Athletics receives generous $2 Million gift

[cajungrad2001]

All kidding aside, I much prefer the present facade rendering then the one floated a while back. The newer one has the right brick color, arches to mimic the tigue, and is just a much better fit for the area.

I’m just curious how much has been raised so far with all the different donations and how much will the new stadium cost?

[LaCajunsFan]

I’m just curious how much has been raised so far with all the different donations and how much will the new stadium cost?

Well, I don't know what the total cost is going to be, but I've heard somewhere between $65-$75 million. And we can we say with certainty that enough has been raised to start construction after this year, since I know we, the citizens of UD1 & 2, have already been notified that our seats are going away after this year. That is also stated again in the article about the current $2 million when he states that the only people affected (need re-seating) have already been notified.

Can't wait for a lot of more threads on the whole re-seating thingy, lol.

[angeleast]

These guys are doing a great job raising corporate money! Keep stacking.

My brother.. you know who my wife is employed by.. The $$ will get better in a few months. She s on the board and gets good inside info on all things UL. Stay tuned.

[facelessjonmoon]

Some people, rightfully so, were worried about the cost of Cajun Field renovation. What they underestimated was how talented and committed Dr. Maggard and Nico are. There is corporate money in the Acadiana area, but it is different from the boom times. Now you have to work for it, be professional, put a really good value proposition in front of the customer and then follow up and deliver on promises.

What we are seeing are businesses investing in an athletic department that is not only displaying success (for the most part), but viewed as community-focused, very well run and something that a business WANTS to be associated with.

It hasn't happened as fast as we would have like, but they have built something that has a very solid base, and not on quicksand.

Congratulations and Thank you to Dr. Maggard and Nico.

Spot on assessment

Great job by Maggard and crew

[moorecajun]

Well, I don't know what the total cost is going to be, but I've heard somewhere between $65-$75 million. And we can we say with certainty that enough has been raised to start construction after this year, since I know we, the citizens of UD1 & 2, have already been notified that our seats are going away after this year. That is also stated again in the article about the current $2 million when he states that the only people affected (need re-seating) have already been notified.

Can't wait for a lot of more threads on the whole re-seating thingy, lol.

WOW! If this is correct that means the upper structure will not be torn down. I really wonder how this will proceed.

[Million$Mullet]

WOW! If this is correct that means the upper structure will not be torn down. I really wonder how this will proceed.

How did you come away with that conclusion? From everything I’ve been told the upper deck will be replaced due to the structures integrity.

[cajungrad2001]

Thanks for the heads up I can’t wait till they start refurbishing the stadium it’s gonna be a beautiful day when I start seeing cranes ,bulldozers and workers at Cajun field.

[moorecajun]

How did you come away with that conclusion? From everything I’ve been told the upper deck will be replaced due to the structures integrity.

There are many more seats than UD1 and UD2; we are in UD3 and I haven't been contacted by anyone. If it is torn down, and I hope it is, we (UD3 and the others) will be relocated as well.

[MelRock]

There are many more seats than UD1 and UD2; we are in UD3 and I haven't been contacted by anyone. If it is torn down, and I hope it is, we (UD3 and the others) will be relocated as well.

Are your seats reserved? I know the upper deck is gone. Please let me know if they are reserved, and I will try and find out why you haven't been notified.

[Million$Mullet]

There are many more seats than UD1 and UD2; we are in UD3 and I haven't been contacted by anyone. If it is torn down, and I hope it is, we (UD3 and the others) will be relocated as well.

I gotcha. I have a feeling you(and the rest of the season ticket holders in the UD) will be contacted soon.

[covcaj]

Has anyone seen estimates of revenue to be generated from boxes, etc? Will this money be pledged to revenue bonds? Just curious as to how financing will proceed.

[moorecajun]

Are your seats reserved? I know the upper deck is gone. Please let me know if they are reserved, and I will try and find out why you haven't been notified.

They are, UD1, 2 and 3 are all chairbacks and reserved.

There are many season ticket holders (that would be reserved seating) in the upper deck that aren't in the chairback sections.

We sit as a fairly large group, that is why we have been in UD3 for years, to sit together.

I am very, very glad the upper deck will be gone!