What project would you like to see done next?

[Zeebart21]

I am with Hammer.

1. Athletic Foundation - money is needed to make any of the other items a reality.

2. Renovate athletic dorms - recruits want to see that they ar egoing to have good accomadations.

3. Improved training table - recruits want to see that they are gong to be fed well and it also insures that they have the extra nutrition they need to perform.

4. Academic Center - resources to help student athletes gain and maintain eligibility.

5. Athletic Center with lounge / recreation facilites for athletes - recruits are swayed by these amenitites.

All of the above will help in the recruiting wars. Winning the recruiting wars helps you win on the field. After that we can worry about improving stadiums for the fans' comfort.

[HoustonCajun]

_ I am with Hammer.

1. Athletic Foundation - money is needed to make any of the other items a reality.

2. Renovate athletic dorms - recruits want to see that they ar egoing to have good accomadations.

3. Improved training table - recruits want to see that they are gong to be fed well and it also insures that they have the extra nutrition they need to perform.

4. Academic Center - resources to help student athletes gain and maintain eligibility.

5. Athletic Center with lounge / recreation facilites for athletes - recruits are swayed by these amenitites.

All of the above will help in the recruiting wars. Winning the recruiting wars helps you win on the field. After that we can worry about improving stadiums for the fans' comfort. _

How about starting with a lawn mower and weed eater to keep up the grounds in the stadium and around the athletic complex?

[Zeebart21]

How about starting with a lawn mower and weed eater to keep up the grounds in the stadium and around the athletic complex?

We've done that numerous times....were you there?

Z

[HoustonCajun]

_ We've done that numerous times....were you there?

Z _

I live in Houston, so no, I wasn't there. Besides, why doesn't UL's maintenance crew keep up the grounds? There is no excuse for not have a clean, neat campus. It is rediculous that we have to volunteer to cut grass and weeds around the stadium. Heck, why doesn't UL work out something with the Agronomy students to do some grounds upkeep? I believe I read a few years ago that that how Mississippi State maintains their facililities. Of course, that was before the mega bucks that the SEC now brings to its member schools.

[ShowDog]

You're right. Volunteers doing the mowing and trimming is ridiculous. Lets have a cake sale so we can pay the freaking coaches.

1. Hire a good coaching staff.
2. Same as # 1
3. Same as 1 & 2
4. Same as 1-3
5. same as 1-4

[DestinCajun]

It is rediculous that we have to volunteer to cut grass and weeds around the stadium. _

Total baloney.

It's a social event. I've volunteered maybe 5-6 times and it has always been a total blast to be out there with Cajun fans spending the day doing something worthwhile. And it makes me feel good too.

Food's always been great as well.

I'm ready to do it again anytime.

[CajunSaint]

hammer hit the nail on the head. none of these things will happen soon w/o caf. it all starts with a centralized funding mechanism that we need to feed and nurture. then we can set about taking care of things on this wish list. and i agree with what everyone thinks needs doing. a very good wish list.

[Zeebart21]

You're right. Volunteers doing the mowing and trimming is ridiculous. Lets have a cake sale so we can pay the freaking coaches.

1. Hire a good coaching staff.
2. Same as # 1
3. Same as 1 & 2
4. Same as 1-3
5. same as 1-4

sucks to be a crotchety old man, huh?

[Pup]

Just to make it interesting you may only pick one, but post what your top 5 in order!
I will post mine after I make the poll.

baseball stadium next to hilton paid for by city with red flex money to attract a minor league team

igeaux.mobi

[CajunCool]

1. CAF formation
2. Athletic dorm improvements (Like everyone else, I agree that we need overall improvement in campus housing conditions)
3. Baseball renovations (field, pressbox, etc.)
4. Softball expansion / renovations
5. Football skybox complex