Mascot Change PLEASE!!!

[CajunCanaille]

I know this is a minor problem compared to things that need fixing within the athletic program but it seems to be a common topic among cajun fans. How can we be taken seriously with the mascot we have. If your a school outside of LA then you probably don't even know what it is. I read a thread a while back stating that there was a pole taken and the pepper came in fourth. So why is it being used. We play in a place nicknamed "The Swamp." Our campus is built around a swamp. And what do we have in that swamp? You guessed it Alligators. So why is this not our mascot? I hate to use them as an example, but LSU has a Tiger located on campus, Georgia has a bulldog, S. Illinois has a saluki. I know we won't be able to bring a gator to a game but I could be an attraction of our campus to go see our live mascot on campus. It's mean, it strikes fear in opponents and I don't keep it in a jar in my refrigerator. I know I am among many who would like this change to occur, so does someone know a way to get this accross to the people in charge?

Also, it would be nice to see our mascot not sitting around drinking a bottle of water. He is supposed to be our pep leader. The only thing I've seen our mascot do is try to pick a fight with the McNeese Cowboy mascot. But after that I saw our mascot only a few times during the game. He needs to get out there and get the fans in the game like the Cajun Chicken used to do!!!!

[rhineaux]

_ I know this is a minor problem compared to things that need fixing within the athletic program but it seems to be a common topic among cajun fans. How can we be taken seriously with the mascot we have. If your a school outside of LA then you probably don't even know what it is. I read a thread a while back stating that there was a pole taken and the pepper came in fourth. So why is it being used. We play in a place nicknamed "The Swamp." Our campus is built around a swamp. And what do we have in that swamp? You guessed it Alligators. So why is this not our mascot? I hate to use them as an example, but LSU has a Tiger located on campus, Georgia has a bulldog, S. Illinois has a saluki. I know we won't be able to bring a gator to a game but I could be an attraction of our campus to go see our live mascot on campus. It's mean, it strikes fear in opponents and I don't keep it in a jar in my refrigerator. I know I am among many who would like this change to occur, so does someone know a way to get this accross to the people in charge?

Also, it would be nice to see our mascot not sitting around drinking a bottle of water. He is supposed to be our pep leader. The only thing I've seen our mascot do is try to pick a fight with the McNeese Cowboy mascot. But after that I saw our mascot only a few times during the game. He needs to get out there and get the fans in the game like the Cajun Chicken used to do!!!! _

Just find as many e-mail addresses and phone numbers as you can, and lite 'em up.

Please light them up. I wouldn't mind signing a petition. the pepper (and everything associated with it) needs to go Craig Biggio and retire at the end of the season.

[AstroCajun]

_ Just find as many e-mail addresses and phone numbers as you can, and lite 'em up.

Please light them up. I wouldn't mind signing a petition. the pepper (and everything associated with it) needs to go Craig Biggio and retire at the end of the season. _

No disrespect, but never, NEVER compare the pepper to Craig Biggio.

Craig Biggio has entertained fans for 20 years with his play on the field.

The pepper, on the other hand...

[srevere51]

_ I wouldn't mind signing a petition. _

Didnt we talk about this!

Oh and doesnt the SWAMP on campus have gators in it? We could take one and throw it in the other teams locker room, that would scare them!!