I repeat "advertising is not frivolous."
Without Hud building interest, Louisiana does not hire Napier.
Without Napier's success Louisiana does not achieve R1 status.
Grants and research dollors are awarded at a much slower rate when the grantor has to say; 'Who are you again?'
I saw moving vans at the presidents house today at noon. T Joe moving on.
I certainly do not underestimate academic through athletic osmosis name recognition.
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Actually, I’m disagreeing with you on R1. Research grants have little to do with athletic recognition in my opinion. The name change made a difference and selected research by some amazing researchers here did the rest. Along with solid admin support with T-Joe. I think student might take notice but less and less athletics is attracting the kids we get. In STEM programs
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