Albineaux Concept 70% Approval Rating (Year Long Poll)

[CAJUNSby90]

Man, you guys are really upset by that quote.

Me and several others here and many others on social media have pointed out issues with the name. It’s so very obvious that the name would be a sticking point. There’s never been a truly satisfactory explanation as to why Albineaux had to be *the* name. It’s all been very inflexible, and y’all have created this weird David vs Goliath narrative over something like a mascot even though tons of casual fans, donors, and university officials have either ignored or expressed their indifference/dislike of the concept.

Not to mention, it only got to this point once fundraising began. It’s zero surprise that UL would be annoyed by this whole thing, especially since she respectfully told him no a year ago.

ok Vic

[Turbine]

... There’s never been a truly satisfactory explanation as to why Albineaux had to be *the* name... .

We had to find a mascot that no one outside of Acadiana could (1) pronounce (2) know the meaning of but still get the Louisiana connection. and (3) could only go to night games.

Louisiana Saturday Nights.

ps humor

Mascots are fun

[RedTails]

Not to mention, it only got to this point once fundraising began. It’s zero surprise that UL would be annoyed by this whole thing, especially since she respectfully told him no a year ago.

Most people successful in business and also those that have been in long fruitful marriages will tell you communication is key. Do you think the university has communicated on the mascot effectively?

One day Cayenne goes missing. No official reason provided by the university. Fans just ignore and let it go for a while.

Attendance suffers across all sports as we deal with a nation-wide decrease in attendance + rising costs + competing with ESPN+. Diehards start brainstorming lists as to things we can do, reintroducing a mascot is often floated as one of many ideas.

All while years go by and no press release from the university.

Cory takes it upon himself to beat the drum for an albino alligator. Passions on both sides (pro and against) rise.

Still no press release from the university.

Just a letter to a mascot company telling them not to use our IP.

All of this pain and vitriol floating around for a damn mascot issue because the university's communication department can't simply publicly release a statement like this:

"The University of Louisiana (at Lafayette...because c'mon) had decided to retire Cayenne and his likeness from the branding strategy in [insert year]. While we realize many in the community liked Cayenne, we found he did not align with our brand blah blah. We have since been in various phases of carefully considering what our next mascot should be and represent and are still in preliminary design phases. We hope to engage the community soon and have been enjoying the mascot talk and designs we have seen floating around. Geaux Cajuns!"

I mean is it that hard? Fans can still float and have fun with mascot designs, while the University basically says "hey, we hear you. We know it's important to you. We're working on it." Even if it's a white lie. ACKNOWLEDGE THE COMMUNITY

[Louisiana84]

I don't like the alligator. There, I said it. We have a mascot problem. We always will.

[HelmutVII]

I don't like the alligator. There, I said it. We have a mascot problem. We always will.

THIS!!!!

[cjr3888]

Men's basketball goes down the drain so the RP faithful focus on mascot talk. I blame Bob Marlin for this.

By the way, the women are getting healthy again. Tied for 5th right now after dropping the first game of their toughest 6 game stretch. Two games each vs Arkansas State & Troy then on the road at App State & Coastal. After that easily win 6 of the last 8 games.

[RaginScotsman]

Most people successful in business and also those that have been in long fruitful marriages will tell you communication is key. Do you think the university has communicated on the mascot effectively?

One day Cayenne goes missing. No official reason provided by the university. Fans just ignore and let it go for a while.

Attendance suffers across all sports as we deal with a nation-wide decrease in attendance + rising costs + competing with ESPN+. Diehards start brainstorming lists as to things we can do, reintroducing a mascot is often floated as one of many ideas.

All while years go by and no press release from the university.

Cory takes it upon himself to beat the drum for an albino alligator. Passions on both sides (pro and against) rise.

Still no press release from the university.

Just a letter to a mascot company telling them not to use our IP.

All of this pain and vitriol floating around for a damn mascot issue because the university's communication department can't simply publicly release a statement like this:

"The University of Louisiana (at Lafayette...because c'mon) had decided to retire Cayenne and his likeness from the branding strategy in [insert year]. While we realize many in the community liked Cayenne, we found he did not align with our brand blah blah. We have since been in various phases of carefully considering what our next mascot should be and represent and are still in preliminary design phases. We hope to engage the community soon and have been enjoying the mascot talk and designs we have seen floating around. Geaux Cajuns!"

I mean is it that hard? Fans can still float and have fun with mascot designs, while the University basically says "hey, we hear you. We know it's important to you. We're working on it." Even if it's a white lie. ACKNOWLEDGE THE COMMUNITY

Sending out a message is an extremely simple act. It's been said here multiple times. Control the narrative. Agreed, even if it's totally genuine in this case.

[Turbine]

I don't like the alligator. There, I said it.

I'm with you, fear factor overflow.

Can't say its not a healthy stance.

I love a long snout on a mascot though. None better.

It is imperitive that fans can detect movement from 100 yards away.

Alligator snout is second to none.

[Esqueleto]

ok Vic

It's funny when Vic calls Vic, Vic

[JayWalker]

One of my old bosses told me a long time ago....if you're going to present a problem, be prepared to propose a solution.

Corey did that and I commend him for it. I also appreciate the passion for the project.

But this didn't have a chance from the get go.....because the University was never going to endorse it. That should have ended the discussion and honestly, after reading the latest part of this thread, this should have ended a year ago when the first letter was sent out.

The only thing this was going to accomplish was building a suit that would never be allowed to appear at an athletic event.

Will we ever get a new mascot? I have no clue. But I do know this. If we do, it will go through the University, not because someone decided what it would be without the school's blessing. This never had a chance from the jump.

[CAJUNSby90]

It's funny when Vic calls Vic, Vic

Definately not vic buddy boy. Yet you try compare me to that heathen yet again.

[JMV JustMyView]

One of my old bosses told me a long time ago....if you're going to present a problem, be prepared to propose a solution.

Corey did that and I commend him for it. I also appreciate the passion for the project.

But this didn't have a chance from the get go.....because the University was never going to endorse it. That should have ended the discussion and honestly, after reading the latest part of this thread, this should have ended a year ago when the first letter was sent out.

The only thing this was going to accomplish was building a suit that would never be allowed to appear at an athletic event.

Will we ever get a new mascot? I have no clue. But I do know this. If we do, it will go through the University, not because someone decided what it would be without the school's blessing. This never had a chance from the jump.

Nail meet Hammer. Well stated.