2020 UL Development

[CajunVic]

Car show produces $12k for the university while Mardi Gras produces around $8k.

Apparently, we are a charity.

My point. Thought I would beat the dead horse. Now we have some clue on what this property could be worth that we are giving away for $20,000 in rentals.

[ManAboutTown]

I’m not saying Bass Pro wasnt interested, but that seems like an odd location compared to all of their other locations (primarily along interstates)

Louisville would like a word with you...

[ManAboutTown]

This is correct, there's no way in hell that Bass Pro will be investing in a site like that. Why would they over saturate the market, especially when retail is tanking? Bass Pro already in Denham less than an hour away. Then you have another one at LA boardwalk development in Bossier City, next to Casinos.

Lmao. Shut up dude. This ain’t RustOn.

[cajun4life]

Louisville would like a word with you...

I mean who would want a storefront that would be guaranteed 20,000 or more people right in front of it for hours 6 times a years.

[Big Buds]

Louisville would like a word with you...

Is there anyway this opportunity can come back to the table?

[ManAboutTown]

Is there anyway this opportunity can come back to the table?

I have no idea. The landscape in collegiate sports is changing rapidly. G5 schools might be obsolete after COVID. The papers should have been signed a while ago.

[Big Buds]

I have no idea. The landscape in collegiate sports is changing rapidly. G5 schools might be obsolete after COVID. The papers should have been signed a while ago.

What a train wreck.

[cjr3888]

The thought of this is embarrassing. This would not only be a win-win situation for the university, but it would be a major win for Lafayette and the entire region as a whole.

[CajunVic]

I mean who would want a storefront that would be guaranteed 20,000 or more people right in front of it for hours 6 times a years.

And 3,000 to 4,000 25 times or so for baseball games.

[CajunT]

Is there anyway this opportunity can come back to the table?

The person that tried to help facilitate the deal resigned from the university because of this event. I doubt seriously if they are willing to come back to the table after not even getting a meeting.

[ULvictory]

He was being sarcastic.

I’m well aware. It’s still frustrating.

[CajunVic]

Lmao. Shut up dude. This ain’t RustOn.

There is no chance of rain for a few days now, however Vic and MAT agree, surely it will storm.

[ULvictory]

There is no chance of rain for a few days now, however Vic and MAT agree, surely it will storm.

Even though you both have your differences, this is a case where everyone involved financially and emotionally with this university should be asking questions.

Did I mention that getting our enrollment to around 21k would pay all of our debts? Yeah, the Tourism Group for the area offered to fund some money (Pay for Cajun food, a truck, etc.) for us to recruit students in other states. Still no call back on our part of course.

[angeleast]

I don't feel better at all. He failed to at least meet with a group of major developers with contacts with large retailers. They already have a number of large developments around the country. If you aren't willing to meet with people and at least hear their offer in person, and look at is being offered, how can you make the best decision for your university? He lacks the vision we need to move forward and he is undercutting his AD today. His fund raising apparatus has been basically cut off at the knees because of his recent stupidity and comments. He's not listening to the people he hired as consultants, he's listening to the same old cronies that have been in his circle for years.

The dreaded Blanco influence lives on ...

[angeleast]

There is no chance of rain for a few days now, however Vic and MAT agree, surely it will storm.

Cat 5 type storm too...