That's so annoying.
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That's so annoying.
We need an organization to take over total responsibility for providing and caring for our mascot, IMO.
There used to be a student organization called The Kennel Club who I thought had responsibility. But if you don't provide class a air conditoned dog house and USDA prime beef with a personal trainer you're probably running afoul of the government regulations. I wonder if anyone in PETA actually owns a pet.
http://www.thenewsstar.com/story/new...cot/836645001/
Cory Diaz @CoryDiaz_TNS 2m2 minutes ago
The Champ is here! Our resident rock star reporter, @GregHilburn1, with the exclusive. @champ_latech #LATech
*Slow clap* only more than a year late!
I'll do a slow clap if Tech announces we've found a QB. (a live one!)
Champ was never lost was he? Tech on the other hand has been missing for over a year.Quote:
Originally Posted by maverick
He's new - I almost replied to him, but I let it go.Quote:
Originally Posted by DallasDog
I know, but it is the lack of detail I see everyday teaching that just makes me wonder about how well people want to do their jobs now days. Devil is in the details. I was giving him a pass on not replying, but on here not as much. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by sportdawg
We are heading to 14 months without a mascot. I know they have "identified" a new mascot, it hasn't been made official yet. What is the hold up?
Getting close to 15 months without a mascot! I know they tweeted that they "identified" the next bulldog. I see that they don't care much about the mascot program.
Thanks for keeping on top of this. Like so many other things, we've allowed tradition to slip into the mists of time. We graduated when there was a live bulldog. Now there have been at least two classes without it.Quote:
Originally Posted by qng001
A new year and still no live mascot! Great leadership we have.
Yeeess! Mmmm-mmm!Quote:
Originally Posted by qng001
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mZzNycqng1...s1600/yoda.jpg
Still no mascot. Expect more losing.
Techsters arent bulldogs, so they'll be fine.Quote:
Originally Posted by qng001
Yeah, the "techsters" have been solid for years now.:laugh:Quote:
Originally Posted by Tech52
So, having a losing Tech program is funny to you? What other disappointments at Tech do you find so hilarious?Quote:
Originally Posted by PawDawg
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Originally Posted by dawg80
You... ;) :laugh: :icon_razz:
https://media.giphy.com/media/pQmWjYrz39YAg/giphy.gifQuote:
Originally Posted by GermDawg
https://twitter.com/techxxii/status/954857310677098496
The pup... THE PUP?
Great to hear. It took longer that most of us would have liked but glad its done. Long Live Tech XXII!Quote:
Originally Posted by Tech52
It took them 1 year, 3 months, 2 weeks, 5 days. Embarrassingly too long.Quote:
Originally Posted by LABulldog
Not much longer than the age of the dog dude. If they wanted that dog (offspring of XXI) they waited for it.Quote:
Originally Posted by qng001
Do we know for sure if this is truly the offspring of XXI or just a write up lie to cover up the long wait? They haven't been transparent.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tech52
Agreed. Something so easy terribly mishandled. BUT I’m glad we’ve got a live mascot again.
Or they just decided to keep it quiet until they could announce it.
Or because they dropped the ball on the mascot replacement.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tech52
Or they waited until they could just make one announcement and have him ready as the mascot, instead of saying "Hey we got a puppy but he can't come to the games yet."Quote:
Originally Posted by qng001
Why bother announcing it if he isnt cleared for an appearance. You have the dog now, 5 years or until retirement. I feel the last one was recommended for retirement early, and it just threw a wrench in their plans to have one readily available.
Thank goodness a bunch of Greek students voted to have a live mascot in the first place :icon_roll:Quote:
Originally Posted by qng001
Tech made sure XXII was healthy. Clearly he's not a new born. Yes, he was sired by Tech XXI. It took the time it took. And he's a good looking bulldog!
Why is the breeder being anonymous? Who is the host family?
"We're sorry it's taking so long, we are getting a legacy from XXI."Quote:
Originally Posted by tenacious_dog
That's all it takes. Why the silence?
Why do you still care? The dog is public and the dog is healthy. Under normal circumstances you wouldnt get updates about the next dog being bred, and you wouldnt care. It'd just be introduced when the time came.Quote:
Originally Posted by Blue Dawg
XXII was probably already being being set up for introduction this year. If he is a 14 month old pup, XXI retired ~15 months ago, the mother was already pregnant with him when he retired.
