University of Louisiana Men's Basketball Reunion

[snote]

"Parrot get the DA on the same page with our goals---Damn I can't believe the cost of the DA is $185 per year---Need front page ink!!!! thanks!!!"

Like your enthusiasm .. And your boldness in "damn-ing"on what the paper cost, and then asking them for help.. As they say, don't have if you don't ask.

I am sure you know though, Josh's j.o.b. Is not to be a "Cajun cheerleader", but rather cover the university's sports program's which most, if not all have certainly enjoyed and are pleased..

Maybe the RCAF, Cajunredzone.com or a single booster could ring the paper's advertising dept and get in the paper what you are asking/looking for.

Again, my admiration for your and others excitement with what seems to be afoot. You 4star you! (grins)



igeaux.mobi

[Parrott]

We need to get some ink ASAP on Saturday's game ---Also headlines on Friday and Saturday about the game---Please tell the fans to get to the game EARLY--like 1 hour before----How about a huge WELCOME BACK head for the former players and a WELCOME TO for all the recruits that will be on our campus this weekend---Like HUD said at the meeting today everybody on board-----Jay thanks for your blog---Parrot get the DA on the same page with our goals---Damn I can't believe the cost of the DA is $185 per year---Need front page ink!!!! thanks!!!

Thanks for the advice, Boom, but I can assure you that the DA has put together a plan for reunion coverage. Foote has been publicizing the reunion for a while now on the radio. You'll start seeing more and more on the reunion in the next few days in print and online for the DA.

As for advertising, Bil is right. I write stories; I don't do advertising. If somebody wants to run an ad in the newspaper, they need to pay for it.

I would consider $185 a year quite a bargain (.50 cents a day) for Cajun fans given that you get daily UL stories as well as blogs, pictures, videos, etc., on top of everything else. Doesn't make sense to give all of that away for free, otherwise I won't get paid.

[CajunT]

_ Thanks for the advice, Boom, but I can assure you that the DA has put together a plan for reunion coverage. Foote has been publicizing the reunion for a while now on the radio. You'll start seeing more and more on the reunion in the next few days in print and online for the DA.

As for advertising, Bil is right. I write stories; I don't do advertising. If somebody wants to run an ad in the newspaper, they need to pay for it.

I would consider $185 a year quite a bargain (.50 cents a day) for Cajun fans given that you get daily UL stories as well as blogs, pictures, videos, etc., on top of everything else. Doesn't make sense to give all of that away for free, otherwise I won't get paid. _

Some would say you guys don't get paid enough JP.

[Boomer]

_ Some would say you guys don't get paid enough JP. _

MY very very BAD---sorry--just been waiting too long for the good things---lets see 365 days per year--neither wind nor rain nor---oops that's the postlady---And I have a great delivery lady----I spank my hand as I speak---with that said thanks for helping us out and Foote also gets huge thanks for his interviews recently!!!

[CajunRed]

I agree

Thanks for the advice, Boom, but I can assure you that the DA has put together a plan for reunion coverage. Foote has been publicizing the reunion for a while now on the radio. You'll start seeing more and more on the reunion in the next few days in print and online for the DA.

As for advertising, Bil is right. I write stories; I don't do advertising. If somebody wants to run an ad in the newspaper, they need to pay for it.

I would consider $185 a year quite a bargain (.50 cents a day) for Cajun fans given that you get daily UL stories as well as blogs, pictures, videos, etc., on top of everything else. Doesn't make sense to give all of that away for free, otherwise I won't get paid.

igeaux.mobi

[Turbine]

This may be old news to some of you and news to others. This is the 100th year since the start of UL Mens basketball.

First year: 1911

Oldest rival: Louisiana College



Most played teams are:



Louisiana Tech       128

McNeese State        85

Lamar                80

Louisiana College    70

Northwestern State   70

New Orleans          68

ULM                  62

Arkansas State       60

Southeastern LA      56

Southern Miss        54

LSU                  40



The records are off because between 1916 and 1930 UL 

has the overall record but not the oppoent except for LSU.



Of known actual games, at one point in time (1937) LSU 

was by far and away the most played opponent for UL. 

At that point in time, when UL had only played LA Tech 

*6 times, they had played LSU 36 times Louisiana College 

was second with *16 games.



*LA Tech and LC were no doubt much higher but the 

actual number is not verfied.

[IberiaCajun]

Okay Ragin' Cajuns basketball fans...here's a treat.
http://www.collegehoopsnet.com/jon-t...o-lamar-168947
Jon Teitel's "Forgotten Legends" Series: Louisiana-Lafayette's Dwight "Bo" Lamar
I found this interview with Bo Lamar on collegehoopsnets.com
It can also be found on UL's ENews
http://www.louisiana.edu/Advancement...ary%2018.shtml
Enjoy!
Go Cajuns!

[IberiaCajun]

Thanks Turbine.

[J-Town Cajun]

Did not realize Bo was the #2 all-time scorer in NCAA history only behind the Pistol.

[barisaxman]

Good post Turb!! I've been going to games since the Shipley era @ Blackham. On your list, in MY opinion only, even though McNeese was our biggest "rival," The team that I ABSOLUTELY HATED the most was DEFINITELY Lamar under Billy Tubbs!! Seeing them come onto OUR court and circle it with a "No.1" finger up was arrogance to the Nth degree!
Also, the team that would break our hearts the most was definitely UNO. The year we won the Great Alaskan Shootout was a PRIME example. We were undefeated and climbing in the polls and they came into a packed Blackham and won. They always seemed to be the thorn in our side.

Does anyone else have thoughts??

[Frenchie35]

If the three point shot was in effect, where would "Bo" and Pete stand. I would love to know the stats on "Bo" and Pete if that was so..............

[IberiaCajun]

_ If the three point shot was in effect, where would "Bo" and Pete stand. I would love to know the stats on "Bo" and Pete if that was so.............. _

Turbine, are you listening?! I see another research project in your future...master's level!!