The Building of Russo Park at Louisiana

[CajunT]

This is a bit off thread, so it needs to be put in a separate thread

Being critical of KPEL's show selection and daily talent is different than being critical of their game broadcasts which is what affects the broadcast contract. 103.7 is ahead in terms of putting daily show archives and making their shows accessible to people who can't listen live which I think is a must in this day, but that really doesn't affect the sports contract/live games I think. I don't think schools even put radio archives of games up to be honest.

Obviously they will be reviewing all of these factors like sound quality, availability, events covered, talent, etc. I think they KPEL could improve by having all games on FM, though that only affects midweek baseball games and all the softball games. Either way, the whole deal has to be reviewed and straightened out. No more non-contract deals

To CajunT's point, I think he is thinking more of something like IMG College Sports not Westwood One. Westwood is more of a national network not tied to individual universities. They do the biggest games/conferences each week/NCAA championships etc. IMG is more of the type of multimedia rights management group you're talking about. They used to have a contract with South Alabama for example and managed all of their multimedia rights, etc, though South Al just broke from them and formed Jaguar Sports Properties to manage it instead. I'd be interested to see what Jag fans that know more about the situation have to say about that.

http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2...cs_offici.html

You are correct, but Westwood One is a network that carries sportings events. One of the media entities that is possibly going to bid on the UL contract has stations that will overlap in every market we are currently in, but FM format on Westwood One. Westwood One would also supposedly allow UL football to be broadcast out on satellite radio, perhaps several other sports. That has never happened for UL in any sports. Also, don't look for UL to go with IMG, most SBC programs are getting away from that organization because they have failed to deliver as promised.

[HelmutVII]

If you look to the right of the close up camera angle you will notice the CMU walls at the entrance to the right are now painted.

[CajunAmos]

If you look to the right of the close up camera angle you will notice the CMU walls at the entrance to the right are now painted.

Meant to mention that when I took the photos yesterday. Thanks

[HelmutVII]

Looks like they are moving right along with completing the stadium section. You can't see through the runners and risers now.

[CajunDreDog]

#FireScottFarmer

[HelmutVII]

Building scaffolding this morning for brick work.

[anhil8tor]

Building scaffolding this morning for brick work.

Helmut,

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

[Frenchie35]

Grandstand not sold out. I know somebody (general public) that called and was told there is availability in the grandstand.

Just got the skinny on students attending the games. With ID they can sit in section A-1, first base side and section M-1 & K-1, third base side. But the catch is, the public can buy a season ticket in those sections and the students would have to move if they are sitting in their seats. Like I said before, my grand-daughter who sits in section A-1 with other students knew where not to sit when they found out who the season ticket holders were. So it is possible the students might not have to many seats available if season ticket sale were to come into play. They need to have a student section only. But they will not lose out on season ticket or game ticket sales because of students.

[CajunT]

Just got the skinny on students attending the games. With ID they can sit in section A-1, first base side and section M-1 & K-1, third base side. But the catch is, the public can buy a season ticket in those sections and the students would have to move if they are sitting in their seats. Like I said before, my grand-daughter who sits in section A-1 with other students knew where not to sit when they found out who the season ticket holders were. So it is possible the students might not have to many seats available if season ticket sale were to come into play. They need to have a student section only. But they will not lose out on season ticket or game ticket sales because of students.

I could be wrong, but I don't believe that policy has changed.

[Frenchie35]

I could be wrong, but I don't believe that policy has changed.

Yes, I believe that has been the policy when the bleachers were installed. But they need to have a student section only. Where it might be I don't know. Maybe behind left and right field wall. Are add another section on the third and first base side bleachers. We are growing baby, so make it happen.

[weareLOUISIANA]

Yes, I believe that has been the policy when the bleachers were installed. But they need to have a student section only. Where it might be I don't know. Maybe behind left and right field wall. Are add another section on the third and first base side bleachers. We are growing baby, so make it happen.

The problem is available space...we are getting land locked. I dont think any additional seating will be in the works, other than new bleachers where they already are. I would think some indoor cages would be on the list. Would be nice to incorporate that into a new clubhouse building. I would move the bullpen and build clubhouse and hack shack where the current bullpen and pavilion is.

[CajunAmos]

Just got the skinny on students attending the games. With ID they can sit in section A-1, first base side and section M-1 & K-1, third base side. But the catch is, the public can buy a season ticket in those sections and the students would have to move if they are sitting in their seats. Like I said before, my grand-daughter who sits in section A-1 with other students knew where not to sit when they found out who the season ticket holders were. So it is possible the students might not have to many seats available if season ticket sale were to come into play. They need to have a student section only. But they will not lose out on season ticket or game ticket sales because of students.

I disagree. When they start actually paying an athletic fee to support athletics then they get dedicated seating. Until then, those who pay for the seats get them. JMO