Baseball field logistics

[ljr3721]

Since we're all dreaming, here's what I'd like to see happen:

- New baseball stadium in the current tailgating/parking area between Cajun Field and Bertrand.

- Move softball into the current Tigue.

- Level the softball complex and use it for parking for Bourgeois Hall.

- Add parking across Congress Street to replace what is lost with the new baseball stadium. Include a large grassy area for paid tailgating and a pedestrian overpass or underpass across Congress.

[Boomer]

_ Did I miss something?.. Is this a hypothetical thread or is something really in the works? If we are just dreaming here, then I'll go with the Hilton location with an overpass finally being built for pedestrians over congress..that's my wish _

Lamar has an excellent crossover from the campus to the bball arena. We need one!!!!

[Corndog308]

_ I'd rather it be by the Hilton and Lite center where it can be seen from Congress and has a good traffic flow from Cajundome Blvd if they are going to change locations. _

That's where i was told that the new fields were goin to be, across from The Swamp

[CajunT]

_ That's where i was told that the new fields were goin to be, across from The Swamp _

That is one location discussed, Frenchie mentioned the other. Bottomline, the committment to build a new facility is not there yet because we fall short a few million at this point. Meetings with several big money supporters has been pushed back until T. Joe takes over the President Position.

[Zeebart21]

That is one location discussed, Frenchie mentioned the other. Bottomline, the committment to build a new facility is not there yet because we fall short a few million at this point. Meetings with several big money supporters has been pushed back until T. Joe takes over the President Position.

OOOOh, REEEEALLY?

wonder why they wouldnt discuss before Doc S took over????

[DaddyCajun]

_ That is one location discussed, Frenchie mentioned the other. Bottomline, the committment to build a new facility is not there yet because we fall short a few million at this point. Meetings with several big money supporters has been pushed back until T. Joe takes over the President Position. _

Ditto, heard the same for not only baseball and softball but other projects also!

[ULtimateCajun]

igeaux.mobi
Yeah I also heard someone say they are a tad over budget on the new stadium. Just a thought, why not get the city to front some bucks and the stadium could be used for HS night games, HS state championships and such? I know they have Faubcher field (sp?) But the more HS kids that we can get around from out of town it couldn't hurt recruiting. Just a thought, I don't know the logistics of something like that.

[Cajun90]

OOOOh, REEEEALLY?

wonder why they wouldnt discuss before Doc S took over????

I know one of the reasons was because the location in the research park appeared to be off-limits for Dr. A. Some are hoping that the new administration will be more open to the idea.

They have known all along that they would not have enough money for a new park with current commitments of money. As of the conference tournament they had not received the final cost for a new park from the architect. They need that number to approach potential other donors about.

and yes Zee I did see the sarcasm dripping off your comment! LOL!

[Zeebart21]

I know one of the reasons was because the location in the research park appeared to be off-limits for Dr. A. Some are hoping that the new administration will be more open to the idea.

They have known all along that they would not have enough money for a new park with current commitments of money. As of the conference tournament they had not received the final cost for a new park from the architect. They need that number to approach potential other donors about.

and yes Zee I did see the sarcasm dripping off your comment! LOL!

Thanks, 90....

[LsuULfan]

_ igeaux.mobi
Yeah I also heard someone say they are a tad over budget on the new stadium. Just a thought, why not get the city to front some bucks and the stadium could be used for HS night games, HS state championships and such? I know they have Faubcher field (sp?) But the more HS kids that we can get around from out of town it couldn't hurt recruiting. Just a thought, I don't know the logistics of something like that. _

What about doing it as part of whatever the City is trying to do w/The Farm? I know that wd have the disadvantage of distance from the Athletic complex-but just thought I'd throw out the idea.