New Softball Facility Coming

[BeauCajun]

_ All roads on this map geaux through title Nine!!!! _

Nope. It's those facilities that need upgrading to stay competitive. Seating at Lamson really needs improving. You and Luke should come over for more than 5 minutes next time. Our most successful program deserves much better than that to compete on a national level.

The facilities at the Lancon track are terrible. No dressing rooms, cramped coaches offices, etc. No renovations (beside laying a new track) have been done since the facility was built in the early 70's. We must remember that this facility has to support 7 of our sports.

[MisterCajun]

Who is Scott Farmer and where is his office.?

[BeauCajun]

_ Who is Scott Farmer and where is his office.? _

He is the Associate Athletic Director. Give him a call and schedule a meeting to make a commitment to the program.

[remington11]

When does the Athletic Dept. plan on going public with their plans for the stadium/new park?

[CajunProud]

_ When does the Athletic Dept. plan on going public with their plans for the stadium/new park? _

I was told when I met with Mr. Farmer that it would be 2 weeks after the announcement of the RCAF. Those 2 weeks have come and gone.

[Boomer]

_ Nope. It's those facilities that need upgrading to stay competitive. Seating at Lamson really needs improving. You and Luke should come over for more than 5 minutes next time. Our most successful program deserves much better than that to compete on a national level.

The facilities at the Lancon track are terrible. No dressing rooms, cramped coaches offices, etc. No renovations (beside laying a new track) have been done since the facility was built in the early 70's. We must remember that this facility has to support 7 of our sports.

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I agree with your saying of the facilities needed and the condition---BUT---5 of the sports that use the 2 facilities are women sports--softball, soccer, women's indoor and outdoor track, and women's cross country

[BeauCajun]

_ I agree with your saying of the facilities needed and the condition---BUT---5 of the sports that use the 2 facilities are women sports--softball, soccer, women's indoor and outdoor track, and women's cross country _

Yep. We're getting ready to embark on what I think could possibly be a multi-million dollar expansion and improvement in our athletic complex. And we better dam_ well take care of the ladies first.

Why? Because we sure don't want to get in more trouble about providing comparable facilities for both the men and women. Shame on us if we do that again.

Just my 2 cents.

[remington11]

any word on the progress?

[Damon]

any word on the progress?

Probably could have asked in the thread that already is available on the topic.

[LuLu]

Are you asking about the softball stadium? Do you really think "they" want to change the status quo? I've been hearing about this new, magnificent project for about 3 years now. At that time, Gerald Hebert said they were going to build coaches offices out there, and an athletic lounge for the players. Now, Scott Farmer says they're going to build a new stadium - the whole enchilada. Nothing yet. My guess, not for another three years. Anyway, where is the money coming from?

[CajunT]

_ Are you asking about the softball stadium? Do you really think "they" want to change the status quo? I've been hearing about this new, magnificent project for about 3 years now. At that time, Gerald Hebert said they were going to build coaches offices out there, and an athletic lounge for the players. Now, Scott Farmer says they're going to build a new stadium - the whole enchilada. Nothing yet. My guess, not for another three years. Anyway, where is the money coming from? _

As of last week, construction will begin this fall.

[Frenchie35]

_ As of last week, construction will begin this fall. _

Unlike lsu. When they said that they were going to double deck the football stadium heavy equiptment was moved in the night of the last home game. Pictures of this was on our daily rag Sunday morning. Now that's progress. We stay in the talking and wishing stage until everyone forgets about it. I know I'm comparing apples to oranges. Are should I say weeds to roses. I hope I can eat my words around the first of the year.......I sure would like to be sitting in my new box seats at Lamson for the start of the season.