[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 196 (Monday, December 19, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2318]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA-LAFAYETTE RAGIN' CAJUNS RIDE TO NEW ORLEANS 
                              BOWL VICTORY

                                 ______
                                 

                     HON. CHARLES W. BOUSTANY, JR.

                              of louisiana

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, December 19, 2011

  Mr. BOUSTANY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the 
University of Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns football team for a 
thrilling victory in this past Saturday's R+L Carriers New Orleans 
Bowl. Kicker Brett Baer's 50-yard field goal as time expired lifted the 
Ragin' Cajuns to a come-from-behind victory over the San Diego State 
Aztecs in dramatic fashion.
  Junior quarterback Blaine Gautier threw for three touchdowns and 470 
yards, an R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl record for passing yardage. 
Playing in its first bowl game in 41 years, the Ragin' Cajuns did not 
disappoint its fan base. The last-second field goal propelled the team 
to its first ever Division I FBS bowl victory.
  I would like to congratulate Coach Mark Hudspeth, the Ragin' Cajuns 
football team, and the entire University of Louisiana-Lafayette family 
for a successful season and a job well done. GEAUX CAJUNS!

                          ____________________