UL-Southern a sellout!! 41,357 attend!!

[Just1More]

_ Well, from the indication I got from Mr. Farmer, I think that is what they plan to do. They want to do as much at one time as they can. _

There are reasons why they need to do as much at one time as possible (approvals/ funding/benefits). Personally, I'm getting overloaded reading all of the opinions expressed following the Southern game. It was a HUGE success... HUGE. Anyone ever heard of counting your Blessings? There isn't a single complaint mentioned that isn't known about and isn't on the list of things to do.

I used to think that some of these spurious haphazard nonsensical offerings would harm the progress on getting football on the right path. I'm finally, peacefully, coming to the conclusion that all of these expression-happy knuckleheads aren't really that involved in the work... so they aren't really all that included in the finished product... I'm counting my Blessings.

[California Cajun]

_ There are reasons why they need to do as much at one time as possible (approvals/ funding/benefits). Personally, I'm getting overloaded reading all of the opinions expressed following the Southern game. It was a HUGE success... HUGE. Anyone ever heard of counting your Blessings? There isn't a single complaint mentioned that isn't known about and isn't on the list of things to do.

I used to think that some of these spurious haphazard nonsensical offerings would harm the progress on getting football on the right path. I'm finally, peacefully, coming to the conclusion that all of these expression-happy knuckleheads aren't really that involved in the work... so they aren't really all that included in the finished product... I'm counting my Blessings. _

Absloutely a success. I'm kind of taken aback myself about the complaints because this is the best job handling a big event that UL has ever done.

[CajunT]

_ There are reasons why they need to do as much at one time as possible (approvals/ funding/benefits). Personally, I'm getting overloaded reading all of the opinions expressed following the Southern game. It was a HUGE success... HUGE. Anyone ever heard of counting your Blessings? There isn't a single complaint mentioned that isn't known about and isn't on the list of things to do.

I used to think that some of these spurious haphazard nonsensical offerings would harm the progress on getting football on the right path. I'm finally, peacefully, coming to the conclusion that all of these expression-happy knuckleheads aren't really that involved in the work... so they aren't really all that included in the finished product... I'm counting my Blessings. _

Bingo! I think some people just can't enjoy the moment. Logistically, this game was the largest undertaking in the history of UL athletics. No, it was not perfect execution but it certainly was a major step in the right direction. Enjoy it and get ready for next weekend!

[HoustonCajun]

_ I would be willing to bet that due to the already bowled stadium, cementing the end zones and puting bleacher seats there would be cheaper to do than what we will spend on the Softball/Track/Baseball projects that were recently approved.

I would also be willing to say that a lot of the cost for a football seating expansion would be supplied by super-eager football boosters who have been craving such projects for decades.

I say that when we do the pressbox, do the end zone seating as well. _

Actually, according to Farmer, the stadium enlargement and enhancements will include Suites that he said, along with increased attendance, will pay for the improvements. He also said they could sell the suites tomorrow. Right now, it is my understanding that the softball, tennis, baseball and track & field improvements will be completed before starting on football. All of that has already been approved and will be underway shortly. After a game like Southern where people can now visualize what a 50,000 seat stadium will do for us, I am hoping the timetable will be stepped up.

[wisconsincajun]

Just wanted to say that we really enjoyed our first UL football game. What an awesome experience! What I saw of the tailgating showed me that you guys really do it up good! Almost as good as us Wisconsin fans. We made it just in time for the parade in to the stadium with the band, etc... That was really cool.The game and the crowd were all great.We didn't get there early enough to take you guys up on your offer of a beer. Next time! Geaux Cajuns!

[Boomer]

Would you please let me respond to my posts questions--lol---Joey and Bubba are going to Houston to stay with Pas's son --the operation went great and the bingo # was B9---Keep praying --Pas needed to go back to work after his prostate deal and his son's operation!!!!

[Hammer58]

_ Would you please let me respond to my posts questions--lol---Joey and Bubba are going to Houston to stay with Pas's son --the operation went great and the bingo # was B9---Keep praying --Pas needed to go back to work after his prostate deal and his son's operation!!!! _

Yea, I just found out about Cullen Sunday morning. I knew about Pas' ordeal.

[Boomer]

_ Just wanted to say that we really enjoyed our first UL football game. What an awesome experience! What I saw of the tailgating showed me that you guys really do it up good! Almost as good as us Wisconsin fans. We made it just in time for the parade in to the stadium with the band, etc... That was really cool.The game and the crowd were all great.We didn't get there early enough to take you guys up on your offer of a beer. Next time! Geaux Cajuns! _

Did we play well in BR????? Also you missed the players walk to the stadium --this has been a great tradition started!!!!!!

[wisconsincajun]

_ Did we play well in BR????? Also you missed the players walk to the stadium --this has been a great tradition started!!!!!! _

I wish we could have gotten there sooner, but really missjudged the traffic getting in to the stadium parking. Should have started from daughters apartment a hour or so sooner. The girls did good in the tourney. You have to play the best to get better and this experiance can only help for the future. It was a good for the girls to play a top 10 team. Unfortunately our daughter has been fighting a foot injury all preseason so her playing time was minimal. I truly believe that this team will be in the conferance tourney at the end of the season.

[Boomer]

Well hope she heals fast---Do we stand a chance in the conference????

[Bluedog]

Great atmosphere and a great game despite the outcome, but you guys are killing me with this complaining about the attendance.

Kind of reminds me of some of our fans

[zephyr]

_ Great atmosphere and a great game despite the outcome, but you guys are killing me with this complaining about the attendance.

Kind of reminds me of some of our fans _

The only ones complaining are the ones that know they should have gotten there MUCH earlier. I had people trying to come meet us at 2PM at our tailgating spot and I kept telling them they had to get there much earlier. By that time, they were already parking people at Blackham. The SU fans were great and the band was even better. That was one of the best atmospheres I've been in for a college football game. I wish the ratio of Cajun Fans to SU fans would have been better but the mere fact that we put that many people into the stadium speaks volumes. I would love to get a more consistent game with SU together in the future.