Orlando Sentinel Countdown (So Far)

[Geaux]

It is Sunday Oiler so try and be positive---Every time you post it is something we can't do ---We can't bring the largest following in the country to a bowl game---we can't go to 2 regionals in Basketball in a row----We can't go to the WCWS on occasions, we can't go to and host regionals in baseball----We can't go to regionals with an at large bid in WBB---Well we have done all these things with a half ___ design for even getting there----Actually the Big 12 would be very proud of those feats that we have accomplished in the last 10 years or so---Get in the parade or get out of the way!!!! BOOMER's RAGE for this Sunday!!!! I tell you this pace maker is keeping me "UPBEAT" lol

17-20 million dollar budget. That is the issue for us. We need to have at least 25-30 million to even get some attention. A 30 million budget tells other conferences that we are not muchers and we can sustain our selves. Winning seasons outside of basketball in the spring along with the master plan, we should hear a lot more from the Cox building. Again, no RCAF tour to rally support and spread the word. The new brading of "Louisiana Ragin Cajuns" should be big news. We have to build a wide base of supports that are willing to try/donate to the RCAF at a smaller level. Once you have them, keep giving a great product and the money will increase. STOP TRYING TO CHASE BIG FISH IN A VERY SMALL POND.

[Turbine]

17-20 million dollar budget. That is the issue for us. We need to have at least 25-30 million to even get some attention. A 30 million budget tells other conferences that we are not muchers and we can sustain our selves. Winning seasons outside of basketball in the spring along with the master plan, we should hear a lot more from the Cox building. Again, no RCAF tour to rally support and spread the word. The new brading of "Louisiana Ragin Cajuns" should be big news. We have to build a wide base of supports that are willing to try/donate to the RCAF at a smaller level. Once you have them, keep giving a great product and the money will increase. STOP TRYING TO CHASE BIG FISH IN A VERY SMALL POND.

I agree but as a sidenote; $30m gets you to $50m the 1st year you enter the Big-12

[CajunEXPRESS]

New today, LTU at # 65. So sorry Skippy and papa Lou.

Kent State at # 64, Cajuns ever closer to the fifties. Thinking we will beat out ASU as they lost their star quarterback, and in spite of what Red Wolves fans think he was good for two or three monster plays a game. When he did not make them, they lost.

Side note to budgets. Today thirty million is not getting what it did five years ago. We need forty or better, yep we need to over double our current budget, then it will be worth seventy or more in the Big XII.

[NOCajun]

UL has no chance whatsoever at getting into the Big 12. Tulane would get in long before UL would, and Tulane has absolutely no chance of that happening either. There is something else that is a possibility though, and that is for UL to bypass CUSA altogether and gain membership in the AAC. This is something that has a chance of actually happening. Instead of embracing a pipe dream of Big 12 membership, I would hope that our administration is working to sell UL to the AAC university presidents right now.

Sorry Oiler, but just like CUSA when toolame was in it, we got NO shot at AAC while toolame's in it. Not unless Cowan's successor has a change in attitude.

[Oiler]

It is Sunday Oiler so try and be positive---Every time you post it is something we can't do ---We can't bring the largest following in the country to a bowl game---we can't go to 2 regionals in Basketball in a row----We can't go to the WCWS on occasions, we can't go to and host regionals in baseball----We can't go to regionals with an at large bid in WBB---Well we have done all these things with a half ___ design for even getting there----Actually the Big 12 would be very proud of those feats that we have accomplished in the last 10 years or so---Get in the parade or get out of the way!!!! BOOMER's RAGE for this Sunday!!!! I tell you this pace maker is keeping me "UPBEAT" lol

Getting into the AAC would be very positive for UL and I said I believe we CAN do that. I just don't believe the Big 12 would give us a second thought. There are lots of programs the Big 12 would take before us. Colorado State, Air Force, Houston, and Rice are all in the Big 12's footprint and any one of them would be taken before we'd get a look. That isn't being negative, it's being realistic. On the other hand, UL is a great fit geographically for the AAC and we'd come in and immediately be competitive in all sports.

[Zeebart21]

Sorry Oiler, but just like CUSA when toolame was in it, we got NO shot at AAC while toolame's in it. Not unless Cowan's successor has a change in attitude.

I dont think thats exactly correct. We'll have to wait and see.

Z

[Oiler]

Sorry Oiler, but just like CUSA when toolame was in it, we got NO shot at AAC while toolame's in it. Not unless Cowan's successor has a change in attitude.

Hopefully, Cowan's successor will indeed have a change in attitude. A lot of things have changed since conference realignment began. All of it positive for UL.

[CajunEXPRESS]

New CUSA transfer Middle Tennesse hops aboard at 63.

[VObserver]

New CUSA transfer Middle Tennesse hops aboard at 63.

10 of 14 CUSA teams are in the bottom half [of 125 FBS programs]. 10 of 13 MAC teams, 8 of 10 MWC teams, 7 of 10 AAC and 6 of 8 Sun Belt teams. The Cajuns [by this source anyway] are at worst in the top 14 G of 5 schools, and rated higher than any independent not named Notre Dame.

[Policarp]

That's good info. Also aHaves vs havenots breakdown.... UL in the haves half.

10 of 14 CUSA teams are in the bottom half [of 125 FBS programs]. 10 of 13 MAC teams, 8 of 10 MWC teams, 7 of 10 AAC and 6 of 8 Sun Belt teams. The Cajuns [by this source anyway] are at worst in the top 14 G of 5 schools, and rated higher than any independent not named Notre Dame.