Ladies' "Louisiana" uniforms are the best

[31Ragin97]

They probably just want to be called Ragin Cajuns like the men's programs are. I can see them wanting that. In my opinion they deserve to be called what ever they want.

I dont think it has to do with respect, but it is common sense..... Why would you have to differentiate the softball team as lady cajuns, there is only one softball team on campus. Just say louisiana softball or Ragin Cajun softball, no need to differentiate or clarify as lady Cajuns.

[BirdofParadise]

The University first requested that the nickname be gender neutral back in 2000. Mike and Stef most definitely supported that, so as to differentiate their program from Yvette's. Since then, all coaches of female teams are on board with the gender neutral nickname. The University, has, in fact, put it in writing.

Reality: Our women's teams don't want to be called Lady Cajuns. Period.

[Turbine]

The University first requested that the nickname be gender neutral back in 2000. Mike and Stef most definitely supported that, so as to differentiate their program from Yvette's. Since then, all coaches of female teams are on board with the gender neutral nickname. The University, has, in fact, put it in writing.

Reality: Our women's teams don't want to be called Lady Cajuns. Period.

A somewhat distorted "official" view of what really happened but it is what it is, thats fine.

Ok then, to your stance, there is no such thing as gender neutral Jay, you had to mention gender twice to make your point.

So instead of a gender neutral outcome, gender has to be inserted unnecessarily into the story as descriptors to make it understandable. As you just showed. A ten letter title once covered it all.

Yes Lady Cajuns was once a brand, now its just a descriptor that saves space and explanation.

As has been shown time and time again, traditions at UL are lost in as little as four years. According to you its been 14 years. This simple turn of phrase should not make anyone feel threatened.

[Turbine]

I dont think it has to do with respect, but it is common sense..... Why would you have to differentiate the softball team as lady cajuns, there is only one softball team on campus. Just say louisiana softball or Ragin Cajun softball, no need to differentiate or clarify as lady Cajuns.

UL Softball could certainly survive without gender mention.

However, -to date- no broadcast, post game interview or in depth article has ever attempted to to so.

Not sure why that would be desirable either.

[jjlouv]

Boy, I sure wish there were more talk about sports on this site, and less talk about names...

[barisaxman]

Boy, I sure wish there were more talk about sports on this site, and less talk about names...

Who would've thought we'd be having a controversy over what name is acceptable for the softball team??

[jjlouv]

Who would've thought we'd be having a controversy over what name is acceptable for the softball team??

It's exhausting... Every thread has some rant about names.

I know I'm in the minority here, but it doesn't bother me. UL, ULL, Louisiana... I care more about the team performing well and winning, than about some 8th string broadcaster on ESPN3 not calling us "Louisiana".

[cajun4ever]

You going to post pictures or am I just supposed to take your word for it? Wow I bet they all say University of Lafayette in bright yellow

[tank]

Nice Unis !!

[Boomer]

Nice Unis !!

-----------OK settled ____ALL go by Ragin' Cajuns!!!!