UL/Louisiana Branding

[basinbear]

I didn't question our right to do anything. I offered explanations as to why people may use the "nonpreferred" nicknames that make it ridiculous to get infuriated with them. If that means I'm getting "manhandled" or I am a "faux fan", I really don't care. This whole thing reminds me of making a valid point about Obama and getting called a racist because of it. From the second I said anything about the name, which name usage is what this thread is about, people starting jumping down my throat. The whole point of these boards is discussion. If any of you think that berating someone who isn't necessarily a fan just for using the name of the university is a good thing for UL sports or prestige or whatever, then fine, agree to disagree. The only time I made "simple minded" responses was in response to the same. The part about everyone getting mad about respect of the university was me simply pointing out that there is a process for changing the name that would end the entire name debate forever, and if the university wants it done and can't get it done right now, then obviously it doesn't have the respect or clout or whatever you want to call it to get that done. It wasn't a shot at the university, it was simply saying that if the programs continue to improve, eventually nobody would be able to stop the university from actually changing the name to what it wants. If it wasn't true, the official name of the university wouldn't be University of Louisiana at Lafayette right now as we sit here.

What you fail to grasp, multiple times I might add, is the OFFICIAL name of the University will never change:

University of Texas at Austin.................UT, Texas
University of Alabama at Tuscaloosa.............Bama, Alabama
University of Tennessee at Knoxville..................UT, Tennessee

I could go on and on but why? The column on the left are the official names of the University, the column on the right are athletic acronyms, not the official name of the University. We are OFFICIALLY the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Even if we were to be declared the Flagship or Premier University of our System the name would remain the same. Our use of Louisiana is Trademarked for use in athletics. The reason that LSU, Tech and ULM along with the rest of our System Universities attack us over this matter is it 's all that they have to hold on to. We are improving and growing every day and they aren't, they are shrinking. They see this as a way to hold us back but we are reaching our goals regardless........we are The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns....we are UL

[sportsfanatic21]

justafan83,

Go to Reinhardt Drive, stop by the football office, and ask Coach Hudspeth his opinion on your comments.

[RiverRanchMan]

What you fail to grasp, multiple times I might add, is the OFFICIAL name of the University will never change:

University of Texas at Austin.................UT, Texas
University of Alabama at Tuscaloosa.............Bama, Alabama
University of Tennessee at Knoxville..................UT, Tennessee

All of the above are the flagship universities of their respective systems. They are the oldest, largest & original university in their respective systems & these factors are synonymous with other universities that refer to themselves as university of "state". Also, none of the above have legal restrictions with the use of their name. Regardless of how UL wants to "brand" themselves, the use of "Louisiana" is a violation of the spirit of the law in question.

The UL administration takes a lot of heat for not promoting the name & allowing the national media to use UL-Lafayette or ULL. The administration knows they are walking a fine line using "Louisiana" & is reluctant to promote said name. In addition, the administration fears ULM will change their name again or ask the state legislature to close all loopholes in the law, which is more likely.

This is a long shot, but UL should team up with LSU & LTU and attempt to convert most, if not all, of the other four year universities in the state into junior colleges. We are too small of a state to have this many four year universities. UL, LSU & LTU would all benefit as would higher education in the state. However, we know that politics would get into the way of progress & is unlikely to ever happen.

[jumboragncajun]

This is a long shot, but UL should team up with LSU & LTU and attempt to convert most, if not all, of the other four year universities in the state into junior colleges. We are too small of a state to have this many four year universities. UL, LSU & LTU would all benefit as would higher education in the state. However, we know that politics would get into the way of progress & is unlikely to ever happen.

Agreed. Based on population, does anyone have a breakdown of other states in the south? Schools in D1, (both FCS and BCS) we have got to have a lot of teams per capita.

[Turbine]

All of the above are the flagship universities of their respective systems. They are the oldest, largest & original university in their respective systems & these factors are synonymous with other universities that refer to themselves as university of “state”. Also, none of the above have legal restrictions with the use of their name. Regardless of how UL wants to “brand” themselves, the use of “Louisiana” is a violation of the spirit of the law in question.

There is no spirit to that law. Its whole intent was to kill spirit.

By getting overly specific it left no room for spirit. It only left options. "Louisiana" is the best option.

[ManAboutTown]

All of the above are the flagship universities of their respective systems. They are the oldest, largest & original university in their respective systems & these factors are synonymous with other universities that refer to themselves as university of “state”. Also, none of the above have legal restrictions with the use of their name. Regardless of how UL wants to “brand” themselves, the use of “Louisiana” is a violation of the spirit of the law in question.

