Grassroots Campaign for the Next UL Mascot

[fanof71]

This would be easy to have a company replicate.must be 6'6 and weigh 270.or at least have the costume make it look so.accordian is an empty shell or molded composite. Shorts optional, the hat stays

[Cajun Monkee]

This would be easy to have a company replicate.must be 6'6 and weigh 270.or at least have the costume make it look so.accordian is an empty shell or molded composite. Shorts optional, the hat stays

Yeah, but if he runs a sub 4.6 40, he needs to meet Des.

[Turbine]

Its confusing to say the least. Why not have a mascot such as what the Cane Cutters have but in Cajun garb to emphasize the uniqueness of the Cajun Culture. Cajuns are a group of people within a specific culture. An alligator hardly makes than connection.

The connection is inseparable.

The two dominate beings that create a residual memory coming out of the largest wetland and Swamp in the United States are the Cajuns and the Alligators.

Cajuns and the Alligators have coexisted in Louisiana for a quarter of a millennium.

Located right in the University of Louisiana's back yard is the Atchafalaya Basin, or Atchafalaya Swamp, the Alligators emphasize the survival uniqueness of Cajun Culture.

[HoustonCajun]

Good question. Asked and answered, but to reiterate, NO.

A person is not renamed because of the pet he owns.

Ragin Cajuns are people within a certain environment, and while the environment affects the ambiance, it does not change who they are.

As history has already shown, the sideline spirit booster does not change the Ragin Cajuns. At no point did anyone call them the Ragin' Cajun Chickens.

Alabama is a perfect example of this. Crimson Tide and an Elephant. No one calls them the Crimson Tide Elephants, nor should they. Roll Tide! The Elephant is a sideline mascot named Big Al.

Why does Alabama use an elephant as a mascot?

The school's "Spirit Planning Committee" started hiring elephants — often from traveling circuses passing through or by Tuscaloosa — for every homecoming. And in the early 1960s, Alabama student Melford Espey went the extra mile and dressed up as the animal to cheer on his beloved team.



Louisiana Ragin Cajuns and Gator. Geaux Cajuns. We have our own story to tell about The Swamp and the Gator that perfectly fits with UL tradition.

This is the only picture I have of the Gator mascot that someone created, which I think is perfect as a sideline character, much like Big Al at Alabama. And, we can call him Louis and if we want a male and female, call them Louis and Ana. Perfect for the Louisiana Ragin Cajuns.

Would whoever created the Gator character please post better pictures of this one that I think he called Fideaux. IMO, this should be our starting point and we can modify as needed.

[Cajun Monkee]

Does the creator of Al Bineaux hae a copyright on the concept?

If so, is he willing to donate the right(s) to the image(s) to the University?

[fanof71]

Does the creator of Al Bineaux hae a copyright on the concept?

If so, is he willing to donate the right(s) to the image(s) to the University?

That is an outstanding question

[lafman1]

Now since you are so prolific there (and fair minded) take all the posts that are Pro Bineaux on RaginPagin and go post them on Facebook.

What in tarnation? No, really. You think I’M prolific? On FB?

[Big Poppa]

Does the creator of Al Bineaux hae a copyright on the concept?

If so, is he willing to donate the right(s) to the image(s) to the University?

Has there ever been any indication that the powers that be at the university even acknowledge Al as a possibility?

[lafman1]

Has there ever been any indication that the powers that be at the university even acknowledge Al as a possibility?

We are all waiting on pins and needles from here from MAT, the Grand Poobah.

[JamesTheJeweler]

I love the alligator, but I just can't get with the name Albineaux. It just doesn't fit anything with cajun. I don't get it. It makes way more sense to call him Louie. And leaves an option for a female gator named Anna. Sorry, but Albineaux is just weird.

[JamesTheJeweler]

We are all waiting on pins and needles from here from MAT, the Grand Poobah.

Your mom is waiting on him too.

[NOCajun]

I love the alligator, but I just can't get with the name Albineaux. It just doesn't fit anything with cajun. I don't get it. It makes way more sense to call him Louie. And leaves an option for a female gator named Anna. Sorry, but Albineaux is just weird.

I'd do Ana with just 1 N, but I totally agree!!

#cULture
#WeAreLouisiana
#GeauxCajuns
#Beatlsua&mc@br

[lafman1]

Your mom is waiting on him too.

He will be waiting a long time. She isn’t living.

[Turbine]

I'd do Ana with just 1 N, but I totally agree!!

#cULture
#WeAreLouisiana
#GeauxCajuns
#Beatlsua&mc@br

Two

Louis & Ana

I don't know where the missing letter went

[CouillonCinema]

Here’s a small update:

I just finished having a really great and pleasant interview with one of the reporters at The Vermilion. They want to run an extended article on Albineaux and publish it in the last paper of the semester. The Vermilion has won several national & regional awards over the years for their journalism; and I can see why. Their questions were great, but their research was top notch! We’re lucky to have “The Verm.”

I left that interview feeling giddy because I could tell how much positive buzz Al is getting with the student body. Anytime I talk about Al with someone that’s 30 and below, I can hear the excitement! I designed Al to engage and invigorate young Ragin’ Cajuns fans and students, and I’m seeing exactly that.

I tried to pay the old guard homage as much as I could in Al’s design. However, I can only move them so far, if at all. That’s why it’s a jolt of joy to see Al hitting his target audience so well. The positivity he could bring to the Louisiana brand is something I’ll continue to dream about until it becomes a reality.

The next step in the campaign is present to the public suggested skit and t-shirt design ideas for Al. I want the fanbase to start seeing what I see. He’s not just an image, he’s a fully developed concept with long term returns envisioned in the design. I’m excited to keep you all updated!