Let's see how many people want J Kelley Hall to stay?

[Turbine]

Dr. Ray Authement remembering Al Lamson

"By raising the stakes of the fund-raiser, he taught us to think big and to dream big dreams. ... Throughout our friendship, Alfred was always there to help the university in any way he could. He never asked for anything in return. ... One of the greatest loves of his life was the Lady Cajuns softball program."

Softball got all the Alfred Lamson love publicity but I personally witnessed at the end of last season how he was adament about taking Lady Cajun basketball to the next level. The only chance is giving coach Hall what he wants.

This conversation between assistant coach Rosalynn Landes, Joe Abraham and Alfred Lamson was concluded by Mr. Lamson offering/promising to pay for 2 banners. One was for the conference championship, and the second a banner to hang in the Cajun Dome for Kim Perrot.

In essence it was about getting the Lady Cajun basketball program the respect it deserves. I can think of a half dozen ways to give the Halls the money they need and deserve. You gotta "think big" and dream big dreams! Show Lamson you learned something Dr. Authement.

[Turbine]

Can person get more support?

[headragincajun]

I would like to once again "THANK" all our loyal fans for all your support. My wife (Meredith) and I are trying to get this worked out with the University. There has been no formal offer made from the university. We would love to stay and raise our 2 children here in Lafayette. Both of our daughters were born here.

We keep hearing that the university "can't afford to keep him longer than a year or so". NOT TRUE. We could stay here forever and finish what we started, which is win CHAMPIONSHIPS and do it the right way and with Honor and Integrity. Those were the things that Mr. Lamson was the proudest of. He shared in our GLORY and on numerous occasions told my staff and me so.

To the person who mentioned that Mr. Lamson talked about those 2 banners, you are right, he was adamant about those 2 banners being hung and rightfully so. IT IS THE RIGHT THING TO DO.

I hope and pray that we get to finish what we started here. We love it here and I can't say "THANK YOU ENOUGH" to all the fans. You are what keeps us here. Between our players and you fans, It has been a GREAT AND FUN RIDE.

No matter what happens we will be forever Grateful and Appreciative to you for all the support you have given to the program. WE BUILT IT AND YOU CAME AND FOR THAT WE OWE YOU.

Hope we get to stay, just didn't want anybody to think that we were greedy and trying to bail out. I do have a family to take care of and as you people know in this business you are only as good as your record. We would like to just be paid the average and stop worrying. I THINK WE HAVE EARNED THAT RIGHT.

And just for the record, we are going to be pretty good next year as we have been selected to play in the PRE-SEASON WNIT (1 of 16). It will be released in 2 more weeks who we play and where. KEEP YOUR FINGERS CROSSED and keep coming to the games.

HEADRAGINCAJUN1

[CajunAmos]

Thank you for your belief that so called "mid-majors" can compete on a national level.

Thank you for your class in dealing with the players, media, and fans while creating a successful season.

Thanks you for your professionalism in dealing with an administration who sometime seems to not return the favor.

I hope everything can be worked out, and I hope you wear the Vermilion and White until you hang em up.

[JMV JustMyView]

Get Mr. Hall the money he deserves we should not have to have a fun raiser.

[DaddyCajun]

Hope we get to stay, just didn't want anybody to think that we were greedy and trying to bail out. I do have a family to take care of and as you people know in this business you are only as good as your record. We would like to just be paid the average and stop worrying. I THINK WE HAVE EARNED THAT RIGHT.

Coach, I will be first in line and I feel many would be right there with me. One simple golf tournament per year and a $2/ticket/?#of home games would go to offsetting any budget woes in relation to the Salary increase monies needed!!

Avg ### fans/game x $2/ticket x 12 games = $alary Increa$e
500................................................= $12,000
750................................................= $18,000
1,000...............................................= $24,000
1,500...............................................= $36,000

Add to this Coach One Golf tournament per season, say $20,000!

Add these Two fund raisers with some university money and not only do you get the league average but your assistants would be better paid.


DaddyCajun,
Call me 337-344-8283


ps My daughter wants to go to your camp this summer, hope to see you there or earlier!!!

There are MANY ways to raise money and I would pay $500.00 dollars to play golf for a combined Sport(Softball & Lady Cajun Basketball) Tournament!!!

[shof]

DC - you da man!

A tournament for softball/WBB would be a great idea, one that I'd try to come in to town to participate in.......especially if we could get on that new muni course Always looking for an excuse to come home for some good eating.

Shof

[Crawfish]

Coach Hall
Thank you for setting the record straight. I love basketball and I have been going to women’s games for several years now, even though there was a time I would not admit it . I now have some company in the bleachers. The quality of play and the enthusiasm of the players has changed dramatically since you have been there. There was a time that when the girls got down, they would be prone to "pack it in." This is no longer true. I am hoping that as the program continues to improve, we will HAVE to play games in the Cajun Dome in order to seat all of the fans. I believe you and Nelson will work out a deal and I do not believe that anyone thought this was a matter of greed, but more the reality of life. It takes a lot of money to live in Lafayette or anywhere else these days. I hope the University can find a way to pay you and ALL of our coaches a nice salary. It is tough with the budget restraints mandated by the state, but I believe there is a way to make it happen.

BTW, A sweet 16 appearance would be nice for next season...

[headragincajun]

For all you Women's Basketball Fans, Just to get the word out, WE HAVE 14 HOME GAMES SCHEDULED plus 2 HOME EXHIBITION GAMES and we will find out in 2 weeks if we host PRE-SEASON WNIT.
WE NEED EVERYBODY TO SHOW UP AND BE LOUD. WE HAVE BEEN ASSURED THE BAND WILL BE AT EVERY HOME GAME NEXT YEAR. I would like to START where we finished last year (FULL HOUSE). Believe me other schools hate to play in EARL K. LONG.
The Cajun Dome will be an option on some days. We'll get back to you later on that issue. ONCE AGAIN THANKS.
HEADRAGINCAJUN1

[TheRaginTruth]

Sources have indicated that the AD at Birmingham Southern has contacted coach Hall and is very interested in his services. They have a past relationship from his days at Auburn University. Where Hall is noted for his four top ten recruiting classes. Stay Tuned????