BOUTTE — Things this season started poorly for Hahnville High School and only got worse after that.

Presumed starter at quarterback Andrew Robison, a transfer from Vandebilt Catholic, was ruled ineligible for the season just days before the Tigers’ Week 1 game.

Returning state championship runner-up coach Nick Saltaformaggio was suspended for the first four weeks of the season.

That suspension ended last week; however, the coach’s presence on the sideline didn’t improve his team’s performance.

The Tigers gave up 34 second-half points to drop a non-competitive contest at Terrebonne, 41-0.

Terrebonne is undefeated on the season, so that might explain Friday’s result, but Hahnville’s fans are certainly not happy with their team’s 1-4 start to the season, suspensions or not.

As a squad, Hahnville barely got into triple digits of total team offense last week. Four turnovers and a blocked punt cost the Tigers any chance at a victory.

Saltaformaggio knows there will be no quick fix. He told local media after Friday’s game that his players’ collective effort is not the problem, noting the issues the team is dealing can be fixed with personal responsibility and better practice habits.

A complete commitment to hard work is what he is looking for.

Drew Naquin and Jha’Quan Jackson have split time at quarterback, with Jackson also contributing as a running threat and receiving option.

Brandon Carmadelle leads the team in rushing with more than 300 yards and two touchdowns. Jace Meyers has also contributed a 150 plus yards of rushing and three touchdowns.

Jeremy Spencer leads the team in receiving.

Coaches say a lack of explosiveness Friday at Terrebonne and throughout the early season is a reoccurring problem.

It’s a hindrance that needs to be fixed with the Tigers’ next three opponents (Pearl River, Thibodaux and East St. John) ready to exploit any weakness (perceived or otherwise).

Standing at 6-feet, 5-inches, tight end Noah Zeringue is hard to miss.

A complete football player, Zeringue could emerge as one of the Tigers’ most indispensable offensive players going forward with an ability to threaten defenses down the seam with his size, speed and hands as a receiver, but also consistently winning his matchup when blocking for his backs.

Before the season, Saltaformaggio said Zeringue was the team’s offensive leader, setting the tone with his physicality.

“We like to play fast and physical all the time,” Zeringue said. “I think we’ll be running the ball a lot, and our attitude is we’re gonna shove it down their throat and let ‘em know.”