(Yet Another) Name Thread

[CajunFun]

I don't agree with LA, it sounds to much like Los Angeles. That's why I would just use the first three letters and call it a day.

Well, at various times we've considered ULA, like UVA and UGA. UGA, of course has two interpretations, since it's located in Athens. I believe in the past ULA was rejected because it could be interpreted as UL-Acadiana. I don't think that would happen, but I wouldn't mind it if it did.

You're right, LA could be misinterpreted as Los Angeles (there is no U Los Angeles), but LOU could be misinterpreted as Louisville, and I think I've seen L'ville listed that way on ESPN.

[Ragin9221]

it doesn't matter to me whether it is Lou, ULA or LA. We just got to get rid of the UL-L, ULL, UL-Laf, UL-Laffy or any other reference y'all can think of

[CajunFun]

it doesn't matter to me whether it is Lou, ULA or LA. We just got to get rid of the UL-L, ULL, UL-Laf, UL-Laffy or any other reference y'all can think of

But that's the problem, isn't it? We can't get rid of those without stating clearly what we want to be called...

[Ragin9221]

But that's the problem, isn't it? We can't get rid of those without stating clearly what we want to be called...

All it has to say is that correct abbreviation for University of Louisiana at Lafayette is (LA) any other abbreviation when referring to the University of Louisiana at Lafayette is prohibited

[HoustonCajun]

Another clueless post. Sorry, I'm gonna have to block you.

Clueless post? Please elaborate.

[HoustonCajun]

Houston, we've got a governor's race in 2015. If the Governor of Louisiana wants something to happen, there's a good chance it will. The most likely candidates are already well known. School administration should press our case to clear up the name restrictions with the gubernatorial candidates asking for a pledge for support if elected.

We had a UL alum as Governor who was worthless regarding UL. And her husband worked for the university. I can only hope our Acadiana delegation in conjunction with a new governor would support us in this. Someone will have to make it a priority issue.

[UL_Cajuns]

All it has to say is that correct abbreviation for University of Louisiana at Lafayette is (LA) any other abbreviation when referring to the University of Louisiana at Lafayette is prohibited

That is my point.

LA is totalling legal and so is LOUISIANA. (Athletic teams only)

It is very simple and legal.

Everyone knows there are no Ragin' Cajuns in Los Angeles. Gez!!!!!!!

[fanof71]

Serious question...does North Carolina get all up in arms that South Carolina has "Carolina" across the front of their football uniforms? Doesn't really have a whole lot to do with this conversation, but I was just wondering after looking at the pic in the article of "Louisiana" across ours, and how other schools freak out about it.

As a general rule, no. UNC-Chapel Hill has its own Identity/brand just as USC-Columbia does. Normally, neither school is refered to as just Carolina even though as you pointed out USC-Columbia has Carolina on their jersey's.

Mascots have also been an issue at both schools/athletic teams. UNC uses a live Ram for its on field mascot along with a couple of students dressed as such. USC-Columbia now uses a live rooster along with the cartoonish human mascot. USC also uses the roosters crowing as a rally sound during games. At UNC, they just whine. There's just something right about a beautiful SC girl talk'n Cocks during football season. Er...Gamecocks that is.

[CajunNation]

Universite' des Acadiens

[cajunhawk]

As a general rule, no. UNC-Chapel Hill has its own Identity/brand just as USC-Columbia does. Normally, neither school is refered to as just Carolina even though as you pointed out USC-Columbia has Carolina on their jersey's.

Mascots have also been an issue at both schools/athletic teams. UNC uses a live Ram for its on field mascot along with a couple of students dressed as such. USC-Columbia now uses a live rooster along with the cartoonish human mascot. USC also uses the roosters crowing as a rally sound during games. At UNC, they just whine. There's just something right about a beautiful SC girl talk'n Cocks during football season. Er...Gamecocks that is.

The correct term for the USC mascot is anthropomorphic. That means animal that does everything a human does.

[cajunhawk]

Universite' des Acadiens

UDA?

[Turbine]

Universite' des Acadiens

UdA man!

Sorry, I couldn't resist.