(02-23-2016 10:26 AM)HoustonCajun Wrote:  

(02-23-2016 10:14 AM)HoustonCajun Wrote:  

(02-23-2016 10:11 AM)HoustonCajun Wrote:  

(02-22-2016 05:00 PM)cr11owl Wrote:  Didn't ULL just finish a new locker room complex for football? Lots of $$$ being spent in a state that is facing major academic cuts for budget reasons...

Yes I know it's probably private donations but it still sends a terrible message and probably makes enemies on the academic side of campus (like when LSU boosters wanted to spend 20+ million to buy out Miles and another 30+ million in guarantees on a new coach).

I don't think so. These facilities still needed the UL System approval which we got a couple of years ago. Construction is just being completed now. We also have a new T&F complex (still under construction), a new softball stadium from a couple of years ago, we already have an Indoor Practice Facility, we completed Phase I of football stadium improvements increasing seating to over 40,000 (Phase II to increase seating to 50,000 with a new press box, suites, offices, merchandise store, and trophy room), and a renovation of the basketball facility for better seating. All of that will be completed by next year, except Phase II of the football stadium which will be a couple of years away I'll post some pictures of what we have done and are doing, although they will likely be in separate emails.

CajunDome basketball arena renovation (to be completed for next season).

UL football stadium SEZ (South Endzone Project) completed.

UL Softball stadium.

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(02-23-2016 10:27 AM)HoustonCajun Wrote:  

(02-23-2016 10:26 AM)HoustonCajun Wrote:  

(02-23-2016 10:14 AM)HoustonCajun Wrote:  

(02-23-2016 10:11 AM)HoustonCajun Wrote:  

(02-22-2016 05:00 PM)cr11owl Wrote:  Didn't ULL just finish a new locker room complex for football? Lots of $$$ being spent in a state that is facing major academic cuts for budget reasons...

Yes I know it's probably private donations but it still sends a terrible message and probably makes enemies on the academic side of campus (like when LSU boosters wanted to spend 20+ million to buy out Miles and another 30+ million in guarantees on a new coach).

I don't think so. These facilities still needed the UL System approval which we got a couple of years ago. Construction is just being completed now. We also have a new T&F complex (still under construction), a new softball stadium from a couple of years ago, we already have an Indoor Practice Facility, we completed Phase I of football stadium improvements increasing seating to over 40,000 (Phase II to increase seating to 50,000 with a new press box, suites, offices, merchandise store, and trophy room), and a renovation of the basketball facility for better seating. All of that will be completed by next year, except Phase II of the football stadium which will be a couple of years away I'll post some pictures of what we have done and are doing, although they will likely be in separate emails.

CajunDome basketball arena renovation (to be completed for next season).

UL football stadium SEZ (South Endzone Project) completed.

UL Softball stadium.

UL Indoor Practice Facility.

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(02-23-2016 10:26 AM)HoustonCajun Wrote:  

(02-23-2016 10:14 AM)HoustonCajun Wrote:  

(02-23-2016 10:11 AM)HoustonCajun Wrote:  

(02-22-2016 05:00 PM)cr11owl Wrote:  Didn't ULL just finish a new locker room complex for football? Lots of $$$ being spent in a state that is facing major academic cuts for budget reasons...

Yes I know it's probably private donations but it still sends a terrible message and probably makes enemies on the academic side of campus (like when LSU boosters wanted to spend 20+ million to buy out Miles and another 30+ million in guarantees on a new coach).

I don't think so. These facilities still needed the UL System approval which we got a couple of years ago. Construction is just being completed now. We also have a new T&F complex (still under construction), a new softball stadium from a couple of years ago, we already have an Indoor Practice Facility, we completed Phase I of football stadium improvements increasing seating to over 40,000 (Phase II to increase seating to 50,000 with a new press box, suites, offices, merchandise store, and trophy room), and a renovation of the basketball facility for better seating. All of that will be completed by next year, except Phase II of the football stadium which will be a couple of years away I'll post some pictures of what we have done and are doing, although they will likely be in separate emails.

UL football stadium SEZ (South Endzone Project) completed.

CajunDome basketball arena renovation (to be completed for next season).

