Cayenne as a UL Mascot hahahahha

[Cajun Express]

So last night was the first basketball game that I have attended this season, and I finally got to see this redone Cayenne costume. Let's just say I was less than impressed. It kinda looks like something I put together myself.

I know we've discussed this before, but what do you think should be done?

My opinion:
1. Keep the name "Ragin' Cajuns" (that's a given)
2. Continue to use the flaming pepper logo (but not the pepper with the angry face that has been appearing on hats)
3. Bring back the live bulldog at sporting events. I know there has been some discussion about other types of dogs, but the bulldog honors the tradition of the university.
4. Bring back the Cajun Chicken! He was the coolest thing ever! I don't care if its not the same guy and not the same suit, but having a chicken would definitely be unique. Its kind of like the Philly Phanatic. You can't dress up like a Philly, so have something unique that everyone recognizes.

I know that Cayenne is not popular, and that alone should send him to the orphanage for adoption by a hot sause company. My only comment about him, or defense of him in general is that The Ohio State Buckeyes have a mascot similar to him. He is a fellow dressed up in a little outfit with the head being a small buckeye nut. I don't even know what type of mascot the Stafford people have with the mighty redwood? As much as I hate gators, I simply could never back a gator, especially since Fl has made it so popular. The only two things that make sense are the state dog, and the state bird, and Tulane only half adopted the pelican, they still have Gumby don't they for a wave. I don't recall seeing the pelican on anything except on the bat.

[CajunAmos]

Or Post Oak Blvd, Rd, Ln, etc, etc in Houston

[Kal]

Or Post Oak Blvd, Rd, Ln, etc, etc in Houston

Yeh I don't think this really helps the argument. When we went to houston for the UL game, we got lost taking different post oaks trying to reach our destination. And we even had two maps. Having multiple streets named close to the same thing is really confusing for people from out of town who are looking at maps and street signs trying to figure out where the heck they are.

[HoustonCajun]

Yeh I don't think this really helps the argument. When we went to houston for the UL game, we got lost taking different post oaks trying to reach our destination. And we even had two maps. Having multiple streets named close to the same thing is really confusing for people from out of town who are looking at maps and street signs trying to figure out where the heck they are.

Lafayette is certainly no Houston and it would be difficult to get lost there. Besides, Louisiana Blvd. would be a very short street from Johnston St. thru the UL complex and thru the Research Park. The only reason for doing this is because of the University of Louisiana. Otherwise, it would have no meaning.

When someone mentions Cajun Field or the CajunDome on Louisiana Blvd., there would be no confusion as to where that is.

[BabbForHeisman]

I think it's more reasonable to ask that Louisiana Ave. be extended all the way to South College. In this way, UL Campus would be at the corner of University and Louisiana avenues. I believe this was attempted and failed before, but if people can have Willow (or whichever street it is, I can't remember) renamed Martin Luther King Drive, then there shouldn't be anything to keep us from being able to rename that section of Johnston street Louisiana Ave.

And did I hear somewhere that Johnston is actually named after an LSU guy anyway? I think this is a great idea!

[Pirogue]

Yeh I don't think this really helps the argument. When we went to houston for the UL game, we got lost taking different post oaks trying to reach our destination. And we even had two maps. Having multiple streets named close to the same thing is really confusing for people from out of town who are looking at maps and street signs trying to figure out where the heck they are.

uuuugggh... just turn on the GPS

[RCAJUN90]

Our new website is first class. What do you guys think about the story of cayenne the Ragin Cajun pepper? Why isn't Tabasco donating a mint to us?

[AstroCajun]

Why isn't Tabasco donating a mint to us?

I'll take "because we didn't ask" for a thousand, Alex.

[rhineaux]

_ Our new website is first class. What do you guys think about the story of cayenne the Ragin Cajun pepper? Why isn't Tabasco donating a mint to us? _

Maybe because they'd rather not associate themselves with that hideous creature, or maybe just because they hate the pepper just as much as everyone else.

[Membertou]

_ Maybe because they'd rather not associate themselves with that hideous creature, or maybe just because they hate the pepper just as much as everyone else. _

Interestingly enough, I had the opportunity to try to sell Tabasco on a local sponsorship a few years ago. First, all sponsorship sales get directed to an agency in NY city. Second, I was flat out told that Tabasco is not interested in pushing a south Louisiana/Cajun angle with the product. They view themselves as an international product with an international market and any connection to south Louisiana as far as they are concerned is purely coincidental and of no importance to their marketing efforts. This was their view 7-8 years ago.