Another thing the university can do is NOT have the band uniform have UL Lafayette on its sleeves. Be consistent with athletic logos. And, change the name of the band from the Pride of Acadiana to the Pride of Louisiana. Not sure why the baseball caps have the Acadiana flag on them. Yes, we are located in Acadiana. But, as the University of Louisiana, we represent the whole state and not just the Acadiana area.
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I actually like the Acadiana flag on the hats, it is small and inconspicuous and gives us some individuality. To me it reminds me of the V on the Fresno football helmets, for someone from outside the area it would make me want to find out what that is about. I agree with the UL Lafayette on the band uniforms, and I am also with you on the Pride of Louisiana.Comment
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I agree with you to a point, but I think the Acadiana flag deserves a little more credit. The University played a major role in creating and promoting that flag, and it symbolizes the heart of Cajun culture the region where Cajuns settled, built communities, and preserved their traditions.
It’s not just a regional marker; it’s a cultural emblem. When it shows up on baseball caps or band uniforms, it’s highlighting the heritage that makes the University of Louisiana unique. Yes, we represent the whole state, but our cultural foundation is undeniably rooted in Acadiana, and the flag reflects that history.
That flag represents Cajun more then the FDL, i look at it as a Cajun logo. If we looking for a symbol, Like Crimson Tide ( Elephant) Razorback, Warhawk, Bulldog, Tiger.
Well ours is not so clear. We do not have an animal we have a culture, and those symbols represent Cajun and its influences.Comment
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Agree 100%, here is a quick google search and what comes up from copilot.
The University of Louisiana at Lafayette’s baseball caps typically feature the Louisiana Acadian flag on one side, alongside the team’s Ragin’ Cajuns branding and logo Forumeus.
This design is part of the team’s official gear, often worn by players and available through the university’s merchandise stores and online retailers. The Acadian flag — a red, white, and blue banner with a white star and the words “Louisiana” in French — is a symbol of the state’s heritage and is prominently displayed on caps to connect with local pride
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University has a vested interest in keeping "University of Louisiana at Lafayette" alive while "Louisiana" is generic and can't be a trademarked revenue stream. Heck, Texas has no problem selling burnt orange shirts with soley Texas on them. Time to get the color vermilion right, customized, legally protected and quit the cheap route "standard red".
Agree 100%, here is a quick google search and what comes up from copilot.
The University of Louisiana at Lafayette’s baseball caps typically feature the Louisiana Acadian flag on one side, alongside the team’s Ragin’ Cajuns branding and logo Forumeus.
This design is part of the team’s official gear, often worn by players and available through the university’s merchandise stores and online retailers. The Acadian flag — a red, white, and blue banner with a white star and the words “Louisiana” in French — is a symbol of the state’s heritage and is prominently displayed on caps to connect with local prideComment
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Vermilion is a vibrant, fiery red-orange....ergo hot wheels!!!Comment
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I appreciate that, and I’m glad the explanation made sense. Just to be transparent, I did reach out to the university directly.Well stated and thanks for
the explanation. You have me sold on use of Acadiana.
At the end of the day, I don’t think they will adopt any of these designs or changes that are discussed I just enjoy exploring ideas and putting them out there for discussion. If it sparks conversation or gives people something to think about, that’s good enough for me.Comment
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This picture right here sums up my point exactly. The University continues to ignore the issue. Every other university even the smallest ones has a distinct symbol or logo that represents their identity. That’s why we’ll never truly claim the name “Louisiana” and will always be called UL Lafayette by outsiders.
It doesn’t have to be this exact logo; if they have something better, great. The point is, we created one that works both academically and athletically. Yet instead of embracing it, we keep circling back and honestly, I don’t see that changing anytime soon.
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I have never seen that logo in any representation of our university. If you go to www.louisiana.edu you will not find that particular one anywhere on the website. I think that website might be taking some liberties with our logo.This picture right here sums up my point exactly. The University continues to ignore the issue. Every other university even the smallest ones has a distinct symbol or logo that represents their identity. That’s why we’ll never truly claim the name “Louisiana” and will always be called UL Lafayette by outsiders.
It doesn’t have to be this exact logo; if they have something better, great. The point is, we created one that works both academically and athletically. Yet instead of embracing it, we keep circling back and honestly, I don’t see that changing anytime soon.
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you wont find one period, unless we talking about the FDL. The FDL is not a logo that represents the school or the name of said institution Thats the point. If we count the UL with the Lafayette at the bottom. I do not even see that one. See where i am getting at with all of this.
every University in U.S has a logo that represent the school. We do not. Like i said Texas T, Georgia G, Alabama A etc.Comment
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This proves my point exactly. Look at the UNC logo it’s used for both academics and athletics.
We don’t have a logo that truly says who we are. Who are we? Does a fleur-de-lis represent that? I’ll start posting pictures to show what I mean. Every university on that list I shared has a clear symbol or logo that defines their identity.
If ours is just a fleur-de-lis, it doesn’t say or show any connection to UL or Louisiana anywhere except in the text. It’s simply a fleur-de-lis. In reality, we shouldn’t have to write “University of Louisiana at Lafayette” on anything should be self-explanatory the logo itself should speak for us. The UNC logo is self-explanatory, and that’s exactly what we’re missing.
If you want to stop the UL-Lafayette, Lafayette references and you want people stop calling us Lafayette, The FDL doesn’t accomplish that!Comment
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