Why didn’t you go to LA Football game on Sat?

[CajunDreDog]

No there wasn't. Everytime it rained or threatened to rain, the crowd sucked. Always and for all time at Cajun Field. I went to some games during the Bustle years when tickets were almost free and you could park next to the stadium for free, when it was rainy, I could have tried out 90% of the seats. I went to a game against a P5, THAT WE WON, during the bustle years when it rained all day, and the place was half empty. Doesn't matter if it stops by game time. If it rains close to game time, people don't come. Especially now that you can watch on TV.

Not a lot of excitement generated yet due to a few years of sucking PLUS rain, means nobody comes. They could offer to shuttle people from the house in limos, wouldn't matter.

We need to start a fund to get members of #CajunNation poncho’s. When you wear one you don’t get wet. They’re great!!!

[facelessjonmoon]

No there wasn't. Everytime it rained or threatened to rain, the crowd sucked. Always and for all time at Cajun Field. I went to some games during the Bustle years when tickets were almost free and you could park next to the stadium for free, when it was rainy, I could have tried out 90% of the seats. I went to a game against a P5, THAT WE WON, during the bustle years when it rained all day, and the place was half empty. Doesn't matter if it stops by game time. If it rains close to game time, people don't come. Especially now that you can watch on TV.

Not a lot of excitement generated yet due to a few years of sucking PLUS rain, means nobody comes. They could offer to shuttle people from the house in limos, wouldn't matter.

This all true. Sad but true and Unfortunately we get a lot of rain in South Louisiana

[pasbon]

No there wasn't. Everytime it rained or threatened to rain, the crowd sucked. Always and for all time at Cajun Field. I went to some games during the Bustle years when tickets were almost free and you could park next to the stadium for free, when it was rainy, I could have tried out 90% of the seats. I went to a game against a P5, THAT WE WON, during the bustle years when it rained all day, and the place was half empty. Doesn't matter if it stops by game time. If it rains close to game time, people don't come. Especially now that you can watch on TV.

Not a lot of excitement generated yet due to a few years of sucking PLUS rain, means nobody comes. They could offer to shuttle people from the house in limos, wouldn't matter.

I disagree...but i'm talking of BEFORE the Bustle years...Faulkinberry, Tammariello and Stokley years...

[CharlieK]

I disagree...but i'm talking of BEFORE the Bustle years...Faulkinberry, Tammariello and Stokley years...

Lawd all I remember was the end of Stokley, and I was in my frat days, so I don’t really remember. Don’t tell the senate democrats.

[CajunRebel]

This all true. Sad but true and Unfortunately we get a lot of rain in South Louisiana

This is why we need a roof over Cajun Field.

[MetryCajun]

No good comes from chastising fans (students included). You get what you get from the product you present. I think discussing the attendance is regressive. It never fails that those that feel they go above and beyond feel abandoned by those that don't show up. And for every excuse given, there's someone that doesn't accept it.

We've discussed attendance infinitum on this site. For all that ails you in football, only winning, winning consistently, winning games you should win, and competing in all games... is the large fan following cure. There are some facts, some trends, and a thousand innuendos regarding fan attendance these days. We are not immune from any of it. But the only sure fire way to gather and hold onto a substantial presence in the stands... is to produce an attractive product on the field.

The core fans are perfectly acceptable for the current product. If I were the new head coach, I'd be happy with what I see. I'd imagine there's massive head room for getting my program going... and seeing a fan following rise accordingly. If Savoie, Maggard and Napier think Cajun Country is supposed to endlessly put up with ____ shows on Saturday... and expect greater support than what they see now... they're insane. And I don't think they're insane.

This post was so good, I actually read the entire thing. You nailed it.

[shasta]

I was working, but I usually don't go because I have no people to go with anymore and a healthy dose of social anxiety beats sub par football.

[UL_Cajuns]

I thought the crowd was decent for a sub par oppenent that actually beat us. Winning will bring the crowds.

[ragin2112cajun]

I live in Florida is my excuse.

Could "Drag Queen Story Time" be a reason? lol

[CajunRebel]

I live in Florida is my excuse.

Could "Drag Queen Story Time" be a reason? lol

Some people just want to watch the world burn.