Cox Communications Athletic Center

[Cajun Express]

_ The donations are great, I just hate to see company logo's from multiple company's all over the athletic complex. I was glad to see the UL emblem enlarged on the swamp gates as opposed to the way they were (very small and dwarfed by the different company logo's). In UL's situation, at this point anyway, the naming right option is the only option. Is there anyone out there that is o.k. with the way things are? It could be better. _

I am OK with the sponsors. I would be more OK if we did not need the money, but we do so I don't lose any sleep or enjoyment over this.

[USLJim]

_ Boy, talk about hard to please. We sit around and complain that we are cash strapped can't get anyone to donate and when we finally get a huge donation we complain about who gives it and them naming a building. Let's don't raise any money close down the place and go home. _

I guess you would sell yourself to the devil for money! Answer me this question, Why has it taken Cox this long to step, Heck, Channel 37 . Cox Sports television is the LSU Sports Channel, or haven't you noticed.
Why do we have to rename our athletic complex in order to get a large donation from them. OH, TAX Write OFF and good PR. Come, let's not forget how we get screwed on CST and channels and rates.
COME ON NOW>
Geaux Cajuns

[USLJim]

_ I don't like how Tigue Moore Park is now LADY LOURDES on the outside. _

That's only for one area, the cooking area. I don't see Lourdes in large lettering and to me it is in good taste on how they did it. My opinion.
Geaux Cajuns

[CRAWFISH61]

_ I guess you would sell yourself to the devil for money! Answer me this question, Why has it taken Cox this long to step, Heck, Channel 37 . Cox Sports television is the LSU Sports Channel, or haven't you noticed.
Why do we have to rename our athletic complex in order to get a large donation from them. OH, TAX Write OFF and good PR. Come, let's not forget how we get screwed on CST and channels and rates.
COME ON NOW>
Geaux Cajuns _

Do you think part of the negotiations might include MORE Cajun games on CST? That Cox now having their name on our complex might mean more exposure for the Cajuns? They are also sponsoring Rajin Cajuns. com. They have bought into the program and don't you think they might want to show it off. I think that besides the income that it brings in the sponsorships shows the local community that support is building for the program. That the program is growing and gaining respect and is important to companies that do business in the area. It is a snowball effect that can really help grow the program. Between the Cox deal and the Moncla deal to name the Indoor Facility it means an over $300,000 a year. Ask La Tech if they would turn down the money.

[locoguano]

Its a very good business move for cox and UL... Cox gets PR, UL gets money, and both can work on partnerships in telecommunications and data processing through UL's nationally renowned computer science department...

[Tripple Threat]

_ Its a very good business move for cox and UL... Cox gets PR, UL gets money, and both can work on partnerships in telecommunications and data processing through UL's nationally renowned computer science department... _

That avatar is great...Where did you put it together?

[locoguano]

That avatar is great...Where did you put it together?

Uh.. Comedy Central's website to make a football player, then Photoshop to create the background and color things...

[spearchucker]

_ The donations are great, I just hate to see company logo's from multiple company's all over the athletic complex. I was glad to see the UL emblem enlarged on the swamp gates as opposed to the way they were (very small and dwarfed by the different company logo's). In UL's situation, at this point anyway, the naming right option is the only option. Is there anyone out there that is o.k. with the way things are? It could be better. _

I'm guessing no one has been inside the Cox Communications academic center for athletes at LSU--Cox logged out 7 figures to build the state of the art facility for academics...it is unreal--LOOKS LIKE WE GOT SCREWED (even though any money is good money)!

[Crowley Cajun]

_ I guess you would sell yourself to the devil for money! Answer me this question, Why has it taken Cox this long to step, Heck, Channel 37 . Cox Sports television is the LSU Sports Channel, or haven't you noticed.
Why do we have to rename our athletic complex in order to get a large donation from them. OH, TAX Write OFF and good PR. Come, let's not forget how we get screwed on CST and channels and rates.
COME ON NOW>
Geaux Cajuns _

This is my take. On why has it taken them this long to step up, what's the difference? At least now they're doing it. Maybe they see the university trying to better themselves and they finally want to be part of it and I'm sure that Gerald Hebert has alot to do with that. Hey, it's getting things done faster than going through the finance committee, don't you think?
On your point on why do we have to rename the center, yes, it is a tax write off and PR for Cox. It's called business. They benefit, we benefit. It's called being a good business partner. I can't comment on the CST and channel rates, because I'm not familiar with situation. UL is not selling itself to the devil. It's reaching out to the business community, which we've always complained on why don't the businesses support UL, and the business community is supporting that effort. I say to applaud that the business community is finally getting it and supporting the local university. Yes, they will support LSU also. So what? It's a smart business practice. Ok. I'm off my platform now.LOL!

[Kal]

_ Its a very good business move for cox and UL... Cox gets PR, UL gets money, and both can work on partnerships in telecommunications and data processing through UL's nationally renowned computer science department... _

I think a large part of Cox's generosity is simply Public Relations. They figure that a 5 million donation to UL will provide better PR and ultimately cost them less than a tireless campaign to try and win customers back from LUS and their new fiberoptic network. Think about it. This way they seem to actually care about this city as opposed to just appearing to be a money hungry business trying to regain a monopoly on this area. This may sound like a conspiracy to some, but it is an interesting thought. Just my opinion. Never the less, we come out smelling like a rose.