Louisiana Athletics Receives $2 Million Gift From IBERIABANK/First Horizon

[Crawfish]

I have to say to myself; Are they purposely announcing these donations one at a time? They may have had these in the bag for some time, but they did not want to announce them all at once so that each business would get its due. For example, if they had announced this 2 million at the same time as the OLOL pledge, it would have been an afterthought.

Which begs the question, are there more already pledged which will be announced one at a time? My guess is yes.

[cajun4life]

I have to say to myself; Are they purposely announcing these donations one at a time? They may have had these in the bag for some time, but they did not want to announce them all at once so that each business would get its due. For example, if they had announced this 2 million at the same time as the OLOL pledge, it would have been an afterthought.

Which begs the question, are there more already pledged which will be announced one at a time? My guess is yes.

I believe you are correct. It is my understanding that we are past the point of having enough to proceed with the renovations. The announcements will continue to happen over the course of the season. It’s a way to get enough focus on the people and corporate sponsors. It’s a great strategy IMO.

[shof]

I believe you are correct. It is my understanding that we are past the point of having enough to proceed with the renovations. The announcements will continue to happen over the course of the season. It’s a way to get enough focus on the people and corporate sponsors. It’s a great strategy IMO.

Absolutely. Couldn’t agree more. A chance for each large donor to have their moment. Every one of these are huge and spreading them out keeps John Q Public intrigued.
Hopefully at ground breaking they have all the major donors together to celebrate. That would be great publicity for UL and each of the donors!

[LaCajunsFan]

I believe you are correct. It is my understanding that we are past the point of having enough to proceed with the renovations. The announcements will continue to happen over the course of the season. It’s a way to get enough focus on the people and corporate sponsors. It’s a great strategy IMO.

Agreed. I do not think they would have dared reached out to some of the UD seat holders about re-seating unless they were certain that construction would be starting after this season. I also think that means that, yes, they are announcing each gift on it's own, to give full attention to that donor.

[Million$Mullet]

Demo/construction will start on December 5th

[LaCajunsFan]

Demo/construction will start on December 5th

For true, or are you just speculating/wishing?

[CharlieK]

For true, or are you just speculating/wishing?

https://www.theadvertiser.com/story/...on/6026889001/

[ZoomZoom]

https://www.theadvertiser.com/story/...on/6026889001/

“ “If we can get the design done by next summer and then start turning earth over then,” he told The Daily Advertiser on Wednesday, “that would be ideal for us.”

And don’t forget the bid process.

[LaCajunsFan]

“ “If we can get the design done by next summer and then start turning earth over then,” he told The Daily Advertiser on Wednesday, “that would be ideal for us.”

And don’t forget the bid process.

Right. If the design isn't even completed yet I don't think there is a chance in hell it could start 12/5. Summer 2022 is fine by me. I am pretty sure I'll still be alive then, so I will see something that I really doubted that would happen in my lifetime. Thank you Dr. S, Dr. M., Coach Napier, Nico, etc.

[Million$Mullet]

Right. If the design isn't even completed yet I don't think there is a chance in hell it could start 12/5. Summer 2022 is fine by me. I am pretty sure I'll still be alive then, so I will see something that I really doubted that would happen in my lifetime. Thank you Dr. S, Dr. M., Coach Napier, Nico, etc.

It was a joke saying they will break ground after the last game at Cajun field…considering the championship game is scheduled for December 4th