Growing Pains: Student Tailgating

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Originally Posted by CajunJeaux

I’ve been saying for years...do something similar to basketball 3-point shot for cash...have a challenge at the end of each quarter with a rolling pot....

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I thought they still did the kick for cash still but I’m not sure. You used to win at least $100 if you made a field goal and if you missed you still won a gift card

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Originally Posted by basinbear

And here we go.....gee, I wonder what she is inferring?

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That tweet is word salad...can we pleas shut this bishop?

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Originally Posted by CajunGrad16

I thought they still did the kick for cash still but I’m not sure. You used to win at least $100 if you made a field goal and if you missed you still won a gift card

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Stop...just stop with the gimmicks..

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Originally Posted by fanof71

Stop...just stop with the gimmicks..

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You may not like them, but something needs to be done...same with this article, we all may not agree with her and her research, but the numbers aren’t lying...the students don’t want to be there

I saw the students while they were tailgating and they looks like they were having a great time.....

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Originally Posted by basinbear

I saw the students while they were tailgating and they looks like they were having a great time.....

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And from what Napier said on Monday, they appreciated the support from the students that were there and they made a difference. He told them to bring 3-4 friends with them next time

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Originally Posted by CajunJeaux

You may not like them, but something needs to be done...same with this article, we all may not agree with her and her research, but the numbers aren’t lying...the students don’t want to be there

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Something has been done.....let's see how it pans out during the season. The one thing that hasn't been done is ripping off a good win streak...everyone likes being associated with a winner.

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Originally Posted by CajunJeaux

You may not like them, but something needs to be done...same with this article, we all may not agree with her and her research, but the numbers aren’t lying...the students don’t want to be there

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They've never wanted to be there. At what point do you need to stop at trying to beg and gimmick students to come to football games?

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Originally Posted by CajunJeaux

You may not like them, but something needs to be done...same with this article, we all may not agree with her and her research, but the numbers aren’t lying...the students don’t want to be there

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Her research? Did you actually read the article? This is an opinion piece that basically discusses her and her group of friends feelings on the subject. There is no objective survey that was conducted.

If you want to feel included and "connected" to the Cajuns, then I doubt the wise thing to do is to move you further away from the stadium where all the stuff you want to be connect to is located. I mean, really? You don't think the University, Dr. Maggard and crew, didn't do their research and listen to the student body? That's pretty naïve.

The experience that the University is trying to create at games now is far more interactive than it's ever been! I wish we had that stuff when I was a student 12 years ago. In the Bustle days we just had the student side. It was hot, in the sun, you brought in your own beer and it was far more packed. This was with football teams that had a much lower ceiling than the Cajun teams now. We tailgated right below the scoreboard and it was great.

Now you've got your own student bar, dirt cheap beer and good concessions, tailgating is back to where it should be, free admission, internet in the stadium (I think), all the social media promotions you'd want, a good football team. Honestly, what the hell else do you want?

The Athletic Administration sent out student surveys, met with the SGA and other student organizations and also met with a large student committee for input.....this Vermilion article is pure garbage

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Originally Posted by RaginScotsman

If you want to feel included and "connected" to the Cajuns, then I doubt the wise thing to do is to move you further away from the stadium where all the stuff you want to be connect to is located. I mean, really? You don't think the University, Dr. Maggard and crew, didn't do their research and listen to the student body? That's pretty naïve.

The experience that the University is trying to create at games now is far more interactive than it's ever been! I wish we had that stuff when I was a student 12 years ago. In the Bustle days we just had the student side. It was hot, in the sun, you brought in your own beer and it was far more packed. This was with football teams that had a much lower ceiling than the Cajun teams now. We tailgated right below the scoreboard and it was great.

Now you've got your own student bar, dirt cheap beer and good concessions, tailgating is back to where it should be, free admission, internet in the stadium (I think), all the social media promotions you'd want, a good football team. Honestly, what the hell else do you want?

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They want to bhitch.. That's what they want.
Coddled from womb to tomb, and we're guilty for participating.

Again, when you don't attract football fans, you get this BS. People that want everything tailored to their personal preferences, a cheap saturday night, or a place to be seen. It's not about football with these students. That's why the 'RedZone' is empty after halftime.