2016: LA the new "official" abbreviation for stats, crawls, etc

[anhil8tor]

I don't know if we'll ever see Dr. Savoie actually allow RCAF separation, but I do believe we'll see the Alden Report recommendations being done. It will just be at Doc's own pace, which is glacial, but better than Authement's, which was non-existent.

I hope you are correct.

[CajunNation]

The questions will be done by whom? If it's attempted by the same incompetent people that are in place now, the results are inevitable.

I predict that when, not if, when we address the staffing issue, the production issue, and the media rights issue we will have a new AD in place.

[duggie85]

My take: It looks incredibly dated. This looks like something designed in the 50s or 60s. It is retro in a not so good way.

Agree.

With a professional touch, it could be good though.

[CajunT]

My initial thoughts:

1. Very positive move in branding us as LOUISIANA and LA.
2. We should NOT be telling anyone what NOT TO CALL US, only our preferred name.
3. Dr. S needs to make sure that Bruno at ULM is aware of this and will not contest our use. That is important in getting the Sun Belt Conference to immediately begin calling us LOUISIANA.
4. Dr. S needs to contact Benson at the SBC and demand our immediate recognition as LOUISIANA. Doubtful any other media will follow our request if our conference won't.
5. We need to quit using Ragin Cajuns ONLY and start using LOUISIANA. Need to tie-in our moniker with our name.
6. We now need to clean-up our logos using school colors and getting rid of the orange/yellow flames. See images below for examples.

I don't disagree with your post, but I don't see it as anything more than cleaning up the confusion our marketing and branding departments created. While it is a first step in moving in the right direction, the purchase of the production equipment and training of our staff should be priority in moving the new brand forward.

[CajunT]

I predict that when, not if, when we address the staffing issue, the production issue, and the media rights issue we will have a new AD in place.

You will have your answer by the end of July.

[ManAboutTown]

I don't doubt that this is real. T-Joe and Farmer see how many supporters and how much money they are losing by not doing anything proactive with regard to the Alden Report. This is something they can do for almost no money or effort. When they do something real, like buy production equipment or separate RCAF or hire someone like IMG to handle marketing and branding, let me know.

I think showing your hand to the state is the biggest step. I also think that once the rest of the state is finished complaining, AP and ESPN are on board, and the fanbase (staff/players/students too) are all informed of our identity going forward, we can cement this change pretty painlessly.

This is a key component to the Alden Report and while it's going slower than we want, at least it's happening. And I said this when the Big 12 announced no expansion.. This could be the shot in the arm that we need. The delay gives us extra time to act. Maybe admin felt like to much had to be done in too little amount of time (like cramming for a final in 30 minutes).

[CajunEXPRESS]

Can't do the Geaux UL hand sign with LA.

Under current law we'll never convince anyone to us UL. In addition the various debates about meeting it technically with shadows and same color material on the Lafayette is good academic debate. That debate will never work in the real world, especially by our spineless leaders.

This gets us what we need elimination of that dreaded LL.

[RaisingCajun08]

Anyone want to take bets on what will be displayed Thursday night?

[duggie85]

I think showing your hand to the state is the biggest step. I also think that once the rest of the state is finished complaining, AP and ESPN are on board, and the fanbase (staff/players/students too) are all informed of our identity going forward, we can cement this change pretty painlessly.

This is a key component to the Alden Report and while it's going slower than we want, at least it's happening. And I said this when the Big 12 announced no expansion.. This could be the shot in the arm that we need. The delay gives us extra time to act. Maybe admin felt like to much had to be done in too little amount of time (like cramming for a final in 30 minutes).

Cramming is doable. Trust me!

[ZoomZoom]

But the plates actually say "Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns" now. Isn't that good?

Not the way it is presented. ALL the plates say Louisiana in the same location at the top. Joe Jackleg from Bugtussle will just assume it's a Louisiana plate. Only people who know the name fight would connect the dots.

"UL Ragin Cajuns" was very clear.

[CajunDreDog]

But the plates actually say "Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns" now. Isn't that good?

I was wrong. They say "LOUISIANA GEAUX CAJUNS" actually.

[HoustonCajun]

I think showing your hand to the state is the biggest step. I also think that once the rest of the state is finished complaining, AP and ESPN are on board, and the fanbase (staff/players/students too) are all informed of our identity going forward, we can cement this change pretty painlessly.

This is a key component to the Alden Report and while it's going slower than we want, at least it's happening. And I said this when the Big 12 announced no expansion.. This could be the shot in the arm that we need. The delay gives us extra time to act. Maybe admin felt like to much had to be done in too little amount of time (like cramming for a final in 30 minutes).

I don't see anything on the UL Athletic website regarding the name reference. Seems like they would want to publicize a news release on this. No change yet on ESPN website or AP.

[CajunAmos]

I don't see anything on the UL Athletic website regarding the name reference. Seems like they would want to publicize a news release on this. No change yet on ESPN website or AP.

http://www.louisiana.edu/node/148

[HoustonCajun]

http://www.louisiana.edu/node/148

That's good. But, why isn't it also on the Athletic Website? Also, was a press release sent out?

[CajunT]

That's good. But, why isn't it also on the Athletic Website? Also, was a press release sent out?

Simple explanation, you have the same people that created the problem now executing the new policy.