UL taking time to get it right with Cajuns mascot

[Penrod]

McNeese used to benefit from "Southwestern" confusion so USL was no better than Louisiana in that regard.

I don't ever recall a Cowboy logo going up on screen for us when a USL game was broadcast. (and yes I too saw the Leopard more than once, I'm certainly not a conspiracy guy but I suspected some of the incidences were intentional "accidental" slights) I'm content for us to disagree. In all seriousness a red, black or white Lacoste polo on gameday wouldn't be a bad look for you. ( Technically I think it's a crocodile logo but an alligator is crocodilian) You could show your support for our University, the mascot you know in your heart is ours, and your support of "Branding" and conspicuous consumerism. (Just kidding about that last bit) Hope your wife or kids hook you up. I'm excited and optimistic about our new offense and expect out defense to be as good or better than the end of last year. Hope to see all these hornets I've stirred up at the game. Geaux Cajuns!

[Turbine]

I don't ever recall a Cowboy logo going up on screen for us when a USL game was broadcast. (and yes I too saw the Leopard more than once, I'm certainly not a conspiracy guy but I suspected some of the incidences were intentional "accidental" slights) I'm content for us to disagree. In all seriousness a red, black or white Lacoste polo on gameday wouldn't be a bad look for you. ( Technically I think it's a crocodile logo but an alligator is crocodilian) You could show your support for our University, the mascot you know in your heart is ours, and your support of "Branding" and conspicuous consumerism. (Just kidding about that last bit) Hope your wife or kids hook you up. I'm excited and optimistic about our new offense and expect out defense to be as good or better than the end of last year. Hope to see all these hornets I've stirred up at the game. Geaux Cajuns!

Proximity confusion not branding.

Southwestern and southwestern most.

[Penrod]

Proximity confusion not branding.

Southwestern and southwestern most.

You raise an excellent point. Speaking of proximity confusion, if you fully get your way the average Joe might not know where in Louisiana we're located. Could ultimately lead to brand confusion particularly among doting Grandmothers.

[barchief]

Cajuns are most unique to Acadiana the home of our University in beautiful Lafayette.

I know a bunch of people in Lafourche and Terrebonne Parishes that would have something to say about that

[CajunEXPRESS]

Lafayette is a wonderful city, a friendly city, a unique city, but isn't a beautiful city large, or small. It simply isn't a beautiful city, and the traffic is crazy bad.

[Penrod]

Lafayette is a wonderful city, a friendly city, a unique city, but isn't a beautiful city large, or small. It simply isn't a beautiful city, and the traffic is crazy bad.

Maybe I should have left it at the trees around campus are beautiful.

[Turbine]

You raise an excellent point. Speaking of proximity confusion, if you fully get your way the average Joe might not know where in Louisiana we're located. Could ultimately lead to brand confusion particularly among doting Grandmothers.

Now we get into desirable branding vs GPS branding.

The larger the brand the more imperative it become to focus on all things encompassing.

A Creole/Cajun Cooking School, Gator Cheer leader, Louisiana Band, All Louisiana, all the time.

[Penrod]

Am I correct in assuming you would have preferred we renamed the university "Acadiana University" or "University of Acadiana" to reflect our culture and history and a clearer identity? That was discussed ad nauseam on here and was certainly a viable alternative for Dr. Authement. But, that ship has sailed. LOUISIANA is now our identity and it is working. Our brand will only expand.

There will be no more confusion between Louisiana and Louisiana State (LSU) than there is between. In fact, look at Texas State who more recently changed its name from Southwest Texas State. Certainly, there has never been confusion with Texas or Texas A&M or Texas Tech.

Florida - Florida State
Georgia - Georgia State
Michigan - Michigan State
Texas - Texas State
New Mexico - New Mexico State
Arizona - Arizona State
Ohio - Ohio State
Oklahoma - Oklahoma State
Oregon - Oregon State

I wouldn't have minded it. I'm just not as fervent about the Louisiana hype as you are. And I think changing Pride of Acadiana is detrimental overkill. A little contrast is nice. Imagine a couple wearing denim on denim, denim everything. Not a good look. Some in home decor went overboard with the fleur de lis thing. Too much Louisiana and we start looking silly.

[Turbine]

I wouldn't have minded it. I'm just not as fervent about the Louisiana hype as you are. And I think changing Pride of Acadiana is detrimental overkill. A little contrast is nice. Imagine a couple wearing denim on denim, denim everything. Not a good look. Some in home decor went overboard with the fleur de lis thing. Too much Louisiana and we start looking silly.

That's what the BullGator Cheerleader accomplishes, it kills the silly with silly awesomeness.

[Penrod]

That's what the BullGator Cheerleader accomplishes, it kills the silly with silly awesomeness.

I wish you luck with your gator aspirations. I'ld say it won't happen in a million years but crocodylia have been around 180 million years, watching... waiting...