Crown Jewel of the UL System

[PawDawg]

Yeah, that's true but they got us several years after that 57-0.

They got us several years?

[Tech77]

I think he said.. Several yeas after that they got us 57-0.

[dawg1984]

Their use of UL and/or Louisiana is completely different than "much like our opponents around the country." At one time I thought the SBC had put an end to @ Lafayette's name nonsense. ULM should begin referring to themselves as Louisiana and demanding that sports media do, as well, "much like our opponents around the country." That would force the hand of the conference and the University of Louisiana system.

And, as ULL fans are so quick to point out, ULM would be perfectly in its right to claim IT is Louisiana because it is simply a branding choice and there is nothing illegal about it.

[PawDawg]

And, as ULL fans are so quick to point out, ULM would be perfectly in its right to claim IT is Louisiana because it is simply a branding choice and there is nothing illegal about it.

Except their plant UL president(s) didn't want to allow that. Also, that is not what Swearingen agreed to when he accepted membership in the Sunbelt.

[dawg1984]

Something along the lines of "Lady's and gentlemen welcome to Joe Aillet Stadium on the campus of Louisiana Tech University, the crown jewel of the University of Louisiana system. Tonight's matchup etc...."

Is there still a sign somewhere in N. Louisiana that states Tech is the flagship of N. LA? I live in Texas and haven't seen it. Anyway, ULL fans go on and on about that sign on their board. If it exists, I think it is corny.

"Louisiana Tech University, the crown jewel of the University of Louisiana system" is outstanding! The university needs to use it every chance it gets.

[dawg1984]

Don't forget the Dawgzilla Tech trivia clip about Tech's first victory over an FBS opponent as an FBS Independent was the 1989 season opener against ULL in Lafayette.

Man, everything about last Saturday's game was great!

[qng001]

[stodgdog]

Except their plant UL president(s) didn't want to allow that. Also, that is not what Swearingen agreed to when he accepted membership in the Sunbelt.

I'm sure he didn't agree to ULL calling themselves UL and/or Louisiana in any capacity. At least, ULM is abiding by the agreement (and the intent of the law). ULL is not.

[PawDawg]

I'm sure he didn't agree to ULL calling themselves UL and/or Louisiana in any capacity. At least, ULM is abiding by the agreement (and the intent of the law). ULL is not.

I think that's exactly what he agreed to. Francis Thompson wrote the law, but he will be the first one to laugh in your face when you ask him about it. It was the usual political, in your face, Louisiana BS we've been seeing since Huey Long.

[stodgdog]

I think that's exactly what he agreed to. Francis Thompson wrote the law, but he will be the first one to laugh in your face when you ask him about it. It was the usual political, in your face, Louisiana BS we've been seeing since Huey Long.

You may be right, but I can't see any ULM president agreeing to such as it would diminish public perception of his school. I read an article a couple weeks ago where Thompson was quoted as saying that @ Lafayette was prohibited from using UL and/or Louisiana, specifically on their jerseys or anywhere on campus. He was pretty adamant about it, but at the same time said that he would not introduce any further legislation to tighten the law. I don't remember when the article was written but I think it was a few years ago.

[ChuckK3]

Having been inside the stadium pregame, the comment was "Louisiana Tech is the 'Crown Jewel' of the University of Louisiana System". There was no "crowning" comment.

Sorry I didn't quote it correctly. Thank you, DogsWin.

[PawDawg]

You may be right, but I can't see any ULM president agreeing to such as it would diminish public perception of his school. I read an article a couple weeks ago where Thompson was quoted as saying that @ Lafayette was prohibited from using UL and/or Louisiana, specifically on their jerseys or anywhere on campus. He was pretty adamant about it, but at the same time said that he would not introduce any further legislation to tighten the law. I don't remember when the article was written but I think it was a few years ago.

Swearingen had to get nlu into a conference. He sold nlu's soul to do it. Everybody knew what was happening including nlu's past president Vines, who has told the story many times.

Of course F.T. is going to say that. That's what they all say. Even Frank Hoffman, Mike Walsworth, and Bubba Chaney (All nlu grads) are afraid to buck the system. Piss off the UL board members and you start losing funding.

[ChipDog]

I think we should call them University of Louisiana and help them plaster it everywhere....nothing will change until UL-M and LSU-BR get involved and us spreading the University of Louisiana hype will only help quicken LSU entrance into this situation.

and it will piss off UL-M and LSU-BR fans

I believe FIM may be on to something. We should always help stir the pot.

I also believe we should always add "-BR" when referring to LSU, and possibly even add the phrase, "as opposed to LSU-Shreveport."

[qng001]

There you go...

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[OakTechDawg]

There you go...

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Absolutely love this. Need this to be everywhere