UL taking time to get it right with Cajuns mascot

[CajunNation]

We will never find a better mascot for the University of Louisiana Cajuns than a Catahoula.

Official State dog further strengthens our marketing initiative as Louisiana.
The story of the Cataholua reads like the story of Louisiana.
It has a history of hunting big game in the Swamps and backwoods of Louisiana along side our ancestors.

Kids love dogs. Chicks love dogs. Alpha and Beta males love dogs.

And, it will never be confused with the mascot of any other FBS university.


UT Vols - Dog
TAMU Aggies - Dog
UL Cajuns - Dog


This should have been done 20 years ago.

[Penrod]

This post is exactly why we are where we are with regard to the name issues. People STILL don't understand the value of a statewide appeal. Ditching the directional "feel" has been imperative for decades. I think the intrinsic value is self evident, but apparently I'm wrong in that belief.

Again, in the age of social media and snark being the populist currency, introducing a whiff of a mascot would be disastrous. (ex, look at the backlash after the Pelicans introduced Pierre the Nightmare Pelican) Mascots don't just entertain kids. Its fodder for nerdy bloggers and offseason insults. We've had our share of that over the years. No thanks.

Also, why did you feel the need to put "not offensive" in your closing remarks? Can't help yourself?

I did this to explain why we're not considering Chitimacha Charley as a potential mascot. Take that you nerdy blogger!

[ManAboutTown]

We will never find a better mascot for the University of Louisiana Cajuns than a Catahoula.

Official State dog further strengthens our marketing initiative as Louisiana.
The story of the Cataholua reads like the story of Louisiana.
It has a history of hunting big game in the Swamps and backwoods of Louisiana along side our ancestors.

Kids love dogs. Chicks love dogs. Alpha and Beta males love dogs.

And, it will never be confused with the mascot of any other FBS university.


UT Vols - Dog
TAMU Aggies - Dog
UL Cajuns - Dog


This should have been done 20 years ago.

I'm fine with this, it just should not be promoted as a corner stone of our identity. Cool side deal for the kids; let it go out and retrieve the kicking tee. Fine.

[Turbine]

We will never find a better mascot for the University of Louisiana Cajuns than a Catahoula.

Official State dog further strengthens our marketing initiative as Louisiana.
The story of the Cataholua reads like the story of Louisiana.
It has a history of hunting big game in the Swamps and backwoods of Louisiana along side our ancestors.

Kids love dogs. Chicks love dogs. Alpha and Beta males love dogs.

And, it will never be confused with the mascot of any other FBS university.


UT Vols - Dog
TAMU Aggies - Dog
UL Cajuns - Dog


This should have been done 20 years ago.

State dog, State reptile. Same

Louisiana Gator, Florida Gator. 50/50

A dog is a dog in many peoples eyes and its uniqueness is lost on the masses A dog named Cat 1/100

[ManAboutTown]

I did this to explain why we're not considering Chitimacha Charley as a potential mascot. Take that you nerdy blogger!

Typical response from the twit.

[Penrod]

A degree from a U that doesn't need to be explained is worth more than if you have to educate your potential employer.

A unified brand goes a long way towards that end.

This has never been an issue with our University. I think much of the worry is self loathing. Pride of Acadiana is superb! Even Bane of Baton Rouge is a preferable moniker! We're the best of Louisiana. You're just a little insecure. You've been brainwashe by the corporate branding crap. This too shall pass. Much like giving kudos.

[barisaxman]

A degree from a U that doesn't need to be explained is worth more than if you have to educate your potential employer.

A unified brand goes a long way towards that end.

He's too busy seeing where "Chitimacha Charlie" fits in his "poll" to understand the VALUE of branding to a university. Using his logic, we position ourselves alongside of :

Austin Longhorns
Chapel Hill Tarheels
Reno Wolfpack
Berkeley Bears
Madison Badgers
Urbana-Champaign Fightin Illini

OH, WAIT!!........

[Penrod]

Typical response from the twit.

You're full of snark.

[Penrod]

He's too busy seeing where "Chitimacha Charlie" fits in his "poll" to understand the VALUE of branding to a university. Using his logic, we position ourselves alongside of :

Austin Longhorns
Chapel Hill Tarheels
Reno Wolfpack
Berkeley Bears
Madison Badgers
Urbana-Champaign Fightin Illini

OH, WAIT!!........

Have you let Harvard know?

[ManAboutTown]

You're full of snark.

Seems like I touched a nerve. Do you moonlight as a blogger for feminists blogs?