Louisiana Athletics Unveils Stunning Renovations to Historic Earl K. Long Gymnasium

[JayWalker]

I had a chance today to go to Earl K. Long as the volleyball team got to see the remodeled facility for the first time.

In case you were unaware, women's basketball offices were moved out of EKL to make the historic facility a volleyball only facility.

The second floor has a meeting room, film room, study room, and players lounge (with foosball, pool, darts and shuffleboard.)

Downstairs it's a newly remodeled locker room, restrooms and showers.

The court itself looks amazing.

The response from the young women was priceless.

Donors are getting a tour today and then photos and video will be released on social media so you can get a look.

Coach Gray was pretty emotional when she saw the reaction of her team. It was really special.

[Turbine]

Can't wait to see it.

[Boomer]

Can't wait to see it.

…..right next to the new Our Lady of Wisdom Catholic center!….still wondering how this will look/fit/work!

[Turbine]

…..right next to the new Our Lady of Wisdom Catholic center!….still wondering how this will look/fit/work!

Nice volley.

[LaCajunsFan]

I had a chance today to go to Earl K. Long as the volleyball team got to see the remodeled facility for the first time.

In case you were unaware, women's basketball offices were moved out of EKL to make the historic facility a volleyball only facility.

The second floor has a meeting room, film room, study room, and players lounge (with foosball, pool, darts and shuffleboard.)

Downstairs it's a newly remodeled locker room, restrooms and showers.

The court itself looks amazing.

The response from the young women was priceless.

Donors are getting a tour today and then photos and video will be released on social media so you can get a look.

Coach Gray was pretty emotional when she saw the reaction of her team. It was really special.

Can’t wait to see it as well. Easily one of my favorite buildings on campus.

[Cajunrunner]

Thanks for the update, Jay.

While we’re at it, can we tear down the Long name from the building and rename it the J. Kelley Hall gym or something?

Or do we have a significant donor to the building we can name it after?

[Turbine]

Thanks for the update, Jay.

While we’re at it, can we tear down the Long name from the building and rename it the J. Kelley Hall gym or something?

That's a Gray area.

[Cajunrunner]

That's a Gray area.

Touché.

[fanof71]

I once scored 20 points in an intramural game in that gym......should be named after me...

But you're right...How racist was Earl K?

[covcaj]

I once scored 20 points in an intramural game in that gym......should be named after me...

But you're right...How racist was Earl K?

Actually, for his time, he was considered a moderate, at least.

[ZoomZoom]

...How racist was Earl K?

Well, he ALLEGEDLY was bi polar during one of his governorships, his wife was involved in his removal.

But, there was Blaze Starr, his stripper girlfriend.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Earl_Long

[Turbine]

But, there was Blaze Starr, his stripper girlfriend.

If Bart Starr had named his son/grandson Blaze Starr, Texas would have given him a NIL deal.

Just sayin...