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Re: UL board to consider 'Russo Park'
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Originally Posted by
CajunT
If you read through this thread you will have different opinions on the subject. At this time, I've heard nothing directly from our baseball staff or officials to suggest that the renovation will not begin after the season is over.
Got it, thanks. I'm not trying to have an opinion on the name at all, just wondering if this will stall us any. After a bit of more searching I did find this article (http://www.katc.com/story/31808845/s...ncial-dealings) which puts my mind at ease a little.
I guess the only concern is later down the road if Russo is found guilty of the charges. We could find ourselves with an "Enron Field" situation. IIRC, the Astros had to buy the naming rights back. They did settle for a much lesser amount though, which I believe was negotiated through the bankruptcy proceedings. Maybe that's a cross that bridge when we get there kind of thing.
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Re: UL board to consider 'Russo Park'
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Originally Posted by
CajunGrad
Got it, thanks. I'm not trying to have an opinion on the name at all, just wondering if this will stall us any. After a bit of more searching I did find this article (
http://www.katc.com/story/31808845/s...ncial-dealings) which puts my mind at ease a little.
I guess the only concern is later down the road if Russo is found guilty of the charges. We could find ourselves with an "Enron Field" situation. IIRC, the Astros had to buy the naming rights back. They did settle for a much lesser amount though, which I believe was negotiated through the bankruptcy proceedings. Maybe that's a cross that bridge when we get there kind of thing.
I'm sure that if something really bad goes down, the family can always claim that "Russo Park" is being named in honor of the late Sammy Russo, also a big supporter of UL Baseball. Unlike M.L. "Tigue" Moore Field, it appears that at this point in time the name "Russo Park" is in honor of the entire family and not a single individual.
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Re: UL board to consider 'Russo Park'
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Originally Posted by
Duggie35
I'm sure that if something really bad goes down, the family can always claim that "Russo Park" is being named in honor of the late Sammy Russo, also a big supporter of UL Baseball. Unlike M.L. "Tigue" Moore Field, it appears that at this point in time the name "Russo Park" is in honor of the entire family and not a single individual.
I thought the original idea was to be in honor of his Dad, Sammy, who was a long time fan of the program.
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Re: UL board to consider 'Russo Park'
Coach Robe said definitively last week at Diamond Club that everything is scheduled to start as soon as the season is over.
It is also my understanding regarding the name issue that there are ethics clauses in the contracts regarding donations. (i.e. your name bringing bad appeal to the university, we no longer have to use your name on the building or stadium).
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Re: How will this effect baseball?
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Originally Posted by
CajunT
Coach Robichaux stated $7.5 mil was raised at the beginning of the season, but several other donations were procured during the silent phase. Did you hear something else, because I have not heard that most of the other $5 mil has been raised?
Problem with the $5 mil/$10 mil numbers you guys were talking about is the stadium isn't getting built for $10 mil.
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Originally Posted by
CajunFan3406
Problem with the $5 mil/$10 mil numbers you guys were talking about is the stadium isn't getting built for $10 mil.
Explain....
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Originally Posted by
CajunFan3406
Problem with the $5 mil/$10 mil numbers you guys were talking about is the stadium isn't getting built for $10 mil.
Isn't the total cost as approved around $18
Million?
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Re: Russo Park name OK'd, with conditions
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Originally Posted by
cajun4life
Isn't the total cost as approved around $18
Million?
I think it would be wise if the University put out a public statement reassuring the players, recruits and fans that this stadium will be built irregardless of the issue with the Russo family.
If UL doesn't build this stadium this year there is a good chance it will hurt future recruiting and potentially lose some of the current commits we have.
Another thing to think about. If this falls through will Coach Robe stay around? Just my thoughts.
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Re: Russo Park name OK'd, with conditions
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Originally Posted by
no1cajunfan
I think it would be wise if the University put out a public statement reassuring the players, recruits and fans that this stadium will be built irregardless of the issue with the Russo family.
