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

[LaCajunsFan]

You never build anything with a usage plan of 30+ years by looking at what is going on in a short time frame. The program is down now, that is not your gauge. With being in the sucky Sunbelt, and any excitement, Cajun Field has seen 36K, 38K, and over 41K. It is ridiculous and down right stupid to set your limit at 35-40K and not to expect surpassing that. You recently hired a staff, both administrative and coaches, with a success goal in mind. Make absolutely sure the facilities can support a growth in success, or why even try? Minimum, 40K - 50K.

Thank you very much. Even though the national attendance trend is downward, we have real chances of growing ours significantly in the next few years.

[cajun_lannister]

I agree with you...anyone here ever went to a game at Middle Tennessee??....terrible stadium...

I drove through it.. Murfreesboro and the stadium both look like a ____ hole

[RaginFan2]

While it may be cheaper to build a new structure, what do we do with the current stadium? And how much would it cost to remove/re-purpose it?

[cajun_lannister]

While it may be cheaper to build a new structure, what do we do with the current stadium? And how much would it cost to remove/re-purpose it?

Someone brought up using the hole as a new parking tower which is a great idea

[MetryCajun]

Thank you very much. Even though the national attendance trend is downward, we have real chances of growing ours significantly in the next few years.

I think you will be disappointed. Families have diverted their disposable income to investing in their children. Here in Nola I see people dropping or splitting their LSU/Saints tickets because it is too expensive and too time consuming. I haven’t been to a UL game in two years even though I have season tickets because I do not have the time. Winning 8 or 9 games in the SBC or Cusa will not change peoples weekend habits. We saw this with basketball this year. Having 33k means we sell out a game every 10 years. I do like the idea of future expansion if our fortunes change.

[UncleCajun]

Someone brought up using the hole as a new parking tower which is a great idea

thanks - see post #11 and a supporting reply a few post down. - I would leave the concession stands and restrooms on east and south sides to service the parking tower.

[CrazyCajun]

Attendance will continue to drop drastically, prices keep going up which will keep people bowing out which will cause them to keep raising prices and more and more people stop going. Combine that with it’s too hot, it’s too cold, it might rain, parking too far, park too close, i don’t like to walk, if only the Game was at 4, if only the game was at 7...etc, etc, etc...we will never need anything over 40k. If it ever comes to that, then sellout 40k every game.

[UncleCajun]

thanks - see post #11 and a supporting reply a few post down. - I would leave the concession stands and restrooms on east and south sides to service the parking tower.

If someone stepped up, we could back up the proposed administration building to the parking structure and finally tear down Cox Building. Maybe attach a stage to the north or south end for concerts or plays. The south end zone is to code. This is an architect's dream job.

[Cajunsmike]

I think you will be disappointed. Families have diverted their disposable income to investing in their children. Here in Nola I see people dropping or splitting their LSU/Saints tickets because it is too expensive and too time consuming. I haven’t been to a UL game in two years even though I have season tickets because I do not have the time. Winning 8 or 9 games in the SBC or Cusa will not change peoples weekend habits. We saw this with basketball this year. Having 33k means we sell out a game every 10 years. I do like the idea of future expansion if our fortunes change.

This is happening throughout the nation in virtually all college and pro sports. Having the ability to watch so many games on TV or online is also a factor. Exceptions are whwn the football factory and blue blood basketball schools are having big games. Even our baseball team is getting about 60 per cent of announced attendance on a game by game basis. Mid majors are really having it tough due to all the attention going to big schools. This new reality needs to be considered when making facility decisions. That is for all schools, not just ours

[cajun_lannister]

Attendance will continue to drop drastically, prices keep going up which will keep people bowing out which will cause them to keep raising prices and more and more people stop going. Combine that with it's too hot, it's too cold, it might rain, parking too far, park too close, i don't like to walk, if only the Game was at 4, if only the game was at 7...etc, etc, etc...we would never need anything over 40k. If it ever comes to that, then sellout 40k every game.

Tickets are $20-$25 and have been since 2008 price is not the issue

If you win & play good competition people will come

Napier & Maggard are restructuring the way we schedule & will see a lot more regional G5 teams that people care about at Cajun field

[cajun_lannister]

I think you will be disappointed. Families have diverted their disposable income to investing in their children. Here in Nola I see people dropping or splitting their LSU/Saints tickets because it is too expensive and too time consuming. I haven't been to a UL game in two years even though I have season tickets because I do not have the time. Winning 8 or 9 games in the SBC or Cusa will not change peoples weekend habits. We saw this with basketball this year. Having 33k means we sell out a game every 10 years. I do like the idea of future expansion if our fortunes change.

Basketball played an extremely ____ty schedule that's why people did not go none care about Louisana College .. Now if football is 8-2 or 9-1 We will have 30K + for the South Al game

[MetryCajun]

This is happening throughout the nation in virtually all college and pro sports. Having the ability to watch so many games on TV or online is also a factor. Exceptions are whwn the football factory and blue blood basketball schools are having big games. Even our baseball team is getting about 60 per cent of announced attendance on a game by game basis. Mid majors are really having it tough due to all the attention going to big schools. This new reality needs to be considered when making facility decisions. That is for all schools, not just ours

Well said. I trust our administration to make the right call here. I believe 20 years from now we will all look at these giant football stadiums the same way we looked at multi purpose stadiums built in the 70’s....relics of the past.