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re: Where does La Tech go?
Posted on 10/23/21 at 8:17 am to Clovis Pilgreen
Posted on 10/23/21 at 8:17 am to Clovis Pilgreen
quote:
Uh, that’s a whole lot of untrue bull shite.
Well, that was the general consensus around NE Louisiana. I’m not saying you’re wrong, but what isn’t true about his statement?
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Posted on 10/23/21 at 8:19 am to Pedro
quote:
I always "hated" htem competing in xc becuase theyd act like a bunch of bitches when wed beat them
We spanked y’all when I was there, baw!
Posted on 10/23/21 at 8:22 am to KillTheGophers
quote:
any college booster or fan should be nervous about how much power ESPN wields.
Been hating it for years.
Posted on 10/23/21 at 8:27 am to MWP
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I don't really think the ULM-ULL is really a rivalry. Like you said, if it is, it is forced.
The Sunbelt and media tried to force it because we’re both on Louisiana and play against each other during “Rivalry Week”. However, in regards to football, Cajuns fans have viewed Arky State as our real rival for a long time now, especially once Bustle had us at least competitive in the West Division, then during the Hud years, that game was circled on every Cajuns football fan’s calendar.
Really wish the SBC would change up the schedule and have us play Arky State that week.
This post was edited on 10/23/21 at 8:29 am
Posted on 10/23/21 at 8:33 am to MWP
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NLU era alumni is why would they just let ULL take over the name Louisiana without so much as a fight.
I still care. Pisses me off every time I see or hear them call themselves UL.
And seriously makes me furious with the leaders of ULM. Seeing what followed Vines just makes me sick at my stomach. When I was there, Tech and NLU were pretty much equal.
Posted on 10/23/21 at 8:35 am to ragincajun03
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The Sunbelt and media tried to force it because we’re both on Louisiana and play against each other during “Rivalry Week”.
Forced rivalries are so annoying. ULM (NLU) vs La Tech was an amazing true rivalry and I miss that, not even being from north La. I'd head there from Lafayette or Alexandria to go watch those games and it was a blast. Saints/Falcons another natural rivalry that is great to watch. ULM/La Tech can definitely get that going again, ULL/La Tech also has a natural rivalry feel to it.
Posted on 10/23/21 at 8:38 am to NoBoDawg
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Well, that was the general consensus around [b]Louisiana Tech[b/]
FIFY
These are the kinds of statements that make the rest of us think Tech is smug and snooty!
Posted on 10/23/21 at 9:42 am to rmnldr
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Southland Conference
People laugh but don’t be surprised if they don’t end up here. If they don’t find a suitable conference they go independent in football. That leaves them joining the southland for the other sports. I think it would be good for them to do this in football but eventually it would hurt their other sports. Tech has a good baseball program but a team playing A&M Corpus Christi, A&M commerce, and incarnate word isn’t going to host a regional. They would dominate early on but eventually the program would suffer.
Posted on 10/23/21 at 10:08 am to lsujag
La Tech just needs to hope they hit a homerun in 2025 when the next alignment happens. Or maybe I heard that wrong and it's not going to happen.
Posted on 10/23/21 at 10:34 am to kisatchie53
As a UL alum and fan it’s a shame we can’t have a conference with UL, LA Tech, Southern Miss, ULM, Arkansas State. In order for G5 conferences to prosper we need sustained geographical rivals that really drive excitement for fans.
Looks like the Sun Belt will shift Troy to the west division, but I would much rather have LA Tech. Yes, there is very bad blood and a lot of hate, but as a fan that is exactly what we need. UL has solid rivalries now with App State, CCU and the history with Arkansas St. unfortunately 2 of those 3 schools reside in the east. Southern Miss is a perfect addition and then adding LA Tech would really be exciting for fans.
Unfortunately egos and pride won’t allow this to happen. Tech burned too many bridges over the years and would have no trust from Sun Belt Presidents, but from purely a fan perspective they would be the perfect addition.