Regarding Tech XXII is the son of XXI, it could be as factious as the story of "The Legend of the Bulldog". Our tech folks have not been very honest and open about the situation.
"He was formally introduced at a small gathering at the Marbury Alumni Center." - who were invited to this small gathering? Why only select folks get to attend?
"He will live with a local family with strong ties to Louisiana Tech." - why are we not naming the family who our mascot will be living with?
"Tech XXII was donated by a Louisiana breeder who wishes to remain anonymous." - anonymous? and we believe this dog is the son of XXI? Also, will this breeder donate some of the earnings back to Tech seeing that Tech XXI is the daddy (says the article).
Also from the previous announcement "Guice said Jim King, Tech's vice president for student advancement, and the student government association actually coordinated the search."
Coordinated the search??? If he was the offspring of XXI, there's wasn't much of a search.
This is why I still care:Quote:
Originally Posted by Tech52
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Originally Posted by qng001
There's just no reason for the lack of transparency. The freaking mascot isn't a secret nuclear code.Quote:
Originally Posted by qng001
Exactly. So ridiculous.
If they are lying about the dog's heritage (which they have no reason to do), Id gladly accept the truth. The family and breeder isnt an issue, if they want to be anonymous, let em. What "earnings" would the breeder donate back? The articles says that the breeder "donated" the dog, which would mean he/she didnt charge for breeding it.
Ultimately, whining about it here wont get you the answers you seek. You'll have to go ask someone involved about the process. I just dont see the point in complaining if nothing is actually going to be done about it.
Great post!Quote:
Originally Posted by Tech52
I see it as another example where we can't get out of our own way....
Thankfully we no longer have that goofball Reneau in charge. Everything is perfect under Guise...."he gets it."
woofQuote:
Originally Posted by dawg80
I just dont see the need in conspiracy theories.
If XXII is indeed the offspring of XXI, that doesnt mean he was automatically considered the replacement. If XXI turned out to have some kind of health complications, they may have explored other options and had XXII undergo a few months of testing/ check-ups before deciding to stick with him. I certainly wouldnt dictate that we MUST pick the previous dog's offspring, but we should consider it an option.
I was going to say I hope everyone can sleep at night now that we have a live mascot again, but it looks like people are still going to be losing sleep.
By golly, qnq and blue want to see the dogs fornicating before they will buy this load of BS!!! By golly and heck!!!!!!
I'm really happy we finally have a live mascot again, but I'm still amazed how some refuse to acknowledge how poorly Tech handled this whole situation. As usual, Tech gave us more questions than answers.
Good looking dog. Probably inaccurate article. Just poor execution on this one. Indicative that there isn't a "program". Somebody either inside the university or outside needs to step up and own it.
Need to start a tally -
Tech XXII is
1-0 in basketball
0-0 in wbb
0-0 in baseball
0-0 in softball
0-0 in football
Is this with him present or just in his tenure?Quote:
Originally Posted by Dwayne From Minden
As of his announcement Saturday niteQuote:
Originally Posted by Tech52
Technically I guess the Techsters are 0-1 since their game was on going when he was introduced to the public...
2-0 mbb
wbb 1-1
Just saw someone mentioned the "puppy dog" logo on the COES thread. Whatever happened to the old strutting bulldog with the T sweater and cap or beanie? The new one does look different than Georgia's or Fresneck, but it's still lame.
I say bring that one back for retro shirts or something. I'd 1000% rather the swaggering dawg on our mbb uniforms for sure.Quote:
Originally Posted by Houston Techsan
I like the new(ish) dog logo almost as much as I disdain the new(ish) La-State-T-ech logo.Quote:
Originally Posted by Houston Techsan
I believe the point has been made that the new(ish) dog logo is more like the American Bulldog than the English Bulldog. Ok, it's not so lame. Just don't put in on our helmets.Quote:
Originally Posted by inudesu
I prefer the single color version of the logo over the one that is white with blue and red outline/details.
3-0 mbb
Yeah, State-T only for helmets.Quote:
Originally Posted by Houston Techsan