Only One Bowl Better Than New Orleans From the Bird’s Nest

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December 29th, 2014, 03:31 pm
basinbear

Re: Only One Bowl Better Than New Orleans From the Bird’s Nest

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Originally Posted by ManAboutTown

Ahh!!

But seriously, I've seen some optimism turn to pessimism from some guys I trust. I suppose it's to be expected with the history of our leadership and the lull of information.. But how many of us actually trust this admin to get us into CUSA? I mean, actually believe they will execute a plan..

I am going to give Dr. Savoie the benefit of the doubt and my support. I do believe that he is throwing himself into it this time 100%. He knows what this means to his fan base. We cannot afford to be passed over again.
December 29th, 2014, 03:59 pm
Hammer58

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Originally Posted by CajunRage

I can live with that. I just don't understand how all the blame is always on farmer/t-joe but all the success is because of someone else. We aren't progressing in spite of them. They are a major part of where we are. Even I would like some things done faster or done period, but I think Louisiana politics, limited resources, etc. all have more to do with it than inaction by the hated couple. Get someone to write a $100mil check like pickens did for ok st and all our problems are solved. That is if the state doesn't make us share it.

TJoe and Farmer gave gotten kudos here when it has been warranted just as they get lambasted when warranted. Unfortunately there just seems to be more instances of their actions or lack of action warranting critisism. If they get us into a better conference I will not have any hesitation in giving them credit. And I don't believe anyone else here will hesitate either.
December 29th, 2014, 05:09 pm
ZoomZoom

Re: Only One Bowl Better Than New Orleans From the Bird's Nest

After reading 10 pages of a now hijacked topic, I hope and pray our leaders have a plan. But I don't expect anyone to show their hands.

Reason for that is simple. How many times UL students roll out some redesign plan or design in conjunction with government and some people take it as gospel? Lots.

For that reason, we'll not know what cards are going to be played until the players at the table call. Not even the big whale donors. It's just like watching the WSOP. It's easy to yell at the tv how to play a hand when everyone is exposed. I don't want my university showing their hand or known to ANY possible competition to move out the suck belt.
December 29th, 2014, 05:47 pm
Boomer

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Originally Posted by Hammer58

Damn, Boom?!!! How could I forget Tech.

Ok, it looks like several examples have been given...Tech, F_U and Middle.

---I will go one better---When USA decided to do the football thing their pres came out and mentioned how they could be in CUSA in a short time---The problem is that I think his wish can happen!!!
December 29th, 2014, 07:33 pm
BeauCajun

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Originally Posted by Gumbeaux

It just has to actually occur now!

Don't count on it.
December 29th, 2014, 08:43 pm
Boomer

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Originally Posted by CajunRage

Bringing him into this conversation is a desperate attempt to keep your argument alive when you were proven wrong. I admitted I was wrong on the public campaign. Admit when you are wrong.

----Post factum ergo propter factum!!! Yes some points on here fall under the fallacious argument category!!!
December 29th, 2014, 09:25 pm
ManAboutTown

Re: Only One Bowl Better Than New Orleans From the Bird’s Nest

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Originally Posted by basinbear

I am going to give Dr. Savoie the benefit of the doubt and my support. I do believe that he is throwing himself into it this time 100%. He knows what this means to his fan base. We cannot afford to be passed over again.

I would quote the "Fool me once.." proverb, but you're too seasoned for that Coach.
Thing is, I don't doubt he WANTS it to happen. My concern is more with their collective ability to deliver.
December 30th, 2014, 12:42 pm
scotto_25

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I will (once again) increase my RCAF donation as I've done since the first year. I am ticked off that we do not see where the pennies are being spent, which is a major problem.

I feel that an RCAF meeting should be held at a minimum 2 times per year to get all the pitchforks picked up off of Martin Hall's front lawn. The problem with the University dates back as far as I can remember. The "behind the scenes, ask not - tell not" stuff is becoming an incurable virus and it needs to stop.

RCAF must be separated as previously mentioned over a thousand times!

Strike while the iron is hot is something that can't be overlooked. Yes, this was the best year in Cajun athletics history. We are on the verge of moving conferences and there are plenty of wallets that would love to support it. The problem is that this University and those of "power" don't want to release this "fictional power" and let the "common folk" help. They'd rather have the behind the scene meetings and silent fundraisers....

I propose this if the "right person" is listening:

Schedule a date for an RCAF meeting.
Invite all current RCAF members and allow non-members in with sign-up at the door.
Have selected topics to touch on
Have an open forum
Show current funding needs and achievement goals
Discuss what needs to be done for conference realignment

I guarantee we could fill an auditorium and we could fill a 3 hour time slot with questions. I give plenty and do plenty for this University, but all I get is "smoke and mirrors."

**Why would this be so hard??? Pick a location and get it done**
December 30th, 2014, 08:01 pm
BraveCajun

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Martin Hall's support of athletics has completely changed since the days of the fossil. The strides that have been made since Ray's retirement has been pretty dramatic. Now I believe some steps are still needed but I still think that T-Joe is the right man to lead the charge. I don't know him very well. I attended a couple of parties at the President's mansion and I've found him to be huge fan of our athletics. I even found him huddled in a corner of his kitchen listening to a midweek baseball game. He is a politician so maybe lighting a fire under his ___ may expedite our desires for the program. But I think he is the right man to lead the charge. As for Farmer, how can we keep an antisocial individual as our AD? Sure, I like the coaches his searching companies have found us but this guy barely says hi to the program's supporters.
December 30th, 2014, 08:11 pm
ManAboutTown

Re: Only One Bowl Better Than New Orleans From the Bird’s Nest

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Originally Posted by scotto_25

I will (once again) increase my RCAF donation as I've done since the first year. I am ticked off that we do not see where the pennies are being spent, which is a major problem.

I feel that an RCAF meeting should be held at a minimum 2 times per year to get all the pitchforks picked up off of Martin Hall's front lawn. The problem with the University dates back as far as I can remember. The "behind the scenes, ask not - tell not" stuff is becoming an incurable virus and it needs to stop.

RCAF must be separated as previously mentioned over a thousand times!

Strike while the iron is hot is something that can't be overlooked. Yes, this was the best year in Cajun athletics history. We are on the verge of moving conferences and there are plenty of wallets that would love to support it. The problem is that this University and those of "power" don't want to release this "fictional power" and let the "common folk" help. They'd rather have the behind the scene meetings and silent fundraisers....

I propose this if the "right person" is listening:

Schedule a date for an RCAF meeting.
Invite all current RCAF members and allow non-members in with sign-up at the door.
Have selected topics to touch on
Have an open forum
Show current funding needs and achievement goals
Discuss what needs to be done for conference realignment

I guarantee we could fill an auditorium and we could fill a 3 hour time slot with questions. I give plenty and do plenty for this University, but all I get is "smoke and mirrors."

**Why would this be so hard??? Pick a location and get it done**

If its ok with you Scott, I'm borrowing this comment and emailing (yet again) all the way through my contact list. I would advise everyone else to follow suit.

There has been some really great discussion in this thread about the many issues that face our most important cog in the wheel of expansion & future progress. A blitz of donors who have a voice is really our only option at this point. While I agree SF is somewhat of an obstacle, lets focus on Savoie and the RCAF brass. I'll even include a passage like "I'm decreasing (not eliminating) my donation this year because of the delay of the separation of RCAF, hiring of THE fundraiser, and a few other inconsistencies". Hopefully they'll respond with questions.

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