Softball Stadium Update

[RedTails]

_ I take pictures once in a while just to show them to the ones that can't visit. Like out of town or state. (I just ended that)

I greatly appreciated the pictures!

[Frenchie35]

Well Turb and the rest. You may have just renewed my faith in the ones that do appreciat a few shots now and than.........The pictures were not to take a shot at the contractor. Just for our eyes only..........

[CajunAmos]

I think there are a number of items involved with the construction that is not released to the public. My suggestion for those who want to know what's going on with the stadium contact Scott Farmer or speak with the coaches at one of the practice sessions and get their thoughts on the matter. I've never been a proponent of looking at the positive side of what's going on with our university when everyone else is reducing budgets and closing facilities rather than looking at what isn't done.

[Boomer]

_ There were a many of us that did a lot of work as volunteers a few years back with Gerald Hebert. (We dismantled the old baseball stadium and carted it off in about 6 hours). Gerald had "professional" volunteers doing all kinds of work. I know that I can mount seats. I know that he had guys that could lay bricks. I'd be willing to help finish the job as a volunteer if the contractor will refund some of the money back to the university......... _

And guess what???? ----it was kind of a kick in the ass----All the group talking bull and having some great food and refreshments----Even had some guys hitting on Neustrom's female inmates I think!!!!!LOL

[LFTCajun]

_ Well Turb and the rest. You may have just renewed my faith in the ones that do appreciat a few shots now and than.........The pictures were not to take a shot at the contractor. Just for our eyes only.......... _

Count me in as one who has appreciated your photo updates.

[shof]

_ Count me in as one who has appreciated your photo updates. _

Ditto. Lucky if I get to Lafayette once/yr! Hopefully for 1 or 2 FB games next fall.

[bbbilly]

As a softball season ticket holder I for one am not at all happy with the progress of the Stadium. I remember talking to Scott Farmer at the end of last season and he said it would be finished in november. Well that was over three months ago. After the game the night of the 15, there was no lighting under the bleachers. A woman fell and we had to block the people comming up behind us because they could not see her. It would not be a good thing to have fans get hurt and then sue the university because no one wants to make the contractor mad.

[SlappyCajun]

I tend to be an optimist about these things. And I think that all of you season ticket holders have a right to be upset. The only suggestion that I can offer would be 1) call Farmer and see what is going on. 2) call the contractor personally 3) call your state representative and have them bug the contractor in their official capacity.

I am as guilty as anyone at coming on here to air my grievances. But, if anyone can provide me with info on the contractor I will gladly write letters to their president expressing my displeasure.


igeaux.mobi

[ulforlife]

_ I tend to be an optimist about these things. And I think that all of you season ticket holders have a right to be upset. The only suggestion that I can offer would be 1) call Farmer and see what is going on. 2) call the contractor personally 3) call your state representative and have them bug the contractor in their official capacity.

I am as guilty as anyone at coming on here to air my grievances. But, if anyone can provide me with info on the contractor I will gladly write letters to their president expressing my displeasure.


igeaux.mobi _

good points slappy, I would agree with you that you are an optimist. keep it rolling it might start to rub off on some people. it's obvious that people are upset, but we should ask ourselves how are we going to deal with it?

[ulforlife]

aggravation aside this will be one of the top 15 maybe top 10 softball parks in the country when all is said and done.

it will be nicer than all but two (Arizona State and Washington) stadiums in the beloved Pac-10 and that includes Arizona and UCLA

the SEC has some pretty nice ones in Tennessee and LSU and a few more but ours will be something special, can't wait to see it complete