Louisiana Voodoo

[Turbine]

Pretty sure this is false. The Globetrotters played there recently

You are correct.

It is Burton Complex I was thinking of.

I talked to a friend last week and he said it (Burton) is the dirtiest he has ever seen it as well as the things I mentioned.

[ULvictory]

They're still doing arena ball!?! I thought that league died when the Voodoo left New Orleans.

They went bankrupt in 2008 and came back two years later. And then went bankrupt again in 2019 before returning this season. Third time's a charm I guess?

I remember going to Voodoo games in New Orleans when I was growing up there, and they were pretty fun. I might try to make a game here in Lafayette, but I doubt this league lasts more than a year or two.

[LouisianaB]

They went bankrupt in 2008 and came back two years later. And then went bankrupt again in 2019 before returning this season. Third time's a charm I guess?

I remember going to Voodoo games in New Orleans when I was growing up there, and they were pretty fun. I might try to make a game here in Lafayette, but I doubt this league lasts more than a year or two.

With the rate of spending, I’d be surprised they last the whole season.

Many people on record saying pay minimum is 1000 a game, with some getting as much as $2500. That’s a $20-40k a week payroll. Not to mention the travel. Voodoo are supposed to go to Washington, Georgia, Orlando, and Odessa (yes, big cities here…). All four are said to be plane trips.

The money is simply not there to be made. So somebody is losing

[ULvictory]

With the rate of spending, I’d be surprised they last the whole season.

Many people on record saying pay minimum is 1000 a game, with some getting as much as $2500. That’s a $20-40k a week payroll. Not to mention the travel. Voodoo are supposed to go to Washington, Georgia, Orlando, and Odessa (yes, big cities here…). All four are said to be plane trips.

The money is simply not there to be made. So somebody is losing

Outside of corporate sponsorships, I agree. I don't see where they are making the money to sustain itself.

[BabbForHeisman]

I haven’t been inside Blackham in a while, but it seems like a kicked football would hit the rafters. No?

[ragin50]

It would be in the Cajundome if they really wanted indoor football to work here.
Basketball should be played in an arena the size of Blackham and IF should be played in an arena the size of the CD.

Nothing should be played in Blackham.

[Turbine]

Nothing should be played in Blackham.

Pitch the roof, remodel the restrooms, remove every other row, and put chairbacks.

Capacity would be twice what is currently needed and concessions would be more than adequate, and twice as profitable on half the pricing.

The place would rock for whatever event.

[Scott Malkinson]

In addition to the change of venue for the upcoming season, former Saints Quarterback John Fourcade and former Saints return specialist, aka Beerman, Michael Lewis are on the coaching staff. Former Cajun Damon Mason, along with Gabe Northern also join head coach James Shiver in guiding this team.

[ZoomZoom]

I haven’t been inside Blackham in a while, but it seems like a kicked football would hit the rafters. No?

Yup. Back in the day our trampoline team would perform at halftime. They didn’t get into the framework, but were well past half way.

At least the Foundation might make a buck or two.

[LouisianaB]

Yup. Back in the day our trampoline team would perform at halftime. They didn’t get into the framework, but were well past half way.

At least the Foundation might make a buck or two.

They are currently installing turf. Four 18 wheelers have been there since about lunch.

[CajunVic]

They are currently installing turf. Four 18 wheelers have been there since about lunch.

Pretty sure they already have the field. No reason the field used in the CD can’t be used in Blackham.

[Turbine]

Pretty sure they already have the field. No reason the field used in the CD can’t be used in Blackham.

True.

Although it depends on who owns it and if agreeable terms apply.

[LouisianaB]

Pretty sure they already have the field. No reason the field used in the CD can’t be used in Blackham.

They had already purchased a new one apparently.

Also, cajundome told mud bugs back in 2009 that they couldn’t use it playing in different arena (Blackham).

[ZoomZoom]

Allegedly they didn’t pay rent or provided proof of insurance in LC per a LC attorney.

From KLFY’s site…
“ASM is an internationally recognized company with a long track record of success in the management of arenas and event centers around the world. Working with the City of Lake Charles, ASM did everything in its power to make the inaugural season for the Louisiana Voodoo a reality for Lake Charles. The AFL signed and agreed to lease terms that required the team to provide lease payments, insurance certificates, and other functions in connection with their use of Lake Charles Event Center. Ultimately, the Arena Football League (AFL) did not pay their rent, nor did they provide a certificate of insurance as outlined in the executed contract, leading to the contract’s termination. The City and ASM would have been irresponsible in protecting the taxpayers’ best interest had they allowed the team to host any games at the Lake Charles Event Center without paying rent or providing a certificate of insurance.”

[Turbine]

Allegedly they didn’t pay rent or provided proof of insurance in LC per a LC attorney.

I don't know about insurance and all, but Louisiana pretty much gave away rights to the CajunDome in return for 13+ days a year usage.

Perhaps Blackham will let UL back in at some point.