If UL doesn't build this stadium this year there is a good chance it will hurt future recruiting and potentially lose some of the current commits we have.
Another thing to think about. If this falls through will Coach Robe stay around? Just my thoughts.
I'm sure that the people that really need to know (Robe, recruits, etc.), have actually been told what is going on and what will happen!
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Re: Russo Park name OK'd, with conditions
So when should we start seeing movement at the field? I would assume June 4th through 11th?
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Re: Russo Park name OK'd, with conditions
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Originally Posted by
anhil8tor
So when should we start seeing movement at the field? I would assume June 4th through 11th?
Tony has said nothing will start until after super regional weekend.
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Re: Russo Park name OK'd, with conditions
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Originally Posted by
anhil8tor
So when should we start seeing movement at the field? I would assume June 4th through 11th?
Pretty sure it would be about June 14th to 15th.
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Re: Russo Park name OK'd, with conditions
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Originally Posted by
Duggie35
I'm sure that the people that really need to know (Robe, recruits, etc.), have actually been told what is going on and what will happen!
You know, Duggie, I would think that people who contribute to the program, regardless of amount, should be kept up to date. But that's not how we do things around here.
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Re: Russo Park name OK'd, with conditions
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Originally Posted by
VObserver
You know, Duggie, I would think that people who contribute to the program, regardless of amount, should be kept up to date. But that's not how we do things around here.
People who do contribute to the program have been kept up to date.
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Re: Russo Park name OK'd, with conditions
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Originally Posted by
Rebel02
People who do contribute to the program have been kept up to date.
Really? Then why are they all asking questions now?
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Re: Russo Park name OK'd, with conditions
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VObserver
Really? Then why are they all asking questions now?
I see one question and two people (myself included) who provided similar responses. Who are "they?"
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Re: Russo Park name OK'd, with conditions
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Originally Posted by
Rebel02
People who do contribute to the program have been kept up to date.
I donate to the diamond club. I have been told nothing.
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Re: Russo Park name OK'd, with conditions
I know this sounds unrelated, but 3,000 RCAF members make us vulnerable. I thought we hired a couple of people and we were going to make it a private entity. There's something wrong with this picture.
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Originally Posted by
California Cajun
I know this sounds unrelated, but 3,000 RCAF members make us vulnerable. I thought we hired a couple of people and we were going to make it a private entity. There's something wrong with this picture.
Noooooo.....nothing wrong at all.....RCAF is not seperated from the foundation and we hired 1 person.....happy days are here again.....
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Re: Russo Park name OK'd, with conditions
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Originally Posted by
basinbear
Noooooo.....nothing wrong at all.....RCAF is not seperated from the foundation and we hired 1 person.....happy days are here again.....
Bear, from what I was told last night.. rumblings of discontent with our new "plan". That "3000" members is in jeopardy because of some recent decisions. Even the guys that are hanging on for old times sake, are gearing down on donation amounts. Someone better speak up NOW.
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Re: Russo Park name OK'd, with conditions
Are they? (all asking questions now)
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Originally Posted by
ManAboutTown
Bear, from what I was told last night.. rumblings of discontent with our new "plan". That "3000" members is in jeopardy because of some recent decisions. Even the guys that are hanging on for old times sake, are gearing down on donation amounts. Someone better speak up NOW.
I'm in that number. Can't afford to give the same amount, still giving some, just less of it.
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Re: Russo Park name OK'd, with conditions
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CajunStros
I'm in that number. Can't afford to give the same amount, still giving some, just less of it.
is it because of "plan" MAT speaks of, or is it because of the economy we face today?
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Re: Russo Park name OK'd, with conditions
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GeauxCajuns
is it because of "plan" MAT speaks of, or is it because of the economy we face today?
Dude, you have outed yourself as a Farmer minion so many times. Are you the secretary that reads RP and reports?
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Originally Posted by
GeauxCajuns
is it because of "plan" MAT speaks of, or is it because of the economy we face today?
Mostly the economy. However, it's well documented I am against the rise in price of the RV tailgating area.