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(02-23-2016 10:36 AM)HoustonCajun Wrote:  

(02-23-2016 10:26 AM)HoustonCajun Wrote:  

(02-23-2016 10:14 AM)HoustonCajun Wrote:  

(02-23-2016 10:11 AM)HoustonCajun Wrote:  

(02-22-2016 05:00 PM)cr11owl Wrote:  Didn't ULL just finish a new locker room complex for football? Lots of $$$ being spent in a state that is facing major academic cuts for budget reasons...

Yes I know it's probably private donations but it still sends a terrible message and probably makes enemies on the academic side of campus (like when LSU boosters wanted to spend 20+ million to buy out Miles and another 30+ million in guarantees on a new coach).

I don't think so. These facilities still needed the UL System approval which we got a couple of years ago. Construction is just being completed now. We also have a new T&F complex (still under construction), a new softball stadium from a couple of years ago, we already have an Indoor Practice Facility, we completed Phase I of football stadium improvements increasing seating to over 40,000 (Phase II to increase seating to 50,000 with a new press box, suites, offices, merchandise store, and trophy room), and a renovation of the basketball facility for better seating. All of that will be completed by next year, except Phase II of the football stadium which will be a couple of years away I'll post some pictures of what we have done and are doing, although they will likely be in separate emails.

UL football stadium SEZ (South Endzone Project) completed.

CajunDome basketball arena renovation (to be completed for next season).

UL Track & Field Complex - under construction. To be completed this spring.

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(02-23-2016 10:11 AM)HoustonCajun Wrote:  

(02-22-2016 05:00 PM)cr11owl Wrote:  Didn't ULL just finish a new locker room complex for football? Lots of $$$ being spent in a state that is facing major academic cuts for budget reasons...

Yes I know it's probably private donations but it still sends a terrible message and probably makes enemies on the academic side of campus (like when LSU boosters wanted to spend 20+ million to buy out Miles and another 30+ million in guarantees on a new coach).

I don't think so. These facilities still needed the UL System approval which we got a couple of years ago. Construction is just being completed now. We also have a new T&F complex (still under construction), a new softball stadium from a couple of years ago, we already have an Indoor Practice Facility, we completed Phase I of football stadium improvements increasing seating to over 40,000 (Phase II to increase seating to 50,000 with a new press box, suites, offices, merchandise store, and trophy room), and a renovation of the basketball facility for better seating. All of that will be completed by next year, except Phase II of the football stadium which will be a couple of years away I'll post some pictures of what we have done and are doing, although they will likely be in separate emails.

I think it's great to update facilities to the point where they are adequate but the arms race in college sports is absolutely ridiculous. ULL is what 2nd or 3rd? in the academic pecking order for public Louisiana schools (I'll let y'all argue over that), a state where there are going to be major budgetary cuts to academics, and you're spending probably close to 100 million on athletic facilities. If you aren't the flagship school in your state (read most G5s) then leave the arms race to the P5s.

(02-23-2016 10:40 AM)HoustonCajun Wrote:  

(02-23-2016 10:36 AM)HoustonCajun Wrote:  

(02-23-2016 10:26 AM)HoustonCajun Wrote:  

(02-23-2016 10:14 AM)HoustonCajun Wrote:  

(02-23-2016 10:11 AM)HoustonCajun Wrote:  I don't think so. These facilities still needed the UL System approval which we got a couple of years ago. Construction is just being completed now. We also have a new T&F complex (still under construction), a new softball stadium from a couple of years ago, we already have an Indoor Practice Facility, we completed Phase I of football stadium improvements increasing seating to over 40,000 (Phase II to increase seating to 50,000 with a new press box, suites, offices, merchandise store, and trophy room), and a renovation of the basketball facility for better seating. All of that will be completed by next year, except Phase II of the football stadium which will be a couple of years away I'll post some pictures of what we have done and are doing, although they will likely be in separate emails.

UL football stadium SEZ (South Endzone Project) completed.

CajunDome basketball arena renovation (to be completed for next season).

UL Track & Field Complex - under construction. To be completed this spring.

