2005-06 Volunteer Days

[Turbine]

same guys i passed when leaving i did not have a camera so i did not get such "attention" as i stopped in front of their trailer thing (grins)

although, i bank at iberia bank

my thinking that fact might have counted for something (well of course how would they know i only had legends, espn1420 and lafayette high school stickers on my truck) . (smiles)

The guy with the camera noticed you.

Although I must admit there were some rather glaring deficiencies in his picture taking abilities

[NewsCopy]

The University of Louisiana first moved its football games to Cajun Field for the 1971 season, paralleling the completion of the school's athletic complex and signalling a new day for Ragin' Cajun athletics.

In the 34 years since that move, the look of the complex has undergone several changes, including the Cajundome in time for the 1985-86 basketball season (and the more recent convention center) across Cajundome Boulevard from Cajun Field as well as Ragin' Cajun Softball Park, improvements at Moore Field in baseball and at Cajun Courts in tennis.

The addition of Bourgeois Hall for Health and Physical Education is another step taken during the last 30 years, and at the end of the 2005 football season ground will be broken on the multi-million dollar indoor practice facility adjacent to softball.

But little has been done to provide a modern look to the five entrances to the complex, and Gerald Hebert will address changing that in the near future.

Hebert, UL's coordinator of athletic development, has proposed attractive, brick gates at the five entrances in order to give visitors an upscale impression upon arrival.

"We're close to making some major changes," said Hebert, who is in the middle of weekend-long Ragin' Cajun Volunteer Days at the complex. "We're washing, painting, weeding and throwing things away this weekend, and that's all part of the plan.

"We're cleaning up areas people never thought of, and that's all part of giving the place a classy, professional look."

The rest of the story

Bruce Brown
bbrown@theadvertiser.com

Landry, Hebert, and Venable
(all former UL athletes giving back)
discuss the finer points of attaining a classy, professional look

[Turbine]

An example Iin progress) of how the world got brighter at the Track and Soccer complex

[Turbine]

An example Iin progress) of how the world got brighter at the Track and Soccer complex

A combination of buff and pressure wash was used.

[gorcajun]

The picture above is that of two caring students and one future student. UL can count on them being lifelong supporters. Good foundation for attendance, support and the next cleanup.

Thanks for the help.

[Turbine]

UL can count on them being lifelong supporters. Good foundation for attendance, support and the next cleanup.

They are in good company

[Turbine]

New Soccer Coach Scot Wieland getting himself and team members off on the right foot.

Welcome to Louisiana Coach Wieland

[studentfan]

Man it was hot out there, but the food was great and we had a great time helping out!

[gorcajun]

The Vermilion Red wall will prove intimidating for visiting teams into Cajun Field. Never before has anyone, Cajun fan or foe has seen the Vermilion Swamp.

[DaddyCajun]

The Vermilion Red wall will prove intimidating for visiting teams into Cajun Field. Never before has anyone, Cajun fan or foe has seen the Vermilion Swamp.

The "Vermillion Swamp", I like the way that sounds, The Vermillion Swamp!!

DaddyCajun


ps I will go by in the a.m. and see what all got accomplished.

pss Thanks to ALL that helped out in any way shape or form!!! YOUR GREAT PEOPLE AND GREAT FANS, GOT TO LOVE YA!!!!!!!!!!!!

[OldBullDog]

Eric Mitchell was there when the Vermilion flowed through Cajun Field.

I like all the pictures on this ragin pagin better than the one the Advertiser used.

[WebWatchDog]

pss. anyone besides me thinks jake had less fun in this picture than the one i will post next? (tee-hee)

Less fun? Less trouble for sure.

pssss The Swamp looks goooooooooooood

[Corndog308]

Haven't been here a couple days, but I put the pepper decal on the picture of the guys riding in the mule at the beginning of this post. Me and another guy put the "Ragin' Cajuns" on the front of the UL transit buses when I worked there. I had an extra pepper, and voila!!!!! I thought it looked cool!

[racincajun]

How about some t-shirts next year for the volunteers. Nothing special. Just something they can wear with pride. We discussed some lines.

Cajun Pride is Back! Front

I painted Cajun Field for this shirt! Back

[shof]

That sounds like a great idea, and a company could do this and use it as advertising; i.e., Louisiana Hot Stuff. Could do exactly what you recommended ( or some similar idea ) and have their logo/company name on the shirt as well. Just a thought.