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And that is UL’s problem. The donors like the large ones Moody, Lamsom, Heymann to smaller donors like Frenchie who was faithful with time and money have passed away. I’m sure I missed a few. But the replacement rate needs to be greater than the loss.Quote:
Originally Posted by Turbine
True. Most of the fan base is old, bald, and gray.Quote:
Originally Posted by ZoomZoom
. . . looking at Mr Moody’s accomplishments and where his name is prominently displayed at Louisiana, I have a feeling that there is a higher probability that Mr, Moody was more that likely working towards a vision to bring us to R1 status than going to a bowl game even in 1944 . . . just sayin . . .Quote:
Originally Posted by Turbine
Des wasn’t recruited to the Red School. It really was the Wild West thought back then. My dad was approached by Red School people to recruit my brother. I was actually being recruited by NISH in middle school. Obviously we stayed with the good people. The biggest recruiters right now are at Westgate. Won’t say his name but he runs an AAU team and helps with a pee wee football organization.Quote:
Originally Posted by RougaWhite&Blue
You grew up in God’s country! Nothing like living on the Teche. My parents built on the bayou after we all graduated. I won’t be in the bayou but we’re about to close on a property near the park that’s a pecan grove. My family’s been on the Teche since 1789 and less than a handful have left the area.Quote:
Originally Posted by ZoomZoom
I’m probably in the minority but I don’t care what other schools WOULDN’T have hired MD as their coach. I only care that we hire the right guy for THIS program. And the more I see and hear from CMD the more I believe we hired the right guy.Quote:
Originally Posted by cajunref
Geaux Cajuns!
I think the right guy was hired.Quote:
Originally Posted by shof
He has a lot of potential if given the right tools.
. . . trust me, you are not in the minority . . . you may be in the minority of those who post here, but you know complaintants are usually the loudest . . . they want more than their fair share of the cheese . . .Quote:
Originally Posted by shof
Consider what Hud did with our fan base while here. 50,000 plus for our first bowl game. He got students, Lafayette and Acadiana excited about UL football. Not likely to happen, but would love to see him move back here and head up RCAF. With the new stadium going up next year and his marketing, things could explode over here.Quote:
Originally Posted by Turbine
Hey I resemble that remark.Quote:
Originally Posted by JMV JustMyView
. . . that was an anomaly of factors that may never happen again in a lifetime . . . it was not a standard then and probably will never be a standard in the future . . . but we can dream . . .
. . . many of us do . . .Quote:
Originally Posted by CajunMarineBBK
The majority who post here support Desormeaux. They just don't post on the topic.Quote:
Originally Posted by CajunVic
I saw a virtual wall poster yesterday, that has nothing to do with expressing an opinion but everthing to do with harping on a topic.
It said:
"My mom once told me
Once you are matured,
you will realize that
SILENCE is more powerful
than proving your point."
. . . other than for the owner of a sports message board in which case silence would make him go broke . . .Quote:
Originally Posted by Turbine
It’s a great idea to have Coach Hud back in some capacity or find a similar personality to grow the RCAF. Our student athletes, fans, and alumni deserve and need it.
That is a different topic all together.Quote:
Originally Posted by CajunVic
On that topic I will say <font color=red>"GeauxBig<u>Red</u>"</font>
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Originally Posted by HoustonCajun
I love how the number gets higher and higher as time goes by. We did not bring 50k to Nola for the first bowl game. The total attendance was 42k. Next year was 48k against ecu and then 54k against Tulane. We’ve never brought 50k to Nola although we had the majority of the fans there minus the bowl game against usm.
However correct you may be that is a rather nuanced take.Quote:
Originally Posted by Million$Mullet
Every fan base in the country claims total attendance as their own.
Yup, it was all country back then. Fish whenever, water skiing, cane fields & mini bikes were great, & a 2 story treehouse with a roof and electricity. Darn good environment to grow up in. Like you, generations lived on the Teche or water, but after parents nobody on bayou but my bro is still in the area with the big unusual house behind Sugar Oaks off Vida Shaw. You probably have seen the house, @6k under roof.Quote:
Originally Posted by cjr3888
Thanks for the memories.
Does 2 out of 3 count? LOLQuote:
Originally Posted by JMV JustMyView
True but I think the thing to take from his post is that we need someone to ignite this fanbase. The new stadium will bring SOME increase in fans that just want to see it (and many who just want to be there for the inaugural game). But we need people to KEEP attending and it’s not happening with the current university/athletic department mentality. Like many, I’d welcome HUD back to help fire up Acadiana and surrounding parishes. We certainly don’t have this type personally right now.Quote:
Originally Posted by Million$Mullet
Guys Coach Hud isn't coming back to UL in any capacity.Quote:
Originally Posted by shof
Live on the Teche as well in Ruth..right outside Pont Breaux...3.4 acres out of the flood zone, house built in 1898...Paradise...
This thread is the ultimate example of derailing at its finest.
Yup, but bayou life, IYK,YK.Quote:
Originally Posted by JMV JustMyView
And nobody attacked anyone.