UL fell way behind on facilities and financial commitment under a dinosaur president. That changed with our new president who in the last 5 years has transformed our university with over $400M in on-campus new construction and renovation, new athletic facilities and a commitment to excellence, a growing athletic budget that this coming year will approach $25M with minimal student fees, top 10 rankings in baseball and softball, 4 bowl games and wins in the last 5 years, an NCAA basketball appearance last year, and a growing enrollment that this year topped 19,000 in now the 3rd largest, fastest growing, and wealthiest city in Louisiana.

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(02-23-2016 10:53 AM)cr11owl Wrote:  

(02-23-2016 10:11 AM)HoustonCajun Wrote:  

(02-22-2016 05:00 PM)cr11owl Wrote:  Didn't ULL just finish a new locker room complex for football? Lots of $$$ being spent in a state that is facing major academic cuts for budget reasons...

Yes I know it's probably private donations but it still sends a terrible message and probably makes enemies on the academic side of campus (like when LSU boosters wanted to spend 20+ million to buy out Miles and another 30+ million in guarantees on a new coach).

I don't think so. These facilities still needed the UL System approval which we got a couple of years ago. Construction is just being completed now. We also have a new T&F complex (still under construction), a new softball stadium from a couple of years ago, we already have an Indoor Practice Facility, we completed Phase I of football stadium improvements increasing seating to over 40,000 (Phase II to increase seating to 50,000 with a new press box, suites, offices, merchandise store, and trophy room), and a renovation of the basketball facility for better seating. All of that will be completed by next year, except Phase II of the football stadium which will be a couple of years away I'll post some pictures of what we have done and are doing, although they will likely be in separate emails.

I think it's great to update facilities to the point where they are adequate but the arms race in college sports is absolutely ridiculous. ULL is what 2nd or 3rd? in the academic pecking order for public Louisiana schools (I'll let y'all argue over that), a state where there are going to be major budgetary cuts to academics, and you're spending probably close to 100 million on athletic facilities. If you aren't the flagship school in your state (read most G5s) then leave the arms race to the P5s.

So no improvements whatsoever to facilities unless you are a P5?

FWIW, we are well on the road to being self-sufficient.

But what gets me the most about your comment is that it totally ignores all the state money that has been given to lsu thru the years, to make them self sufficient. Without a ton of state money as foundation they would not be self sufficient at this point.

The state is in bad shape financially now, but that can be fixed. There are also definitely too many four year 'research' Ph.D. granting universities in the state. But that too can be fixed.

(02-23-2016 11:05 AM)LaCajunsFan Wrote:  

(02-23-2016 10:53 AM)cr11owl Wrote:  

(02-23-2016 10:11 AM)HoustonCajun Wrote:  

(02-22-2016 05:00 PM)cr11owl Wrote:  Didn't ULL just finish a new locker room complex for football? Lots of $$$ being spent in a state that is facing major academic cuts for budget reasons...

Yes I know it's probably private donations but it still sends a terrible message and probably makes enemies on the academic side of campus (like when LSU boosters wanted to spend 20+ million to buy out Miles and another 30+ million in guarantees on a new coach).

I don't think so. These facilities still needed the UL System approval which we got a couple of years ago. Construction is just being completed now. We also have a new T&F complex (still under construction), a new softball stadium from a couple of years ago, we already have an Indoor Practice Facility, we completed Phase I of football stadium improvements increasing seating to over 40,000 (Phase II to increase seating to 50,000 with a new press box, suites, offices, merchandise store, and trophy room), and a renovation of the basketball facility for better seating. All of that will be completed by next year, except Phase II of the football stadium which will be a couple of years away I'll post some pictures of what we have done and are doing, although they will likely be in separate emails.

I think it's great to update facilities to the point where they are adequate but the arms race in college sports is absolutely ridiculous. ULL is what 2nd or 3rd? in the academic pecking order for public Louisiana schools (I'll let y'all argue over that), a state where there are going to be major budgetary cuts to academics, and you're spending probably close to 100 million on athletic facilities. If you aren't the flagship school in your state (read most G5s) then leave the arms race to the P5s.

So no improvements whatsoever to facilities unless you are a P5?

FWIW, we are well on the road to being self-sufficient.

