Indoor Practice Facility

[CajunAmos]

Construction looks like its going great. The only question I have is the inside height. I think the Saints facility in N.O. looked "taller", and I was curious if there was enough inside height to allow realistic kickoff and field goal practices.

[rhineaux]

Construction looks like its going great. The only question I have is the inside height. I think the Saints facility in N.O. looked "taller", and I was curious if there was enough inside height to allow realistic kickoff and field goal practices.

Ther probably isn't but, actually, i think it would be ok. you don't actually need to kick the ball to work on coverage and such. give the bal to the returner, tell everyone to start, then release the returner. like they said, its only going to be used for football when the conditions are too poor for outdoor practice, like unsafe field conditions due to weather, unsafe weather, etc. does anyone know how this thing compares to other facilities in the country (pro and college)?

[CajunCharlie]

As promised, here are some pics of the new practice facility as of Wedensday, Nov. 29. As a bonus, I've included a few "stalkerazzi" photos, as well. (The really fuzzy, far-off shot is Brandon Cox on crutches. )

THAT'S MY GIRL!!Kudos JB. Better watch it, however, Turbine may be getting a little antsy.

[Cajun Express]

Construction looks like its going great. The only question I have is the inside height. I think the Saints facility in N.O. looked "taller", and I was curious if there was enough inside height to allow realistic kickoff and field goal practices.

Height for punting might be a tad too low, kickoff and field goals will not be a problem.

[RedCajun]

Height for punting might be a tad too low, kickoff and field goals will not be a problem.

BTW, it looks MUCH taller in person. Kickoffs and field goals will def. not be a problem.

[Cajun Express]

BTW, it looks MUCH taller in person. Kickoffs and field goals will def. not be a problem.

When you first see the steel you might say yeah pretty nice, but as you get on the practice field along Cajun Dome Blvd and see that it is only half up one gets the feeling of how big this building is. Did you notice the concrete foundation for basketball?

[Kal]

When you first see the steel you might say yeah pretty nice, but as you get on the practice field along Cajun Dome Blvd and see that it is only half up one gets the feeling of how big this building is. Did you notice the concrete foundation for basketball?

If you are referring to the concrete duck pond, then yes we've seen it. LOL

[CajunAmos]

Maybe its my age, but some folk might call this a "cement pond".

[DaddyCajun]

Maybe its my age, but some folk might call this a "cement pond".

Yeah, Jed Clampett!!! First thing you know old Jeds a millionare,.......


DaddyCajun

[Cajun Express]

Yeah, Jed Clampett!!! First thing you know old Jeds a millionare,.......


DaddyCajun

All I know is the string of thunderstorms I am watching cross Acadiana and Lafayette in particular will not be an issue next year. To bad our teams preparation will be limited by God's elements.

[Kal]

All I know is the string of thunderstorms I am watching cross Acadiana and Lafayette in particular will not be an issue next year. To bad our teams preparation will be limited by God's elements.

Actually, I think they got pretty much all of their practice in today while the weather was still good. I went and watched a little bit of it and they usually come use the gym at Bourgeois when it rains but they didn't come in so the coaches must feel that they are ready.

On a side note, I have really enjoyed watching Wes Simon grow into his positiion at LB here at UL. He looked really good again as usual at practice today. For a guy that graduated a year behind me at ND and played the secondary positions weighing in at around 165 he has really transformed into a solid and consistent UL LB. Bustle could use some more ND "rice fed, rice bred" boys, especially on the O and D lines. Them boys pack a punch. Not to mention they've had an excellent coach for four years.

[Turbine]

In the last 24 hours the temp got down to a record low 26 degrees. As I looked at that number I noticed the previous record was 29 and part of me says useless information but it sure is cold.

But then it dawns on me, WHAT A FANTASTIC WEEKEND FOR RECROUXTING.

I can hear the coaches now . . . 'it sure is cold but check out this fine indoor facility you will be practicing in when you become a University of Louisiana Ragin' Cajun.'