Game 1 overall experience

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Originally Posted by CajunT

The digital program and the Wi-Fi are still a problem. You can use your RCAF pass but their POS device still works off of Wi-Fi and it could not keep up because of the low signal. And they could not accept cash as a back-up just in case.

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Digital programs are as useless as teets on a bull. Bring back the printed programs.

Whatever costs incurred are well worth it to elevate the gameday experience.

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Originally Posted by CajunNation

Digital programs are as useless as teets on a bull. Bring back the printed programs.

Whatever costs incurred are well worth it to elevate the gameday experience.

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Originally Posted by zeppelincajun

We need to start taking the opening role when the HBCUs come to town. That felt like Led Zeppelin opening for Night Ranger.

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Hey! Night Ranger was a very underrated band.

Last night was more like P Funk opening up for Lawrence Welk.

Apples and Oranges.

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Originally Posted by Jacob81

I was told once the home side was 16k and the visitors was 15k originally. Then the endzone added about 9k(40k total) If all that is accurate we should have about 23-24k now. Then the new home side will hold 6-7k to get us back to 30k.

Sorry for the math answer

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Ah, well that makes sense. Thanks for the reply!

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Originally Posted by BeauCajun

Yes, “regular seating” on the west side lower level will be about 1/2 of what it used to be.

Nice visiting with y’all yesterday. We’ll be back to regular tailgating for Tulane.

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Gotcha. Same here man! We’ll be back then too full force.��

Did y’all notice that our new LED lights do not attract bugs? A better experience for the fans. Lighting was great. Watched the replay today and it looked like a daytime game.

who else said of course now the lights went out after that first score. The new light display was the best kept secret ever

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Originally Posted by BeauCajun

Yes, “regular seating” on the west side lower level will be about 1/2 of what it used to be.

Nice visiting with y’all yesterday. We’ll be back to regular tailgating for Tulane.

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If we stay on schedule, with all the planned renovations, Cajun Field will be phenomenal.

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Originally Posted by billbeck451

who else said of course now the lights went out after that first score. The new light display was the best kept secret ever

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I said two words then instantly felt like a fool. "of course"

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Originally Posted by raginlittlecajun

Few things to add as a parent with kids.
Don’t let the rain stop you turned out to be a great day for tailgating just with rain boots for puddles. The kids Cajun village is right across from our tailgate spot and all of the children loved it!
The Cajun walk needs to sound the siren again maybe I didn’t hear it and they still do it but I feel like a lot of people miss it. We don’t because it’s right in front of us.
In the stadium: whew we sit on the hill and geez, the PA system is deafening. Also, the fireworks are RIGHT in front of you there. after they shoot up debris flies in your eyes and now my 4 year old is traumatized. Seems kind of dangerous.

Other than that we had a blast and I like 7pm kickoff. Yes even with kids! Geaux Cajuns!

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I been harping on this for years it needs to be expanded. We need a tailgate villiage expand Cajun Villiage for Kids as well as adults.

We are a blue collar town, and want to make it as kid friendly as possible. Also as adult friendly as possible. Make it happen. We need a designated tailgate area for average fans oh even if you have a tailgate spot can take your kids and parents and make it thing, i want beer vendors, food trucks, games for kids and the stage all centered around a central spot!!

Make it happen we could have a model that would make it the best!! Here is what i am talking about with a stage! Get some patio chairs a tables etc. we need a Champions Square type of thing.

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Champion Square needs to be in front of the stadium and not tucked away in a corner.

My point is we have better and more resources (or we should,) along with 3 times the enrollment and the best UL can do is roll out a high school band look and performance in front of a large crowd...not to mention knowing they would follow one of the best marching bands in da land and they show up in TShirts, black shorts, and in some cases black socks. Pride my a s s...the band name should change to The Mediocre Band from Cajun Land...

Well hopefully the upper deck will allow fans to come in and purchase food, drinks and sit down watch some games, and it needs to be connected to outside tailgating? Am I wrong on this, or will this be for the people who have premium seating in that area? If thats who it is only for, then why wouldnt you do it for people who just want to tailgate and congregate before the game?

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Im sure the band would accept more donations

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Originally Posted by Ragin9221

Well hopefully the upper deck will allow fans to come in and purchase food, drinks and sit down watch some games, and it needs to be connected to outside tailgating? Am I wrong on this, or will this be for the people who have premium seating in that area? If thats who it is only for, then why wouldnt you do it for people who just want to tailgate and congregate before the game?

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That would be nice, but food is free in the UD.

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Originally Posted by zeppelincajun

I always chuckle driving in to go tailgate early in the day at the 10 or so yellow shirts just chilling in chairs under tents. The notion that we can’t open all gates at once when we’ve got 10 people on site who are just lounging is laughable.

