Mascot Talk Heating Up!

[ZoomZoom]

I prefer we do not use live animals. I would rather people dress up in costume. Live animals can cause issues. Just ask folks to the north.

Cannot have fan interaction with a live gator. Pretty much every live mascot has a character roaming the stands.

[CajunFun]

Thoughts on Albineaux "Al" Boudreaux?
We think it solves plenty of our mascot problems. Classic, Cypress Lake ode, retro outfit, UL shirt, Louisiana flag. No worries about offending anyone with a Cajun Man. No generic look. No animal to maintain. Curious of how y'all think about this.

Why would we want to be a 'mini-me' to Florida? They aren't going to give us 'The Swamp' trademark back either way.

Big 12 has hand signs... so we have to have one, too. UL's, of course, is AmSLan for "I love you"... sure to strike fear into the hearts of big, burly linemen.

A lot of schools shoot a cannon after a touchdown. We need to imitate that.

A lot of schools and teams play loud, obnoxious music all through the game. Never mind that our fans will yell louder without that noise drowning us out, we have to imitate the big guys.

Oh, and the Saints. They're a pro team, we need to imitate them.

Saints Cajuns Fleur Overlap 170.jpg

It never stops. There are some people who think the way to look successful is to imitate the successful, and just pretend you're successful. The subtext to that is: "We aren't smart enough to develop our own style."

In contrast, there are those who think that the successful go their own way, and design their own traditions. There are those of who believe that our people are just as smart, as innovative, and as creative as...

"Anyone."

"Anywhere."

"Any time."

And we can prove it: "Ragin' Cajuns."

Or how about: "The University of Louisiana."

Or even: "The Swamp" (which some of us begged the admin to trademark).

And don't forget: "Geaux" (which some of us begged the admin to trademark).

Etc.

"Better one's own path, than another's well-made."
—Bhagavad Gita

[RedTails]

"Better one's own path, than another's well-made."
—Bhagavad Gita

I wouldn't say we imitated the Saints. The FDL is just part of Louisiana culture, hell it's part of our University Seal (created in 1926). Even the Acadiana Flag (created in 1965) predates the Saints organization.

So what is your suggestion in regard to a mascot? There are a ton of bulldogs and tigers in the nation, yet each fanbase holds on dearly to theirs. We just want something, anything (besides a pepper) to hold onto and see on the sidelines. We're not trying to replace our moniker.

[Ragin9221]

What about a Crawfish !!! Clovis the Crawfish

[CajunVic]

Go Al bin eaux

[CajunVic]

What about a Crawfish !!! Clovis the Crawfish

Eaux, like that is Neau

[Ragin9221]

Eaux, like that is Neau

Well something original and recognizable

[shof]

Regarding the swamp, would “The Original Swamp” work??

[Ragin9221]

We could but I be honest. How many stadiums are named The Rock I can name 3 or 4 off the top of my head

[Turbine]

Why would we want to be a 'mini-me' to Florida? They aren't going to give us 'The Swamp' trademark back either way.

Big 12 has hand signs... so we have to have one, too. UL's, of course, is AmSLan for "I love you"... sure to strike fear into the hearts of big, burly linemen.

A lot of schools shoot a cannon after a touchdown. We need to imitate that.

A lot of schools and teams play loud, obnoxious music all through the game. Never mind that our fans will yell louder without that noise drowning us out, we have to imitate the big guys.

Oh, and the Saints. They're a pro team, we need to imitate them.

Saints Cajuns Fleur Overlap 170.jpg

It never stops. There are some people who think the way to look successful is to imitate the successful, and just pretend you're successful. The subtext to that is: "We aren't smart enough to develop our own style."

In contrast, there are those who think that the successful go their own way, and design their own traditions. There are those of who believe that our people are just as smart, as innovative, and as creative as...

"Anyone."

"Anywhere."

"Any time."

And we can prove it: "Ragin' Cajuns."

Or how about: "The University of Louisiana."

Or even: "The Swamp" (which some of us begged the admin to trademark).

And don't forget: "Geaux" (which some of us begged the admin to trademark).

Etc.

"Better one's own path, than another's well-made."
—Bhagavad Gita

As you know the Campus Swamp was first a Buffalo Wallow, that attracted birds and Bull Gators, so there is no copying involved in that scenario..