UH athletic director

[CajunVic]

I disagree. The UH President, who has done an excellent job there, had a lot of help from Tilman to move their athletic program forward - a lot of help! I we had a supporter with the resources of TF that would donate to the UL, we would probably be in a P5 conference also. To say that Dr. Savoie has no understanding of the importance of athletics to the brand of the university is being disingenuous. It's not a lack of understanding, it is a lack of money that is holding us back.

that type of money tree seems to elude us

we managed to find three magnanimous donors with naming rights to specific stadiums

it will be interesting to see if we can at least find enough money trees to support NIL in the different sports

apparently Des has found at least some to remain relevant

we hear that Deggs is beating the bushes to remain relevant

hopefully that same help can come to Allison as T indicated so softball can remain relevant

[60swerethebest]

If Softball fans don’t support Alyson, won’t support anyone. Will be interesting to see.

[WestUCajun]

I was specifically addressing the statement about Dr. Savoie. The academic side has grown thanks to a large part of the work done by Dr. Kolluru and the Deans of the various departments. The head of the RCAF is Trey Frazier. The RCAF has directors that raise money - Trevor Starcher Associate AD/Sr. Director of Development, David Schexnayder Director of Development and Jared Del Rosario, Associate Director of Development. These are the ones currently with the responsibility of fundraising. I don't know what has been done to address fan apathy or what will be effective. Personally, the few people I have spoken to have said that past lack of success is the reason they aren't interested. when I point out that we have had success in football, baseball, and softball, their comeback is yes but football isn't consistent and doesn't have a history of winning championships and baseball and softball doesn't interest them. Another thing, the athletic budget deficit that was covered by the foundation ( an example of UL Admin's commitment to athletics) but has to be eventually paid back, has hindered the ability of the athletic department to do more than fundraise for capital improvements. Hopefully the new stadium and facilities bring in more money so we can do more fan engagement.

[Cajunsmike]

I was specifically addressing the statement about Dr. Savoie. The academic side has grown thanks to a large part of the work done by Dr. Kolluru and the Deans of the various departments. The head of the RCAF is Trey Frazier. The RCAF has directors that raise money - Trevor Starcher Associate AD/Sr. Director of Development, David Schexnayder Director of Development and Jared Del Rosario, Associate Director of Development. These are the ones currently with the responsibility of fundraising. I don't know what has been done to address fan apathy or what will be effective. Personally, the few people I have spoken to have said that past lack of success is the reason they aren't interested. when I point out that we have had success in football, baseball, and softball, their comeback is yes but football isn't consistent and doesn't have a history of winning championships and baseball and softball doesn't interest them. Another thing, the athletic budget deficit that was covered by the foundation ( an example of UL Admin's commitment to athletics) but has to be eventually paid back, has hindered the ability of the athletic department to do more than fundraise for capital improvements. Hopefully the new stadium and facilities bring in more money so we can do more fan engagement.

We have people soliciting funds for athletics. Issue is we don't have enough people in our fanbase with the financial resources or inclination to make a significant difference. People we have asking are told no very frequently. That does not mean efforts should cease. In fact, it simply means we need to work harder. Perhaps all the new ticket sellers we recently hired can make an impact going forward.

[cajunfan96]

We have people soliciting funds for athletics. Issue is we don't have enough people in our fanbase with the financial resources or inclination to make a significant difference. People we have asking are told no very frequently. That does not mean efforts should cease. In fact, it simply means we need to work harder. Perhaps all the new ticket sellers we recently hired can make an impact going forward.

i have not received one call from "fundraisers" to contribute to anything!

[cajunref]

i have not received one call from "fundraisers" to contribute to anything!

You are not alone

[cajun4life]

We have people soliciting funds for athletics. Issue is we don't have enough people in our fanbase with the financial resources or inclination to make a significant difference. People we have asking are told no very frequently. That does not mean efforts should cease. In fact, it simply means we need to work harder. Perhaps all the new ticket sellers we recently hired can make an impact going forward.

Hmm, maybe if we actually cultivated our fan base from our students we would see more donations. Instead we stifle student participation at every single turn.

The reasons for our lack of funds are partially in our control. It just happens to be when students spend the 4 or 5 years on campus. We just don’t care to create an environment that ties students to the university. We do a good job of educating them, but that’s about it.

[CajunVic]

It’s difficult to create change. It is even more difficult when creating a needed change is immediately met with reinforcement of the bad policy which necessitated a change.

[ULvictory]

We have people soliciting funds for athletics. Issue is we don't have enough people in our fanbase with the financial resources or inclination to make a significant difference. People we have asking are told no very frequently. That does not mean efforts should cease. In fact, it simply means we need to work harder. Perhaps all the new ticket sellers we recently hired can make an impact going forward.

I have yet to receive a phone call to contribute. In fact, outside of David, I have no idea who the other two fundraisers are that WestUCajun mentioned.

[CajunVic]

I have yet to receive a phone call to contribute. In fact, outside of David, I have no idea who the other two fundraisers are that WestUCajun mentioned.

email them a list of each of the alumni who posted here asking for a call

ask them for their plan and suggest that its important to iron while the iron is hot

be proactive

you love Louisiana

make is start somewhere

[Cajunsmike]

Good post regarding needing to cultivate interest in athletics from students.