Tom Lemming's take on Sun Belt recruiting

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[RCAJUN90]

All of which points to the need to expand and broaden the Ragin' Cajun football donor base. We will not keep up let alone make headway without greater financial support.

Awww hell, there I go talking like a "Cajun cultist" again.

The thing you don't seem to recognize or acknowledge is that it all depends on winning. You win and rears are in the seat. If Acadiana was part of the old USSR Dr. A could command attendance. There is no doubt in my mind that a winner will fill Cajun Field. You fill Cajun Field then you start to get major business that want to advertise etc... The IceGators (I know some Cajun fans hated them sorry) but they proved Acadiana is starving for a winner. How can anyone rationally argue against that? The potential is there and it has always been there but dang it we need to WIN! I know of many big money alumni here on the Northshore that have given up on the program. We knock off a USC and win the Belt they will wakeup.

I find this report very encouraging perhaps we will have the season we wished for last this year. Let's see how Troy does with the target on their back. Being predicted as the best team in a conference before the start of the season can make all the teams you play, play like it is the Superbowl. There you go you bunch of K-sips and cultists.

[DestinCajun]

The thing you don't seem to recognize or acknowledge is that it all depends on winning. You win and rears are in the seat.

R, LOL!!!! I've been saying it for years. Years! The point you're missing over and over is that in order to win you must have the coaches, the facilities and the "hosses". That's why I listed those items in another message instead of "moaning" about how much I donate. Bottom line here is that it all costs money.

I keep waiting for DaddyCajun to jump in here with a report on all that's going one. Me, I say each and every one of us needs to pitch in too.

The whacky Kool aid sippin' Cajun cultists behind at the secret Cajun cult site are joining up right now to make a good sized donation towards the endowment drive for summer school scholarships. When it's in place this will allow a bunch of football players to stay over and work out during summers while in school. It can make a HUGE difference on the field.

But, wouldn't you know it - that costs money.

You can certainly pitch in and help out if you want to. Anybody can.

[RCAJUN90]

R, LOL!!!! I've been saying it for years. Years! The point you're missing over and over is that in order to win you must have the coaches, the facilities and the "hosses". That's why I listed those items in another message instead of "moaning" about how much I donate. Bottom line here is that it all costs money.

I keep waiting for DaddyCajun to jump in here with a report on all that's going one. Me, I say each and every one of us needs to pitch in too.

The whacky Kool aid sippin' Cajun cultists behind at the secret Cajun cult site are joining up right now to make a good sized donation towards the endowment drive for summer school scholarships. When it's in place this will allow a bunch of football players to stay over and work out during summers while in school. It can make a HUGE difference on the field.

But, wouldn't you know it - that costs money.

You can certainly pitch in and help out if you want to. Anybody can.

I hope you are right in making a huge difference on the field. You don't raise money from a website by restricting access to it. Good luck. Why on Earth would I pitch in?

[DestinCajun]

Why on Earth would I pitch in?

Frankly, I don't see you "pitching in" in any way that might be positive.

For all others reading, our drive has done well. Charlie G. is the man to talk to if you, a group and/or a business wants to help directly.

[Cajun Express]

Good luck. Why on Earth would I pitch in?

That says it all doesn't it? Don't worry the rest will do all the heavy lifting until the team earns your respect, and money.

In the meantime all you other guys who want to make a difference follow Destin's lead.

[Hardcore]

I hope you are right in making a huge difference on the field. You don't raise money from a website by restricting access to it. Good luck. Why on Earth would I pitch in?

Why on Earth would I pitch in?

I can't believe you actually said this!

What is wrong with you? The money collected will benefit OUR FOOTBALL TEAM with summer school/workouts....what problem do you have with that?

[RCAJUN90]

Why on Earth would I pitch in?

I can't believe you actually said this!

What is wrong with you? The money collected will benefit OUR FOOTBALL TEAM with summer school/workouts....what problem do you have with that?

Let's just say I don't trust the Delphi people. I couldn't pitch in if I wanted to because I don't have access to it.

[RCAJUN90]

That says it all doesn't it? Don't worry the rest will do all the heavy lifting until the team earns your respect, and money.

In the meantime all you other guys who want to make a difference follow Destin's lead.

I don't mind pitching in to I cause I understand and to people I trust. Nothing has been explained. Oh yea it probably is on that super secret board. Oh well good luck. You never comment on anything positive I have to say. Troy has the target on their back this year and Lemming's said we have meet our needs.

[Cajun Express]

I don't mind pitching in to I cause I understand and to people I trust. Nothing has been explained. Oh yea it probably is on that super secret board. Oh well good luck. You never comment on anything positive I have to say. Troy has the target on their back this year and Lemming's said we have meet our needs.

Here is the deal 90. There is a scholarship fund being set up to raise a million dollars to endow summer tuition. The idea was presented at the recruiting bash. The concept was to get a thousand people to donate a thousand dollars. Clearly they will take less, or you could make a thousand dollar loan as an individual who may not be as well off, but wants to support. A Delphi group member has asked the Delphi group to donate as a group the $1,000.00. The asked for amount is $50.00, but members are free to donate more or less. The goal has been met with around $1500.00. He may also be able to get a matching fund so this group could be good for a $3,000.00 donation. This is something most everyone can afford to do once a year. Again you don't have to be a member of this group, you can make any contribution that you are comfortable with directly to the fund, the thousand dollars is just a clean way to get the job done.

So what do you think? If you want the name of the fund contact I will be glad to get you the information, it is not at my fingertips. I would not have said anything except you were arguing with Destin who unlike you and I has not been arguing.