Review of The Tigue

[LaCajunsFan]

We have enough to get started and the process has started.

Details, please. Last we heard on this board was that Robe said that they needed $9 million for the reno, and that we had to have half of that to get started. Have we gotten to the 'magic number'? Thanks.
ETA: Are we going to basically what is in the Master Plan? More? Less?

[pwdonaldson]

One small thing, there is a second entrance on the 1st base side near the cooking club, which I guess you did not experience. So make that 2 small items.

I didn't notice the second entrance. Is this open to all fans or only the cooking club? The information I received about the cooking club is that is exclusive to a select few, which is why I didn't include it in the concessions review. However, this is a good point to add in to either the atmosphere or fans section. I'll work on that. Anyone have a good link or quick description of the cooking club and its origins?

[CrazyCajun]

Details, please. Last we heard on this board was that Robe said that they needed $9 million for the reno, and that we had to have half of that to get started. Have we gotten to the 'magic number'? Thanks.

Yes

[DocCajun]

Details, please. Last we heard on this board was that Robe said that they needed $9 million for the reno, and that we had to have half of that to get started. Have we gotten to the 'magic number'? Thanks.

I heard an interview earlier this year where he said that there was enough money earmarked for baseball (from the master plan capital campaign) to hire an architect and get things started.

I am not aware of a certain $ amount but if it appears they have what they need to get started. And that was all straight from Robe's mouth just a few months ago

[DocCajun]

I didn't notice the second entrance. Is this open to all fans or only the cooking club? The information I received about the cooking club is that is exclusive to a select few, which is why I didn't include it in the concessions review. However, this is a good point to add in to either the atmosphere or fans section. I'll work on that. Anyone have a good link or quick description of the cooking club and its origins?

Some background and details here. Also, the 2nd entrance is not just for Cajun cooking club members - anyone with a ticket can enter but there is no place there for a visitor to buy a ticket so you would either have purchase ahead of time or walk around after buying it

http://cajuncookingclub.com/

[CajunAmos]

I didn't notice the second entrance. Is this open to all fans or only the cooking club? The information I received about the cooking club is that is exclusive to a select few, which is why I didn't include it in the concessions review. However, this is a good point to add in to either the atmosphere or fans section. I'll work on that. Anyone have a good link or quick description of the cooking club and its origins?

This is a little more background on the Cajun Cooking Club. The Cajun Cooking Club cooks for the Cajun team for all home games, and extends the meal invite for visiting teams for all night games as it's difficult to feed a group of 30-40 folks at 10pm or later. No, it's not a fan benefit, but it is another reason the atmosphere at the "Tigue" applies to more than just the fan experience.

Here's an article from a few years back that give you some additional info about the "Tigue".

http://www.fausports.com/sports/m-ba...032607aaa.html

[LaCajunsFan]

Found it:

Rebel02 had posted this, back on 02/24. It sounded legit to me, so I am very glad to hear that we do have the $$$$ needed:

"Tony spoke about the progress on the Tigue renovation at Diamond Club meeting on 2/10. He said that they have some pledges to the project, but would not specify an amount. He said they are looking between $10M-$15M for what they want. He has been given word that if he is able to raise 50% of the cost, then they can begin proceeding with hiring architects, etc for construction. As of now, they have not met the 50% mark."

https://forumeus.com/...omplex-)/page8

[Turbine]

Had more time to read.

Nice job P.W.D.

Thanks

[Cajuns4me]

Great review PWD! Much appreciated!

[Hammer58]

Very nice read. Thanks.