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

[Ragin' Caleb]

When I was in school 90% of the student support at games came from greek organizations. We would have pre game parties at the house then walk over to the game. The university does not allow those types of parties and has done every thing possible to try and shut down the greek organizations. That is where a big chunk of your missing students are coming from compared to years past.

The Greeks are so busy doing their own thing to put emphasis on athletics (football in this case). For example sororities dont go the first game bc they cant drink bc they aren't done with accepting classes for the fall. Last game, against coastal, a bunch didnt show bc they had a fall social to go to. There's no culture to be enthusiastic about going. Everyone leaves at half even if they do go. Then they have parents weekend and too busy doing stuff with them to go to the game. Homecoming they pull up all nighters drinking and making their floats for the parade to even make it into the stadium. Take your pick, it's never been about the game itself....

[BBcajun]

I'd be curious to know how many RV spots were actually unsold. When our group looked into moving RV spots before this season, there were only a couple available. General tailgating spots, I am not sure

As far as the empty RV spots go, there are a lot of factors that go into that. For the first game out of my group of 8 tickets/ people, I was the only one that went and used a ticket. This was mostly due to weather. Last weekend, they were all out of town. I was at both games myself, but our tailgating spot did not get used either weekend. It takes way too much time and effort to setup an RV spot by yourself. And those spots require an RV to be present. You can't just pop up a tent even if you bought or have access to the spot.Just an example


It would be nice if there was a secondary market (whether free or for a charge) for making these spots available to others if they are not going to be used

Some Coastal Carolina fans stopped by our RV this weekend and hung out with us. Their son is a RS Freshmen running back. They were very impressed with the RV area and the electrical hookups. They asked if there was an option for Visitor RV Spots on a per game basis. So yes...secondary market would be good for the unused spots.

[facelessjonmoon]

The Greeks are so busy doing their own thing to put emphasis on athletics (football in this case). For example sororities dont go the first game bc they cant drink bc they aren't done with accepting classes for the fall. Last game, against coastal, a bunch didnt show bc they had a fall social to go to. There's no culture to be enthusiastic about going. Everyone leaves at half even if they do go. Then they have parents weekend and too busy doing stuff with them to go to the game. Homecoming they pull up all nighters drinking and making their floats for the parade to even make it into the stadium. Take your pick, it's never been about the game itself....

How is that beer tent thing going on the student side?
It seems like a cool idea and in theory should help keep students from leaving at half to drink and/ or watch other games on tv. The tent itself has other games on TV right?

[Ragin' Caleb]

How is that beer tent thing going on the student side?
It seems like a cool idea and in theory should help keep students from leaving at half to drink and/ or watch other games on tv. The tent itself has other games on TV right?

Great idea. 5/10 execution. There's supposed to be a dj and stuff going on but literally nothing is. I guess I dont go in early enough to hear the dj But it is really nice to only spend $5 get a burger and a beer and not have to wait in a long line and pay more.

[GreatestStory]

Does anyone know how peer institutions (such as Arkansas State and USM) handle tailgating? Seriously curious about that

I know these are bigger schools, but here are some of the tailgating prices (excluding RV parking and upscale/catered options) which I found:

Ole Miss: Free, all tailgating spots at Ole Miss are first come
(SOURCE: http://olemissgameday.com/10-must-knows-for-tailgating/)

Auburn: Free, first-come, first-served.
(SOURCE: https://auburntigers.com/sports/2018...ailgating.aspx)

LSU: Free, first come, first-served.
(SOURCE: http://www.lsusports.net/ViewArticle...CLID=205418795)

Texas: $300 per season or $55 per game
(SOURCE: https://parking.utexas.edu/sites/par...gate_rules.pdf)

[CajunRebel]

The prices right now were necessary moving forward. We've had the same discussion regarding baseball this past season. Fans don't like increased parking and seating cost when they don't see improvement in the product on the field.

I've have consistently told people, including Harris and a few others that Lafayette is not your market, the Sun Belt Conference is today. If we are going to continue to raise prices for tailgating, parking, club memberships and seating, supporters will eventually not see the value in the cost and the product on the fields and courts.

I'm okay with this years increases, but if the quality of athletics doesn't match the cost, eventually I will down size on what I pay for when it comes to seats, parking and donations. You can't continue to increase the cost every year for your supporters and the value of the product does excite them or motivate them to pay it.

Right, we had the same discussion with baseball. The difference is that baseball actually sold out all their spots. With baseball, the increase was justified because demand was there.

And while they were increasing prices for premium seats, they still kept cheaper options for people on a budget who want to support the team. It was still cheap and easy for a family of four to buy tickets, park relatively close, and have a pleasant experience.

[CajunJeaux]

To the administration reading this thread...for those complaining about costs increase...there are those like me that went from coaches’ staff to all cajun rcaf levels...we understand the changing landscape of d1 athletics and what’s required to be successful...not all of us want to be like ULM...with that said...I’m giving you guys the benefit of the doubt as a relatively new staff and trusting the right decisions will be made which will lead to progress...if things don’t improve in the years to come...I will just go back down to my no expectations and $250 giving just to get a parking pass...

[GreatestStory]

So who is a better fan:

A fan who is a member of RCAF, buys season tickets, buys a parking pass, but didn't make it to the game (for whatever reason)

....or a fan who was given a free ticket (most likely from a season ticket holder) and attends the game?

[CrazyCajun]

So who is a better fan:

A fan who is a member of RCAF, buys season tickets, buys a parking pass, but didn't make it to the game (for whatever reason)

....or a fan who was given a free ticket (most likely from a season ticket holder) and attends the game?

And what does one win for being a “better fan”? Sounds like these 2 people probably have very different financial situations.

[CajunJeaux]

So who is a better fan:

A fan who is a member of RCAF, buys season tickets, buys a parking pass, but didn't make it to the game (for whatever reason)

....or a fan who was given a free ticket (most likely from a season ticket holder) and attends the game?

Theyre both good fans...