Homecoming Kickoff Changed to 11 AM

[Cajunsmike]

Jeez…I’d say screw the sunbelt just for this. They at some point have to tell ESPN “we can’t do that to their fans”

We legally cannot do that. The SBC contract with ESPN lets them set all game times. That goes for all their platforms. LSU did not like playing at 11 AM last Saturday but it worked out for them.

[zeppelincajun]

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.

How many home games is LSU playing this year on weekdays? An 11 AM start is a lot easier to take when you haven’t had 3 other tailgating chances taken away. LSU also plays 7 home games to begin with. You can keep that argument.

That’s great that you don’t value tailgating. There are many who do but don’t want to pay full price to tailgate 2-3 times a year.

[Cajunsmike]

Please explain how moving the kickoff time is a sacrifice for the football team.

The team and coaches probably like the early kickoff. Less "anxiety" time.

[JMV JustMyView]

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

Whatever works for you.

[Cajunsmike]

Get infront of it l for starters just don't drop the news in a tweet... second don't try and spin it like it's a great thing to be on the Ocho at 11 am

In today's world, the game times are not set by ESPN until the Monday of the week before the game. Dr. Maggard found out about this only a few minutes before we did.

[Scott Malkinson]

In today's world, the game times are not set by ESPN until the Monday of the week before the game. Dr. Maggard found out about this only a few minutes before we did.

But the official football account tweeted it first....

[GeauxLA]

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

Is there much of a difference? We get the same check from ESPN/Sun Belt no matter the kick off time.

As a season ticket holder that has previous plans Saturday morning, this puts my ability to make the game in jeopardy.

[cajungmg]

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

Especially playing a weak team.

[Esqueleto]

Is there much of a difference? We get the same check from ESPN/Sun Belt no matter the kick off time.

As a season ticket holder that has previous plans Saturday morning, this puts my ability to make the game in jeopardy.

Same. Now I have to decide whether to go to the game or play in my club championship.

[Turbine]

Independant

[Jacob81]

How many home games is LSU playing this year on weekdays? An 11 AM start is a lot easier to take when you haven’t had 3 other tailgating chances taken away. LSU also plays 7 home games to begin with. You can keep that argument.

That’s great that you don’t value tailgating. There are many who do but don’t want to pay full price to tailgate 2-3 times a year.

Not arguing that. If you’re a tailgater, prices need to change for the spots according to games available. Or spend your money elsewhere.

This has been the case a few years. If you’re still Paying your money to tailgate expecting 6 Saturday games that’s no fault but yours.

[JMV JustMyView]

Independant

You have mentioned that a lot. Could have some value.