Ragin Review: Season 5 | Episode 8 - Rice Preview & Solutions!

[fanof71]

requesting yall talk about the idiots on facebook. my eyes have been opened to a new world of dumbass today

The stupidity there is world class!!

[RaginCajun309]

To touch on the book store gear segment I have a story. Been living away for decades and went out of my way coming home from a job in TX to get some gear. Had hondos to spend and really wanted a Louisiana jersey (authentic preferably) so I went by the new store on Johnson St. Disappointed is an under statement. I still spend almost $500 but the only sizes of jerseys (not even close to authentic game gear) was sized xxxl or xxxs. I did buy a hat but prefer a sleek hat (had to get a trucker style) only to not get a ULLLL hat. Only thing that was cool and Louisiana was socks THAT NONONE CAN SEE ON MY BODY!!!!

Come on whoever is in charge of this and gear online is crap. The market is there to buy gear, it’s the most scewed supply and demand I’ve ever seen. I played golf today with a Texas Tech fan today and was so jealous of the quality of this polo and hat. I know, Texas Tech fan, but he paid!

[RaginCajun309]

I have a hot wheels UL flag my wife bought me (poor thing didn’t know) and I’d like to replace it but damn, get some ____ to sell me! I fly my flag and wear all the red I can up here north of the Mason Dixon but I need some help. Come on Dr M, make that ____ happen, every time I gear up people ask me about the Cajuns and so many comments about our success. Let your ambassadors ambassador.

[RaginCajun309]

Hell, let me have the licensing and I’ll start a business. I know there are some serious entrepreneurs in Lafayette. If UL can’t handle the work let us do it.

[RedTails]

Hell, let me have the licensing and I’ll start a business. I know there are some serious entrepreneurs in Lafayette. If UL can’t handle the work let us do it.

We need the UL-centric version of Parish Ink or Bengals and Bandits. Would make a killing with the untapped demand for Louisiana apparel.

[RaginCajun309]

We need the UL-centric version of Parish Ink or Bengals and Bandits. Would make a killing with the untapped demand for Louisiana apparel.

Do you know if they sell any UL gear at football games? Jeesh I hope so.

[Turbine]

Do you know if they sell any UL gear at football games? Jeesh I hope so.

Yes

[Bandwagon King]

Appreciate all of the feedback everyone. Please continue to drop ideas for improvement here.

But I wanted to say, when we drew up the rundown for this week, we really wanted to do a segment to possibly galvanize the Houston Ragin Cajun support base. It is CRIMINAL how under served our Alumni are in that area. There are so many Cajuns in North, NW, South Houston & Katy. Now even Conroe seems to have some Cajun flare, more than in the past. How we haven't tapped that base is beyond me. At one time, there was a vibrant following. It was about as Cajun Crazy as anywhere outside of Lafayette. Thanks to some of our friends and wonderful Alumni, who cultivated the interest. But it has been neglected since those folks have gotten older and couldn't keep up with the demands.

We need someone, or a group of someones, that care enough to bring this back. The cookouts, the crawfish boils, the golf tournaments, the event nights. There is an appetite for it. We need to get back to taking care of our base in Houston. WHY do we make it so hard to support this program when the answers are so easy...

I can answer this question. It's very obvious to me. But no matter how many times I answer it & no matter how many times it's the right answer, the wrong answer will still be the choice of the university. Quit hiring outsiders who are just looking to make a name for themselves & hire locals who will care & who know they will have to account for themselves. Until this is done none of these great ideas will ever get off the ground floor. The same crap will keep getting done the same way over & over & over.

[Turbine]

UL has a history of inserting academian type indiviuals into jobs better suited to sports fans.

[Bandwagon King]

another grassroots promotional idea. everyone is invited to a big bonfire before a home game to BURN any piece of clothing with ul lafayette louisiana lafayette or ull on it. get herbie to sponsor and give away cheap beer. have the drum major out there to provide some entertainment. ice chests and old smokies welcome

I bet if you added some purple & yellow to that it would draw a BIG crowd.

[RedTails]

I can answer this question. It's very obvious to me. But no matter how many times I answer it & no matter how many times it's the right answer, the wrong answer will still be the choice of the university. Quit hiring outsiders who are just looking to make a name for themselves & hire locals who will care & who know they will have to account for themselves. Until this is done none of these great ideas will ever get off the ground floor. The same crap will keep getting done the same way over & over & over.

Dr. Maggard is an outsider and I’d say he cares big time. Alden was an outsider and came into a den of locals and said what had to be done. There’s merit to what you’re saying, but you can generalize it to simply finding people who care.

[Jacob81]

Bought a
“Louisiana”
“Ragin Cajuns”

Shirt at Walmart today.
Red shirt and the lettering was stacked. Top half of letters black bottom half white. Not a common font but looked good. Also material was under armour style.

[ExecutiveCajun]

Dr. Maggard is an outsider and I’d say he cares big time. Alden was an outsider and came into a den of locals and said what had to be done. There’s merit to what you’re saying, but you can generalize it to simply finding people who care.

this is why its been said over and over that we got lucky with maggard. but no one can deny this program has been used as a stepping stone by many in administrator positions since he has been hired. rcaf is in shambles and it was not in great shape to begin with. hire someone with local ties someone who cares and someone who will stay long enough to build the infrastructure not just build their own resume

[SMD7636]

Can Ragin’ Review get Dr. Maggard and folks from the Alumni Association as guests to discuss these game day experience solutions?

[fanof71]

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