Softball Apathy

True about digital only.

When it comes to transition periods "save money don't make money" it turns into "scared money"

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Originally Posted by CajunSaint08

And don't you think the present economy should be a direct reflection on attendance? People don't have the discretionary income to be spending on college sports, especially in this town. Unfortunately, that means baseball and softball, which generally have no issues having maxed out crowds, will suffer, regardless of how well they are presently doing. Though I personally have not made every baseball and softball game, I have never missed listening on the radio or watching the website (or stick figures). Though my financial support has weaned, my spiritual support is as strong as ever.

Basketball is another story. I will watch the website and happy when they win, but have not been to a game since 2018, and will not until there is change....

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We were told for years the lafayette area economy is an anomaly compared to national economy. If gas/oil prices are high, lafayette economy is good....well the gas prices are high, so what gives.

How much is parking?

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Originally Posted by Turbine

True about digital only.

When it comes to transition periods "save money don't make money" it turns into "scared money"

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The transition will eventually become normal. We’ve been to resorts where everything, dinner menus, check in, drink menus, schedules, maps are only on an app. Several “pensioners” around all keeping full and happy.

No doubt, there is a period where it’s rough and will impact some fan’s desires to adjust.

I don't do baseball, so I don't know what the crowds look like, but at softball it looks like bingo night at an assisted living facility. This is concerning only because there do not seem to be many young adult fans. There needs to be an aggressive program to build that future fan base.

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Originally Posted by VObserver

I don't do baseball, so I don't know what the crowds look like, but at softball it looks like bingo night at an assisted living facility. This is concerning only because there do not seem to be many young adult fans. There needs to be an aggressive program to build that future fan base.

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A. Bingo crowds are growing
B. Bingo at assisted living is in the afternoon, not night time

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Originally Posted by R1Letterman

A. Bingo crowds are growing
B. Bingo at assisted living is in the afternoon, not night time

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Depends…

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Originally Posted by ZoomZoom

Depends…

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That need is a given

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Originally Posted by ZoomZoom

Depends…

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Probably more needed than bluetooth speakers

Free

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Originally Posted by R1Letterman

We were told for years the lafayette area economy is an anomaly compared to national economy. If gas/oil prices are high, lafayette economy is good....well the gas prices are high, so what gives.

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So if you believe that, I have about 100 acres of prime land I want to sell you about 50 miles south of Abbeville. What cost me $100 at the grocery store 2 years ago costs about $400 now for the same products. Yet, my salary has not quadrupled in those same 2 years.

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Originally Posted by R1Letterman

How much is parking?

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Mine is $60 next to the stadium. Free at other locations.

Glasco by far had the toughest transition of any coach. I respect the hell out the man.

No blaming officials no revenge tour zero excuses.

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Originally Posted by Scott Malkinson

Glasco by far had the toughest transition of any coach. He has never made excuses and always expect greatness. He has never made excuses and I respect the hell out the man.

No blaming officials no revenge tour zero excuses.

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This in spades. Glasco has never blamed anyone but himself when our team struggles. Much to his credit it rarely does. He is the only coach we have ever had in any sport who openly declares that his goal for our team is a National Championship.

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Originally Posted by VObserver

This in spades. Glasco has never blamed anyone but himself when our team struggles. Much to his credit it rarely does. He is the only coach we have ever had in any sport who openly declares that his goal for our team is a National Championship.

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VO, I have no problem with Jerry Glasco. From my conversations with him (which hasn't been many) the guy is top notch. Since you are not involved with Baseball, Deggs is everything you just proclaimed that Glasco is when it comes to expectations.

Both men now realize the NIL concerns will now affect their programs. Glasco mentioned in early spring that he will need to raise $500K in NIL donations annually to stay relevant in the rankings. It hasn't been accomplished in any sport yet, so the apathy you are discussing appears to be across the board.

CGG is probably one of the best athletic hires by UL.

Yet this weekend I heard grumbling from an SB insider how they need to run him and promote JR.

SMH…

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Originally Posted by ZoomZoom

CGG is probably one of the best athletic hires by UL.

