Could the Ragin’ Cajuns be getting a new football stadium?

[Ragin9221]

I also think we need to start hitting the Morgan City, Terrebonne, and Lafourche area hard. That area of the state is as Cajun as ours, and the trip down 90 is easier than going to Baton Rouge for a game. There should be a big marketing campaign in this area.

Maybe it was just the people I knew, but seemed like you had more students coming from that specific area than any other in the state.

[LaCajunsFan]

When I find out about those businesses, I stop spending my money there. I encourage everyone else to do the same.

Then you can add Kohl's (on Amb Caff) to your list. I was there on Saturday: right when you walk in there is a selection of ls-pooh stuff and also saints. But no UL gear that I could see. I couldn't even find a manger to inquire/complain, so I just walked out.

[Esqueleto]

Maybe it was just the people I knew, but seemed like you had more students coming from that specific area than any other in the state.

I'm mostly talking about grabbing the sidewalk athletic (football) fan. I'm there often, and I can't ever recall seeing a billboard or radio advertisement for Ragin Cajun athletics.

[Esqueleto]

Then you can add Kohl's (on Amb Caff) to your list. I was there on Saturday: right when you walk in there is a selection of ls-pooh stuff and also saints. But no UL gear that I could see. I couldn't even find a manger to inquire/complain, so I just walked out.

So true. I've even seen some Auburn crap in there.

[ManAboutTown]

Then you can add Kohl's (on Amb Caff) to your list. I was there on Saturday: right when you walk in there is a selection of ls-pooh stuff and also saints. But no UL gear that I could see. I couldn't even find a manger to inquire/complain, so I just walked out.

Good to know. I don’t think we’ve ever
stepped foot in that place anyway.

We should have a thread dedicated to businesses like this. Acadiana’s team baby.

[CharlieK]

1. Push your brand, etc here and do whatever you can to attract local fans
2. Recognize that even in the most die hard areas (Baton Rouge/LSU for instance) there is a segment of the population that just PREFERS to go against the grain and pull for someone else just to be different. Do every thing we can to be that someone else everywhere we can. Have no fear or reservations of going after new fans, no matter what other school is there.
3. Just win. Obviously. Bandwagon fans are a key component, and the only way to get them is to win.

[facelessjonmoon]

Good to know. I don’t think we’ve ever
stepped foot in that place anyway.

We should have a thread dedicated to businesses like this. Acadiana’s team baby.

I was in Drug Emporium (directly across the street from Cajun Field/ track stadium) couple of days ago and their check out lines had nothing but LSU cups and other garbage at each line. WTF.

You can literally see Cajun Field while standing in line.

[Cajunsmike]

Maybe it was just the people I knew, but seemed like you had more students coming from that specific area than any other in the state.

Worked in the Northshore area my last year before retiring. A huge no. of kids from that area are considering becoming Ragin Cajuns. Add that to the south shore and I think the New Orleans area is where many of our students are going to come from. I saw a stat last year. No. of students from Orleans, St. Tammany, Jefferson, and St. Charles parishes combined equaled the no. from Lafayette Parish. Of course expecting many season tickets from over 2 hours away is a little unrealistic at this stage. Down the road it can become more of a focus.

[ULvictory]

Worked in the Northshore area my last year before retiring. A huge no. of kids from that area are considering becoming Ragin Cajuns. Add that to the south shore and I think the New Orleans area is where many of our students are going to come from. I saw a stat last year. No. of students from Orleans, St. Tammany, Jefferson, and St. Charles parishes combined equaled the no. from Lafayette Parish. Of course expecting many season tickets from over 2 hours away is a little unrealistic at this stage. Down the road it can become more of a focus.

Boomer would love this stat.

When I graduated from Jesuit 11 years ago, 7 other students came to UL besides me. They're now averaging 15-20 in every class since then. Our brand is growing in the area.

[Cajunsmike]

I was in Drug Emporium (directly across the street from Cajun Field/ track stadium) couple of days ago and their check out lines had nothing but LSU cups and other garbage at each line. WTF.

You can literally see Cajun Field while standing in line.

Would it be worthwhile making a list of Acadiana area businesses that cater to other schools and not the Cajuns. I am not suggesting a boycott of those businesses as that has no impact if they don't know they are being boycotted. What could happen is when folks go in there they could inform management in a courteous way they are limiting there purchases there because they could not find Cajun stuff. Of course supporting businesses that support the Cajuns is wise. Just because they put a sign in their door does not mean they are true supporters however.