Louisiana

[HoustonCajun]

_ The way it was explained to me, I could be wrong, but The University (acadimically) has to use UL-Lafayette. But our sports teams can go by UL. Such as LSU A&M BR, Alabama at Tuscaloosa, Tennessee at Knoxville, etc.. I don't think we are getting away with anything at all. Lots of universities do it therefore I don't know what the problem would be for us doing it. At least that's my understanding. Correct me if i'm wrong. _

I'm not sure that is the case. You will note that it refers to "academic, public relations, athletic, as well as other purposes not specified ...". We can continue to push the envelope, but we may be playing with a loaded gun. Why risk it? If we don't use athletically "University of" before Louisiana or "UL", are we violating the law. If we use only Louisiana and LU, it doesn't appear we have violated anything.

Here is what the law states:

"The use of the two-letter University of Louisiana abbreviation, "UL", and/or "U of L" are prohibited by the university or any of its affiliated organizations (alumni associateions, development foundations, bookstores, etc.). For academic, public relations, athletic, as well as other purposes not specified, the use of the University of Louisiana abbreviation must always include the abbreviation for the municipal location of the institution. For example, ULR is appropriate for University of Louisiana at Rayne."

[NOCajun]

_ Lafayette is generally on all of the jerseys somewhere...just not in a very visable place. I remember seeing a picture of the baseball jersey's earlier in the year and it was right under the pepper on the sleeve.

I think they may all have it, just not for all to see it. _

The football jersey and the softball jerseys do not have Lafayette ANYWHERE on them. Yes, the baseball jersey has Lafayette under the pepper, and I pray to GOD that they will eventually get rid of BOTH!!

[CajunCanaille]

I am all for the use of Louisiana as opposed to UL Lafayette or continuing the fight to use UL. But on a hat it does not look good to use Louisiana spelled out. We should just use an "L" in the same font as our numbers. Something sort of like this and completely drop the use of the "U."

[NOCajun]

_ I'm not sure that is the case. You will note that it refers to "academic, public relations, athletic, as well as other purposes not specified ...". We can continue to push the envelope, but we may be playing with a loaded gun. Why risk it? If we don't use athletically "University of" before Louisiana or "UL", are we violating the law. If we use only Louisiana and LU, it doesn't appear we have violated anything.

Here is what the law states:

"The use of the two-letter University of Louisiana abbreviation, "UL", and/or "U of L" are prohibited by the university or any of its affiliated organizations (alumni associateions, development foundations, bookstores, etc.). For academic, public relations, athletic, as well as other purposes not specified, the use of the University of Louisiana abbreviation must always include the abbreviation for the municipal location of the institution. For example, ULR is appropriate for University of Louisiana at Rayne." _

Why RISK it?? You're kidding, right? Aside from some kind of "slap-on-the-wrist" fine, what else can the State do?? I don't see them being able to legally withhold funding or anything else like that as a punishment. Besides, we've been getting away with it on the football unis for a couple seasons, now, so they can't really say anything about it now.

[CajunCanaille]

_ Why RISK it?? You're kidding, right? Aside from some kind of "slap-on-the-wrist" fine, what else can the State do?? I don't see them being able to legally withhold funding or anything else like that as a punishment. Besides, we've been getting away with it on the football unis for a couple seasons, now, so they can't really say anything about it now. _

The football unis have "Lafayette" on them.

[HoustonCajun]

_ Why RISK it?? You're kidding, right? Aside from some kind of "slap-on-the-wrist" fine, what else can the State do?? I don't see them being able to legally withhold funding or anything else like that as a punishment. Besides, we've been getting away with it on the football unis for a couple seasons, now, so they can't really say anything about it now. _

I thought we were getting away with it on our uniforms, but Cajun T says differently in another post he made:

"Read my post above. I have personally sent emails to our commisioner on this matter and have yet to receive an honest reply. Lafayette is on the caps and batting helmets for softball and baseball. It is located on the back and it not noticeable when it is in the same color thread as the cap. Football has had Lafayette on the collar or the sleeve in the past. You may not notice it, but it is there to see up close. We are pushing the envelope on this matter by using "Louisiana", because it is in compliance with the law. This is why Phil Steele is using it in his publication. Any time we use UL without the city tag, another threatening letter is received. We can use "Louisiana" and continue to push it legally. We cannot use "UL" without the city tag, when others are threatening lawsuits."

Cajun T says we can use Louisiana all we want, but "UL" is in violation. We can take the lawsuit threats seriously or blow them off. Or, we can use "LU" or "L" and avoid this all together. I like the UL and would hate to change. But, I don't want to be having these same name discussions 5 years from now. That means we still have an identity problem. Let's either fix it or change the law.

[CajunCanaille]

_ I thought we were getting away with it on our uniforms, but Cajun T says differently in another post he made:

"Read my post above. I have personally sent emails to our commisioner on this matter and have yet to receive an honest reply. Lafayette is on the caps and batting helmets for softball and baseball. It is located on the back and it not noticeable when it is in the same color thread as the cap. Football has had Lafayette on the collar or the sleeve in the past. You may not notice it, but it is there to see up close. We are pushing the envelope on this matter by using "Louisiana", because it is in compliance with the law. This is why Phil Steele is using it in his publication. Any time we use UL without the city tag, another threatening letter is received. We can use "Louisiana" and continue to push it legally. We cannot use "UL" without the city tag, when others are threatening lawsuits."

Cajun T says we can use Louisiana all we want, but "UL" is in violation. We can take the lawsuit threats seriously or blow them off. Or, we can use "LU" or "L" and avoid this all together. I like the UL and would hate to change. But, I don't want to be having these same name discussions 5 years from now. That means we still have an identity problem. Let's either fix it or change the law. _

If "Louisiana" is legal then why do we insist on adding the 's to the end of it on some of our memorabelia. It seems that there is another problem that we are unaware of.....

[NOCajun]

_ The football unis have "Lafayette" on them. _

I've seen them up close, from just a couple feet away. They do not.

[CajunCanaille]

_ I've seen them up close, from just a couple feet away. They do not. _

I'm pretty sure it's on the back of helmet.

[NOCajun]

_ I'm pretty sure it's on the back of helmet. _

NOPE. Never was.