2016: LA the new "official" abbreviation for stats, crawls, etc

[CajunDreDog]

But the plates actually say "Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns" now. Isn't that good?

I was wrong. They say "LOUISIANA GEAUX CAJUNS" actually.

[HoustonCajun]

I think showing your hand to the state is the biggest step. I also think that once the rest of the state is finished complaining, AP and ESPN are on board, and the fanbase (staff/players/students too) are all informed of our identity going forward, we can cement this change pretty painlessly.

This is a key component to the Alden Report and while it's going slower than we want, at least it's happening. And I said this when the Big 12 announced no expansion.. This could be the shot in the arm that we need. The delay gives us extra time to act. Maybe admin felt like to much had to be done in too little amount of time (like cramming for a final in 30 minutes).

I don't see anything on the UL Athletic website regarding the name reference. Seems like they would want to publicize a news release on this. No change yet on ESPN website or AP.

[CajunAmos]

I don't see anything on the UL Athletic website regarding the name reference. Seems like they would want to publicize a news release on this. No change yet on ESPN website or AP.

http://www.louisiana.edu/node/148

[HoustonCajun]

http://www.louisiana.edu/node/148

That's good. But, why isn't it also on the Athletic Website? Also, was a press release sent out?

[CajunT]

That's good. But, why isn't it also on the Athletic Website? Also, was a press release sent out?

Simple explanation, you have the same people that created the problem now executing the new policy.

[CajunDreDog]

This is the email that was sent out.



Subject: New Brand Standards For UL Lafayette Athletics
From: Matt Sullivan (matt.sullivan@louisiana.edu)
Date: Monday, November 7, 2016 8:32 AM

All,

Periodically, we review our brand standards at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. After our most recent discussions with the President's Office and the Office of Communications and Marketing, it was decided to revise our Athletics first reference and abbreviation effective November 1st, with the commencement of the 2016-17 basketball season. This also affects all other sports teams, including fall 2016 sports, going forward from that date.

Below is the approved references to the University's athletic programs. We would appreciate that your news outlet support and comply with our efforts.

Official University Name - University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Nickname - Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns
First Reference - Louisiana
Abbreviation - LA (to be used only for sports statistical uses that require abbreviated characters)

The academic institution will still be abbreviated as “UL Lafayette” and it will continue to not be referenced as ULL.

We appreciate your assistance.

--
Matt Sullivan
Sports Information Director | Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns | University of Louisiana at Lafayette |
Cox Athletics Center | 201 Reinhardt Drive | Lafayette, LA 70506-4297

O - 337.482.6331 | M - 985.981.0009 | Twitter - @MattSulli123

#GEAUXCAJUNS

[Tell The Truth]

I don't know that it would be confusing. Look at other school examples. Their ticker and logo do not match.

Louisville - uses U of L and an Old English L as their logos, but the ticker says Lou.
Nebraska - uses N as their logo, but ticker says Neb.
Michigan - uses M as their logo, but ticker says Mich.
Tennessee - uses T as their logo, but ticker says Tenn.

We haven't defined what we are using for our logo, only our team name, LOUISIANA, and ticker reference, LA.

Let's compare us to Texas:

1. TEXAS (University of Texas at Austin)
2. Longhorns
3. "T" or "UT"
4. Tex (ticker)

Here are the things we should use.

1. LOUISIANA (University of Louisiana at Lafayette)
2. Fleur de Lis
3. UL (see below)
4. LA (ticker)

Use of UL without the city tag is illegal, which is why we went with LA instead of UL. However, look at the logo below with a UL and the state of Louisiana shadow. It is legal. It has the L for Lafayette and the state for Louisiana. Technically, it says ULL. Visually, it says UL. And the state shadow clearly distinguishes it from Louisville. And, since we are emphasizing the FDL, it is on the logo where the city of Lafayette is located within the state. A simple, clear, comprehensive UL logo (with or without the Ragin Cajuns).

Looks like the TECH logo....can't bat them....join them

[Tell The Truth]

I don't know that it would be confusing. Look at other school examples. Their ticker and logo do not match.

Louisville - uses U of L and an Old English L as their logos, but the ticker says Lou.
Nebraska - uses N as their logo, but ticker says Neb.
Michigan - uses M as their logo, but ticker says Mich.
Tennessee - uses T as their logo, but ticker says Tenn.

We haven't defined what we are using for our logo, only our team name, LOUISIANA, and ticker reference, LA.

Let's compare us to Texas:

1. TEXAS (University of Texas at Austin)
2. Longhorns
3. "T" or "UT"
4. Tex (ticker)

Here are the things we should use.

1. LOUISIANA (University of Louisiana at Lafayette)
2. Fleur de Lis
3. UL (see below)
4. LA (ticker)

Use of UL without the city tag is illegal, which is why we went with LA instead of UL. However, look at the logo below with a UL and the state of Louisiana shadow. It is legal. It has the L for Lafayette and the state for Louisiana. Technically, it says ULL. Visually, it says UL. And the state shadow clearly distinguishes it from Louisville. And, since we are emphasizing the FDL, it is on the logo where the city of Lafayette is located within the state. A simple, clear, comprehensive UL logo (with or without the Ragin Cajuns).

Looks like TECH logo....can't beat them....copy them

[Tell The Truth]

Anyone want to take bets on what will be displayed Thursday night?

Just put up an L for loser....

[tdncz]

Cajuns released new branding for athletics today: First reference: Louisiana. Abbreviation for stats, crawls, etc. LA. ULL or UL-L: No

— jay walker (@jayespn1420) November 7, 2016

Let's see how well this works...

Correct me if I am wrong: Isn't this the FIRST time the actual ADMINISTRATION has released this type of "guidance" (i.e, that we be called "Louisiana")? I know the Daily Disapoointment started calling us "UL" several years ago and toher networks have sometimes reference "Louisiana," but I think this is the first time the ADMIN has requested this. Yes?
Anyway, I just saw - I think it was either last week or the week prior - the LAST admin reference (i.e., "UL-L" ) in the ESPN Goal Line right hand column that provides updated scores. I think it was the FIRST time I actually saw the "current" "UL-L is the preferred reference" acronym on TV