Homecoming Kickoff Changed to 11 AM

[SlickRick]

Y’all need to look at it a different way. How many people will be watching that game at 11 on Saturday? 1 million, 2 million ? That’s like that many people going to the game and exposing the university to that many people. I understand because I have a job that works all hours and all days and on call 24/7?

The fanbase needs to adjust ! I don’t agree but it’s what is best for the university

Oh no, we won't get that many eyeballs. Not even close. Lucky to get 300-400K and that will surprise me.

[CajunT]

Honest question... do you think the conference consults with ESPN? Seems like ESPN has a huge voice in who plays non-Saturday games.

Not for scheduling, no. But they can and do decide what games they want, on which platform ESPNU, ESPN Plus, ESPN 2 and what time.

[CajunNation]

After the game with stAte Thursday, we will have played a total of 1 Saturday afternoon/night home game in the last 20 games played.

[GeauxLA]

Y’all need to look at it a different way. How many people will be watching that game at 11 on Saturday? 1 million, 2 million ? That’s like that many people going to the game and exposing the university to that many people. I understand because I have a job that works all hours and all days and on call 24/7?

The fanbase needs to adjust ! I don’t agree but it’s what is best for the university

ESPNU gets less than 200,000 viewers for 11:00 am Saturday kick offs.

[RaginDave]

ESPNU gets less than 200,000 viewers for 11:00 am Saturday kick offs.

How many does a 4 pm espn3 get. I bet much less.

[zeppelincajun]

I accept the reality that our athletic department doesn’t have a say in this. They do have a say in the way they respond to it. We’ve got fans who live 3 1/2 hours away who’ve had tailgating spots for 20-25 years spending thousands upon thousands of dollars to come support this school 6 times a year. As a local fan, I’m at every game. Our product is not in high enough demand to tell those that can’t be there for half the games to pay up and shut up.

[JMV JustMyView]

Just support the team regardless of the kickoff time.

[Jacob81]

I accept the reality that our athletic department doesn’t have a say in this. They do have a say in the way they respond to it. We’ve got fans who live 3 1/2 hours away who’ve had tailgating spots for 20-25 years spending thousands upon thousands of dollars to come support this school 6 times a year. As a local fan, I’m at every game. Our product is not in high enough demand to tell those that can’t be there for half the games to pay up and shut up.

Is the administration saying give us your money and shut up? This has been the case for a few years and as we get better the scheduling changes and odd times will continue. People need to adjust there investments to what they see fit. I would not own a tailgate spot with 6 Saturday games a year and a top 25 team every year. I just don’t get into the party in a field thing. I like football games at Cajun field.

The school should adjust tailgating prices according to actual games able to tailgate at. But look, LSU Florida got moved to 11:00. So the big boys have to deal with it as well along with their fan bases that are larger and invest a lot more than us.

[JMV JustMyView]

4 or 5 most likely..

I think as a fan base we should not take it in the ass and be happy. Then after the reeming pump sunshine. People need to voice their displeasure with the administration how ____ changes.

Scott layed the smackdown for sure. I have seen him level many running backs.

[TravlnCajun]

I understand everyone preferring a 4:00 or 6:00 PM kickoff. I prefer a night time kickoff as well. However, I don't understand anyone getting ______ed off at UL or the UL Administration. UL is a member of the Sun Belt Conference and the SBC has a contract with ESPN that allows such moves. It is what it is! Just show up at whatever time we kickoff and enjoy another Cajun victory!!!

100%. Which is why 80% of RP thinks ______ing about it will effect a change

[JMV JustMyView]

100%. Which is why 80% of RP thinks ______ing about it will effect a change

Not gonna change. Roll with the flow folks.

[billbeck451]

Not gonna change. Roll with the flow folks.

so we drink bloody marys and screwdrivers instead of bourbon at the tailgate