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I talked to one worker about what they were doing and he said that they were taking of the panels. I said wouldn't a cutting touch do a better job. He just looked at me and said nothing. It looks like they are using a hammer and chisel to knock out rivets.
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wow. how old is that score board? haha
I am not sure, but I think when Mosses parted the Red Sea it was in a master plan...
lol. mais dats funny
I might make a coper run tonight. Haha
Can't say I've ever seen that before. When was the last time that thing has seen the light of day?
Damn that makes me feel old.Quote:
Originally Posted by RaginScotsman
the "new" scoreboard was installed around 98 or 99. The one being removed sat unused after that.Quote:
Originally Posted by RaginScotsman
In 2002, the old scoreboard had the newer skin put on it and the top screen/ portion was replaced or refurbed, but it never actually got working properly. Money down the drain, although advertising spots were able to be sold on it.
Anyone know what happened with the failed repair attempt in 02?
For 2 seasons I ran the ad board scroller after it was "REPAIRED/RENOVATED". Actually it was more like 1.25 seasons.Quote:
Originally Posted by RedCajun
Every time the weather would get damp in the slightest the electronics would pass out, freak out or just drop out. Even though it covered it's costs it never really made money for the school other than being an impetus to sell static adds.
So in the end it was covered over and I was kicked out of the game day management booth, and banished to the sidelines, where I flourished for a few seasons.
Ah that old scoreboard brings back memories for me. :)
They broke out the shovels............
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Will this be removed....pumping station
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Dirty work!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Frenchie35
Thanks Frenchie.
I can see front row seats from here :)
It's beautiful I tell ya....just beautiful!!!
Anybody have a clue what's in the concrete looking block to the right of the tunnel entrance from the field perspective? It looks like it has hatches. Could it be the ghost of......
And thanks Frenchie for the pics. I have been watching the live feed since Monday. These pics look so much better.
It's a pump shed I believe.Quote:
Originally Posted by CajunSaint08
It is the pump room. The cuts in the concrete just outside of the tunnel are to connect the french drain to the sump. they will be putting a geotextile, perforated pipe and a ______ load of gravel in that hole to take water away from the back of the retaining wall.Quote:
Originally Posted by BrockMeaux
After this is completed than we will secure more of these...
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"University of Louisiana-Lafayette"
Seriously, why would they not just put "University of Louisiana at Lafayette" after all it is our school nameQuote:
Originally Posted by Damon
Any use of the "dash" is just as illegal as saying "The University of Louisiana"Quote:
Originally Posted by ulforlife
Jimmy Hoffa and University of Louisiana are buried there.Quote:
Originally Posted by CajunSaint08
Ultimate disrespect. We also have no respect for OURSELVES by not sending that ____ back and telling them to do it right.Quote:
Originally Posted by ulforlife
/end name game thread hijack
Are other D1A Football conference championship trophies that cheesy? It looks like an oversized bookend.
Thanks, Karl.
That's actually what almost every conference and national championship trophy looks likeQuote:
Originally Posted by Hammer58
2014 is gonna be sweet!Quote:
Originally Posted by RaginCajun23
(no really, it is)