2016: Alden Report Released by University of Louisiana Athletics

[Boomer]

What kind of people would agree to this? Not qualified people.

---Check out Beau's post---I remember emeritus positions held in the athletic department when I coached there!!!

[BirdofParadise]

Maybe Jay, but why wait till it's almost to the point of no return?

Z

There's nothing we can do about the past. Only the future.

[Zeebart21]

There's nothing we can do about the past. Only the future.

LOL!!! alrighty then... You forget the past you tend to forget the people that should be held responsible for this bull ____. Tjoe and Farmer are in the cross hairs now. We've had numerous occasions to "strike while the iron is hot" but the cronies and good old boys played grab ___. No, we arent forgetting the past.

Z

[CajunRebel]

Pretty sure when we trademarked Ragin' Cajuns we only did it for athletics leaving others to do what they want with the name.

I'm pretty sure we have no right to trademark every use of the word Ragin' Cajun. It's kinda like how Apple, Inc. can keep you from putting "Apple" on an electronic device, but not on a box of cereal.

[Cajun90]

Yeah I remember a story on the trademark issue a number of years back. Our trademark was fairly narrow. Some of which is legitimate (like the comparison) and some of it I think should have been expanded over time but with that said I don't think we are in bad shape.

[VObserver]

There's nothing we can do about the past. Only the future.

We can correct the mistakes we made in the past. We can't erase them, but we better remove the people that made them repeatedly and after being advised by knowledgeable people of better ways to do things. We have brought in really competent people [Ken Winstead comes to mind] then handcuffed them for whatever reason. The person or people who put on those handcuffs should be dismissed from their employment and we should move forward with people who will implement the plan we have been given without hesitation and with conviction.

[CajunJack55]

So let's figure out which items we CAN start on immediately. Meanwhile, move some money around from RCAF to hire and pay some qualified folks (young and old) and get this ____ moving.

[LaCajunsFan]

So let's figure out which items we CAN start on immediately. Meanwhile, move some money around from RCAF to hire and pay some qualified folks (young and old) and get this ____ moving.

Yes, I agree. And I think that is what will be happening. Can't imagine tjoe would've paid good money for this only to then ignore it.

[CajunJack55]

Yes, I agree. And I think that is what will be happening. Can't imagine tjoe would've paid good money for this only to then ignore it.

Just me put I would put out a detailed plan of what we want to do and where we want to start and use that to start a mega RCAF drive to help pay for staff.

[Cajunsmike]

Just me put I would put out a detailed plan of what we want to do and where we want to start and use that to start a mega RCAF drive to help pay for staff.

Dave Schultz was discussing the report this morning on his 103.7 FM show. He remarked that we lead both the SBC and CUSA in game day revenue and I think it is by a wide margin. Our strong support in the diamond sports is a key factor there of course. Still this is an indication of our potential. We need to continually remind folks of this ranking. That is true for everyone in media, especially outside of the local area. We also need to make sure everyone involved in other leagues knows this and that we continually pound this. This is huge positive we need to highlight.

[CajunJack55]

Dave Schultz was discussing the report this morning on his 103.7 FM show. He remarked that we lead both the SBC and CUSA in game day revenue and I think it is by a wide margin. Our strong support in the diamond sports is a key factor there of course. Still this is an indication of our potential. We need to continually remind folks of this ranking. That is true for everyone in media, especially outside of the local area. We also need to make sure everyone involved in other leagues knows this and that we continually pound this. This is huge positive we need to highlight.

Yep, definitely a big plus, but honestly I think most are a lot more interested in the "weaknesses and opportunities" part of the analysis.

[ULGrad@HOU]

I think we are going down the wrong path with trying to come up with a ticker abbreviation that includes the Ragin Cajuns. What other Univ. does this? Let's see, FG. Nope. NC, no, not them either. TL or TA&MA. Not. What about MW or OSUB. I can't think of another that uses it. We should not try to start this trend, it will not work. Also, Acadiana is a nice thought locally but doesn't make sense for a Univ trying to make a name for itself nationally. Can you imagine The University of Hill Country. The problem with Acadiana is that the name has zero national name recognition and it would set us back to ground level trying to get to the 10th floor.