UL has big decision to make on Cajun Field renovation

[CajunVic]

. . . We obviously don't want to integrate a $30-40 million dollar addition into a structure if it isn't structurally sound enough to last another decade.

"another decade" is not close to long enough to merit spending any money of substance.

[Turbine]

I saw exposed rebar (with the concrete having fallen away) on the upper deck in 2002.

I can only imagine what I would find if I looked with a critical eye today.

[HelmutVII]

I don't want to give away specifics because I wasn't explicitly given permission to, but I'll say this. You are 100% right about all the issues you pointed out, but there are other issues you didn't notice. The ENTIRE stadium has issues.

A structural engineer has indeed looked at the stadium and deemed it to be safe... but not before work was done to reinforce certain parts of the structure. The question is how much longer it will remain safe. We obviously don't want to integrate a $30-40 million dollar addition into a structure if it isn't structurally sound enough to last another decade.

It's not that I didn't notice the other issues, I just didn't mention them. I think the real name for the stadium should be "ageing field".

[VObserver]

It's not that I didn't notice the other issues, I just didn't mention them. I think the real name for the stadium should be "ageing field".

Sorta like me.. an aging Cajun.

[SMD7636]

It’s President Savoie’s and the Athletic Departments responsibly to have secured the funds to begin Cajun Field renovation once all details are finalized. This is not a new issue and one that needs to be resolved immediately “to compete at the highest level.” This is President Savoie’s legacy, he has made significant improvements to our campus. Cajun Field can be the crown jewel of the athletic campus.

[MelRock]

There will not be a parking garage at Cajun Field. The cost of a parking garage is staggering compared to the stadium

Dr. Maggard and Dr. Savoie both know that delaying the upgrade/new stadium will only increase the cost.

Some people laughed at ULM wanting bingo night to raise money, now the suggestions are to put donation cans around Cajun Field and tarps to make the stadium look full. How about we just play Lamar and McNeese every year.

Come on people, think BIG!

[CajunVic]

There will not be a parking garage at Cajun Field. The cost of a parking garage is staggering compared to the stadium

Dr. Maggard and Dr. Savoie both know that delaying the upgrade/new stadium will only increase the cost.

Some people laughed at ULM wanting bingo night to raise money, now the suggestions are to put donation cans around Cajun Field and tarps to make the stadium look full. How about we just play Lamar and McNeese every year.

Come on people, think BIG!

Leave it to the Rock. Mel, you nailed it.

ULM bingo nights and La Tech’s blue tarps. WTH has this fan board brought us down to at this great time in the history of Cajun football.

[cajun4life]

We just need to build exactly what Nashville FC is building for their MLS stadium. Just over 30,000 seats. It's absolutely amazing.

Build it right the first time and don't worry about it. If we do it right it will anchor the athletic complex and could be the center of an entertainment district.

https://youtu.be/6_YS9VeJkG4

[ManAboutTown]

We just need to build exactly what Nashville FC is building for their MLS stadium. Just over 30,000 seats. It's absolutely amazing.

Build it right the first time and don't worry about it. If we do it right it will anchor the athletic complex and could be the center of an entertainment district.

https://youtu.be/6_YS9VeJkG4

The entertainment district that Martin Hall is currently fcuking up?

[cajun4life]

The entertainment district that Martin Hall is currently fcuking up?

Same one lol

[cajun4life]

The entertainment district that Martin Hall is currently fcuking up?

I’m telling you, a stadium like that where Cajun Field currently sits would be incredible. Build an entertainment district and feature events. Outdoor concerts, MLS games, LHSAA championships. The list goes on.

[ManAboutTown]

I’m telling you, a stadium like that where Cajun Field currently sits would be incredible. Build an entertainment district and feature events. Outdoor concerts, MLS games, LHSAA championships. The list goes on.

Couldn't agree more. And everyone in the athletic offices want this.

If we can just get TJOE & the gang to trim their ear shrubbery and listen to reason...