But what gets me the most about your comment is that it totally ignores all the state money that has been given to lsu thru the years, to make them self sufficient. Without a ton of state money as foundation they would not be self sufficient at this point.

The state is in bad shape financially now, but that can be fixed. There are also definitely too many four year 'research' Ph.D. granting universities in the state. But that too can be fixed.

No, I'm fine with some upgrades, especially when they are privately funded. I just don't think football complexes need giant flat screen TVs and putt putt like Clemson is putting in. If you're a flagship school with a huge endowment (like a UT) and the academic side is getting the attention it needs then you can do what you want but when you're not even ranked in the top (250?) in the USNWR like most of the G5 then 100+ million on state of the art athletic complexes is pretty crazy.

We have people all over the country complaining about rising tuition costs and UH is over here charging students for their new football stadium while being ranked the 7th?+ academic school in the state by most metrics.

(02-23-2016 11:21 AM)cr11owl Wrote:  

(02-23-2016 11:05 AM)LaCajunsFan Wrote:  

(02-23-2016 10:53 AM)cr11owl Wrote:  

(02-23-2016 10:11 AM)HoustonCajun Wrote:  

(02-22-2016 05:00 PM)cr11owl Wrote:  Didn't ULL just finish a new locker room complex for football? Lots of $$$ being spent in a state that is facing major academic cuts for budget reasons...

Yes I know it's probably private donations but it still sends a terrible message and probably makes enemies on the academic side of campus (like when LSU boosters wanted to spend 20+ million to buy out Miles and another 30+ million in guarantees on a new coach).

I don't think so. These facilities still needed the UL System approval which we got a couple of years ago. Construction is just being completed now. We also have a new T&F complex (still under construction), a new softball stadium from a couple of years ago, we already have an Indoor Practice Facility, we completed Phase I of football stadium improvements increasing seating to over 40,000 (Phase II to increase seating to 50,000 with a new press box, suites, offices, merchandise store, and trophy room), and a renovation of the basketball facility for better seating. All of that will be completed by next year, except Phase II of the football stadium which will be a couple of years away I'll post some pictures of what we have done and are doing, although they will likely be in separate emails.

I think it's great to update facilities to the point where they are adequate but the arms race in college sports is absolutely ridiculous. ULL is what 2nd or 3rd? in the academic pecking order for public Louisiana schools (I'll let y'all argue over that), a state where there are going to be major budgetary cuts to academics, and you're spending probably close to 100 million on athletic facilities. If you aren't the flagship school in your state (read most G5s) then leave the arms race to the P5s.

So no improvements whatsoever to facilities unless you are a P5?

FWIW, we are well on the road to being self-sufficient.

But what gets me the most about your comment is that it totally ignores all the state money that has been given to lsu thru the years, to make them self sufficient. Without a ton of state money as foundation they would not be self sufficient at this point.

The state is in bad shape financially now, but that can be fixed. There are also definitely too many four year 'research' Ph.D. granting universities in the state. But that too can be fixed.

No, I'm fine with some upgrades, especially when they are privately funded. I just don't think football complexes need giant flat screen TVs and putt putt like Clemson is putting in. If you're a flagship school with a huge endowment (like a UT) and the academic side is getting the attention it needs then you can do what you want but when you're not even ranked in the top (250?) in the USNWR like most of the G5 then 100+ million on state of the art athletic complexes is pretty crazy.

We have people all over the country complaining about rising tuition costs and UH is over here charging students for their new football stadium while being ranked the 7th?+ academic school in the state by most metrics.

Well then I don't know how in the world it would ever be agreed upon as to what is allowed or not. Who makes that decision? How is it enforced?

Sorry, but if any school can raise the private funds, they should have the freedom to do what they want.

Now state funding for anything other than academics is a whole different story.

