The Building of Russo Park at Louisiana

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Originally Posted by FacelessBuffoon

No I did not and never said as much. I do think they should have raised APC and football first then evey thing else. It's a crying shame the engine that drives the train is still at least 3 yrs out.

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You are missing the point. They didn't go ask for baseball money. People approached the University specifically for baseball. Should they have said sorry we aren't taking money for baseball until football is funded.

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Originally Posted by FacelessBuffoon;108u2321

No I did not and never said as much. I do think they should have raised APC and football first then evey thing else. It's a crying shame the engine that drives the train is still at least 3 yrs out.

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Yes. You are right, what has happened in the last three years with the football program has created apathy with the fans and donors. There is only one place to direct that discourse.

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Originally Posted by FacelessBuffoon

No I did not and never said as much. I do think they should have raised APC and football first then evey thing else. It's a crying shame the engine that drives the train is still at least 3 yrs out.

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Apparently football donors didn't want to kick up funding. They were trying to get ex-baseball players to fully fund the club house, but I don't know where they are with that process.

A very small but much needed change is umbrellas in the Loge suit tables. Sun is brutal on those late 6:00 starts. Right in your face.

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Originally Posted by Turbine

Call Legal-ade and get CountryTyme to sponsor Louisiana Baseball.

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I’m sure they have been asked and shame on us if we haven’t but Tabasco would be a fantastic sponsor for Louisiana Athletics...maybe even sponsor a bowl game at Cajun Field?

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Originally Posted by no1cajunfan

I’m sure they have been asked and shame on us if we haven’t but Tabasco would be a fantastic sponsor for Louisiana Athletics...maybe even sponsor a bowl game at Cajun Field?

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Pretty sure we've asked and nothing has come of it from past threads on the topic. Doesn't seem like they're interested for whatever reason. Maybe our case hasn't been compelling enough, and they don't see the value. Seems like a no-brainer from UL's perspective, but I have no idea what the Tabasco folks position is.

Tobasco is one of the most recognizable brands in the world. They probably don’t see very much to gain in the deal or won’t pay what we would ask. They would probably be helping our branding more than we would be helping theirs...not good marketing from a business perspective.

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Originally Posted by crazycajun

Tobasco is one of the most recognizable brands in the world. They probably don’t see very much to gain in the deal or won’t pay what we would ask. They would probably be helping our branding more than we would be helping theirs...not good marketing from a business perspective.

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I don't know much about Tobasco, but Louisiana and McIlhenny of Tabasco fame, had a really close relationship in the 1930's.

They seem to love history so reminding or educating this generation of Tabasco management of their past might pay dividends.

What about “Cajun Power”. Maybe that sponsorship would help us get some power in our lineup!!!

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Originally Posted by Turbine

I don't know much about Tobasco, but Louisiana and McIlhenny of Tabasco fame, had a really close relationship in the 1930's.

They seem to love history so reminding or educating this generation of Tabasco management of their past might pay dividends.

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I know the family, i doubt they are interested. Their brand is right up there with Coca Cola. They aren’t a charity, we bring them hardly any value which is what they would pay for naming rights. We would be better off going after Louisiana Hot Sauce or someone else.