Mine would be Beach VB first, men's soccer second and women's golf third.
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Mine would be Beach VB first, men's soccer second and women's golf third.
All 3. But someone will have to pony up the big $$$.
I think men’s soccer is the one that sticks out the most. Soccer interest is rising in the country. I think enough people in the area might actually be interested in some UL soccer.
Lol aint no way beach volleyball is gonna lose this one....
Men’s Soccer! Wish there was a way we can use Cajun Field for Minor League Soccer team. Also I think there is a woman’s football team we need to do that as well.
Lots of jumbled thoughts on this
Mens Soccer has the most long term potential for front porch sharing.
Cajun Field is to small, NOW would be the time to widen the deck as part of the stadium rebuild.. Would require removing the first row, all the way around.
Front row football fans would be a little farther from the field. Wouldn't affect anyone else.
W Golf would be the cheapest and most expensive sport to start. Venue ready, no revenue.
Beach VB could generate, money with minimal cost of facility prep.
Women's golf makes the most sense economically. Also, I think Louisiana is the only SBC school that doesn't have a women's golf team.Quote:
Originally Posted by Turbine
Pickleball
"The big" girls already pushed the ULMs of the world out of beach volleyball. Not sure how we could move up if we started it now. ULM were perennial leaders in that sport and with a snap of fingers and burning of their equipment she'd they are basically never heard from again and the p5 took over. Would be good to have to house extra players that could count as schol. For beach yet walk-on for inside gym VB. But doubt it moves the needle much even for in gym success
Only if Paige Spiranac coached...Quote:
Originally Posted by ragin50
Would rather see the little money we do have, to go to the existing sports that already exist, now.
That is too practical . . . And you know you want to vote for beach volleyball . . .Quote:
Originally Posted by JamesTheJeweler
Women's rowing used to have the most available scholarship allotment.
NCAA is considering a rule change that would require all D1 participants to sponsor a minimum of 16 sports. So it will likely be a need rather than a want.Quote:
Originally Posted by JamesTheJeweler
I believe indoor track and field are unique sports and moves us to 16.Quote:
Originally Posted by RedTails
I just got nausea thinking of Authement turning down a $10,000 purchase of a $500 G indoor track from the SuperdomeQuote:
Originally Posted by CajunEXPRESS
Looks like we have 16 already, at least
M indoor
W indoor
M c.c.
W c.c.
M outdoor
W outdoor
Softball
Baseball
Football
Mbb
Wbb
M tennis
W tennis
M golf
W soccer
Volleyball
It has to be Men's Soccer. Soccer is huge in Louisiana for our youth now. I think it would draw a crowd. They could have some games at Cajun Field as well.
WGOLF least impact on budget.
Short of a direct sponsor, least income as well... but not any worse than men's golf.Quote:
Originally Posted by ZoomZoom
This should be a no-brainer. The answer is Men's Soccer. No other sport has the upside as this one. EVERYTHING points to soccer. Population trends. Attendance trends. Youth Camp trends.
Also, the SBC offers an immediate home in one of the BEST soccer leagues in the country.
Just like we were way ahead of the curve when we started Softball, we would be doing the same here.
Men's soccer should be of the highest priority for Martin Hall.
Dang, I forgot about that.Quote:
Originally Posted by Turbine
Plus with next World Cup in the USA, it will only get bigger!Quote:
Originally Posted by CajunNation
Right after they add beach volley ball I vote for pocket pool.
As much as I like soccer, if UL had a MSOC team, it needs a benefactor like softball had. Otherwise, it will be like WSOC…we have a team and beyond that nobody cares.