What time should UL football games start?

[TheRaginCajun06]

I have spoke to a lot of people that aren't too excited with 4 p.m. football at "The Swamp"

I miss playing football at night. I always liked 7 p.m. games at "The Swamp".

4 p.m. is just about the time I am relaxed in my tailgaiting spot.

Games ending at 7 p.m. leave a void.... Games ending at 10 p.m. carry on to downtown.

It's also hot as heck at 4 p.m. not as bad at 7 p.m.

What are you guys thoughts?

[bigearl]

beleive it or not, but I heard from a pretty rliable source that the reason for the 4pm kickoffs are to save electrical costs and not have to run the lights as long. I hate to admit it, but I can beleive some BS like that from our administration.

[Zeebart21]

beleive it or not, but I heard from a pretty rliable source that the reason for the 4pm kickoffs are to save electrical costs and not have to run the lights as long. I hate to admit it, but I can beleive some BS like that from our administration.

Guys, this is the time that Coach Bustle wants the games to start. The guys get up, eat breakfast, have a few hours to kill, eat lunch, head to the field, get game ready. Much less time to lose focus.

Much less time to have to kill. This is the way it was done at Va. Tech.

We will all just have to adjust.

Z.

[CajunRebel]

Guys, this is the time that Coach Bustle wants the games to start. The guys get up, eat breakfast, have a few hours to kill, eat lunch, head to the field, get game ready. Much less time to lose focus.

Much less time to have to kill. This is the way it was done at Va. Tech.

We will all just have to adjust.

Z.

But I don't think it will help attendance at all. First of all it's flat out hot and if you sit on the student side you have to look straight into the sun through 3 quarters.

I think football coaches can be a little too into their routines. I'm sorry but it doesn't make a difference if the players have 2 hours to kill or 4 hours to kill. Preperation is most important mon-fri during practice, not the day of the game. At that point you have done all you can do and a start time won't change that.

[Clutch0364]

But I don't think it will help attendance at all. First of all it's flat out hot and if you sit on the student side you have to look straight into the sun through 3 quarters.

I think football coaches can be a little too into their routines. I'm sorry but it doesn't make a difference if the players have 2 hours to kill or 4 hours to kill. Preperation is most important mon-fri during practice, not the day of the game. At that point you have done all you can do and a start time won't change that.

I agree in a way but if thr players and coachs want it then who are we to say anything. Also why not use the advantage that our players play in this heat everyday.

[ulforlife]

Guys, this is the time that Coach Bustle wants the games to start. The guys get up, eat breakfast, have a few hours to kill, eat lunch, head to the field, get game ready. Much less time to lose focus.

Much less time to have to kill. This is the way it was done at Va. Tech.

We will all just have to adjust.

Z.

If it means more wins at home, I'm down with it. I'm going to be there regardless and if we continue winning at home the attendance will rise.

[Zeebart21]

If it means more wins at home, I'm down with it. I'm going to be there regardless and if we continue winning at home the attendance will rise.

Correct.

Z.

[Zeebart21]

But I don't think it will help attendance at all. First of all it's flat out hot and if you sit on the student side you have to look straight into the sun through 3 quarters.

I think football coaches can be a little too into their routines. I'm sorry but it doesn't make a difference if the players have 2 hours to kill or 4 hours to kill. Preperation is most important mon-fri during practice, not the day of the game. At that point you have done all you can do and a start time won't change that.

Go visit Coach Bustle and file a complaint.

Z.

ps

[CDeb]

If it means more wins at home, I'm down with it. I'm going to be there regardless and if we continue winning at home the attendance will rise.

Start time doesn't have nearly the impact on attendance as the won-loss record.

As far as this poll goes, I like 7 p.m. games in September through early October, then 4 p.m. from Homecoming on.

[USLJim]

I have spoke to a lot of people that aren't too excited with 4 p.m. football at "The Swamp"

I miss playing football at night. I always liked 7 p.m. games at "The Swamp".

4 p.m. is just about the time I am relaxed in my tailgaiting spot.

Games ending at 7 p.m. leave a void.... Games ending at 10 p.m. carry on to downtown.

It's also hot as heck at 4 p.m. not as bad at 7 p.m.

What are you guys thoughts?

I was against 4 pm games but now I LIKE EM. You get to the Field at 12 or 1 pm , start partying , eat and visit friends. game starts at 4 pm ( depending on lightning, ha), the game is over at 7 or 7:30, you eat again and visit. If the game is over at 10 pm , you don't have time for anything afterwards if you are a baby boomer. Staying up late ain't my idea of fun anymore. The game at 4 and over at 7 gives one time to enjoy some time afterwards and the have time to clean up and it not be 11 or 12 pm. Hey, thats how I look at it.

Now the bad side of 4 pm is that so many students are probably still working and can't make the games. One has to make arrangements with boss or co-worker to switch. if there is a will there is a way.

Geaux Cajuns

[Hardcore]

HOW MANY TIMES ARE WE GOING TO BEAT THIS SUBJECT TO DEATH?

They could play at 9am or 1pm or whatever and I would still be there!

There is no time that will accomodate everyone!:confused:

If the 4pm start is something the coaches and players want then give it to them.

[BirdofParadise]

HOW MANY TIMES ARE WE GOING TO BEAT THIS SUBJECT TO DEATH?

They could play at 9am or 1pm or whatever and I would still be there!

There is no time that will accomodate everyone!:confused:

If the 4pm start is something the coaches and players want then give it to them.

First of all, no one likes change. We have a comfort zone and when someone takes us out of it, we get all whiney about it. Some folks need to read the book "Who moved my Cheese."

The subject of the coaches wanting earlier games has already been mentioned.

Yes the sun is a factor on the west side of the stadium. But, how many people stay home in Lincoln Nebraska in November when it's ten freaking degrees outside?

If we are going to attract the average joe out there, we need to be consistent in our start times. That's another reason for 4pm kickoffs.

Those who want to attend will find a way to attend. Not everyone can have everything they want.

Don't have time to tailgate as much? Well, if you're off on Saturday, start earlier. And, there's plenty of time to tailgate afterwards before hitting downtown late.

You have the right attitude. The game is important to you.

If it's important to the others, they'll quit _____ing and find a way.