(02-23-2016 11:28 AM)LaCajunsFan Wrote:  

(02-23-2016 11:21 AM)cr11owl Wrote:  

(02-23-2016 11:05 AM)LaCajunsFan Wrote:  

(02-23-2016 10:53 AM)cr11owl Wrote:  

(02-23-2016 10:11 AM)HoustonCajun Wrote:  I don't think so. These facilities still needed the UL System approval which we got a couple of years ago. Construction is just being completed now. We also have a new T&F complex (still under construction), a new softball stadium from a couple of years ago, we already have an Indoor Practice Facility, we completed Phase I of football stadium improvements increasing seating to over 40,000 (Phase II to increase seating to 50,000 with a new press box, suites, offices, merchandise store, and trophy room), and a renovation of the basketball facility for better seating. All of that will be completed by next year, except Phase II of the football stadium which will be a couple of years away I'll post some pictures of what we have done and are doing, although they will likely be in separate emails.

I think it's great to update facilities to the point where they are adequate but the arms race in college sports is absolutely ridiculous. ULL is what 2nd or 3rd? in the academic pecking order for public Louisiana schools (I'll let y'all argue over that), a state where there are going to be major budgetary cuts to academics, and you're spending probably close to 100 million on athletic facilities. If you aren't the flagship school in your state (read most G5s) then leave the arms race to the P5s.

So no improvements whatsoever to facilities unless you are a P5?

FWIW, we are well on the road to being self-sufficient.

But what gets me the most about your comment is that it totally ignores all the state money that has been given to lsu thru the years, to make them self sufficient. Without a ton of state money as foundation they would not be self sufficient at this point.

The state is in bad shape financially now, but that can be fixed. There are also definitely too many four year 'research' Ph.D. granting universities in the state. But that too can be fixed.

No, I'm fine with some upgrades, especially when they are privately funded. I just don't think football complexes need giant flat screen TVs and putt putt like Clemson is putting in. If you're a flagship school with a huge endowment (like a UT) and the academic side is getting the attention it needs then you can do what you want but when you're not even ranked in the top (250?) in the USNWR like most of the G5 then 100+ million on state of the art athletic complexes is pretty crazy.

We have people all over the country complaining about rising tuition costs and UH is over here charging students for their new football stadium while being ranked the 7th?+ academic school in the state by most metrics.

Well then I don't know how in the world it would ever be agreed upon as to what is allowed or not. Who makes that decision? How is it enforced?

Sorry, but if any school can raise the private funds, they should have the freedom to do what they want.

Now state funding for anything other than academics is a whole different story.

I'm not suggesting it should be regulated by anyone I'm just saying that I think it's way out of hand at this point. In my opinion athletics are a part of what a university should be (contrary to some Rice alums/student opinions) but the big ticket items should be considered after you make large strides on the academic side. To be clear I'm not trying to single out ULL, I think this is an issue all around the NCAA and it will eventually cause the split that a lot of people think is coming.

(02-22-2016 01:48 PM)ExcitedOwl18 Wrote:  Here are the midweek games:

Tuesday:
ODU vs. Norfolk St
USM vs. ULM
LT vs. UA-LR
UTSA @ Sam Houston St.
MTSU vs. Lipscomb
Rice vs. Dallas Baptist
UAB vs. Jacksonville St.
FIU vs. St. Thomas (Non-D1)

Wednesday:
USM vs. New Orleans
LT vs. ULL
Rice vs. Texas State
UAB @ Troy
FIU vs. Mizzou

Key games in my view are Rice vs. Dallas Baptist and LA Tech vs. ULL. If LT can get the win vs. ULL, it'd really show that they are on the way up.

I'd also like to see UAB win against Jacksonville St. and Troy. Was this past weekend just a blip on the radar or a sign of things to come? Same question can be asked about Rice.

USM VS ULM cancelled due to weather forecast

(02-23-2016 11:48 AM)usmbacker Wrote:  

(02-22-2016 01:48 PM)ExcitedOwl18 Wrote:  Here are the midweek games:

Tuesday:
ODU vs. Norfolk St
USM vs. ULM
LT vs. UA-LR
UTSA @ Sam Houston St.
MTSU vs. Lipscomb
Rice vs. Dallas Baptist
UAB vs. Jacksonville St.
FIU vs. St. Thomas (Non-D1)

Wednesday:
USM vs. New Orleans
LT vs. ULL
Rice vs. Texas State
UAB @ Troy
FIU vs. Mizzou

Key games in my view are Rice vs. Dallas Baptist and LA Tech vs. ULL. If LT can get the win vs. ULL, it'd really show that they are on the way up.

