Status Quo or Changes

[ManAboutTown]

And even if they are paid for for several years, fan apathy....especially at the level of these donors....is a troubling sign indeed.

Can apathy? Top 15 nationally in paid atrnendace and through one of the toughest season I can remember, the Park was often full. LSU tickets sold for $100+ for a midweek game.

There’s no apathy.

[anhil8tor]

Paid attendance may have been grown but attendance was way down. Even with the high prices of the Loge boxes and patio boxes those people did not show up. It is more than a handful of fans that would like an announcement.

This is something I've always wondered about. If your stadium is a season ticket sellout.. but you draw around 1,000... who cares about that? Does the AD take notice? Does the gameday sponsors argue about it? Is it discussed behind closed doors?

[CajunVic]

Can apathy? Top 15 nationally in paid atrnendace and through one of the toughest season I can remember, the Park was often full. LSU tickets sold for $100+ for a midweek game.

There's no apathy.

Paid attendance was high, actual fans in the seats other than for the LSU game were not.

I attended all games but 2. In my row, the row behind me and the row in front of me, for most games there were 15 or less fans out of about 60 seats and 4 were mine. The balance of the grandstand was about the same. I would not call that "often full."

[Ole Colony]

This is something I've always wondered about. If your stadium is a season ticket sellout.. but you draw around 1,000... who cares about that? Does the AD take notice? Does the gameday sponsors argue about it? Is it discussed behind closed doors?

I spend more money on food and beer than the cost of my season ticket. Maggard pays attention to the attendance and Jim Harris cares that the stadium club never came close to being full. Lots of money not being made on concessions.

[Rougarou]

This is something I've always wondered about. If your stadium is a season ticket sellout.. but you draw around 1,000... who cares about that? Does the AD take notice? Does the gameday sponsors argue about it? Is it discussed behind closed doors?

That is interesting. I would bet you may get different answers from different ADs, sponsers, etc.

[LifeTimeCajun]

You may be on to something. He probably does not respect fans that _____ and moan everytime they don’t like something. He has a program to run and your opinion and mine for that matter means nothing to him. His job is to win games, graduate players, provide an avenue for top players to get noticed by MLB, grow attendance and get into post season play. He is doing all those things except for the last one. The last one is being addressed with this new hire.
If you or others do not like the timeline of the moves so be it. Pleasing fans is not his job and frankly is an impossible task. The only coaches who are not hated by some segment of the fan base are the ones who have just been hired. And even those have their detractors. But continue complaining about how our most successful coach runs his program, just don’t expect for everyone of your suggestions to be implemented in the time you see fit. Pleasing you and others here is not his job.

You forgot to include something else . Up until maggard got here he was the head coach/fundraiser guy/marketing guy/build the stadium guy....

[LifeTimeCajun]

This is funny. This situation is literally the only one I’ve ever been adamantly against Robe. I’ve disagreed on something here or there, but mostly about an in game decision that really has no impact on the big picture. Or maybe someone that has gotten a little longer leash than my liking. I’ve defended against the meltdowns over bullpen, small ball, you name it, for the last decade plus. There are people that are helping pay off that stadium waiting to hear something. I know former players that have voiced concern. We aren’t looking at a roster like we did in 2012 and knew 13 and 14 were going to be good. I have serious doubts about what we have for next year. 3 straight years without postseason is not acceptable and I don’t think anyone would argue that. With radio silence, one can only assume next year will be like the last two.

Well you can look at it a few different ways. Everyone is anxiously awaiting the official word. I get it. But the roster thing...if you follow it closely they have gone out and began rerecruiting and there has been some turnover with returning guys. I do not think all the guys that are leaving are “misses”. I think some were sent to get some PT to get better and we are bringing in some immediate help in some spots. Some kids fall victim of a numbers game when building a roster.
I do know this....we have not had a TON of success bringing in juco hitters that make immediate impact. However, Wells was in this situation at Tech when they brought in a ton of juco kids to turn things around over there and he did a very good job with those players. We will have to wait and see what happens but I think it can and will be different

[BeauCajun]

Paid attendance was high, actual fans in the seats other than for the LSU game were not.

I attended all games but 2. In my row, the row behind me and the row in front of me, for most games there were 15 or less fans out of about 60 seats and 4 were mine. The balance of the grandstand was about the same. I would not call that "often full."

Same thing in Section A. Maybe 25% at all the games but LSU.

[CajunAmos]

This is something I've always wondered about. If your stadium is a season ticket sellout.. but you draw around 1,000... who cares about that? Does the AD take notice? Does the gameday sponsors argue about it? Is it discussed behind closed doors?

Would it be better than seating 12,000 and having 4,000?

[Dad04]

That is interesting. I would bet you may get different answers from different ADs, sponsers, etc.

Our AD would notice. It's math. He is sharp.

[Rougarou]

Our AD would notice. It's math. He is sharp.

I wouldn't doubt it.

[CajunRage]

But, all suites were paid for and committed to for several years! Money is as important as attendance (if not more so). Without the money provided by those that may not always attend, Those of us that do attend would not be sitting in a new and more comfortable facility. Of course monetary donations AND attendance should be the ultimate goal.

So you look at it as we already have the money so who cares? Interesting.... We don't have the luxury some schools have. I guarantee you that these suites are relied upon to make ends meet. I don't know if these commitments are legally binding but either way, they are of concern. Either word spreads that we get your money and that's all we care about. Or they don't renew and we have to find somewhere else to fill that gap. Either way, empty suites are not good.