Alden Report Released by University of Louisiana Athletics

[CajunJack55]

Again, why do they have to approve? Simply add a ticket fee as part of tuition and fees m.

Perhaps I'm mistaken, but I was under the impression that we already have a few in place for this exact thing.

[Lafitte the Pirate]

Just for the record this is not the entire report. Also, I've been told that UL will retain the services of the consultants going forward.

Brother Brian, UL will retain the services of the consultants going forward. However, if Dr. Savoie does not follow there recommendations, they will pick up there toys and go home. Guaranteed!!

[cb089]

By UL system rule, student fees must be self imposed by vote. UL can't add a ticket fee, but it can simply stop letting students in free, charging either full price or a reduced price with ID.

Keep in mind, we're discussing the generation who overwhelmingly supports Bernie "Free $*!# " Sanders. Good luck getting them to attend if its no longer free.

[CajunT]

Brother Brian, UL will retain the services of the consultants going forward. However, if Dr. Savoie does not follow there recommendations, they will pick up there toys and go home. Guaranteed!!

Next move is his Mike, after that we will just have to wait. For me it's simple, if the same captain remains at the wheel the iceberg is straight ahead.

[Zeebart21]

Brother Brian, UL will retain the services of the consultants going forward. However, if Dr. Savoie does not follow there recommendations, they will pick up there toys and go home. Guaranteed!!

Son of a _____... Look who showed up!!

Z

[CajunT]

I'll cross that bridge when it gets here

I understand, enjoy it while you can because D-Day is coming sooner than later. The report clearly states these funds can't just be raised by supporters.

[Zeebart21]

I understand, enjoy it while you can because D-Day is coming sooner than later. The report clearly states these funds can't just be raised by supporters.

But, but, but... we always take great pride in stating that we are the cheapest University in the South!!! This would ruin everything!

Z

[VObserver]

Brother Brian, UL will retain the services of the consultants going forward. However, if Dr. Savoie does not follow there recommendations, they will pick up there toys and go home. Guaranteed!!

They won't be the only ones picking up their toys. The fishing holes will be full of ex-Cajuns fans.

[CajunT]

Keep in mind, we're discussing the generation who overwhelmingly supports Bernie "Free $*!# " Sanders. Good luck getting them to attend if its no longer free.

Well, then they will find themselves sitting outside for major sporting events in the future in baseball, football, softball and basketball. If they are not giving a dime now, where does it hurt you? Notice, the report talks about season tickets revenue and not attendance. Free tickets only inflates your attendance numbers, it does nothing to increase your revenue.

[Zeebart21]

They won't be the only ones picking up their toys. The fishing holes will be full of ex-Cajuns fans.

You know how much money could have been saved if 2 years ago these clowns in charge would have just listened to a certain someone who almost verbatim said the same thing as Alden?

Z

The ____ing hits keep coming!!

[basinbear]

Bourbon and water under the bridge.....

[jumboragncajun]

One of the competitor's questionnaire mentioned misspelled words on the cajundome jumbotron. I'm glad that was mentioned because when I see that kind of stuff my blood boils. It's amateur and so embarrassing.

[jumboragncajun]

"Baseball has potential." .... GFY dude.

[CajunRebel]

Perhaps I'm mistaken, but I was under the impression that we already have a few in place for this exact thing.

You're right. They already pay a ticket fee. That's why they get in "free." I think it's $100/yr. And to the average student who doesn't attend many games, it's no bargain.

[CajunRebel]

Keep in mind, we're discussing the generation who overwhelmingly supports Bernie "Free $*!# " Sanders. Good luck getting them to attend if its no longer free.

A student fee is the most Bernie Sandersesque thing you could do.

Subsidizing your government run entertainment with other people's money.

[CajunT]

You're right. They already pay a ticket fee. That's why they get in "free." I think it's $100/yr.

CajunRebel, I look at the fees that I pay since I have one at UL now, two last year. What is it listed as, because nowhere have I seen a described ticket fee?

[CajunRebel]

CajunRebel, I look at the fees that I pay since I have one at UL now, two last year. What is it listed as, because nowhere have I seen a described ticket fee?

Hell, if I'm wrong I'll admit it but I'm almost positive there is a ticket fee. Do you happen to have a list of the student fees?

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The University of Louisiana reached out to former Missouri athletic director Mike Alden several months ago, asking him to perform a wide-ranging analysis of the school's athletic programs and the revenue they bring in. On Monday,...

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[VObserver]

"Baseball has potential." .....GFY dude.

How would you describe the baseball program differently than that? It is pretty clearly our second best program, but nationally, how else could you describe it other than "has potential"?

[Stabil123]

I apologize if I offended you. Of course some of our alumni with money have stepped up, some in a very big way. My point is that we have done a horrible job of promoting ourselves outside our alumni circle. We don't need to find 1000 people to put up $10000 each; we need to sell all of our athletic contests as self-produced packages to ESPN, FSN and others at a profit; we need to quit giving our product away for others to profit from it. We need to quit letting students in free to games, since we won't get a fee. We need to establish our brand as strongly as possible nationwide, even worldwide. A person in Poland or South Africa can buy our merchandise as easily as one from Lafayette. We have not even begun to tap our potential market.

Can't say that I disagree with that comment. That said, I have to admit I'm not familiar with the rules regarding student fee's, but the previous comment regarding the fact that our tuition up until recently was the lowest in the state. Not sure why we have to get student approval to raise fee's , if that's the case then let raise tuition 3% that would be around $240 a year and or $20.00 month increase. Even during these difficult times, that seems doable. No doubt the branding issues is important, and I assume that is one of the reasons they hired a consultant, and hopefully they will recommend a plan of action to make this happen.