Only One Bowl Better Than New Orleans From the Bird’s Nest

[basinbear]

Bringing him into this conversation is a desperate attempt to keep your argument alive when you were proven wrong. I admitted I was wrong on the public campaign. Admit when you are wrong.

I wont get into this conversation. I do have a question for you. Do you feel that the Administration should separate RCAF from the University Foundation as a stand alone 501c3?

[CajunRage]

I wont get into this conversation. I do have a question for you. Do you feel that the Administration should separate RCAF from the University Foundation as a stand alone 501c3?

Yes

[CajunNation]

Yeah call me Charlie Brown one more time mother ____er. I just might believe you.

[basinbear]

Yes

Thank you for your reply

[tdncz]

I'd assume that you put Stewart in quotes because you don't know who he is. He's the Associate Director of Athletics for External Affairs hired back in May.

By the way, it's raining today. Don't go outside if you don't want to get wet. I felt the need to specifically tell you that so you didn't have to figure it out on your own.

Thanks, Please send me your address, so I can send you a fiddle.
You can play it while the "plan" to get out out of the Sun Belt burns....

[ManAboutTown]

Alright fellas, I actually got a phone call last fall right after the UL-L debacle with whiny sssed ulmost. I had called RCAF and told them to back my monthly contribution down to the minimum because we had no nuts.(certainly not how I phrased it to the young lady I spoke with, but you get my drift) I immediately got a call back. I questioned the person on the other end of the line. One year later, it turns out all I got was lip service. So, yeah... It is my contention that you'll be told what you want to hear... I also had the pleasure of sitting next to a heavy hitter at the K State game last September in Manhattan. We discussed at length what was going on. Although pleased with some of the things that were going on, he wasn't all in by any means. Unprovoked, he named where the problem was. So, yeah.. I have spoken with folks. Im not impressed.

Z

I had a similar experience at Ole Miss. And again recently on a job site. Both, unprovoked, made comments about a couple of individuals (of which we speak regularly on this site) that left me cringing..

I keep my comments about the admin tamed, but ppl that "assume" CUSA talks will happen, or that these guys are "getting it" because of these recent results on the field.. Don't kid yourselves.. Keep up the heat

[Just1More]

I can live with that. I just don't understand how all the blame is always on farmer/t-joe but all the success is because of someone else. We aren't progressing in spite of them. They are a major part of where we are. Even I would like some things done faster or done period, but I think Louisiana politics, limited resources, etc. all have more to do with it than inaction by the hated couple. Get someone to write a $100mil check like pickens did for ok st and all our problems are solved. That is if the state doesn't make us share it.

Such is the life of a public servant. But, I don't think you should attribute "hate" to the majority. I don't see the "hate of the couple". I see a few worthy demands made of them. Some folks get ugly about it. A few. Most make salient points.

But... you don't look in the mirror and notice a pimple... and then instantly say, "but all that other skin sure looks great.". You hate the pimple. You focus on the pimple. All else matters not until you take care of the pimple. We're talking about the pimple. Quit telling us how good the rest of the face looks. It gets aggravating as ____. We know about the rest of the face. It's awesome... "if it weren't for the politics". But that pimple needs to be addressed.

[MelRock]

....Of course, that is something you are not going to hear at any RCAF meeting.

Wait RCAF has meetings? I jest somewhat.

[ManAboutTown]

Wait RCAF has meetings? I jest somewhat.

Ahh!!

But seriously, I've seen some optimism turn to pessimism from some guys I trust. I suppose it's to be expected with the history of our leadership and the lull of information.. But how many of us actually trust this admin to get us into CUSA? I mean, actually believe they will execute a plan..

[CajunRage]

I had a similar experience at Ole Miss. And again recently on a job site. Both, unprovoked, made comments about a couple of individuals (of which we speak regularly on this site) that left me cringing..

I keep my comments about the admin tamed, but ppl that "assume" CUSA talks will happen, or that these guys are "getting it" because of these recent results on the field.. Don't kid yourselves.. Keep up the heat

I am not saying this to defend anyone. Remember that many people with big money tend to want to be recognized for their big money. People also complain exponentially more than they commend. We've talked about the johnny come lately making big contributions and may have snuck into the circle. If there are serious problems, they need to be addressed. Also consider the fact that some of these donors could have gotten their ego hurt, though.

[basinbear]

Ahh!!

But seriously, I've seen some optimism turn to pessimism from some guys I trust. I suppose it's to be expected with the history of our leadership and the lull of information.. But how many of us actually trust this admin to get us into CUSA? I mean, actually believe they will execute a plan..

I am going to give Dr. Savoie the benefit of the doubt and my support. I do believe that he is throwing himself into it this time 100%. He knows what this means to his fan base. We cannot afford to be passed over again.

[Hammer58]

I can live with that. I just don't understand how all the blame is always on farmer/t-joe but all the success is because of someone else. We aren't progressing in spite of them. They are a major part of where we are. Even I would like some things done faster or done period, but I think Louisiana politics, limited resources, etc. all have more to do with it than inaction by the hated couple. Get someone to write a $100mil check like pickens did for ok st and all our problems are solved. That is if the state doesn't make us share it.

TJoe and Farmer gave gotten kudos here when it has been warranted just as they get lambasted when warranted. Unfortunately there just seems to be more instances of their actions or lack of action warranting critisism. If they get us into a better conference I will not have any hesitation in giving them credit. And I don't believe anyone else here will hesitate either.