Louisiana's Victory Run

[Turbine]

I had heard but never verified that Joe Jamail Jr. was a UL Alum. I certainly didn't know he was a UL sugar daddy. The man is the richest lawyer in America, UL should start a Law School in his name. Questions abound: I have never heard of Louisiana's Victory Run, do they still do it? Was the Joe Jamail donation used on the indoor practice facility? I haven't seen his name on anything.

To the best of my knowledge the money wasn't donated "for" the indoor practice facility, Dr Authement just said he had 1 million bucks to get the project started.

With my work schedule I haven't made a pregame in 4 years. Anyone?

ps CajunCharlie I miss you.

[CajunEXPRESS]

Questions abound: I have never heard of Louisiana's Victory Run, do they still do it?

Yes, the victory run happens every game, and a new victory flag is added with each win. The budget for the victory flags was broken last season. I understand that will not happen again, we have allocated enough money for 13 additons every year from now on out. ; * )

[Hammer58]

I had heard but never verified that Joe Jamail Jr. was a UL Alum. I certainly didn't know he was a UL sugar daddy. The man is the richest lawyer in America, UL should start a Law School in his name. Questions abound: I have never heard of Louisiana's Victory Run, do they still do it? Was the Joe Jamail donation used on the indoor practice facility? I haven't seen his name on anything.

Damn, get his name and contact info to Hud.

[CajunEXPRESS]

Does not look like a UL alum, unless we have another very rich attorney with a last name of Joe Jamail Jr.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe_Jamail

[CajunFan3406]

Does not look like a UL alum, unless we have another very rich attorney with a last name of Joe Jamail Jr.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe_Jamail

I would say to go look for his brick if he is a graduate from here. The above story says he attended SLI in the forties but doesn't mention him graduating. So take that for what it's worth. But it does seem like he is close with Kaliste Saloom as Judge Saloom encouraged him to go to school at UT. My guess is he started school here and finished in Texas.

[Turbine]

Joe Jamail Jr. does not have a degree from UL.

I have heard variable definitions, anyone care to define Alum?

[BeauCajun]

I would say to go look for his brick if he is a graduate from here. The above story says he attended SLI in the forties but doesn't mention him graduating. So take that for what it's worth. But it does seem like he is close with Kaliste Saloom as Judge Saloom encouraged him to go to school at UT. My guess is he started school here and finished in Texas.

He's the devil. I'll fill you in one day. It involves a multi-billion dollar lawsuit.

[axg8750]

Cool thread! Thanks for bringing it up. 2006 was before my raginpagin days. Sounds like CajunCharlie did a lot to get this tradition going!

[CajunEXPRESS]

CE, I seem to recall Steve telling me that there was also a state law that had an impact on the use of the state flag. Maybe it had to to do with getting permission to have a replica made. I have emailed him and I'll get the full story, I am sure.

I am glad that you brought up the cost associated with maintaining the flag tradition. Steve has worked his butt off to get this project up and running. I think its worthwhile, and give him my monetary support, and will continue to do so I feel that it provides a pregame atmosphere that most LA state schools do not have . It would be great if more Louisiana fans would get involved....a nickel here, a dime there

Again, thanks for your input. Hopefully, it becomes an ongoing tradition.

The conflict I am aware of are the small victory patches that he planned to sew onto the flag. That could not be done. Now we have staffs that the volunteer members carry and we add a victory award for each win.

[Turbine]

A little pomp and circumstance suggestion for tradition sake.

For "Fan Day" they could take the victory patch flags on tour (victory lap) around where the stadiums used to be where those respective victories occurred.

1) The Quad (West side of the Swamp)
2) Southwestern Stadium (East side of the Swamp)
3) McNaspy Stadium (South side of the Swamp)
4) Cajun Field (aka The Swamp)

[Benchwarmer]

Just to clarify. Jamail spent one year at UL then transferred to UT Austin.

[Just1More]

Just to clarify. Jamail spent one year at UL then transferred to UT Austin.

Then we'll accept one fourth or fifth of what he donates to UT Austin.

Did I hear we may need to give Jamail an honorary doctorate from UL? Is that what I heard?