Albineaux Phase Three is HERE

[Ragin9221]

The concept of a work in progress isn't on trial here. It's the fact that all of this feels incredibly forced, and for no reason. His heels are absolutely dug in on the fact that this needs to be an albino gator, despite many people including prominent donors, opposing it for various reasons. The phase 3 addition of the "well he's actually meant to be pro-albinism" two years after the fact comes off as disingenuous and doesn't address their concerns, and it completely misses the point of why a university would rather not have their brand associated with a condition.

White, or albino like i said if our colors are navy blue and gold the gator wouldnt be albino or white. I am sure the only reason it is white ( albino) is because our colors are red and white. This already has been to much as a topic of discussion. Instead of saying why the alligator has to be white, is to avoid some controversial, societal, politcal backlash, am sure he is trying to make that negative into a positive.

[Turbine]

The concept of a work in progress isn't on trial here. It's the fact that all of this feels incredibly forced, and for no reason. His heels are absolutely dug in on the fact that this needs to be an albino gator, despite many people including prominent donors, opposing it for various reasons. The phase 3 addition of the "well he's actually meant to be pro-albinism" two years after the fact comes off as disingenuous and doesn't address their concerns, and it completely misses the point of why a university would rather not have their brand associated with a condition.

I haven't seen a single valid reason for opposing an albino sideline spirit booster charicature of something that really exists and has zero negatives associated with it other than the fact that it prefers "Louisiana Saturday Nights" which in my mind is a positive.

[CajunGrad16]

This right here

For those complaining- come up with something better . The University's last attempt was a flaming dildo for crying out loud

I’ve only seen a handful of people try to bring up an option that isn’t a mascot of the past.

[CouillonCinema]

The concept of a work in progress isn't on trial here. It's the fact that all of this feels incredibly forced, and for no reason. His heels are absolutely dug in on the fact that this needs to be an albino gator, despite many people including prominent donors, opposing it for various reasons. The phase 3 addition of the "well he's actually meant to be pro-albinism" two years after the fact comes off as disingenuous and doesn't address their concerns, and it completely misses the point of why a university would rather not have their brand associated with a condition.

What feels forced? Who’s forcing anything? The only people who could see this as forced are naysayers who think Albineaux is wildly unpopular and I’m just continuing to do this in spite of that. But when I show evidence to show otherwise, that’s never enough. We have a poll on here (that I didn’t start) with 750 die hard Ragin Cajuns fans, and Albineaux won with almost 70% approval.

If Albineaux wasn’t liked or a good idea, the news wouldn’t keep asking me to come talk about him. Just Google him. What fan led initiative has more news articles than Albineaux right now? Did you see all the pictures of him in the Lafayette? I didn’t create those images nor did I ask the people to do them. They were all made by people that believe in this project.

The narrative that I’m being disingenuous for albinism advocacy and only popped up when I faced criticism is WRONG. Read the quote from in this article from A YEAR AGO.

https://www.katc.com/news/local-news...te-inclusivity

[Turbine]

I’ve only seen a handful of people try to bring up an option that isn’t a mascot of the past.

True.

The alligator is the oldest mascot rep of the past that Louisiana has and is why the Swamp was fenced off from the football field when LSU played here in 1902.

[RaginRoar]

Are you saying you never reached out to the media on this? Look, it is a terrible idea and if you look at the comments on Big102, you'll see an overwhelming (more than 90%) oppose the idea, including the man who wore the Cajun Chicken suit. Let it go. Florida can be the Gators and we can focus on being the Ragin' Cajuns!

[Ragin9221]

Are you saying you never reached out to the media on this? Look, it is a terrible idea and if you look at the comments on Big102, you'll see an overwhelming (more than 90%) oppose the idea, including the man who wore the Cajun Chicken suit. Let it go. Florida can be the Gators and we can focus on being the Ragin' Cajuns!

Those are the people who are leaving comments, thats not the majority of people. Of course the people who are most opposed will be the most vocal. Thats not the majority

[CAJUNSby90]

Those are the people who are leaving comments, thats not the majority of people. Of course the people who are most opposed will be the most vocal. Thats not the majority

I feel like this is all just a topic to get each other worked up over, thats never going anywhere.

[UL_Cajuns]

Up to $950.

[Ragin9221]

I feel like this is all just a topic to get each other worked up over, thats never going anywhere.

I agree!! Well if they are so opposed to it its time for the University to do something about our mascot situation.

Its like the tailgate situation, attendance situation, game day atmosphere, parking etc.. He is trying to take the initiative where the administration is not.

We could had this done when they got rid of Cayenne. Well if Cayenne wasnt working well you scrap it and come up with something new. That goes with all the situations dealing with this University.

This is inaction from the University Administration.

Have we had some community outreach on why people are not showing up to our games? Have we had some discussion with fans on why we getting 500 fans for a Basketball game?

You know he was concerned and when he first came up with idea, has he been contactted by the University? I dont think so? Have they had a discussion, an email, a phone call whatever? I dont think he has? I assume he never did.

[RedTails]

It will be interesting if the money isn't raised and can't be refunded.

He has already stated he will use whatever funds he raises to be put towards whatever that amount can afford. The GoFundMe amount covers the cost of the costume + shipping provided in the quote provided by the mascot manufacturer.

I think the actual challenges beyond raising funds and creating a costume are:
1. Legal action from the University
2. Being sidelined by the University only able to make appearances outside of events or in the tailgate areas
3. Finding a student willing to don the costume while shunned by the University
4. Cost of ongoing maintenance/cleaning (the people wearing the costume will not assume that added responsibility)
5. LA RS 14:313 being enforced by University Police (No person shall use or wear in any public place of any character whatsoever, or in any open place in view thereof, a hood or mask, or anything in the nature of either, or any facial disguise of any kind or description, calculated to conceal or hide the identity of the person or to prevent his being readily recognized.)

I think all of those challenges will unfortunately keep Cory's creation as a cool show piece in his house.

All that aside, I am a fan of a gator mascot. I just don't think this is going to work out.

[Ragin9221]

I counted more then 156 people who work for athletics that are not coaches. i didnt look at the names some may be coaches. That they could of had a pow wow and discussed the mascot situation, and tried to do something. Have we seen anything a proposal, a letter, an email, a discussion from any one of this group of more then 156 support staff? Was there one person that took the initiative on our mascot situation?