The Tigue is a special place

[LaCajunsFan]

What I think would be better would be if the university could purchase the piece of land just across the neighborhood fence behind the current match tennis courts. You could move tennis there, but you'd still have the issue with parking.

If Intramurals are moving to the new fields then put Tennis across from Bourgeois Hall where the old flag football fields are...parking at Bourgeois/Lamson and the print shop.

Both interesting thoughts, but look at the map: looks to me that there is enough room for the courts at the corner of Reinhardt and Stadium, where the paved parking lots end. This would provide more parking for the tennis folks, while not taking away from the main parking lot. And we would not have to purchase extra property.

This would leave lots of room for the new clubhouse, plus give space to expand down the third baseline.

[Cajun90]

Both interesting thoughts, but look at the map: looks to me that there is enough room for the courts at the corner of Reinhardt and Stadium, where the paved parking lots end. This would provide more parking for the tennis folks, while not taking away from the main parking lot. And we would not have to purchase extra property.

This would leave lots of room for the new clubhouse, plus give space to expand down the third baseline.

If I follow you that would mean taking away a large number of tailgating spots that are revenue producing. That isn't going to happen.

The other issue is the infrastructure that would be required to get around to the third base area in question.

[duggie85]

Helmut,

Can you explain how impressive Lemoine is for having done this much this fast?

Hey Mr. Lemoine, thanks for participating on the board!

[CajunAmos]

This was the lot I was referencing, but while the extra property would be nice it's probably not big enough for very many courts. It would probably be big enough for one indoor tennis court for inclement weather.

I've stated it a bunch of times, but I always thought the area across the Cajundome Blvd tunnel from Lamson Park where they do intramurals would be a great additional parking/tailgate area. You could build in/out access from Cajundome Blvd and would be great primary parking for softball and secondary parking for Bourgeios and football/basketball if needed. It could also be used for the fraternity houses. There are plenty of times where parking for softball at Cajun Field is a pain due to other events and this would be an easy fix. That being said, I don't think they would do it as I think they'd rather keep it as a green space.

[GeauxCajuns]

Safe to say if the crowds make noise like they did in the past it is going to be a lot louder at the tigue!

[CajunAmos]

LOL....your on the right track.

This is what I meant by the parking shortage once the plaza is completed.

[HelmutVII]

The scaffolds are about finised and they have the steps formed at the third base entrance.

[LaCajunsFan]

If I follow you that would mean taking away a large number of tailgating spots that are revenue producing. That isn't going to happen.

The other issue is the infrastructure that would be required to get around to the third base area in question.

Yeah, the tailgating issue is a big barrier. But I'm not sure what you mean by the extra infrastructure costs of getting around the 3rd baseline? I guess that's my real question: besides replacing the existing bleachers with grandstands, where/what would be the next logical place to expand? Because ultimately we will need to....and I predict much sooner than many might expect.

[anhil8tor]

Hey Mr. Lemoine, thanks for participating on the board!

Not quite. Season ticket grandstand holder... Very surprised we may actually not miss a home game... Especially after the hold up and flood

[Cajun90]

Yeah, the tailgating issue is a big barrier. But I'm not sure what you mean by the extra infrastructure costs of getting around the 3rd baseline? I guess that's my real question: besides replacing the existing bleachers with grandstands, where/what would be the next logical place to expand? Because ultimately we will need to....and I predict much sooner than many might expect.

Look at post #1294. Parking..... much easier and economical on F-Base line rather than 3rd B-line with the master plan.

I have to tell everyone...this is the PERFECT example of build it and they will come. We keep worrying about how to pay for things but the minute someone takes the risk and puts it out there we can barely keep up.