Cajun Field Expansion ??

[Just1More]

_ I kinda think it's more along the line of: if you entertain them, they will come no matter what you build. _

It's everything being done in parallel... as is planned.

[rhineaux]

_ Hey ---I think everybody knows that you are the guy---tell Luke and tell the board what you need---and don't forget Mike the pirate---let's get it going again---how about a huge party near the end of Summer????? _

Stay Tuned...Already in the works

[4LSU]

_ It's everything being done in parallel... as is planned. _

Hey, that's great, but I was talkin' bout the quote and not making any statement bout any plans.

I will say, since you brought me into the discussion, that while I'm not any great business expert, I always thought you 1st had the demand for access to the product and with that demand in place you start to feed everything else from that demand. Just saying I don't know if anything runs parallel to demand, but what do I know...I'm but an average Joe.

Whatever the case, good luck in building the Cajun sports program into all that you want it to be.

[DestinCajun]

_ Hey, that's great, but I was talkin' bout the quote and not making any statement bout any plans.

I will say, since you brought me into the discussion, that while I'm not any great business expert, I always thought you 1st had the demand for access to the product and with that demand in place you start to feed everything else from that demand. Just saying I don't know if anything runs parallel to demand, but what do I know...I'm but an average Joe.

Whatever the case, good luck in building the Cajun sports program into all that you want it to be. _

Henceforth, anytime we plan any updates/additions/etc. at the UL athletic complex we'll call you. Be patient and just wait for the call.

[4LSU]

_ Henceforth, anytime we plan any updates/additions/etc. at the UL athletic complex we'll call you. Be patient and just wait for the call. _

Will I be like put on a retainer?

Let me give you my cell phone #. I wouldn't want to miss that call.

1-800-ASK-4LSU

[Hammer58]

_ Hey, that's great, but I was talkin' bout the quote and not making any statement bout any plans.

I will say, since you brought me into the discussion, that while I'm not any great business expert, I always thought you 1st had the demand for access to the product and with that demand in place you start to feed everything else from that demand. Just saying I don't know if anything runs parallel to demand, but what do I know...I'm but an average Joe.

Whatever the case, good luck in building the Cajun sports program into all that you want it to be. _

The "demand" (maybe need is a better word) is there for the pressbox improvements. The suites are part of that design. As I stated earlier the seating expansion was originally considered phase 2 but the rational is why repeat the same tourturous approval process within a few years when yo ucan just roll phase 2 into phase 1 and get approval all at once? and when it comes to doing the actual expansion who knows if they will still not impliment it in two phases?

[Turbine]

while I'm not any great business expert, I always thought you 1st had the demand for access to the product and with that demand in place you start to feed everything else from that demand. Just saying I don't know if anything runs parallel to demand, but what do I know...I'm but an average Joe.

Whatever the case, good luck in building the Cajun sports program into all that you want it to be.

I like your number in a later post.

On this current note, I wonder how many successful business projects in the past would have stayed concepts if they waited for proven demand. (?)

igeaux.mobi

[CajunMarine81]

I've been reading the post on this topic for a while now. Everyone has a point. Except for that guy pretending to be a ULM fan. Not only would an upgrade, or expanding seating help UL, it would make the stadium more attractive for other events by the city, state, and entertainers. It would bring in revenue. I know we have the Cajun dome, but I feel there is absolutely nothing wrong with updating or expanding what we have. Of course, we all know with winning, more people would show up. I remember going to LSU games as well when I was a kid. Several times, the stadium was half empty. They were losing. But they had / have a nice stadium once the winning came along, people had a place to sit. I don't think our stadium is horrible. It can use some work, but its okay as it is. But I'm not going to complain if UL Fans are raising money to upgrade the stadium, regardless of records. It's okay to dream big. If you dream big, big things will happen. If you belittle every little thing in life, you will have a miserable life. That is the bottom line! GEAUX LOUISIANA!

[shof]

_ The "demand" (maybe need is a better word) is there for the pressbox improvements. The suites are part of that design. As I stated earlier the seating expansion was originally considered phase 2 but the rational is why repeat the same tourturous approval process within a few years when yo ucan just roll phase 2 into phase 1 and get approval all at once? and when it comes to doing the actual expansion who knows if they will still not impliment it in two phases? _

I wondered the same thing WRT phases. Might be too "busy" trying to build the new suites/pressbox AND expand at the same time. Also, won't we lose some seating with the new suite/pressbox design? That would take us below 30,000 available seats; but I think we could still accommodate our current seating requirements for a couple seasons with what is left and the overflow areas in the grass endzones. Regardless, the upgrades are definitely needed and hopefully they will take care of some other needs like improving the restrooms too.

[4LSU]

_ The "demand" (maybe need is a better word) is there for the pressbox improvements. The suites are part of that design. As I stated earlier the seating expansion was originally considered phase 2 but the rational is why repeat the same tourturous approval process within a few years when yo ucan just roll phase 2 into phase 1 and get approval all at once? and when it comes to doing the actual expansion who knows if they will still not impliment it in two phases? _

Hammer, all that you said sounds reasonable and I hope everything plays out in a way that's best for the Cajuns.

I certainly didn't intend to imply that I knew what was best for you guys or what you should or shouldn't do. If it came across that way, that was my bad.