I'd also like to see UAB win against Jacksonville St. and Troy. Was this past weekend just a blip on the radar or a sign of things to come? Same question can be asked about Rice.

USM VS ULM cancelled due to weather forecast

Yes, but postponed is what I heard. Meaning they'll reschedule for later.

The whole state is about to get hammered with a huge storm.

(02-23-2016 11:44 AM)cr11owl Wrote:  

(02-23-2016 11:28 AM)LaCajunsFan Wrote:  

(02-23-2016 11:21 AM)cr11owl Wrote:  

(02-23-2016 11:05 AM)LaCajunsFan Wrote:  

(02-23-2016 10:53 AM)cr11owl Wrote:  I think it's great to update facilities to the point where they are adequate but the arms race in college sports is absolutely ridiculous. ULL is what 2nd or 3rd? in the academic pecking order for public Louisiana schools (I'll let y'all argue over that), a state where there are going to be major budgetary cuts to academics, and you're spending probably close to 100 million on athletic facilities. If you aren't the flagship school in your state (read most G5s) then leave the arms race to the P5s.

So no improvements whatsoever to facilities unless you are a P5?

FWIW, we are well on the road to being self-sufficient.

But what gets me the most about your comment is that it totally ignores all the state money that has been given to lsu thru the years, to make them self sufficient. Without a ton of state money as foundation they would not be self sufficient at this point.

The state is in bad shape financially now, but that can be fixed. There are also definitely too many four year 'research' Ph.D. granting universities in the state. But that too can be fixed.

No, I'm fine with some upgrades, especially when they are privately funded. I just don't think football complexes need giant flat screen TVs and putt putt like Clemson is putting in. If you're a flagship school with a huge endowment (like a UT) and the academic side is getting the attention it needs then you can do what you want but when you're not even ranked in the top (250?) in the USNWR like most of the G5 then 100+ million on state of the art athletic complexes is pretty crazy.

We have people all over the country complaining about rising tuition costs and UH is over here charging students for their new football stadium while being ranked the 7th?+ academic school in the state by most metrics.

Well then I don't know how in the world it would ever be agreed upon as to what is allowed or not. Who makes that decision? How is it enforced?

Sorry, but if any school can raise the private funds, they should have the freedom to do what they want.

Now state funding for anything other than academics is a whole different story.

I'm not suggesting it should be regulated by anyone I'm just saying that I think it's way out of hand at this point. In my opinion athletics are a part of what a university should be (contrary to some Rice alums/student opinions) but the big ticket items should be considered after you make large strides on the academic side. To be clear I'm not trying to single out ULL, I think this is an issue all around the NCAA and it will eventually cause the split that a lot of people think is coming.

Good point Owl. Even the public Tier 1 (Top 200 USNWR) LSU and Tech are going have to be mindful of athletic expenditures especially with the present budget crisis.

(02-23-2016 11:56 AM)Dawgxas Wrote:  

(02-23-2016 11:44 AM)cr11owl Wrote:  

(02-23-2016 11:28 AM)LaCajunsFan Wrote:  

(02-23-2016 11:21 AM)cr11owl Wrote:  

(02-23-2016 11:05 AM)LaCajunsFan Wrote:  So no improvements whatsoever to facilities unless you are a P5?

FWIW, we are well on the road to being self-sufficient.

But what gets me the most about your comment is that it totally ignores all the state money that has been given to lsu thru the years, to make them self sufficient. Without a ton of state money as foundation they would not be self sufficient at this point.

The state is in bad shape financially now, but that can be fixed. There are also definitely too many four year 'research' Ph.D. granting universities in the state. But that too can be fixed.

No, I'm fine with some upgrades, especially when they are privately funded. I just don't think football complexes need giant flat screen TVs and putt putt like Clemson is putting in. If you're a flagship school with a huge endowment (like a UT) and the academic side is getting the attention it needs then you can do what you want but when you're not even ranked in the top (250?) in the USNWR like most of the G5 then 100+ million on state of the art athletic complexes is pretty crazy.

We have people all over the country complaining about rising tuition costs and UH is over here charging students for their new football stadium while being ranked the 7th?+ academic school in the state by most metrics.

