Do you remember when La Tech was invited to play in the I-Bowl a few years back and made it a condition of acceptance that they would only accept the invite if it was NOT the cajuns they would play? (see Dooley) That, and the fact they tried to do the same thing to Monroe is the reason. I know their are many good La Tech fans, but when your administration tries to screw over other instate schools, you will get no sympathy from other previously screwed over schools.
This was La Techs own fault. I do feel sorry for the players though, but it is the result pf the poor decisions by your administration.