Desormeaux sends a message, players in the portal, Brock Morris guiding MBB to 2-0 in conference play, and even a little chat about the diamond sports. Stick & Stay!Mercenary Billy or Misunderstood Billy? [4:14]Cajuns in the NFL [29:19]New Football Staff Hires [31:43]Brock Morris & MBB [01:09:23]Players in the Portal [01:22:07]MITYW! [01:25:25]Diamond Sports Sneak Peak [01:28:37]For more updates & info follow us on all social platforms @RaginReview

Happy Holidays, Ragin Reviewers! The boys are back to recap the New Orleans Bowl Championship! We'll cover our thoughts on the coaching staff, stand out performers, our experience in NOLA, some interesting end-of-the-year stats, and take a deep dive into Coach Mike Desormeaux's first signing class from this past week. Also, a BIG congrats to Doc T-Joe, Martin Hall and everyone involved in achieving Carnegie R1 status for our great research Institution! It's a great time to be a Ragin Cajun!Game Review & Staff Grades [2:03]Experience in New Orleans 2021 [23:40]STATISTICS [37:08]Early Signing Period Deep Dive [46:40]Carnegie R1 Institution! [56:47]Basketball Update [1:04:09]Maaan I Tell You What! [1:17:11]For more updates & info follow us on all social media platforms @RaginReview

The guys come back with insight on the bowl game in segment one. Then in segment two, it's all basketball. What's going to happen with the program from here? How can the Cajuns get back to winning?

Welcome back boys and girls. After a long recovery week, your favorite trio has returned to talk Championship, the beginning of the Desormeaux era, recruiting, the student section, hosting out of town fans and plenty more. Also, MAT explains why he hates the "I root for all state schools" fan. SBC TV Viewership numbers [8:10]Hosting Out-of-Towners [14:31]Thoughts on the NOLA Bowl [30:35]Louisiana Football Introduces Mike Desormeaux as HC [45:48]MAT: "To hell with 'I root for all state schools' fan" [1:02:43]Student Section [1:13:58]Maan I Tell You What! [1:28:58]For more updates & info follow us on all social media platforms @RaginReview

The boys share their thoughts on finally capturing the title in Billy's final game and so much more!

Big Bonus Episode we've been working on for Ragin Reviewers! Three great conversations about Coaching Searches, The SBCCG in Lafayette, What Napier's legacy means to the Sun Belt Conference, as well as Louisiana Athletics, TV Contracts, New Conference Mates, and a whole lot more! Coaching Search Update! [1:25]Sun Belt Commissioner Keith Gill [13:09]Appalachian State Athletic Director Doug Gillin [35:45]The Voice of the Cajuns; Jay Walker [55:49]For more updates & info follow us on all social media platforms @RaginReview

Championship Saturday is upon us, Cajun Nation. Billy Napier is our coach for one more big game. The guys discuss Napier accepting the job at The University of Florida, mixed feelings, the excitement of hosting the SBC Championship Game in Lafayette, who will lead the Cajuns into battle in 2022, big news around CFB, CFP finally let us in and so much more. And a special 2.0 addition of BEL, with our friend Tyler Helton of tAPPedinsports.net. Welcome to the circus!Coach Napier to UF [1:17]Ticket Sales Update [14:24]Cajun Coaching Search [16:46]MBB loses to Jackson St [25:16]BEL: Tyler Helton [34:21]Cajuns Crack the CFP! [1:30:29]New UL Coach: Ground & Pound or Air Raid? [1:35:26]Injuries Update! [1:47:42]Maaan I Tell You What! [1:50:21]GET TO CAJUN FIELD DECEMBER 4th! [2:00:02]For more updates & info follow us on all social media platforms @RaginReview

Smoke Em if Ya Got Em! Gerry & MAT discuss the ELEVENTH win of the season for the Cajuns, say Thank You to the historic class of seniors, give ULM some credit and even recap the brutal loss to Jackson St for MBB.

Thank You Super Seniors! The guys say farewell to an historic Senior class, give SBCCG ticket updates, address Napier rumors, and of course, take you Behind Enemy Lines with Warhawk Report. The guys also react in real time to the MBB loss at Marshall and recap the beat down in Bloomington. Stick and Stay!Reaction: MBB loses to Marshall / Recap Indiana loss [1:36]Wrap Liberty [14:01]Billy Napier Rumors: What We Know [21:10]SBCCG Ticket Update [36:05]BEL: Dusty Thibodeaux of Warhawk Report [41:06]ULM a rival? Game Thoughts & Predictions [1:09:57]Maaan I Tell You What! [1:15:59]Happy Thanksgiving Cajun Nation - For more updates & info follow us on all social media platforms @RaginReview

THAT'S TEN!The guys talk about the statement victory in Lynchburg and what's next for this train that just keeps rolling!

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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!

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

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

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

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

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!"

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

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

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

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!

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

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

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

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

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!

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

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

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

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

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!

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

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

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

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]

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]

Geaux Cajuns!

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.

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.

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!

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!

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.

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.

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!

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