Well then I don't know how in the world it would ever be agreed upon as to what is allowed or not. Who makes that decision? How is it enforced?

Sorry, but if any school can raise the private funds, they should have the freedom to do what they want.

Now state funding for anything other than academics is a whole different story.

I'm not suggesting it should be regulated by anyone I'm just saying that I think it's way out of hand at this point. In my opinion athletics are a part of what a university should be (contrary to some Rice alums/student opinions) but the big ticket items should be considered after you make large strides on the academic side. To be clear I'm not trying to single out ULL, I think this is an issue all around the NCAA and it will eventually cause the split that a lot of people think is coming.

Good point Owl. Even the public Tier 1 (Top 200 USNWR) LSU and Tech are going have to be mindful of athletic expenditures especially with the present budget crisis.

All schools are going to be under the gun....not just the #1 and #3.

(02-23-2016 11:48 AM)usmbacker Wrote:  

(02-22-2016 01:48 PM)ExcitedOwl18 Wrote:  Here are the midweek games:

Tuesday:
ODU vs. Norfolk St
USM vs. ULM
LT vs. UA-LR
UTSA @ Sam Houston St.
MTSU vs. Lipscomb
Rice vs. Dallas Baptist
UAB vs. Jacksonville St.
FIU vs. St. Thomas (Non-D1)

Wednesday:
USM vs. New Orleans
LT vs. ULL
Rice vs. Texas State
UAB @ Troy
FIU vs. Mizzou

Key games in my view are Rice vs. Dallas Baptist and LA Tech vs. ULL. If LT can get the win vs. ULL, it'd really show that they are on the way up.

I'd also like to see UAB win against Jacksonville St. and Troy. Was this past weekend just a blip on the radar or a sign of things to come? Same question can be asked about Rice.

USM VS ULM cancelled due to weather forecast

Tech's game vs. UALR has been postponed.

Suggest this thread be renamed to "Baseball: Week of 2/22-2/28 and ULL Facilities Pimping"

A whopping 8 of 38 posts in this thread on CUSA Baseball.

(02-23-2016 12:31 PM)Saint Greg Wrote:  

(02-23-2016 11:48 AM)usmbacker Wrote:  

(02-22-2016 01:48 PM)ExcitedOwl18 Wrote:  Here are the midweek games:

Tuesday:
ODU vs. Norfolk St
USM vs. ULM
LT vs. UA-LR
UTSA @ Sam Houston St.
MTSU vs. Lipscomb
Rice vs. Dallas Baptist
UAB vs. Jacksonville St.
FIU vs. St. Thomas (Non-D1)

Wednesday:
USM vs. New Orleans
LT vs. ULL
Rice vs. Texas State
UAB @ Troy
FIU vs. Mizzou

Key games in my view are Rice vs. Dallas Baptist and LA Tech vs. ULL. If LT can get the win vs. ULL, it'd really show that they are on the way up.

I'd also like to see UAB win against Jacksonville St. and Troy. Was this past weekend just a blip on the radar or a sign of things to come? Same question can be asked about Rice.

USM VS ULM cancelled due to weather forecast

Tech's game vs. UALR has been postponed.

DBU at Rice still on. Storms are over and skies are sunny. But....




... Wind Advisory remains in effect from noon today to 6 am CST
Wednesday...

* event... strong northwest to west winds 20 to 30 mph with
stronger gusts approaching 40 mph.

* Timing... noon today through early Wednesday morning.

* Impact... strong... gusty winds will blow around loose objects
and may damage weak trees. They will also make driving
difficult... especially for high profile vehicles.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

Drivers of vans... campers... trailers... and other high-profile
vehicles should be alert to the danger of these winds...
especially when driving along north to south oriented roads

(02-23-2016 12:36 PM)FIU4Ever Wrote:  Suggest this thread be renamed to "Baseball: Week of 2/22-2/28 and ULL Facilities Pimping"

A whopping 8 of 38 posts in this thread on CUSA Baseball.

I would agree with FIU4Ever

Came in expecting baseball talk. Found Sun Belt discussion.

so much for the turf baseball field