So it starts.....

[Crawfish]

[ULGrad@HOU]

I'm hoping the final product looks better than the rendering, which isn't bad, but not great.

[CajunNation]

...But I am most anxious to hear your (and others) thoughts on building enough 'regular' seats in the addition to accommodate the current folks in UD1 & 2. Doesn't that sound feasible?

This is the issue. The new construction will be a fully enclosed building. Unless the UD people want to pay for suites, I can't see an exemption being made just for the UD people that alters the entire design of the new construction. Did you not see they are reseating the entire Stadium along RCAF level?

We are ALL taking one for the team here.

[Turbine]

My only hope for the new stadium is that it looks like every game is sold out when driving down Congress

[LaCajunsFan]

My only hope for the new stadium is that it looks like every game is sold out when driving down Congress

Yeah, that too but I'm also hoping it looks a little less lopsided from that view point.

[LaCajunsFan]

This is the issue. The new construction will be a fully enclosed building. Unless the UD people want to pay for suites, I can't see an exemption being made just for the UD people that alters the entire design of the new construction. Did you not see they are reseating the entire Stadium along RCAF level?

We are ALL taking one for the team here.

Dude, chill. Yep, I saw the email. In fact I am the one who started this thread when I got it. I know the score. Was just discussing and asking questions. No reason to get so pizz!!y.

[CajunVic]

Dude, chill. Yep, I saw the email. In fact I am the one who started this thread when I got it. I know the score. Was just discussing and asking questions. No reason to get so pizz!!y.

There are plenty reasons to get pizz!!y. The stadium renovations have for all practical purposes not even started and you commenced a thread to _____ and moan already.

[LaCajunsFan]

Direct quotes from this thread alone about how happy that I’m about the construction. (Number of times I’ve biatched and moaned = ZERO):

“But I guess the good news is that we are definitely moving forward with the renovation”

“Well first and foremost I am definitely not complaining about the soon to start construction. In fact this is a dream come true.”

“Myself, I am truly pleased beyond measure that this is actually happening. Was wondering if I'd ever see it in my life time.”

“Either way can’t wait for this happen…GEAUX Cajuns!”

[billbeck451]

from the sketch on the ragin cajun site it appears that there is a lower area on the second level that could be similar to what is there now with seating which could be club or suite seating behind it

[Esqueleto]

I think club seats will be more attainable than a lot of people think. I'm shooting for those seats when the time comes.

[LaCajunsFan]

from the sketch on the ragin cajun site it appears that there is a lower area on the second level that could be similar to what is there now with seating which could be club or suite seating behind it

Yeah, but read other posts: that is just rendering and no on really knows why the end product will be.
As for affordability and club seats I’m thinking too that might work out. Gonna be a lot more than why I’m paying now, which is right at $600 for 2. I’d go 3 times that for the same or better seats and access to a suite.

[cajun4life]

Well Jay hate to quibble with you because I agree that there are a few that are anticipating the worst, but to me the group we are most hearing from are those in UD1 & 2, and the vast majority of those folks, while certainly not pleased, if nothing else are resigned (and have been for some time now) that they/me will be losing what are some of the best seats in house. Can't blame us for hoping for a good outcome, and TBH I have not seen very much 'the sky is falling' rhetoric.

But I am also glad to keep in mind that this is very much still a work-in progress.

So here is the deal: there can't be more than 3-4K (at most) current season tix holders in in UD 1 & 2. I don't see how it would not be feasible to add just enough seating on the new deck to accommodate them in the new version...w/o any frills, access to suites, etc., but still charge a larger premium than we have today. I bet those would be some of the most sought-after seats in the stadium, as they would be taking care of an important niche: die-hard fans willing to pay a big premium for great seats, but unwilling/unable to pay huge, suite level prices.

Just my thoughts.

That’s the thing, the UD1 & UD2 folks have had those seats for 15-20 years.

Also if they go to club seating, will they allow current seat holders the opportunity to possibly form an LLC and jointly pay for the club seats? If they have to be bought in group packages?

[JMV JustMyView]

So I've been to probably 95% of the home games over the last 20 years and not once been in the upper deck seats (only the single "box suite" once or twice via elevator)

I need to get up there with the cool kids and see what the fuss is all about before it's gone


Supposedly we are very close to having enough $ to get started. Over half of the estimated $65 million has been committed supposedly

Only 95%, mais your a fair weather fan, lol....For the record I am just picking.

[HelmutVII]

I think there are 6 rows in UD1, UD2 AND UD3. Each row has about 45 seats each. That's 810 seats in the chair back section. There are 4 sections of bleacher seats with backs (2 in each side). Say 50 seats in each section makes an additional 200 seats. So the entire section of the lower upper deck is about 1000 seats. I think they could accommodate that in the design. For sure, not every seat is sold either. I also know that the guy next to me has 4 seats and they never use them. If they go up on the price he might say no thanks or reduce the number of seats he buys.

I think they have seen in the past few years that people are not knocking on the doors to buy tickets. So if they go up too much many may opt out or buy fewer tickets. I opted out last year because I didn't want to put up with the Covid mess. It made me realize I wasted a lot of time just to go to a football game that I could watch easily from the comfort of my den.

[cwl1951]

That’s the thing, the UD1 & UD2 folks have had those seats for 15-20 years.

Also if they go to club seating, will they allow current seat holders the opportunity to possibly form an LLC and jointly pay for the club seats? If they have to be bought in group packages?

Well……I’ve had mine in UD1 for 45 years. 3rd row 40 yard line. Just saying. How many of you are over 45 years old? For the record, “I am ecstatic” about the stadium renovation but I’ve also earned the right to have my personal feelings with respect to future seating. No disrespect to any here. Hopefully all will turn out well.