Sucky Black Uniforms

[NCAA or BUST]

_ My cousin called from the game asking if we forgot our uniforms at home. He knows about Mcneese. Black? I told him we would win in black and the school would change its colors. _

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

[Cajun Express]

_ 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! _

Well on television the uniforms did nothing. IMO it was like there were blacked out players except when they had a close up of them when the action stopped. I have no problem with black, but it was a Blackout on my TV.

[RCAJUN90]

_ Well on television the uniforms did nothing. IMO it was like there were blacked out players except when they had a close up of them when the action stopped. I have no problem with black, but it was a Blackout on my TV. _

Dang. When we were known as a basketball school we would have smashed LSU. They wouldn't play us back then. A two point loss is a missed chance not a victory.

[CajunT]

_ Nope.


Those of us who care about these things have been talking about it since the first defamation of our football uniforms took place in '99. _

CajunNation, I don’t doubt that you have voiced your opinion on the uniform change from day one. I actually agree with you in terms of marketing and establishing a brand identity we should have some consistency in school colors.

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?

[CajunT]

_ 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? _

I guess that's why the Saints continue to lose with those "Black" uniforms!LOL!!

[Cajunsmike]

I see the same contradictions in Arkansas State's uniforms. Their colors are Red and Black. They call themselves the Red Wolves yet their primary color is black.

If you were at one of the home games last year, the red on the artificial turf is what I call vermilion which is the official color (Vermilion and White). The red jerseys were definitely different.

My personal preference is straight Vermilion and White, but I'll go along with you on one thing. If they persist in using other than the official colors they should change them.

In Wal-Mart I the identical red and black striped rugby shirts with the UL "hot wheels" logo, the Arkansas State logo, and the North Carolina State logo. By using the unique vermilion color (which I consider to be an orange-red) it might capture attention with its uniqueness.

I don't think this is going to be a regular thing. It was just a one time usage with only Louisiana on them to perhaps send a message. I am more interested in seeing if the team will play as hard as they did in the second half in the future.

[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.