Cajun Field Renovation Plans

[CajunVic]

Get rid of the temporary awful private seating located on the concourse of the first level. I recall many years ago seeing something similar at ULMOST. Thought it was ridiculous. Our version even worse.

I think this was a new revenue generated in years where there has been little revenue generated.

[CajunRebel]

Just a general statement.

I think everyone has their own idea of what this should look like and what needs to be done. it is my understanding they aren't going to be able to come close to that.

It's my opinion (and I Don't have any inside info on this part) this thing is going to have to be done in phases. And, that won't be good enough for the instant gratification society we live in today.

It will absolutely be done in “phases.” But let’s be honest about what “phases” means. They will do a stripped down 1st phase press box, and they will do nothing else for at least another 20 years.

So if by instant gratification you mean completing this thing before half of us are dead, then yeah, I guess we do want instant gratification.

[Turbine]

I don't see us ever adding suites to the east side due to sun, but that's just me.

East Side Suites will come with Hololens glasses, with live viewing from the players helmet camera.

[CajunEXPRESS]

I think this was a new revenue generated in years where there has been little revenue generated.

We need to build actual luxury suites and quit f:cking up the stadium.

[Ragin9221]

Its easy Maryland stadium is the way to go. If you have to add seats just add them to the visitor side like Maryland. Nice horseshoe stadium with luxury box and suites on the home side

[Cajun90]

Pretty much agree. Phases: (1) Demo and rebuild press box and suites. Having a club level there really shouldn’t cost that much more in the grand scheme. Do it right “structurally”.

Your last sentence is the issue. Now there are potential ways around it but I don't think there is an architech/structural engineer in their right mind who would propose building anything integral to the existing structure. You woul literally have to find a way to work around the existing infrastructure.

[Frenchie35]

It will absolutely be done in "phases." But let's be honest about what "phases" means. They will do a stripped down 1st phase press box, and they will do nothing else for at least another 20 years.

So if by instant gratification you mean completing this thing before half of us are dead, then yeah, I guess we do want instant gratification.

I know for a fact I will not be around to see completion, whatever that might be. Possible not even starting the project. 93 in ten years so if it is complete in ten maybe my son's can wheel me there and hold my head up so as to see the field of play........where is Warren Buffet when we need him.

[Big Buds]

Honestly. I think most fans don't really care about all of the bells and whistles of a new stadium. The eyesore/pressbox must be replaced. Maybe throw in a few suites for the revenue. Some new restrooms would be nice. Get the rest of the place up to code.

Nothing else really needs to be done.

This! I agree 100%!

[Cajunrunner]

If they pay for it, I'm in.

Please don’t give that self-absorbed attention _____ McKernnan any ideas. We see so much of him driving on interstates in Louisiana, it’s embarrassing for the whole state.

[zephyr]

We need to build actual luxury suites and quit f:cking up the stadium.

I am wary that there is even a market for that. We can't put 20,000 on average in our stadium but we are going to sell premium luxury suites? I don't think so.

[CajunRebel]

I know for a fact I will not be around to see completion, whatever that might be. Possible not even starting the project. 93 in ten years so if it is complete in ten maybe my son's can wheel me there and hold my head up so as to see the field of play........where is Warren Buffet when we need him.

Don’t worry, you’ll be able to buy one of those nice, climate controlled suites and watch from there.

[Duckster]

Pretty much agree. Phases: (1) Demo and rebuild press box and suites. Having a club level there really shouldn’t cost that much more in the grand scheme. Do it right “structurally”.
(2). Re-do seats on lower west side to meet code requirements. I suspect the lower concourse could be done at same time.
I don’t have numbers in front of me, but I thought the upper deck sat between 5-8 thousand. South end zone captures those seats to keep us around 30-32 thousand. We’d lose a few more seats when lower west side is redone down the road.

Just get on with it already!

If that's the case, the athletic department or RCAF should be at least soft selling future revenue generating west side suites and stadium club vision to determine depth of interest. The survey conducted last year gauged interest somewhat but that's not the same as direct marketing to businesses and individuals. We won't know what's possible if we don't even try to employ a highly visible marketing strategy to fund future growth.