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Are you pulling pics from the A&M game? When I was in school in the mid to late 90's student attendance was horrible and it obviously got worse with Baldwin and improved marginally with bustle. The pics you show are of a full stadium which were NOT the norm.Quote:
Originally Posted by barisaxman
That all sounds great to get people to show up around cajun field. For many years we had folks show up for the festival atmosphere around Cajun field but they just never went in the game. You never explained how you gonna get them through the turn stiles?Quote:
Originally Posted by Ragin9221
As far as the Cub Scout days, youth football days… that’s all been done since the 80s. Never moved the needle much. Doesn’t build a true fan base.
The biggest challenge is convincing our own alumni who currently drive across the basin every Saturday and are season ticket holders at TSAB, to stay home or we’ll never have consistent crowds. It starts with alumni and trickles out. If you can’t win over your own alumni you’ve got nothing.
That was the myth we all bought into but the corelation between empty tailgating and empty stands is undeniable.Quote:
Originally Posted by Big Poppa
Fill the parking lot you fill the stadium.
ps And yes there will be those who only notice the stragglers.
Well first we have to get them to Cajun Field. Once we get them to Cajun Field then we can handle the second problem is getting them to go to the game.
This is where the game day experience counts. This is where we need better and speedier concessions. We are going to have to do stadium upgrades to make the gameday more enjoyabe and have certain amenities, and comfort come into play. This is where winning games matter!
First we have to get them to Cajun Field everything is done if we can’t even do that .
We need a very diverse set of people to put things together. If you want to build a fan base you need to cater to all of south Louisiana people like the way we choose game day bands. I think they do a good job with that. You have to be creative and prepared for ESPN and the Sunbelt Conference to throw you curveballs like scheduling a top team like Boise State at 11am in the heat of the day. Make a diverse committee with common sense that can work together. I know lots of motivated people that would go out and motivate the fans to come out to games if a committee gave them something worthwhile to sell. Remember you may not like the music in the stadium but someone in the stadium may not like the POA halftime show selection. Be flexible and mindful we are there to watch the Cajuns play football. Teamwork makes the Dreamwork.
Spotted that too eh. Kind of along “we use to sell out the dome for MBB”. Never happened.Quote:
Originally Posted by zephyr
I mean you got to cater to the crowd we are always going to have a group that is coming to be part of a social gathering. Something like this should be built in the NEZ. Put TV’s showing other football games. This is cool, cowboys stadium has a electronic picture taker and it lets you take a picture with a group of players it’s already programmed in the picture. Kids would love that. This could be used for tailgating as well
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That is simply not true. I have held a TG spot since the mid 90s. I can recall looking out into the TG area middle of the first half and it being full of people with no intention of ever going to the game. I also remember when parking was "easy and more convenient" people showing up for the band as if it were a festival or downtown alive and when the band was done they'd grab their ice chest and head for their vehicle. Free entertainment. I was there I know what I saw.Quote:
Originally Posted by Turbine
This comment to me says we should not do anything! It justifies doing nothing, so let’s do nothing, nothing was going to be done anywayQuote:
Originally Posted by KajunKrazy
No, it just states he has been through the times when your ideas were tried and he saw the results. I was there too, and saw the same results. I like the idea of trying something but don't think that things haven't been tried in the past.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ragin9221
I like the idea of "festivals"; having a different "festival atmosphere" for each game. Now, somehow this needs to be tied into the people attending whatever is going on inside the Cajun Field fences, has a ticket into the game.
Your view with the left eye and Big Poppa's view with the right eye was mythical. You cannot deny that as tailgating has dwindled attendance has dwindled.Quote:
Originally Posted by KajunKrazy
If stragglers in the parking lot were the "real" problem, then as tailgating has been squashed, the number of people in the stadium would not have changed.
Healthy tailgating has always enhanced attendance, even in the face of those who keep a party atmosphere going on the outside.
Seeing people do that with our own eyes does not mean it was universal.Quote:
Originally Posted by moorecajun
Even if over half came for the party, it made the overall party including the game much more fun.
When the focus became squeeze the turnip I mean turnup, I mean turnout.
When the focus became squeeze the turn out, they began killing the golden goose.
I think the University should do a Louisiana Trail Ride. We are here to represent Louisiana. There has to be groups in rural parts of the state, and get with the city and host a trail ride with a cook off the first home game of the year. I think that be unique and cool, put it with Cajun Walk. Have the band, cheerleaders, football team, and horses throwing beads before the game. Get a Zydeco band like Nathan and the Zydeco Cha Chas.
