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

[mgv6260]

Big meeting today with same architectural firm that did Russo Park and a bunch of local folks to review previous plans etc. They will have a feasibility study in about 6 to 8 weeks. Entire interview will be on espn1420 web site later today. Maggard did say that he was not interested in adding seats.

can you post the link when it is up?

[AboveAverage]

Yeah not sure of the spelling Abell & Crozier

[ManAboutTown]

Maggard said that won't happen both in the interview with Buckley reported in today's Advertiser and on ESPN1420 this morning. He also confirmed he has no interest in adding capacity and I would not be surprised if the new renovation design results in less capacity. A big focus of his comments on this issue was the "premium" seating potential. On another note, they have set a goal of 14000 season tickets. Quite a challenge in this economy. They will put more effort into the surrounding parishes than the past. I wished he would have commented on improving student attendance as that is key. Tying that to the stadium, I think it is critical they find a way to protect folks on the west side from the blistering sun in the new design.

I’m just telling the board what I’ve heard from folks that the consultant team have contacted. Take it for what it is. Renovation and new stadium can be REALLY close to the same thing without tipping off interested parties.

[CajunNation]

Maggard said that won't happen both in the interview with Buckley reported in today's Advertiser and on ESPN1420 this morning. He also confirmed he has no interest in adding capacity and I would not be surprised if the new renovation design results in less capacity. A big focus of his comments on this issue was the "premium" seating potential. On another note, they have set a goal of 14000 season tickets. Quite a challenge in this economy. They will put more effort into the surrounding parishes than the past. I wished he would have commented on improving student attendance as that is key. Tying that to the stadium, I think it is critical they find a way to protect folks on the west side from the blistering sun in the new design.

Agree.

He did kinda throw a rough timeline out there saying we might do it in phases. West side, East side, then if needed a NEZ.

Sounds like they indeed will be placing a priority on premium seating and fan experience and going after a complete replacement of all existing pre-SEZ structure.

Also, found it interesting he focused on making Cajun Field an entertainment venue, not just a football stadium.

Champions Square....Stay tuned....

[IndiaPaleAle]

can you post the link when it is up?

https://soundcloud.com/user-14034497...tko-tsl-6-6-18

[LaCajunsFan]

I’m just telling the board what I’ve heard from folks that the consultant team have contacted. Take it for what it is. Renovation and new stadium can be REALLY close to the same thing without tipping off interested parties.

A 'new' stadium' to me means something located away from the current CF, and built entirely from scratch.
Anything built/done on the current CF footprint is a renovation......no matter how extensive that renovation may be.

[LouisianaB]

If I was Maggard, I wouldn’t say we were planning on building a new stadium until (a) we had actual plans to build a stadium (not in the consulting phase like right now), (b) we had the actual money or pledged money, or (c) the political and fiscal climate were much different than they are now.

I would not be surprised if building a new stadium is a legitimate option.

[Duggie35]

I have complete confidence that Dr. Maggard will not disappoint us fans in whatever decisions are eventually made.

[CajunT]

If I was Maggard, I wouldn’t say we were planning on building a new stadium until (a) we had actual plans to build a stadium (not in the consulting phase like right now), (b) we had the actual money or pledged money, or (c) the political and fiscal climate were much different than they are now.

I would not be surprised if building a new stadium is a legitimate option.

I don't believe it is an option. I haven't said much, if anything in this thread but some people have completely gone off the rail with talk of a new stadium. I spoke with someone who is involved with the committee and he stated that the master plan is fluid to allow changes to the stadium renovation plans. They are meeting today to discuss the process going forward. I have no idea how it will look design wise when the plans are completed, but as you stated the end result could look like a new stadium.

[LaCajunsFan]

Agree.

He did kinda throw a rough timeline out there saying we might do it in phases. West side, East side, then if needed a NEZ.

Sounds like they indeed will be placing a priority on premium seating and fan experience and going after a complete replacement of all existing pre-SEZ structure.

Also, found it interesting he focused on making Cajun Field an entertainment venue, not just a football stadium.

Champions Square....Stay tuned....

Really like that part too....I think the plans to add Heyman Ctr, new retail/restaurants etc along Congress is a no-brainer. Win-Win.