I say throw Tech a bone and put the ball in their court. The Sun Belt improves significantly without Tech and the power will reside in the East for sure, but man it would be really exciting if the Sun Belt West Division was:
UL
LA Tech
Southern Miss
Arkansas State
ULM
South Alabama
Texas State
Looks like the Sun Belt will shift Troy to the west division, but I would much rather have LA Tech. Yes, there is very bad blood and a lot of hate, but as a fan that is exactly what we need. UL has solid rivalries now with App State, CCU and the history with Arkansas St. unfortunately 2 of those 3 schools reside in the east. Southern Miss is a perfect addition and then adding LA Tech would really be exciting for fans.
Unfortunately egos and pride won’t allow this to happen. Tech burned too many bridges over the years and would have no trust from Sun Belt Presidents, but from purely a fan perspective they would be the perfect addition.
I say throw Tech a bone and put the ball in their court. The Sun Belt improves significantly without Tech and the power will reside in the East for sure, but man it would be really exciting if the Sun Belt West Division was:
UL
LA Tech
Southern Miss
Arkansas State
ULM
South Alabama
Texas State
This post was edited on 10/23/21 at 10:40 am
Posted on 10/23/21 at 10:53 am to Musashi
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UL LA Tech Southern Miss Arkansas State ULM South Alabama Texas State
Man that really would be awesome and bring back some fun rivalries.
Posted on 10/23/21 at 11:09 am to Musashi
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Tech burned too many bridges over the years and would have no trust from Sun Belt Presidents, but from purely a fan perspective they would be the perfect addition.
I say throw Tech a bone and put the ball in their court. The Sun Belt improves significantly without Tech and the power will reside in the East for sure, but man it would be really exciting if the Sun Belt West Division was:
UL
LA Tech
Southern Miss
Arkansas State
ULM
South Alabama
Texas State
Unlike a lot of Cajuns fans, I could be ok with that, but none of that constant bullshite their coaches and AD kept stirring up while they were in the Belt previously for Olympic sports. This Sunbelt leadership and the Presidents should make sure that message is sent loud and clear to LA Tech’s administration.
Posted on 10/23/21 at 1:28 pm to Clovis Pilgreen
quote:
Uh, that’s a whole lot of untrue bull shite.
There wasn't a damn thing I typed that wasn't true. It might be tough to digest but do tell one thing that is false.
Posted on 10/23/21 at 4:52 pm to Enzos Tiny Pito
quote:if there’s truck nutz
Pedro is a baw he only checks knucks at Sonic
Posted on 10/23/21 at 4:54 pm to ragincajun03
quote:what years? We got spanked by ull daily when I was at Monroe
We spanked y’all when I was there, baw!
Posted on 10/23/21 at 5:00 pm to ragincajun03
quote:I mean I get it but you have to be honest that if ULM can get it’s act together (big if) that game has a massive ton of potential. The hatred is already there in Monroe.
The Sunbelt and media tried to force it because we’re both on Louisiana and play against each other during “Rivalry Week”. However, in regards to football, Cajuns fans have viewed Arky State as our real rival for a long time now, especially once Bustle had us at least competitive in the West Division, then during the Hud years, that game was circled on every Cajuns football fan’s calendar.
Really wish the SBC would change up the schedule and have us play Arky State that week.
Posted on 10/23/21 at 5:01 pm to BurreauxAndCeaux
Think La Tech’s historical treatment of their mascots has beautifully positioned the program to receive an invite from the U.S. Penitentiary in Leavenworth, Kansas conference.
Posted on 10/23/21 at 5:33 pm to Pedro
quote:
what years?
Ehh…don’t want to pin myself down for identification.
Let’s just say that when I first got to UL, distance program was an embarrassment. By the time I graduated, it was legit in the Sunbelt.
Not claiming credit for that turn, but just what happened.
This post was edited on 10/23/21 at 5:34 pm
Posted on 10/23/21 at 6:30 pm to BraveCajun
Weak
Posted on 10/23/21 at 6:44 pm to BraveCajun
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Think La Tech’s historical treatment of their mascots
You mean the negligence of an employee for the vet that was caring for him? Not exactly the school's fault there.
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