Sucky Black Uniforms

[NOCajun]

_ I like the black and red unis. I think they ought to look at incorporating those colors into the football unis. It would be different. maybe we need a change... _

NO. They REALLY SHOULDN'T!!!

[California Cajun]

_ Not directed at you Cali, but we haven't worn "Vermilion" in years. I get a kick out people claiming they hate the black and we should be wearing our Vermilion and white. Where the heck have all these people been for the last 15 years? We haven't worn Vermilion in years and most of these people hadn't mention a peep about it until yesterday.

If they play like they did yesterday the rest of the year, the Cajuns should wear black every darn game! Who feaken cares! _

The last Vermilion football jersey I saw was in 1973 and you see it painted on murals in the stadium. What I consider Vermilion (there are different interpretations as to what Vermilion is) is the fleurs and LOUISIANA painted on the field.

Uniqueness is what I am interested in, and coupled with success UL gear might become a hot commodity if nobody else has it.

[NOCajun]

NOW I see the unis on the CST replay that just started at noon. Yeah, I really don't like our team in black, but that's what many basketball teams are doing now. The absolute WORST black unis I've ever seen are DUKE'S. At least black and red (even vermillion!) looks better than BLACK AND BLUE!!!

Oh yeah, and Jordy Holtberg sounds like a FREAKIN' RETARDED IDIOT trying to say Chris Gradnigo's name!!!

(Actually, I shouldn't insult retarded idiots that way! )

[Turbine]

_ This must be what your cousin was talking about. http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/print...265&type=story _

Interesting link.

So who go the better looking deal? McNeese in 2005. or FIU in 2006?

[Just1More]

_ NOW I see the unis on the CST replay that just started at noon. Yeah, I really don't like our team in black, but that's what many basketball teams are doing now. The absolute WORST black unis I've ever seen are DUKE'S. At least black and red (even vermillion!) looks better than BLACK AND BLUE!!!

Oh yeah, and Jordy Holtberg sounds like a FREAKIN' RETARDED IDIOT trying to say Chris Gradnigo's name!!!

(Actually, I shouldn't insult retarded idiots that way! ) _

That was Lyn Rollins that butchered Gradnigo's name, if you're talking about the CST telecast. Even when Collis Temple III took a much better stab at it, Lyn still hosed it over and over. Did he really think he was getting that right?

Anyhow... the black didn't look good, isn't one of colors, and hopefully won't be worn again. But, I don't get too wound up on the colors as much as the play. No, we didn't win... but I got several calls and messages from LSU friends that were extremely impressed with the Cajuns. We see it one way... some see it differently. I would rather play a really good game, on local TV, against LSU or others, have it not be a blow-out... than to play horribly. We didn't get a win... but we did get some respect... wins haven't been ours in basketball for far too long... but respect is a close cousin. If you lived where I do, you'd understand why a little respect has some value to an alum. Now, let's go win the Belt.

[CajunNation]

CajunNation, I don’t doubt that you have voiced your opinion on the uniform change from day one.

Yes. I did.

My concerns are more in long term funding and vision. What is more important to me at this moment is presenting a short and long term vision statement. Many have talked about it on this board, but once that plan is completed and delivered to the public, what is each person on this board willing to pay towards this athletic program?

In other words, are we wasting our time complaining about uniform’s when the more important question is, what are people willing to pay for a better athletic program with measurable results?

Why is it when anyone starts pointing out the errors of previous decisions in marketing of our university, a few people have to always bring up the same BS stance of "Quit talking about this and tell me what are you going to do move us forward"?

This is a poor attempt at trying to end discussion and change the subject because they don't like where the discussion is heading.

Besides, correcting past and ongoing mistakes in marketing is a big part of moving this university forward in the future.

If people who disagree with us and think that the way we market is fine, that's one thing, but to say that by discussing this we are wasting ou time tells me that some people might not fully understand what having a vision for our future really means.

[BayouBaller]

_ If you didn't know this let me tell you now, you only wear black to a funeral. Who is trying to kill the program? _

Check out NBCTV now. Black Hawks are looking full of life.

[NOCajun]

_ That was Lyn Rollins that butchered Gradnigo's name, if you're talking about the CST telecast.

Really? Are you sure?? Because that guy sounds EXACTLY like Jordy Holtberg!

[LsuULfan]

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[CajunT]

Why is it when anyone starts pointing out the errors of previous decisions in marketing of our university, a few people have to always bring up the same BS stance of "Quit talking about this and tell me what are you going to do move us forward"?

Because no one is willing to answer the question when it is asked.

This is a poor attempt at trying to end discussion and change the subject because they don't like where the discussion is heading.

That is your opinion. It seems like a very defensive posture when you think about it. It's a fair question to ask.It's about getting honest answers from people instead of lectures. There is no wrong or right answer, just what a person is willing to spend.

Besides, correcting past and ongoing mistakes in marketing is a big part of moving this university forward in the future.

We have over thirty years of problems that are well documented. You know the ole saying, “don’t tell me about our problems, give me solutions and tell me if you are willing to help solve them financially.”

If people who disagree with us and think that the way we market is fine, that's one thing, but to say that by discussing this we are wasting ou time tells me that some people might not fully understand what having a vision for our future really means.

We have countless threads concerning uniforms, RCAF, tailgating plots, poor coaches and other complaints. And every week these same subjects are rehashed in threads with different titles. We are all on board with most of these changes and a vision plan to create avenues to move this program forward. Once this plan is revealed, I’m interested in hearing how much support people are willing to give this program annually to make these improvements a reality?

Expressing a vision means nothing if it doesn't have support financially.