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Mr. Lanier "Lenny" Coleman
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Home Phone: 504-913-2598 Football: Coleman Takes Charge August 11, 2006 – Dan McDonald Louisiana Ragin’ Cajun offensive line coach Ron Hudson said that the competition at guard is still wide open, but right now Lanier Coleman is the guy in the cross-hairs … the one everybody’s watching … the big question mark. “I guarantee you that Lanier was hurt by that,” Hudson said of Chance’s injury. “He’s going to get more of a chance to play, but when he heard that Will was hurt that never crossed his mind. He’s hurt that Will’s not out here.” Coleman, a former walk-on who earned a scholarship, played in five games last year including 18 snaps against eventual national champion Texas. He was among the front line’s surprises during spring drills. Coleman said he’s been helped by the other members of a veteran starting offensive line, but motivational help has come from nightly phone conversations with Chance. The Cecilia High graduate had two screws put into his ankle Tuesday in what was termed successful surgery. “I talk to him every night,” Coleman said. “He makes sure I’m doing the right thing and preparing myself the right way. He makes things a lot easier. “The day we heard about Will, Brandon (All-Sun Belt tackle Brandon Cox) grabbed me around the shoulder and told me that I knew my stuff and I just had to do it. He’s been a big brother for me, and he’s the one that told us we couldn’t let down with Will not here.” “That says something for all those kids,” Hudson said. “We’ll miss Will’s leadership and drive, but there’s several guys that are going to be there in the mix and will compete. They understand that nothing’s set in stone.” Things have a way of changing once full-contact drills begin. For UL, that comes in this morning’s 8 a.m. practice. “That’s what the O-line lives for,” Coleman said. “We love to get banging. We’re ready to get into that middle drill and get after it.” NEW LEVELS: Today’s first full-contact session follows two days in shorts and two days in shoulder pads and shorts, and head coach Rickey Bustle said he’s looking forward to the middle drills that spotlight offensive and defensive line confrontations. Middle drill often becomes a practice-stopper, with players from other positions sneaking more than a peek at the competition between the big guys. “I like it myself,” Bustle said. “It turns things up another notch. For the younger guys, it’ll be the first one they’ve been in, and you want to see how they react.” TEAM DRILLS:The Cajuns ran nine plays in an 11-on-11 drill at the end of practice, with that session the closest to full contact so far in fall camp. During that session of first-and-10 plays, Jerry Babb hit tight end Kevin Belton for a first down, Connor Morel did the same with Philip Nevels and redshirt running back Deon Wallace took an option handoff for another first down. The Cajuns’ placement unit capped that drill on a high note, going five-for-five on field goal tries. Drew Edmiston and St. Thomas More freshman Tyler Albrecht each hit from 37 yards, and Edmiston, Albrecht and walk-on Stokka Brown of Catholic-New Iberia were all successful from 47 yards. Sophomore linebacker Jonathon Vance of New Orleans-West Jefferson, who played in 10 games last season, missed part of drills with a sore hamstring but was expected back at full speed today. Walk-on running back Matt Dupre was also limited with a sore shoulder. Offensive lineman Brad Bustle of Lafayette High was back at full speed Thursday after going through further medical tests, and offensive guard Chris Fisher of St. Thomas More and defensive tackle Travis Ferguson of Dallas both shed the green jerseys after being limited in Wednesday’s sessions. NUMBERS: Thursday’s shoulder pads and shorts session went almost exactly two hours after an 8:15 first period whistle. Temperature at mid-practice was 88 degrees with 56 percent humidity, providing a heat index of 93 degrees. LAGNIAPPE: Offensive lineman Nasser Jamal of Vancouver, British Columbia, is in camp and working out with the team. He was the last member of UL’s recruiting class to arrive after a late end to his school term in Canada … Both Babb and Michael Desormeaux, UL’s one-two punch at quarterback, had solid throwing days Thursday, one day before full-contact drills. CAJUN FOOTBALL FAN DAY LAFAYETTE – Fans of Louisiana’s Ragin’ Cajuns are invited to kickoff the 2006 fall season at the annual Fall Sports Fan Day on Sunday from 6-7 p.m. at Cajun Field. Admission is free and fans are invited to join the Cajuns for autographs, photos and fun. Head coach Rickey Bustle and the entire Ragin’ Cajuns football team, as well as head volleyball coach Amy Kraljev, head soccer coach Scot Wieland and head cross country coach Lance Veazey will be on hand with their respective teams. Borden’s will help fans beat the heat with complimentary ice cream sandwiches. Acadiana Bottling will also be giving away Pepsi products to help fans stay cool and hydrated. The first 500 children will receive a Ragin’ Cajuns football pennant. Fans are encouraged to park on the east side of Cajun Field (Cajundome Blvd. side) and enter the playing surface through the tunnel. Originally published August 11, 2006
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