2005-06 Basketball Preview

[CDeb]

Why don't we get Tulane to come in and play us on the Dec.1 date instead of Southern N.O.

You don't think they haven't been asked??

[CajunProud]

You don't think they haven't been asked??

I don't know. I certainly hope they have been asked. I just thought that it would make more sense now with the hurricane situation.

I would rather anybody over a 1-aa program.

[CDeb]

I don't know. I certainly hope they have been asked. I just thought that it would make more sense now with the hurricane situation.

I would rather anybody over a 1-aa program.

The question was rhetorical. OF COURSE they've been asked. They only want to play us in New Orleans.

[Corndog308]

EVERYBODY doesn't wanna play us at home. Even the Tiggers.

[DaddyCajun]

The question was rhetorical. OF COURSE they've been asked. They only want to play us in New Orleans.

We maybe should call Toolame back and remind them as of right now not even the great Tulane is able to play in N.O., maybe then they would realize the opportunity to play LOUISIANA!


DaddyCajun

[NewsCopy]

UL game moves to Stephens UALR’s Feb. 25 men’s basketball game against Louisiana is being moved to the Stephens Center and could be designated for television by ESPN. The game was originally scheduled for Feb. 25 at Louisiana's Cajundome. But that facility is scheduled to host Mardi Gras events that evening. Due to the late notification of the conflict by Louisiana, UALR was not able to accommodate alternate proposed dates. Last season, UALR beat Louisiana 64-63 on ESPN2 in the Trojans’ final game at Alltel Arena. The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette reported on Sept. 7 that UALR hadn’t released its schedule because of this game. It’s now expected early next week. UALR officials have also remained tight-lipped but optimistic about playing the game in Little Rock. Louisiana released its schedule earlier this week, but left the UALR date as to be announced. "They [UALR] haven’t exactly been helpful in changing the game," Louisiana Coach Robert Lee told The Daily Advertiser of Lafayette. That comment irked UALR officials because Louisiana was responsible for clearing calendar dates for conference games when the master schedule was sent out to teams several months ago. The Mardi Gras parties are annual events. The rest of the story By Jeffrey Slatton

[CajunProud]

The question was rhetorical. OF COURSE they've been asked. They only want to play us in New Orleans.

Ease up. We're on the same team.

I'm sure they were asked. All I am saying is that they need to be asked again because of the hurricane.

[CajunProud]

I'll post this question here because I don't want to call J Walker and have him scold me before he even gives me a chance to explain.

Why not refurbish Blackham and just use the Cajun Dome for concerts, rodeos, etc....?

I know J Walker hates it there, but it is a great venue. Notice I said venue and not facility. There is a difference. Yes, the Cajun Dome is nicer and more fan friendly, but Blackham is a visiting teams nightmare. I remember the old days when we would pack that place and it would get noisy as hell. Visiting teams would have to sit out on the court because they couldn't hear. It would be better, or at least as good, as where Duke plays. What an advantage. Let's face it, we can't even sell out the Cajun Dome, but we would sell out Blackham every time.

I'm sure it would be expensive, but what about the FEMA money that is supposed to go to the Cajun Dome for repairs from the evacuees? Just a suggestion. I don't have the answers, just putting it out there.

[Tripple Threat]

Is Blackham owned by the University or privately owned? Who would foot the bill to refurbish? I would hate to not be able to drink beer at a game this season...

[CDeb]

I'll post this question here because I don't want to call J Walker and have him scold me before he even gives me a chance to explain.

Why not refurbish Blackham and just use the Cajun Dome for concerts, rodeos, etc....?

I know J Walker hates it there, but it is a great venue. Notice I said venue and not facility. There is a difference. Yes, the Cajun Dome is nicer and more fan friendly, but Blackham is a visiting teams nightmare. I remember the old days when we would pack that place and it would get noisy as hell. Visiting teams would have to sit out on the court because they couldn't hear. It would be better, or at least as good, as where Duke plays. What an advantage. Let's face it, we can't even sell out the Cajun Dome, but we would sell out Blackham every time.

I'm sure it would be expensive, but what about the FEMA money that is supposed to go to the Cajun Dome for repairs from the evacuees? Just a suggestion. I don't have the answers, just putting it out there.

On the surface, it's not a bad idea.

But then you mention "fan friendly."

That means: much more restrooms. Much more concession stands. No more hard bench seats. That all adds up to tons of money, and less capacity than in the "good old days."