2018-19 basketball enhancements

[Duggie35]

I agree with you MAT. I don't always agree with every decision, but they are indeed in touch with the fans. I don't ever recall being asked to participate in as many survey's as this administration has put out there.

[CajunRebel]

I’ve never seen guys do the homework and research before making a decision like this regime. I can assure you, something is telling them there is a market for this. One thing they are not, is ‘out of touch.’

Adding a bar for premium seats is fine.

But taking away the bar that was meant to lure in the casual fan is a perfect microcosm for how this athletic department has been conducting its business the past few years.

[ManAboutTown]

Adding a bar for premium seats is fine.

But taking away the bar that was meant to lure in the casual fan is a perfect microcosm for how this athletic department has been conducting its business the past few years.

I’d like you to expound upon that. The bar idea was a test run last year. It was obviously successful enough to offer as a premium item. Businesses do this kind of thing all the time. Ever hear of a free 7 day trial?

That’s just good business, man. I assume you think it’s a way to fleece poor fans?

[CajunVic]

I agree with you MAT. I don't always agree with every decision, but they are indeed in touch with the fans. I don't ever recall being asked to participate in as many survey's as this administration has put out there.

Not really sure whether "in touch" or "out of touch" is the true analysis applicable to this administration.

Almost every enhancement move they make appears to be angled towards benefitting those making donations and thereby increasing the donation level of the casual fan.

I say almost because there have been some enhancements implemented in an attempt to lure more student participation.

The higher the donation level, the better the benefits.

It's definitely an organized plan to encourage increased donations.

We will see in time whether they are successful at increasing the donation level of the casual fan or whether they run off the casual fan.

PRODUCT ON THE FIELD, COURT OR DIAMOND WILL PROBABLY A BIG FACTOR ON THE SUCCESS OR FAILURE OF THAT PHILOSOPHY.

[CajunRebel]

I’d like you to expound upon that. The bar idea was a test run last year. It was obviously successful enough to offer as a premium item. Businesses do this kind of thing all the time. Ever hear of a free 7 day trial?

That’s just good business, man. I assume you think it’s a way to fleece poor fans?

Apples and oranges.

Ever been to Smoothie King Center? Do you understand why they spent money renovating it and putting in a bar in the 300 level (like most other NBA arenas?) Do you understand why we copied that idea? They didn’t do it to sell more premium seats. They did it to draw in casual fans. They did it to sell tickets in the 300 level. It still matters to them that the house is full every night. I’m starting to question if it matters to us.

This isn’t a zero sum game. We should be able appeal to both groups of fans.

[ManAboutTown]

Apples and oranges.

Ever been to Smoothie King Center? Do you understand why they spent money renovating it and putting in a bar in the 300 level (like most other NBA arenas?) Do you understand why we copied that idea? They didn’t do it to sell more premium seats. They did it to draw in casual fans. It still matters to them that the house is full every night. I’m starting to question if it matters to us.

The causal fan at an nba game spends $100+ bucks a person. Comparing us to an nba experience is the apples and oranges.

[Go_UL]

Agree that should be the No. 1 goal of players and coaches. Taking that aside, the enhancements they have announced will probably be liked by most folks who attend games at the Dome. As I am not a beer drinker it is not a big deal to me but I hope those of you that are enjoy the new arrangement.

Agree. I’m still in a bad mood after the football game.

[CajunRebel]

To be fair, I’m probably making a bigger deal out of this than it is. I just feel like it is another straw on the camels back.

[ManAboutTown]

To be fair, I’m probably making a bigger deal out of this than it is. I just feel like it is another straw on the camels back.

I get that. Aside from my opinion, I understand why people are thinking this. But we’re losing sight of the biggest issue. The straw that broke the camel’s back is being irrelevant in an awful basketball league for 20 years.

[Duggie35]

I’m not sure why they can’t do both. The court side location can be available as proposed and they could keep the previous location open as well for the more casual fan.

It won’t affect me either way because I can’t justify to cost of Cajun Dome concessions, unless I get caught up with the wants of the grandkids! 😂

[ManAboutTown]

I’m not sure why they can’t do both. The court side location can be available as proposed and they could keep the previous location open as well for the more casual fan.

It won’t affect me either way because I can’t justify to cost of Cajun Dome concessions, unless I get caught up with the wants of the grandkids! 😂

One thing I will agree with CReb and plenty of others is that the food and drink prices are absolutely outrageous. I used to buy several dome foams a game. Probably spent more in college on beer than I do now at Cajun games. But on principle, I will not buy more than 1 now. $11-12 for a damn beer is laughable.

[Cajunsmike]

One thing I will agree with CReb and plenty of others is that the food and drink prices are absolutely outrageous. I used to buy several dome foams a game. Probably spent more in college on beer than I do now at Cajun games. But on principle, I will not buy more than 1 now. $11-12 for a damn beer is laughable.

Administration is well aware of the concession prices concern. Coaches don't like it one bit either. One assistant told me he makes a point to discourage his family from buying much there when they are at games due to cost. I am not sure they can do much about it due to contract between the Dome and vendors. I usually make a couple of Pelicans games a year and may do more this season. It is my opinion that concessions at the SKC are more reasonably priced than at the CajunDome.