Yet this weekend I heard grumbling from an SB insider how they need to run him and promote JT.

SMH…

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I'm not sure who JT is, but if you mean JR I would say that's typical ULL thinking by some people. If he leaves, best of luck.

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Originally Posted by VObserver

I don't do baseball, so I don't know what the crowds look like, but at softball it looks like bingo night at an assisted living facility. This is concerning only because there do not seem to be many young adult fans. There needs to be an aggressive program to build that future fan base.

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Hmmm I wonder where we have 15,000 younger fans at? Could it be that they get in free so they don’t want them there?

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Originally Posted by CajunT

I'm not sure who JT is, but if you mean JR I would say that's typical ULL thinking by some people. If he leaves, best of luck.

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Thanks. Brain cramp.

Pretty much my response, except I used USL.

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Originally Posted by ZoomZoom

Thanks. Brain cramp.

Pretty much my response, except I used USL.

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:)

I wouldn't be totally shocked if some of the "we don't care if you come" vibes given off in other sports has a small impact on the diamond sports as well.

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Originally Posted by CajunT

VO, I have no problem with Jerry Glasco. From my conversations with him (which hasn't been many) the guy is top notch. Since you are not involved with Baseball, Deggs is everything you just proclaimed that Glasco is when it comes to expectations.

Both men now realize the NIL concerns will now affect their programs. Glasco mentioned in early spring that he will need to raise $500K in NIL donations annually to stay relevant in the rankings. It hasn't been accomplished in any sport yet, so the apathy you are discussing appears to be across the board.

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Football can't raise 50k in NIL money. Doubt softball can come close to that number.

What is softball's budget?

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Originally Posted by R1Letterman

We were told for years the lafayette area economy is an anomaly compared to national economy. If gas/oil prices are high, lafayette economy is good....well the gas prices are high, so what gives.

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Few things:

1- High, yes the local economy was generally good in the past, but you still didn’t want too high, as then it offsetted the positives of oil & gas based dollars flooding the local economy.

2- The Lafayette economy is more diverse now, so I would think that high gasoline prices aren’t necessarily going to transfer to a good local economy while the rest of the country might be in a lull.

3- Kind of going with #2, onshore oil & gas exploration in Louisiana itself is WAY down from those past good times years. Natural gas prices no longer follow a relationship with oil prices, and the Tier 1 & 2 acreages in Louisiana for oil plays seems to have been drilled out. Offshore has picked back up in recent years, so that is helping. But if you’re mostly onshore-based, you’re either hoping you can work remote, or you’re moving somewhere out to Texas or Colorado where many of your shale players are based. Not many significant onshore E&Ps left in Lafayette, unfortunately, and while there’s still tons of service companies along US 90 that may still be headquartered in the area, they’ve got massive yards and a large number of employees out in West Texas and Southeast New Mexico.

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Originally Posted by Cajunrunner

Few things:

1- High, yes the local economy was generally good in the past, but you still didn’t want too high, as then it offsetted the positives of oil & gas based dollars flooding the local economy.

2- The Lafayette economy is more diverse now, so I would think that high gasoline prices aren’t necessarily going to transfer to a good local economy while the rest of the country might be in a lull.

3- Kind of going with #2, onshore oil & gas exploration in Louisiana itself is WAY down from those past good times years. Natural gas prices no longer follow a relationship with oil prices, and the Tier 1 & 2 acreages in Louisiana for oil plays seems to have been drilled out. Offshore has picked back up in recent years, so that is helping. But if you’re mostly onshore-based, you’re either hoping you can work remote, or you’re moving somewhere out to Texas or Colorado where many of your shale players are based. Not many significant onshore E&Ps left in Lafayette, unfortunately, and while there’s still tons of service companies along US 90 that may still be headquartered in the area, they’ve got massive yards and a large number of employees out in West Texas and Southeast New Mexico.

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Wow. A sincere thanks. That clears up a lot.

I really do appreciate it, sorry that you will now be ostracized by the powers that be for answering me.