Worst Home schedule, EVER

[SlickRick]

Well said Slick. I remember that game at Northwestern in 76 and Sydney Thornton. Thornton was from Baton Rouge (Capital High school). I played against him in Jr. High, High School and college. He was a beast and it was like trying to tackle a bowling ball. He went on to play for the Steelers for a few years. I went and found him after that game and told him I was glad I was through trying to tackle his ass.

I think his nickname was Thunder Thornton. He had a reputation for knocking DB's out of games with his legs/knees....you had to tackle him low to bring him down and if the timing was right, he would bring his leg/knee up into the DB's helmet. 5'11" 230 lbs, a real bad ass! He was drafted in the 2nd round by the Steelers and played 6 seasons (77'-82').

[ULGrad@HOU]

It seems we have 2 separate issues concerning the home schedule.

One is the opponent. It's not just this year, but it's the future as well. I don't understand why we can't get quality out of conference match ups. I'm sure money plays a roll on the single games, but with the 1 and 1 type, why can't we get better opponents, others seem to be able to. This is an area that Dr. Maggard really needs to concentrate on improving.

The other is the TV games. I am more understanding of this. We are a desirable team for ESPN, this is what we want, this is the direction we (I know I do) want our program to keep progressing. You can't put a price on national exposure. I know many of you think it's useless, but if a team is good and talked about, people will check it out to see why, even if it's for a quarter or two. This in turn raises the exposure to the UL brand. We have made great progress in this area, and we are mentioned often on the national scene. This isn't by chance, this is because of our performance and exposure in the past few years, even on those odd weeknight games.

[JamesTheJeweler]

Because Monroe is not a threat to beat them.

UL is.

[CajunT]

It seems we have 2 separate issues concerning the home schedule.

One is the opponent. It's not just this year, but it's the future as well. I don't understand why we can't get quality out of conference match ups. I'm sure money plays a roll on the single games, but with the 1 and 1 type, why can't we get better opponents, others seem to be able to. This is an area that Dr. Maggard really needs to concentrate on improving.

The other is the TV games. I am more understanding of this. We are a desirable team for ESPN, this is what we want, this is the direction we (I know I do) want our program to keep progressing. You can't put a price on national exposure. I know many of you think it's useless, but if a team is good and talked about, people will check it out to see why, even if it's for a quarter or two. This in turn raises the exposure to the UL brand. We have made great progress in this area, and we are mentioned often on the national scene. This isn't by chance, this is because of our performance and exposure in the past few years, even on those odd weeknight games.

I've raised this questions myself, and you probably won't like their answer. When you say quality out of conference games, let's be specific. We are talking about home games correct, because Texas, Michigan State, Alabama and Iowa St. are quality out of conference games.

When I asked about home games, the answer is they don't want to come to Lafayette to play Billy Napier. Not Southern Miss, East Carolina, Tulane, Louisiana Tech, UAB or any other good G5 program within reasonable mileage. It seems AAC members want 2 for 1 if they are willing to play. I don't have specifics on those programs.

Maggard has scheduled Tulsa, Rice, Liberty and is currently working on others. I'm not happy watching Nichols and Mcneese come to town, but because they are state programs you will continue to see us play one FCS per year at home.

I understand that others in our conference have brought in some good opponents, but are we really asking why Baylor and others on willing to play ULM, Texas State and South Alabama on the road? They stink!

[ULGrad@HOU]

Let's take Boise for instance, one of the better ones and yes they are years ahead of us but we are gaining on them. I'm sure teams going to Boise don't care if Boise is a threat. I think it's because they have a brand that is nationally known, and teams see a value in going there.

Home ooc games:

2021 Oklahoma St.
2022 Michigan St., BYU
2023 Oregon St., UCF
2024 Houston
2025 Oregon, BYU
2028 Cincinnati

[ULGrad@HOU]

I've raised this questions myself, and you probably won't like their answer. When you say quality out of conference games, let's be specific. We are talking about home games correct, because Texas, Michigan State, Alabama and Iowa St. are quality out of conference games.

When I asked about home games, the answer is they don't want to come to Lafayette to play Billy Napier. Not Southern Miss, East Carolina, Tulane, Louisiana Tech, UAB or any other good G5 program within reasonable mileage. It seems AAC members want 2 for 1 if they are willing to play. I don't have specifics on those programs.

Maggard has scheduled Tulsa, Rice, Liberty and is currently working on others. I'm not happy watching Nichols and Mcneese come to town, but because they are state programs you will continue to see us play one FCS per year at home.

I understand that others in our conference have brought in some good opponents, but are we really asking why Baylor and others on willing to play ULM, Texas State and South Alabama on the road? They stink!

Yes, I'm talking strictly home.

[JMV JustMyView]

That's one example, but some companies do allow their employees to use the allowed sick days for personal days. It's another form of compensation. I'm pretty sure you are aware of that fact.

Go clear some space in your inbox. I sent you a reply back message.

[CajunT]

Yes, I'm talking strictly home.

Give him a call, I'm sure he will get back to you. Let us know what he tells you, at least what you can share.

[JMV JustMyView]

I agree with Slick post. No matter what I will be at every game to support the Cajuns. We need all fans to get out to Cajun Field. It is nice to see the exposure on TV but it doesn't help any with money made at the game. Nothing replaces live action.

[facelessjonmoon]

I will tell you who is happy about Tuesday/Wednesday night games and even to some extent Thursday and that is the business traveler. Pre Covid, I was on the road quite a bit, and I will tell you for those of us that were living in hotel rooms and/or hotel bars, the fall college football Tuesday and Wednesday night games were the only things I was watching and I didn't care if it was MAC or SBC, I watched them all.

This is true for tv viewing but it also makes it very difficult to actually attend the games when you are traveling during the weekdays for work .

I will do my best to schedule my business travel around this but it might be tough. No matter what anyone says, this does not help put butts in seats. It is what it is . Just have to make the best of it