Get people out there let them put up tents and bbq pits and promote the stuff out of it. Try to get vendors like Laura’s Two any and every Soul Food restaurant around Lafayette and let them set up shop at Cajun Field!
Promote the stuff out of it!
As long as there is nothing Ragin or Cajun going on inside CF (other than the football team) nothing will change...people would rather stay outside then to come into CF to be bored with the same in game crappy atmosphere...
We can start to see if they would like to set up food truck inside Cajun Field
Alexander Specialty Meats
Butcher, Boudin, Cracklins
Phone:(337) 504-3034
111 Hollywood Dr, Lafayette, LA 70501
Specialty grocery store with boudin, cracklins and daily plate lunches. Click the business name to see business hours and updates.
All-Star Bakeshop
Bakery, Sandwiches, Salads
Phone:(337) 252-7317
300 Youngsville Hwy Suite 100, Lafayette, LA 70508
Baking services along with in-store desserts and lunch options. Click the business name to see business hours and weekly/daily offerings.
Black Cafe
Coffee Shop, Breakfast, Lunch
Phone:(337) 889-3862
518 S. Pierce Suite 100 Lafayette, Louisiana 70501
Coffee shop + eats near Downtown Lafayette. Click the business name to see business hours and updates.
Brown Skillet Lafayette
Breakfast, Soul Food
Phone: (337) 484-1498
1011 E University Ave, Lafayette, LA 70501
Serving breakfast and soul food plate lunches. Click the business name to see business hours and updates.
Cafe Coachella
Soul Food
Phone:(337) 345-8079
2700 Moss St. Lafayette, LA 70501
Soul food restaurant. Click the business name to see daily plate lunch offerings.
Cenderella’s
Bakery, Soul Food
Phone:(337) 237-2337
200 Madison St, Lafayette, LA 70501
Neighborhood restaurant serving soul food and baked goods. Click the business name to see business hours and updates.
Creole Lunch House
Creole
Phone:(337) 232-9929
713 12th St, Lafayette, LA 70501
Creole food served only during weekday lunch hours 11am-2pm. Click the business name to see business hours and updates.
Di Jerk Stop
Jamaican
Phone: (337) 412-8304
537 Jefferson St, Lafayette, LA 70501
Authentic Jamaican cuisine in Downtown Lafayette. Click the business name to see business hours and updates.
Divine Cakes and Sweets Boutique
Baker
Phone:(337) 251-1321
Baking services. Click the business name for details.
Dupcorn
Gourmet Popcorn
Phone: (337) 284-0060
Gourmet popcorn catering services. Click the business name or call for more information.
Jerk Xpress
Jamaican
Phone:(337) 484-3387
1000 W Simcoe St, Lafayette, LA 70501
Jamaican style plate lunches. Click the business name to see business hours and updates.
For Goodness Cake
Bakery
Phone:(337) 280-6634
Baking services. Click the business name for more info and offerings.
Guidroz Food Center
Grocery, Boudin
Phone: (337) 235-5757
1301 E Simcoe St, Lafayette, LA 70501
Neighborhood grocery store with hot boudin. Click the business name to see business hours.
JB’s Cruisin Cuisine
Soul Food
Phone:(337) 281-6838
You can often find this food truck serving soul food at La Debs on Moss St. Click the business name to see daily offerings and truck location.
Juice’d
Fresh Fuit/Veggie Juices
Phone:(337) 501-1618
toshcage@icloud.com
Freshly pressed fruit and veggie juices for delivery (and pop-ups). You can find her at the Lafayette Farmer’s Market on Johnston as well. Please call or e-mail for more information or to make an order.
Kitchen on Klinton
Wings, Fries, Drinks
Phone:(337) 706-5094
405 E University Ave. Lafayette, LA 70503
& Acadiana Mall
Popular chicken wings destination in Lafayette. Click the business name to see business hours and updates.
Laura’s II
Soul Food
Phone:(337) 593-8006
1904 W University Ave Lafayette, Louisiana 70506
Neighborhood restaurant serving soul food. Click the business name to see business hours and updates.
Lumberjack’s Soul Food and More
Soul Food
Phone:(337) 534-0545
4016 Moss St, Lafayette, LA 70507
Soul food restaurant. Click the business name to see business hours and updates.
Munchie’s Lunch Box Express
Southern, Catering
Phone: (337) 316-3900
1801 N St Antoine St, Lafayette, LA 70501
Southern style food and catering. Click the business name to see business hours and updates.