The UL administration takes a lot of heat for not promoting the name & allowing the national media to use UL-Lafayette or ULL. The administration knows they are walking a fine line using “Louisiana” & is reluctant promote said name. In addition, the administration fears ULM will change their name again or ask the state legislature to close all loopholes in the law, which is more likely.

This is a long shot, but UL should team up with LSU & LTU and attempt to convert most, if not all, of the other four year universities in the state into junior colleges. We are too small of a state to have this many four year universities. UL, LSU & LTU would all benefit as would higher education in the state. However, we know that politics would get into the way of progress & is unlikely to ever happen.

Easily your most level-headed post. Agreed on most accounts. However, there is no such thing as "the spirit" of a law. Laws are made, by definition, to get rid of grey area. It's either legal or it isn't. Branding ourselves with whatever we chose is not illegal. End of sentence.

[Hammer58]

All of the above are the flagship universities of their respective systems. They are the oldest, largest & original university in their respective systems & these factors are synonymous with other universities that refer to themselves as university of “state”. Also, none of the above have legal restrictions with the use of their name. Regardless of how UL wants to “brand” themselves, the use of “Louisiana” is a violation of the spirit of the law in question.

The UL administration takes a lot of heat for not promoting the name & allowing the national media to use UL-Lafayette or ULL. The administration knows they are walking a fine line using “Louisiana” & is reluctant promote said name. In addition, the administration fears ULM will change their name again or ask the state legislature to close all loopholes in the law, which is more likely.

This is a long shot, but UL should team up with LSU & LTU and attempt to convert most, if not all, of the other four year universities in the state into junior colleges. We are too small of a state to have this many four year universities. UL, LSU & LTU would all benefit as would higher education in the state. However, we know that politics would get into the way of progress & is unlikely to ever happen.

"Spirit", like principle, has nothing to do with the law. It's all about the fine print, wording and technicalities. And the use of "Louisiana" was not specifically prohibited.

And frankly, when it comes to athletics and our branding, I really don't give a ____ about "the law"

[Lexhead]

"Easily your most level-headed post."

You know, I agree that this was his most level-headed post. But he fully reveals his real motivations for kicking up all of this dust as well. In arguing about the spirit of the grossly unfair law he so heartily supports, our guest here shows that this isn't about law, it isn't about not wanting us to look like whiners. It isn't even about the use of the "legal" name of the university. This is all about our guest being butthurt because someone is impinging on the turf (real or perceived) of his beloved A&M. He's just an intellectually dishonest poser. Not worth your time. Let him go back to Refineryville, his shift at the Olive Garden is about to start.

[Cajun Soldier]

well since I am retiring from the Military maybe I should run for a state office even if I don't win I can push the UL name issue and make my opponents have to take a stand on it one way or another. Maybe this will bring some light to the BS law that was done way back when and we could get it changed.

[sportsfanatic21]

well since I am retiring from the Military maybe I should run for a state office even if I don't win I can push the UL name issue and make my opponents have to take a stand on it one way or another. Maybe this will bring some light to the BS law that was done way back when and we could get it changed.

You sir, have my vote.

[RiverRanchMan]

You know, I agree that this was his most level-headed post. But he fully reveals his real motivations for kicking up all of this dust as well. In arguing about the spirit of the grossly unfair law he so heartily supports, our guest here shows that this isn't about law, it isn't about not wanting us to look like whiners. It isn't even about the use of the "legal" name of the university. This is all about our guest being butthurt because someone is impinging on the turf (real or perceived) of his beloved A&M. He's just an intellectually dishonest poser. Not worth your time. Let him go back to Refineryville, his shift at the Olive Garden is about to start.

I support the university in our city being referred to as Louisiana or UL. I am just pointing out facts which have nothing to do with my support of LSU. Unfortunately, on RP, if anyone suggests they support LSU it is automatically assumed they have ill will toward UL, which is not the case.

Violation of the “spirit of the law” is a legal term used in court when someone is accused of manipulating a law in question. While I don’t think legal action would ever be brought against UL for using “Louisiana”, the term may be used by ULM & other state universities when attempting to convince the state legislature to close any alleged loopholes in the law.

[TravlnCajun]

I thought you could un-troll all the unwelcome trolls on this board.....go ahead, you have my permission to do so...

I often do buddy, but like that whack a mole game they keep popping up. LoL