UL Presidential Selection Process

[AstroCajun]

I am really surprised that UL does not have some sort of athletic foundation similar to the TAF. It would give the university the ability to raise money independently from the UL Foundation. It would also give you the ability to designate exactly where you wanted your money to go and give you more freedom in "policing" Title IX requirements.

McNeese has an athletic foundation albeit in its infancy; however, we can see that it has opened up plenty of opportunities to generate and raise money for all athletics and still maintain NCAA required "institutional control."

I also think when UL finds a permanent AD that can "sell" the benefits of UL's programs to your very active alumni and have the vehicle of a foundation just for UL athletics - the sky will be the limit. Pat yourselves on the back; your future and UL's future could indeed be bright if things fall into place.

We do have one, it's the Ragin Cajuns Club, a subset of the UL Foundation.

No one knows about it and it is far from aggressive in trying to make things happen.

[LSUSL]

So who are the candidates for the UL presidents job?

[DaddyCajun]

_ So who are the candidates for the UL presidents job? _

Don't know as of yet! Sorry to hear about Mike V. I hope your University is able to get a cub or young tiger to replace V. Out in the wild some tigers are prey to man seen as a trophy, at least in the beautiful new home Mike V lived in for a short time he is protected and taken care of very well.


DaddyCajun

[DaddyCajun]

_ We do have one, it's the Ragin Cajuns Club, a subset of the UL Foundation.

No one knows about it and it is far from aggressive in trying to make things happen. _

The new AD will be David Walker, it is seeking regent approval as we speak. Mr. Walker has grown to love the AD job and does a great job in making things happen for many of the coaches. Overwhelminly the UL coaches Love this man because he is knowledgeable about dealing within tight budgets, knows how to find away to make things happen, and can close the deal one on one.

DaddyCajun

[lcitsh]

_ According to the Ksips that are suppose to know everything, Dr. Authement held us back from have an athletic foundation. If they are right then the new president shouldn't have a problem with this. The potential for something special to happen at UL has always been there. We just can never seem to get everything in place at the right time. I know of two big money alumni that gave up on the program right around the last few years of the Stokley era. They have told me they would love to see the program in CUSA and be willing to donate but as of now they don't think that UL is serious about sports. Sadly one heads to Baton Rouge on Saturdays. _

Then those two are more concerned with having their own way than allowing those whose jobs it is to run the athletic program actually do their jobs.
Gerald Hebert was on Bird's Eye View yesterday with Scott Prather. One thing he said that I agree with (and I agree with pretty much everything he said) is that you either want the university to succeed or you don't. Those who don't, simply make excuses for why this is wrong or we should do this or just complain, complain, complain.They don't attend games, they don't give funds to the athletic department/programs, they don't work to make improvements. Those who do want the university to succeed, do what they can to make the program better, whether it's giving money, going to the complex and participating in a Work Day, whatever it takes. And they do far less complaining than those who really don't care one way or another about this community, this university, these athletic programs or these student/athletes.

[CajunGator]

you either want the university to succeed or you don't. Those who don't, simply make excuses for why this is wrong or we should do this or just complain, complain, complain.They don't attend games, they don't give funds to the athletic department/programs, they don't work to make improvements. Those who do want the university to succeed, do what they can to make the program better, whether it's giving money, going to the complex and participating in a Work Day, whatever it takes. And they do far less complaining than those who really don't care one way or another about this community, this university, these athletic programs or these student/athletes. _

Is all this whole lot of not caring going on, the symptom of neglect or the cause?

[CajunCharlie]

_ The new AD will be David Walker, it is seeking regent approval as we speak. Mr. Walker has grown to love the AD job and does a great job in making things happen for many of the coaches. Overwhelminly the UL coaches Love this man because he is knowledgeable about dealing within tight budgets, knows how to find away to make things happen, and can close the deal one on one.

DaddyCajun _

After meeting Mr. Walker for the first time I sensed that he was the man for the job. Contrary to what I had read he seemed comfortable in his position as interim AD. He presented himself well, furnished pertinent information, and was very confident in his beliefs. Since then he appears to be really be content in his position. I personally feel that appointing him as the AD is the logical thing to do.

And yes the coaches do sincerely like him.

So, lets move on and bring our athletic programs up to highest level possible.

[RCAJUN90]

_ Then those two are more concerned with having their own way than allowing those whose jobs it is to run the athletic program actually do their jobs.
Gerald Hebert was on Bird's Eye View yesterday with Scott Prather. One thing he said that I agree with (and I agree with pretty much everything he said) is that you either want the university to succeed or you don't. Those who don't, simply make excuses for why this is wrong or we should do this or just complain, complain, complain.They don't attend games, they don't give funds to the athletic department/programs, they don't work to make improvements. Those who do want the university to succeed, do what they can to make the program better, whether it's giving money, going to the complex and participating in a Work Day, whatever it takes. And they do far less complaining than those who really don't care one way or another about this community, this university, these athletic programs or these student/athletes. _

If you win they will come. If want 30,000 people in the stands in Lafayette you got to put some skins on the walls. You can call them fair weather fans, not true fans etc... but they are your average fan. We laid a major egg last year it is going to take some W's to get people in the stands. This would take place on a smaller scale even in Baton Rouge.

[lcitsh]

_ If you win they will come. If want 30,000 people in the stands in Lafayette you got to put some skins on the walls. You can call them fair weather fans, not true fans etc... but they are your average fan. We laid a major egg last year it is going to take some W's to get people in the stands. This would take place on a smaller scale even in Baton Rouge. _

More excuses. It's understandable (not acceptable, but understandable) to be "fair weather friends" but those people have no right to complain when things are not going their way.

[RCAJUN90]

More excuses. It's understandable (not acceptable, but understandable) to be "fair weather friends" but those people have no right to complain when things are not going their way.

It is the way things are period and all over. There's a 25,000 season ticket waiting list for the Saints this year. Why do you think that is?