New Turf on Cajun Field

[Turbine]

If it is true, then why did I have to hear about it here first?

Same reason you don't release information in a forest where a tree may or may not fall.

Google picks up the fallen trees of RP

jmHo

[CajunProud]

_ Same reason you don't release information in a forest where a tree may or may not fall.

Google picks up the fallen trees of RP

jmHo _

I understand your point Turbine, and I love this sight because it is where I get the most info on the Cajuns, but all they would have to do is say, "This isn't 100% sure, but this is what we are hoping to do.....", or something to that nature.

Marketing, marketing, marketing. One of our biggest problems.

[Turbine]

Marketing, marketing, marketing. One of our biggest problems. _

I'm with you there.

[DrumRoll]

_ I understand your point Turbine, and I love this sight because it is where I get the most info on the Cajuns, but all they would have to do is say, "This isn't 100% sure, but this is what we are hoping to do.....", or something to that nature.

Marketing, marketing, marketing. One of our biggest problems. _

Here's the deal, first off, I am closer to a 30 day fan than a 30 year fan, so I certainly defer to your well earned durabilty on all things Cajun...

What you might consider? If I were pulling the trigger on facelifts and changes, and the fans had been let down in the past by "promises of grandeur", I might just "build it because they will come" and conduct my marketing at groundbreaking. I would not want to allow the typical bureaucratic delays associated with such projects, to rain on my parade.

In short, I bet you guys will be proud of all of this when it is built, no need to frustrate anyone if scheduling/plans change a bit due to unforeseen circumstances...

But rest assured, change is a comin...

[shof]

_ Here's the deal, first off, I am closer to a 30 day fan than a 30 year fan, so I certainly defer to your well earned durabilty on all things Cajun...

What you might consider? If I were pulling the trigger on facelifts and changes, and the fans had been let down in the past by "promises of grandeur", I might just "build it because they will come" and conduct my marketing at groundbreaking. I would not want to allow the typical bureaucratic delays associated with such projects, to rain on my parade.

In short, I bet you guys will be proud of all of this when it is built, no need to frustrate anyone if scheduling/plans change a bit due to unforeseen circumstances...

But rest assured, change is a comin... _

And I think many of us can appreciate that; especially WRT really big projects which the press box/suites would be. But if work is to begin very soon on the field turf (Jan/Feb 08); then you'd think it would be close enough to promote.

Shof

[geo_cajun]

I think that they may be trying to put a little separation between the disappointment of this season, and pumping people up for next season. Right now UL football sucks, but in a few months I will be thinking " I can't wait for the season to begin, I miss the game day experience (sans loss)". But then again I don't think anyone in the athletic department has that kind of foresight, so they are probably just not doing a good job marketing (as usual).

[shof]

_ I think that they may be trying to put a little separation between the disappointment of this season, and pumping people up for next season. Right now UL football sucks, but in a few months I will be thinking " I can't wait for the season to begin, I miss the game day experience (sans loss)". But then again I don't think anyone in the athletic department has that kind of foresight, so they are probably just not doing a good job marketing (as usual). _

Perhaps. At least there has been some speculation through recruits regarding the field turf; just have not seen anything "formal". Schools tell recruits what they feel needs to be said; and if the promise of field turf helps; then go for it. This thread was the first time I'd seen anything mentioning a time frame. Looking forward to it should it come to fruition soon.

[CajunNation]

_ I'm with you there. _

Turbine, if we are getting a new turf, and they put "flaming vegetables" or "lafayettes" all over it, doesn't the administration know that people with less scruples than you or I will burn the darn thing?

[RaginFan2]

_ Turbine, if we are getting a new turf, and they put "flaming vegetables" or "lafayettes" all over it, doesn't the administration know that people with less scruples than you or I will burn the darn thing? _

Or maybe even people WITH your scruples!

[JamesTheJeweler]

peppers? flaming vegetables? ______, i thought that was a radish with bad hair color! just when you think you have it figured out........DAMN YOU RADISH!

[RaginCajun77]

Marketing and Advertising has been a nightmare at UL. We really need to hand pink slips to certain individuals.

[HelmutVII]

I have followed this thread from the begining and have to say I would feel much better about this if somebody from the University or Athletic Department would make an announcement. So far all we have is rumor on an internet message board. I am skeptical about all of this because I read things here and in other places about things that are going to happen but never do. (Billboard or some other signage at the corner of Congress and Bertrand comes to mind).

If this is indeed true then I would hope that some mechanism of funding would be set up to MAINTAIN what is put into place. The State has money to build but very little to maintain. All you have to do is walk the campus to see that.

You can call me cynical because I will believe all of this when I see it.