UL/Louisiana Branding

[sportsfanatic21]

The example you use isn't relevant. D-ck wouldn't be the actual name, so it would make sense if you got upset if someone called you that if your name was Richard. But if your name is Richard and you walked into a formal place, like say the DMV or something, and asked to be called Rich, I still think it would be idiotic to scream and holler at someone for calling you Richard. And true, the university does specifically ask not to be referred to as ULL. But it lists the only acceptable names of the university as The University of Louisiana at Lafayette for first references, or simply The University for second references. The only thing that would make it appropriate to say "Louisiana Ragin Cajuns" is when referring specifically to the athletic team. But the scoreboard would have the university name and not the athletic team name, much like you wouldn't turn on espn and see a scoreboard on the screen that said Cornhuskers vs Sooners, as opposed to Nebraska vs Oklahoma. And if being a passionate sports fan of my alma mater means that I have to agree with everything every other fan says or that I'm supposed to whine and scream like an infant when I don't get my way to get called a name that isn't the actual name, then so be it. Like I said, I don't care if you or anybody else wants to call it UL, Louisiana, University of Louisiana, or whatever else you may feel works. The only problem I have is when UL fans rip into someone for using the actual name, as exampled by this whole thread. So, yes, I am a UL grad, and no, I don't need to thank you or anybody other than the coaches and contributors who make the programs what they are for a thing.

Ok then buddy. So what you're saying is, we shouldn't make any effort into advancing the perception of our university. And that we should just sit back and hope that some day it will magically happen. It get it now. You've converted me.

Don't do anything to help yourself, just hope someone else will provide for you. That sounds familiar.

[justafan83]

Did you reference this page by chance?

http://www.louisiana.edu/about-us/me...iversitys-name

No, but I referenced the pdf of the manual on louisiana.edu that shows virtually the exact same thing as that page.

[justafan83]

Ok then buddy. So what you're saying is, we shouldn't make any effort into advancing the perception of our university. And that we should just sit back and hope that some day it will magically happen. It get it now. You've converted me.

Don't do anything to help yourself, just hope someone else will provide for you. That sounds familiar.

How exactly do you get that from what I said? I basically said the exact opposite. Complaining about people not calling us by the name we want to be called that isn't the actual name does nothing to advance the perception of our university. I said nothing about magic either. I said keep the programs moving in the right direction and we will get the respect we need to make the change possible.

[justafan83]

What "legal things" does Ohio-Athens have in place? Show me.

Sorry, I'm not going through the bylaws of the state of Ohio for you just because you can't seem to focus on the actual point.

[CajunSaint]

Sorry, I'm not going through the bylaws of the state of Ohio for you just because you can't seem to focus on the actual point.

lil' dude, you're tiresome. please go away. and stop saying "we" and "us." geaux UL!

[CajunAmos]

Sorry, I'm not going through the bylaws of the state of Ohio for you just because you can't seem to focus on the actual point.

I think those arguing with you understand your point, which is quit complaining when a broadcaster or broadcasting entity doesn't comply with the universities naming request. They just don't agree with the plan of "sit back, be quiet, and eventually with continued success you'll get what you want" actually works.

[justafan83]

lil' dude, you're tiresome. please go away. and stop saying "we" and "us." geaux UL!

Lil' dude? I'm sure that has some sort of intimidating factor to someone, especially on an internet message board. I'm sorry for using "we" and "us" when referring to a group of people that I'm a part of. I didn't invent English, though.

[Turbine]

Jesus. We are not Nebraska, nor are we Texas. And those two schools have it listed as names to reference the school by. The University of Louisiana at Lafayette does not legally provide for any other references other than the references I previously listed, which is why espn has argued that it won't call us anything other than the official references. I'm sure in the midst of your extensive research you can find one of the dozens of articles on the subject. Also, I will provide a link to the actual graphic standards manual that lists everything I've described. I just think the fans need to worry about the respect the university earns, and not the respect it asks for. If we keep moving in the right direction, we will get the respect we deserve and have an easier time getting our way. Until we get there, whining over every little slight is not good for the university.

http://www.louisiana.edu/sites/louis...dards-2013.pdf

Non of which excludes "Louisiana" as 100% legal.

In fact some of the "official" requests are 100% illegal.

[justafan83]

Non of which excludes "Louisiana" as 100% legal.

In fact some of the "official" requests are 100% illegal.

http://www.ulsystem.net/assets/docs/...e_policies.pdf

This is the last thing I'm posting about this and the link is a little off my main point anyway, but it does outline the state legislature for the university of louisiana system regarding names. No, I don't believe anyone should sit back and wait for a change that the university wants. But there are proper ways outlined to actually change the name. Obviously, we don't have the respect or ability or whatever it takes at this time to get it done or it would be done by now. All I'm saying is getting mad and vilifying someone for using the actual name is pointless and just makes the person look like a jerk. Take it however you want.

[Big Silly]

Lil' dude? I'm sure that has some sort of intimidating factor to someone, especially on an internet message board. I'm sorry for using "we" and "us" when referring to a group of people that I'm a part of. I didn't invent English, though.

just go away