TIGUE UPDATE?

[Crawfish]

At the risk of being called a heretic again, I think this is getting blown way out of proportion. I have no sources and I have only met the AD once and the T-Joe once. Neither of them would know me from Adam. I just think there are some "facts" being thrown around here that are exaggerated.

For example, it my understanding that the 5 million pledged by the Russo family was to come in at 1 million a year for the next 3-5 years. If this is true, then some kind of construction financing would be required.

In addition, since Robe has stated that the 2 million dollar pledge has not been reneged upon, only that a 250K pledge is in peril, why is it that some of you have decided there is only 3 million available?

If Farmer screwed the pooch on this, he deserves to be terminated, but so far no one has produced anything that would indicate that this project is in serious danger other than a 250K pledge being in danger and that (apparently) has nothing to do with the separation issue.

I think it would be better if verifiable facts were dealt with. It would appear that this whole deal started with an incorrect rumor and then then every possible conspiracy rumor has been concocted.

I just don't know what to make of all of this. I have a feeling that I am not the only one, but opening up the window of possibility that some of this may be exaggerated will get you flogged on this forum. I expect other open minded people are hesitant to speak up because of this.

I hope Robe gets his new stadium built in a timely fashion, he deserves it. That is all I care about.

Now proceed to call me a liar and any other names that people who are skeptical about this stuff are called.

[CrazyCajun]

At the risk of being called a heretic again, I think this is getting blown way out of proportion. I have no sources and I have only met the AD once and the T-Joe once. Neither of them would know me from Adam. I just think there are some "facts" being thrown around here that are exaggerated.

For example, it my understanding that the 5 million pledged by the Russo family was to come in at 1 million a year for the next 3-5 years. If this is true, then some kind of construction financing would be required.

In addition, since Robe has stated that the 2 million dollar pledge has not been reneged upon, only that a 250K pledge is in peril, why is it that some of you have decided there is only 3 million available?

If Farmer screwed the pooch on this, he deserves to be terminated, but so far no one has produced anything that would indicate that this project is in serious danger other than a 250K pledge being in danger and that (apparently) has nothing to do with the separation issue.

I think it would be better if verifiable facts were dealt with. It would appear that this whole deal started with an incorrect rumor and then then every possible conspiracy rumor has been concocted.

I just don't know what to make of all of this. I have a feeling that I am not the only one, but opening up the window of possibility that some of this may be exaggerated will get you flogged on this forum. I expect other open minded people are hesitant to speak up because of this.

I hope Robe gets his new stadium built in a timely fashion, he deserves it. That is all I care about.

Now proceed to call me a liar and any other names that people who are skeptical about this stuff are called.

So if the stadium isn't built this year, would you consider that screwing the pooch?

[LaCajunsFan]

In this scenario, certainly seems plausible that money was appropriated, and then... poof..

Not saying that it didn't happen, but if it did, and SF was the one who did it, you are talking about something far more serious than incompetency. We won't have to worry about him getting fired....he wouldn't be able to do his job from prison, lol.

[basinbear]

Th ULS board approved of this project months ago based on the fact that it was to be payed for with donor monies.

[LaCajunsFan]

Th ULS board approved of this project months ago based on the fact that it was to be payed for with donor monies.

Agreed. And don't you think that they had to have verifiable proof that we did indeed have the money in hand to do it?

[duggie85]

Agreed. And don't you think that they had to have verifiable proof that we did indeed have the money in hand to do it?

From the Sounds of things, Im visualizing Farmer bringing a brief case of IOU's to the approval meeting.

[ManAboutTown]

At the risk of being called a heretic again, I think this is getting blown way out of proportion. I have no sources and I have only met the AD once and the T-Joe once. Neither of them would know me from Adam. I just think there are some "facts" being thrown around here that are exaggerated.

For example, it my understanding that the 5 million pledged by the Russo family was to come in at 1 million a year for the next 3-5 years. If this is true, then some kind of construction financing would be required.

In addition, since Robe has stated that the 2 million dollar pledge has not been reneged upon, only that a 250K pledge is in peril, why is it that some of you have decided there is only 3 million available?

If Farmer screwed the pooch on this, he deserves to be terminated, but so far no one has produced anything that would indicate that this project is in serious danger other than a 250K pledge being in danger and that (apparently) has nothing to do with the separation issue.

I think it would be better if verifiable facts were dealt with. It would appear that this whole deal started with an incorrect rumor and then then every possible conspiracy rumor has been concocted.

I just don't know what to make of all of this. I have a feeling that I am not the only one, but opening up the window of possibility that some of this may be exaggerated will get you flogged on this forum. I expect other open minded people are hesitant to speak up because of this.

I hope Robe gets his new stadium built in a timely fashion, he deserves it. That is all I care about.

Now proceed to call me a liar and any other names that people who are skeptical about this stuff are called.

First and foremost, sorry for saying "shut up" the other day. Just frustrated with the misinformation. (not an excuse, anyway, sorry). You didn't deserve that. My bad.

Out of Farmer's mouth was the 3 million dollar figure. That is not a rumor. C4L's post that started the bigger reaction about the $2 Mil donor was rumor, a rumor that has still not been laid to rest, despite the email that was posted. The folks responsible for the origins of that rumor have no denied the claim of money being withheld. Anyway, before that post happened, you saw credible employed personnel of subs for Lemoine giving us hard data, timelines and reasons for inaction. Hardly rumors. If people are still believing there's nothing going on, even though we haven't done a thing of substance to the Tigue over a 250k pledge, you guys aren't paying attention. Farmer flat out lied to a room full of people.. (This is not the first time he's done so btw).

Look at the timeline.
Look at the explanations.
Look at the inaction.
Look at Farmer's history.
Look at the money.
Look at the silence.

No where in the plan for Tigue renovation was their any clauses for taking out a loan to fund the project. If we were so prepared for this thing, why are we having to go to the board to approve money from the "auxiliary" account. Why are donors ____ed off? Where Farmer to comment?

[ManAboutTown]

Not saying that it didn't happen, but if it did, and SF was the one who did it, you are talking about something far more serious than incompetency. We won't have to worry about getting fired....he wouldn't be able to do his job from prison, lol. Not saying that he d

Man, I never even stopped to consider that angle..

[LaCajunsFan]

I've been trying my damndest.. Almost daily for 3 weeks. The boys want the story, they just can't run with it without someone going on record. If Farmer does what I think he's going to do, I may have a pretty substantial contact that WILL go on record. I'm just waiting to press 'send'.

What was done? What's the highlight of the story? That's what so many of us are trying to figure out. Was there never enough money? Was there money that is no longer there?
Also, I believe you've always said on this thread that you think the stadium will get built in time, and in the version that has been promoted. Do you still believe this?

[anhil8tor]

http://www.lemoinecompany.com/projec...eld-renovation

[ManAboutTown]

What was done? What's the highlight of the story? That's what so many of us are trying to figure out. Was there never enough money? Was there money that is no longer there?
Also, I believe you've always said on this thread that you think the stadium will get built in time, and in the version that has been promoted. Do you still believe this?

As things have developed, I do believe it will get built. I believe we play in the entire 2017 season in Youngsville at Fabacher, which would be a crushing blow to a blossoming baseball program, fanbase, and overall "in thing" to be a part of in our community right now.

As far as the story, I don't think the media really dug into the specifics of this thing (there really wasn't a big reason to before this month) and now that they are frantically trying to get comments, no one is talking.. The longer this continues, nothing good comes from it.

[ManAboutTown]

http://www.lemoinecompany.com/projec...eld-renovation

Ragin' Cajuns Facilities Corporation?
Why?