New Swamp Turf Coming for 2017 Season

[Cajun90]

Oil slump is likely to continue to end of decade. Note this is a regional issue. The Gulf of Mexico basin simply cannot compete with the Permian Basin prospects of West Texas and New Mexico. Of course maintaining existing production will keep the base economy hanging on but new seismic, new wells, new platforms, and new pipelines is what is needed to really improve the economy. At this stage rig workovers are still being deferred. Workovers move a well from one zone to another for those of you outside the patch. Until those type projects start again, things will remain tough. This situation in my mind is the main thing impacting athletic ticket sales and fund raising at this time. Keep in mind a chunk of out tickets were corporate based. My company used to have almost 30 and that is zero now since we now have only a minimal presence in Lafayette.

Mike you are right but outside of major political issues (sanctions etc. on a wide basis), war, or some major changes in international economic issues there will be segments of the industry that won't see change even at the end of this decade. Oilfield manufacturing tied to the drilling industry, which there is a large part of in South Louisiana, is a long ways from recovery. Literally tons of equipment sitting in yards that needs to go to work then numerous pieces idol in the pipeline to be sold before there is even a hint of producing more and then it will be slow going for a while.

I don't think most people outside of the industry have a clue how bad it really is at this moment. Many who have managed to stay employed have taken drastic cuts in compensation. I know sales people who went to straight commission and haven't sold a stick in the past year but they still show as employed. Engineers who show being engaged with a firm but in reality are hired on a project to project basis with very little work to do. Managers who have lost all benefits and had salaries slashed by half or even more. But they aren't unemployed which is better than many

[Cajunsmike]

Mike you are right but outside of major political issues (sanctions etc. on a wide basis), war, or some major changes in international economic issues there will be segments of the industry that won't see change even at the end of this decade. Oilfield manufacturing tied to the drilling industry, which there is a large part of in South Louisiana, is a long ways from recovery. Literally tons of equipment sitting in yards that needs to go to work then numerous pieces idol in the pipeline to be sold before there is even a hint of producing more and then it will be slow going for a while.

I don't think most people outside of the industry have a clue how bad it really is at this moment. Many who have managed to stay employed have taken drastic cuts in compensation. I know sales people who went to straight commission and haven't sold a stick in the past year but they still show as employed. Engineers who show being engaged with a firm but in reality are hired on a project to project basis with very little work to do. Managers who have lost all benefits and had salaries slashed by half or even more. But they aren't unemployed which is better than many

I agree with every thing said here. Especially the part about that people outside industry not realizing how bad things are. I frequently hear people talking about moving or family members moving due to lack of opportunity in Lafayette area. I myself have been working out of town for eight months. That will end soon as retirement awaits. However many are not as lucky as i and that directly is impacting ticket sales and fund raising.

[Ragincajun07]

I agree with every thing said here. Especially the part about that people outside industry not realizing how bad things are. I frequently hear people talking about moving or family members moving due to lack of opportunity in Lafayette area. I myself have been working out of town for eight months. That will end soon as retirement awaits. However many are not as lucky as i and that directly is impacting ticket sales and fund raising.

My family owns a service company and we've laid off about 65% of our workforce since the down turn. When prices go down, our services are the first to get cut...

[Cajunsmike]

My family owns a service company and we've laid off about 65% of our workforce since the down turn. When prices go down, our services are the first to get cut...

That means your business is certainly not spending precious funds on things like athletic expenditures. The folks you were forced to lay off are also not doing so.

[facelessjonmoon]

That means your business is certainly not spending precious funds on things like athletic expenditures. The folks you were forced to lay off are also not doing so.

Exactly

[DaddyCajun]

I have 4 cars and a boat, trying to help you guys(and my brother)in the Oil Patch. I am in the Medical field which has slowed only a little. However if more people move away the trickle down will get us too. Best of luck to all in the Patch!

[DaddyCajun]

Pics please!?!?

[DaddyCajun]

Of the turf redo!

[Esqueleto]

Of the turf redo!

Just rode my bike past the stadium, and they haven't made an inch of progress since the first pictures were released. I figured the entire turf would be up. No work being done today

[Just1More]

I don't think it's a big job to get done for the start of the season. I wouldn't assume anything by the lack of progress.

[Frenchie35]

Of the turf redo!

Tomorrow if no rain.......

[Big Buds]

I don't think it's a big job to get done for the start of the season. I wouldn't assume anything by the lack of progress.

Technically by the start of the High School jamborees.