Could the Ragin’ Cajuns be getting a new football stadium?

[Ragin9221]

Any chance we could lure the Independance Bowl to Lafayette with a nice stadium?

I just wish we could use Cajun Field for other events. Anything that can generate revenue besides football. It would be cool if we were able to get a semi-pro soccer team, or we try add soccer as a sport at the university or lacrosse. If we could possibly host a bowl game that would be awesome. Maybe we can get a BOA competition here in Lafayette, we have Louisiana Showcase of Marching Bands, and Drums Across Cajun Field.

What other uses could we use Cajun Field to generate revenue for the University?

[Cajunsmike]

This is the year to create a demand first for season tickets. As I stated earlier in this post, in my opinion, there are only two ways to put 40,000+ in CF every home game.

1. Bring in the top tier teams into CF and beat them...the Alabama's, Oklahoma's, VaTech's...
2. Play the top tier teams at their place and beat them....the Alabama's, Florida's, Miss.State's....

I know that it would be asking a ton of Coach Napier to pull off this miracle this year, but if the Cajuns beat Alabama and Miss.State, not to mention NM State, then no matter who the Cajuns play at home, even if it was Ovey Comeaux High, the stadium will be full because everyone will want to see the team that beat Alabama and Miss. State.

Big Tier teams will NEVER come to Cajun Field regardless of how well we perform. Never means from now until the end of time. Beating them at their place is something I hope happens soon.

[Turbine]

Any chance we could lure the Independance Bowl to Lafayette with a nice stadium?

Establishing an Oil Bowl is the long term route I would suggest.

[Million$Mullet]

Big Tier teams will NEVER come to Cajun Field regardless of how well we perform. Never means from now until the end of time. Beating them at their place is something I hope happens soon.

There are some highlights on YouTube of the USL-Alabama game from 1990. I watched them the other day and it was kinda surreal to see Alabama playing at Cajun Field. Could you imagine the almighty Alabama ever coming to Lafayette again?? That would be a cold day in hell

[ULvictory]

I just wish we could use Cajun Field for other events. Anything that can generate revenue besides football. It would be cool if we were able to get a semi-pro soccer team, or we try add soccer as a sport at the university or lacrosse. If we could possibly host a bowl game that would be awesome. Maybe we can get a BOA competition here in Lafayette, we have Louisiana Showcase of Marching Bands, and Drums Across Cajun Field.

What other uses could we use Cajun Field to generate revenue for the University?

Outdoor concerts could easily generate a large amount of money. Something like Bayou Country Superfest could greatly benefit our athletic program.

You bring up a great point in all of this. It’s anazing the number of years we have left money on the table just by letting our facilities sit there and collect dust during the offseason.

[Ragin9221]

Outdoor concerts could easily generate a large amount of money. Something like Bayou Country Superfest could greatly benefit our athletic program.

You bring up a great point in all of this. It’s anazing the number of years we have left money on the table just by letting our facilities sit there and collect dust during the offseason.

Great idea! ULM actually does a huge Jamboree before the football season, I-A all the way to 5-A play in jamboree games, it goes all day from 10 in the morning till 9 that night, and they must get about 25,000. They probably get more for that event then they get at one game at ULM. Why couldn’t Lafayette and the sorrounding area host a bunch of jamboree games for one day.

People go just to watch football all day, and to see other high school programs.

If fans of Carencro, and Acadiana go to watch there Jamboree I guarantee they will stay for a Lafayette vs Comeaux game.

[CajunVic]

Great idea! ULM actually does a huge Jamboree before the football season, I-A all the way to 5-A play in jamboree games, it goes all day from 10 in the morning till 9 that night, and they must get about 25,000. They probably get more for that event then they get at one game at ULM. Why couldn’t Lafayette and the sorrounding area host a bunch of jamboree games for one day.

People go just to watch football all day, and to see other high school programs.

Kiwanis has done that for years in Lafayette and play there premier matchups at Cajun Field.

[ULvictory]

Great idea! ULM actually does a huge Jamboree before the football season, I-A all the way to 5-A play in jamboree games, it goes all day from 10 in the morning till 9 that night, and they must get about 25,000. They probably get more for that event then they get at one game at ULM. Why couldn’t Lafayette and the sorrounding area host a bunch of jamboree games for one day.

People go just to watch football all day, and to see other high school programs.

If fans of Carencro, and Acadiana go to watch there Jamboree I guarantee they will stay for a Lafayette vs Comeaux game.

Kiwanis does that every year for the local area schools, but I’m not sure if it generates a lot of revenue. A lot of it goes back to Kiwanis.

I think a concert would generate a lot more revenue depending on the bands, ticket prices, and advertisements. Also, if the athletic program can take a piece of the concessions (especially the beer sales), that’s where we can see some green.

[Ragin9221]

Kiwanis does that every year for the local area schools, but I’m not sure if it generates a lot of revenue. A lot of it goes back to Kiwanis.

I think a concert would generate a lot more revenue depending on the bands, ticket prices, and advertisements. Also, if the athletic program can take a piece of the concessions (especially the beer sales), that’s where we can see some green.

If we can just get country music festival have a big event at Cajun Field, where you can set up a bunch of booths that sell cowboy hats, boots, dresses etc, and have beer stands. Have 2 or 3 country music stars don’t have to be big big names, and do a big concert at Cajun Field think that would generate a lot of revenue, and bring people from the surrounding area to the University.

[Geaux]

The money is made in rental space within the press box tower. Easy to clean and you can have multiple events in one day. Weddings, business meeting, parties....

For the sake of an example,

Average event cost(space,food and beverage) $6K. At 180 days of operation there's your $1M.

[Ragin9221]

The money is made in rental space within the press box tower. Easy to clean and you can have multiple events in one day. Weddings, business meeting, parties....

For the sake of an example,

Average event cost(space,food and beverage) $6K. At 180 days of operation there's your $1M.

Plus if there is a restaurant and drinks inside of the tower during games average fan could sit down have some food, drink a little bit and then you be ready to hit Cajun Field before kick off.

[ManAboutTown]

The money is made in rental space within the press box tower. Easy to clean and you can have multiple events in one day. Weddings, business meeting, parties....

For the sake of an example,

Average event cost(space,food and beverage) $6K. At 180 days of operation there's your $1M.

So you’re telling me it’s more expensive to have a wedding at CF than a weekend long car show.... V interesting..