Here is some public recognition pretaining to our city...

"New Orleans Bowl Moved To Lafayette
Due to Hurricane Katrina, two bowl games that are normally held in New Orleans have been relocated for this year.

The New Orleans Bowl will take place in Lafayette, Louisiana at the home of the Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns. The game matches the Sun Belt champs with a team from CUSA. It will still be played on December 20 at 8pm and televised on ESPN."

"Per team payout: Lafayette, LA $750,000"

See: http://www.collegefootballpoll.com/bowl_games.html