Noah’s Cafe
Cajun, Soul Food
Phone: (337) 406-2440
2310 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy, Lafayette, LA 70506
Daily plate lunches. Click the business name to see business hours and offerings.
Norbert Restaurant
Cajun, Creole
Phone: (337) 837-6704
521 Avenue C Broussard, Louisiana 70518
Cajun and creole eats in Broussard, LA. Click the business name to see business hours and updates.
The Northside Vegan
Plant-based Pop Up
Plant based pop-up, frequently held at Next Level Fitness and Karma Collective in Lafayette and Next Level Fitness in New Iberia. Click the business name and follow her Instagram page to keep track of her pop-ups.
O Baked It
Bakery
Phone:(337) 793-2439
419 W Willow St, Lafayette, LA 70501
Bakery/dessert shop. Click the business name to see business hours and updates.
Reggie’s Soul Food
Soul Food Catering
Phone:(337) 739-6476
Soul food catering business. Click the business name for more information.
Shake, Daquiris and More
Bar, Snacks
Phone: (337) 484-3116
2520 Moss St, Lafayette, LA 70501
Drinks and snacks for evening and late night eats. Click the business name to see business hours and updates.
She Bakes and More
Baker
Phone: (337) 419-6609
139 Amber St, Lafayette, LA 70507
Baking services. Click the business name to see business hours and updates.
Smokin’ Joe’s Barbecue (inside Chevron)
Barbecue
Phone: (337) 237-8575
600 E Kaliste Saloom Rd, Lafayette, LA 70508
Barbecue and more (located inside Chevron). Click the business name to see business hours and updates.
Super Taters
Baked Potatoes, Sandwiches
Phone:(337) 889-5993
5545 Cameron St, Scott, LA 70583
Unique baked potatoes and sandwiches in Scott, LA. Click the business name to see business hours and updates.
Tim’s Kitchen
Cajun, Creole
Phone: (337) 330-2151
1000 Albertson Pkwy, Broussard, LA 70518
Cajun and creole eats in Broussard, LA. Click the business name to see business hours and updates.
Amour My Sweets LLC
Home Baker
Email: amourmysweets@gmail.com
“Sweets Tables” for events, custom cake orders and more. Click the business name for more information. Find her on Instagram @AmourMySweets and Facebook “Amour My Sweets LLC”
Flavored-Sneaux
Snowballs, Snacks
Phone:(337) 453-0711
103 E St Peter St, Carencro, LA 70520
Snowball and snacks stand in Carencro, LA. Click the business name to see business hours and updates.
Uncle Luck’s Express Cafe
Soul Food
Phone: (337) 520-2451
930 Veterans Dr, Carencro, LA 70520
Soul food plate lunches in Carencro, LA. Click the business name to see business hours and updates
Do I need to go on?
I get the point.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ragin9221
Just because on food truck tried doesn't mean there won't be 10 to take their place.
For this to work GDM needs to get out of the mindset of how will we profit from this (high cost of entry) and focus on it making Game Day a better experience.
Therein lies the problem. Working with the students is great. However, you can get the fans, students to the game, but the crappy atmosphere still exists. Winning alone will not do it. We can't lose them after we get them there. We HAVE TO ADDRESS the game atmosphere if we ever hope to grow our fan base.Quote:
Originally Posted by fanof71
That’s a NEGATIVE, Ghost Rider—pic with Mr Goodman was taken in 1982, and the second one was 1983! I was with the PoA 1975-84, and by and large, the students were there!! It’s possible that it has something to do with the drinking age going from 18 to 21 vefore you got there….idkQuote:
Originally Posted by zephyr
9 years at UL?Quote:
Originally Posted by barisaxman
Lots of volunteers.Quote:
Originally Posted by JMV JustMyView
I have pictures (somewhere) of NOCajun playing with the band long after graduating.
Here is what needs to be done to the stadium.
Remove the upper deck, small club level with a few suites and press box, and put a soccer canopy over the stands if you're looking to create an atmosphere in a small stadium.
As far as concessions go, I would implement a payment system that Festival international uses; just zap the wristband and move on. You could issue one to all season tickets holders and have them available on GameDay for fans to register. 10s of thousands of people downtown this weekend, and I never waited in line more than a few seconds.
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Originally Posted by Esqueleto
I went to a baseball game at UT-Austin this year that was, by far, the best college baseball GameDay production I've ever seen. It was MLB quality stuff.
Anywho, they have happy hour up until a few minutes before game time. Half off beers and such. Something like this would help get people into the stadium earlier which would create a better atmosphere for pregame