Bob Fournet Dedication Photos

[CajunT]

[NewsCopy]

  That's a lesson the UL athletic department learned about seven years ago following the renovation of the athletic administration building on Reinhardt Drive.

While the training room, equipment room, dressing room and weight rooms were all made larger and nicer than ever before, the expansion in those areas eliminated the meeting rooms that previously existed.

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kfoote@theadvertiser.com
With progress comes the need for more progress.

Kevin Foote

[Big Buds]

Thank you to all that attended, it means a great deal to us. We had a great time and I'm so happy that uncle Bob was recognized for all the things that he has done for Louisiana athletics. Thank you, from the Fournet family to the Cajun Family!

GEAUX LOUISIANA!

[CajunT]

_ Thank you to all that attended, it means a great deal to us. We had a great time and I'm so happy that uncle Bob was recognized for all the things that he has done for Louisiana athletics. Thank you, from the Fournet family to the Cajun Family!

GEAUX LOUISIANA! _

Thanks to the Fournet family and all they have done for Cajun Athletics!

[SlappyCajun]

In no way am I trying to cheapen the generosity of the Fournet's. Their gift of 150K was unbelievably generous.

And I have never been back there to see the area. However, is it my understanding that the double wide trailers will stay there for an extended period of time. It seems to me that that would be prime expansion space for the complex. Or at least an area to build a permanent recruiting zone that is not double wides.

Just asking, thanks.

Again thank you so much to the Fournet family. It is unbelievable to have generous fans like you.

[Big Buds]

_ In no way am I trying to cheapen the generosity of the Fournet's. Their gift of 150K was unbelievably generous.

And I have never been back there to see the area. However, is it my understanding that the double wide trailers will stay there for an extended period of time. It seems to me that that would be prime expansion space for the complex. Or at least an area to build a permanent recruiting zone that is not double wides.

Just asking, thanks.

Again thank you so much to the Fournet family. It is unbelievable to have generous fans like you. _

No offense taken, I'm in 100% agreement with you that the space is prime for complex expansion and something more permanent. From my understanding the $150,000 that was donated was for the naming rights of the recruiting zone only. I personally would love to see something more permanent or built around/into the athletic complex, even something leading up the hill overlooking Cajun Field. But as far as what the future hold I have no idea what their plans are.

[CAJUNJUDO]

I would like to see a 5 story building housing all athletics.
The side of the hill could be dug out to ecompass more square footage.
1st and 2nd floor could house all coaches and office administration for athletics.
3rd floor would have windows looking out towards the field to give athletes something beautiful to look at while they're working out.
4th and 5th floor could be luxury suites along with a Cajun store that can be accessed from the top of the Swamp or from the 1st floor of the building.

I remember Turbine posted a picture of a similar rendition about 6 years ago.

This idea is similar to how the end zone is at WVU.

[CajunSaint]

a thousand thanks to jacques, henri, and the rest of the fournet family!

[BirdofParadise]

_ I would like to see a 5 story building housing all athletics.
The side of the hill could be dug out to ecompass more square footage.
1st and 2nd floor could house all coaches and office administration for athletics.
3rd floor would have windows looking out towards the field to give athletes something beautiful to look at while they're working out.
4th and 5th floor could be luxury suites along with a Cajun store that can be accessed from the top of the Swamp or from the 1st floor of the building.

I remember Turbine posted a picture of a similar rendition about 6 years ago.

This idea is similar to how the end zone is at WVU. _

Most of what you're talking about is in the plans for Cajun Field itself. The floors that aren't part of the press/suites area will house most of your suggestions.

[rhineaux]

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Anyone know what Hot Wheels donated for their portion of the sign?

[CajunCanaille]

_ In no way am I trying to cheapen the generosity of the Fournet's. Their gift of 150K was unbelievably generous.

And I have never been back there to see the area. However, is it my understanding that the double wide trailers will stay there for an extended period of time. It seems to me that that would be prime expansion space for the complex. Or at least an area to build a permanent recruiting zone that is not double wides.

Just asking, thanks.

Again thank you so much to the Fournet family. It is unbelievable to have generous fans like you. _

I agree with you....the double-wide trailor look is pretty trashy. If I was a first time visitor/recruit I would giggle at the site of those things.

Oh and thanks to the Fornet's. Maybe we can show a little respect for their donation and build something a little nicer back there.

[HoustonCajun]

_ I agree with you....the double-wide trailor look is pretty trashy. If I was a first time visitor/recruit I would giggle at the site of those things.

Oh and thanks to the Fornet's. Maybe we can show a little respect for their donation and build something a little nicer back there. _

Double-wide trailers for a 1A program doesn't sound very good. Check out this quote from one of the recruits in the camp this past weekend:

“I really didn’t know what to expect when I came in,” stated Chase. “Coach Brown had told me that Louisiana was an up and coming program with good facilities, but we had heard a few things about the program and didn’t know what to expect. My mom was a little concerned that the school would be a little ran down, but I think she was pleasantly surprised by what she had seen Sunday."

Perception means a lot. Our Louisiana-Lafayette name and double-wide trailers for recruiting hurt that perception. How about someone posting pictures of the area, both inside and out, so we can see what the finished product looks like. It is apparently nicer than it sounds, although I'm not sure I would want to publicize a great new area of double-wide trailers for recruiting. How about just calling it the new Recruiting Zone and leave off any reference to double-wides?