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Negative: Parking was terrible (in C lot) with no spots. One way in to lot C, with one way out of lot C. People backing up, turning around, etc. And the worker sitting under the tent not giving any direction.

Positive: the parking lot was full. Great problem to have.

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Originally Posted by Ragin9221

Well hopefully the upper deck will allow fans to come in and purchase food, drinks and sit down watch some games, and it needs to be connected to outside tailgating? Am I wrong on this, or will this be for the people who have premium seating in that area? If thats who it is only for, then why wouldnt you do it for people who just want to tailgate and congregate before the game?

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Given the configuration, probably not. Gotta pay to play upstairs, just like baseball.

So what gets me is this we need something to this effect, where are all invited. If that is the case how did getting rid of the upper deck and adding suites helps the average fan?

I dont know if yall ever been in the bar area before you get to Champions Square or here is the Green Bay Packers, but we could have a smaller version of this inside Cajun Field, as well as outside Cajun Field where regular people can tailgate.

I dont think i am being unreasonable?

This is the Johnsville Tailgate Villiage in Green Bay. Not advocating the inside be this big.

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Lower deck, everday fan ready. Closer to the action

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Originally Posted by Turbine

Lower deck, everday fan ready. Closer to the action

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Not really talking during the game. Before the game, now it’s understandable, that a person doesnt get the amenties during the game in that area. If before the game if i wanted to show up to Cajun Field to hang out and maybe watch a game and enjoy a hot dog, to me that is not unreasonable. Now during the game those people paid to be there during the game.

If not before the game then we need something bigger outside for the average ticket holder.

I guess i can go to the Alumni Tent but the average fan is not going to do that just trying to help fan engagement and tailgating

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Originally Posted by Ragin9221

So what gets me is this we need something to this effect, where are all invited. If that is the case how did getting rid of the upper deck and adding suites helps the average fan?

I dont know if yall ever been in the bar area before you get to Champions Square or here is the Green Bay Packers, but we could have a smaller version of this inside Cajun Field, as well as outside Cajun Field where regular people can tailgate.

I dont think i am being unreasonable?

This is the Johnsville Tailgate Villiage in Green Bay. Not advocating the inside be this big.

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The North Endzone should look like this.

https://youtu.be/CN2HilDso0A?si=-ui90Ukxa28MhphG

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Originally Posted by cajun4life

The North Endzone should look like this.

https://youtu.be/CN2HilDso0A?si=-ui90Ukxa28MhphG

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How much money does Legends, Deano’s, Billy’s Tobasco. Find a corporate sponsor and lets get this ball rolling! I know if I had the money i would totally do it. Probably has more promotional value then the naming rights to the stadium!

Legends Villiage Tailgate?

Keep the Hill just place something like this at the top extending down to the parking lot, and that way kids and adults that come to socialize could.

Could host concerts, could be open for not even Football games. During the Summer or anytime students, and regular people could come enjoy a beer, eat kids can play cornhole whatever. That would be a year around entertainment venue that University could make money off of.

Say i am a student and i walk to my car after class i might hit them up with my friends get a burger and and play some games?

I could be pulling into the parking lot in the morning and grab me a coffee and a croissant be ready to go to class?

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Originally Posted by raginlittlecajun

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In the stadium: whew we sit on the hill and geez, the PA system is deafening. Also, the fireworks are RIGHT in front of you there. after they shoot up debris flies in your eyes and now my 4 year old is traumatized. Seems kind of dangerous.

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Sorry, Pal. Not trying to be condescending, but what else would you expect sitting directly UNDER the stadium sound system? Of course it’s going to be loud.

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Originally Posted by Ragin9221

How much money does Legends, Deano’s, Billy’s Tobasco. Find a corporate sponsor and lets get this ball rolling! I know if I had the money i would totally do it. Probably has more promotional value then the naming rights to the stadium!

Legends Villiage Tailgate?

Keep the Hill just place something like this at the top extending down to the parking lot, and that way kids and adults that come to socialize could.

Could host concerts, could be open for not even Football games. During the Summer or anytime students, and regular people could come enjoy a beer, eat kids can play cornhole whatever. That would be a year around entertainment venue that University could make money off of.

Say i am a student and i walk to my car after class i might hit them up with my friends get a burger and and play some games?

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Exactly! Cut the hill down just slightly, and let’s get this party started.

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Originally Posted by CajunNation

Hey! Night Ranger was a very underrated band.

Last night was more like P Funk opening up for Lawrence Welk.

Apples and Oranges.

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Yes, Night Ranger was one of the first 80's bands to have to lead guitar players, Brad Gillis and Jeff Watson. They really took off after Brad Gillis toured with Ozzy Osborne to replace Randy Rhodes after his death. Their first two LPs were really good. The record labels pretty much ruined them. I so them in 1985 in the Cajun Dome, and before that in Houston in the early 80's.