Homecoming Kickoff Changed to 11 AM

[ManAboutTown]

Tailgating doesn't have to suffer. Game is over by 230. Many don't get there til then anyway. Tailgate after the game. Move the scheduled band to after the game. Open Russo Park with all the TV sets after the game.

There's still a way to make this fun for the fans.

Are those options being discussed?

We talked about this extensively on the latest episode of RR, so I won’t belabor the point. The big problem with moving the time for kickoff is screwing the AA, the various groups that plan this day a year in advance, the out of town alumni that travel with specific plans months in advance, the parade, the Greek & student events, etc. Doesn't help that we already sacrificed 2-3 weekends of tailgating and Cajun football for TV games. Or that November has what, 1 home game in it? We can’t scold Acadiana for not “buying in” when their game day experience has been severely crippled and their tailgating opportunities have been limited for years.

[ManAboutTown]

This. People here need to understand that our “diehards” came in smaller numbers than we would like.

Like we said in the pod, diehards are not the issue. We can’t court a new generation of “die hards” with these schedules and game day experiences.

[ZoomZoom]

Like we said in the pod, diehards are not the issue. We can’t court a new generation of “die hards” with these schedules and game day experiences.

Heck son, you can't even to get the new generation to go back to work.

[ULvictory]

Tailgating doesn't have to suffer. Game is over by 230. Many don't get there til then anyway. Tailgate after the game. Move the scheduled band to after the game. Open Russo Park with all the TV sets after the game.

There's still a way to make this fun for the fans.

Or just play the game at 4 like always LOL.

I rarely complain about game times because I understand the ramifications of getting on TV, but this is one of those instances where I'll say that ESPN gave us the short end of the stick. Like MAT mentioned earlier, this puts a damper on HC planned events that have been prepared almost a year in advance plus it'll affect attendance badly. It's Texas State at 11 AM on ESPNU. Unfortunately, I highly doubt people will be running to their TV's to watch this game. And the ones who do will see a much emptier stadium.

[Cajunsmike]

No influence today. However letting our administrators know it is not being received well may allow them to address certain items in the next TV negotiations. Perhaps we could get an agreement that no more than 2 home games could be moved to midweek and homecoming game time had to remain at our chosen time. Granted there is nothing we can do about this in short term.

[Turbine]

Tailgating doesn't have to suffer. Game is over by 230. Many don't get there til then anyway. Tailgate after the game. Move the scheduled band to after the game. Open Russo Park with all the TV sets after the game.

There's still a way to make this fun for the fans.

You are absolutely right, it can be done, and I like your ideas.

I also remember how Krew-De-Chew being the only tailgate group willing to break out the hardware after the game.

This would take a monumental mind shift for it to happen.

[BBcajun]

Like we said in the pod, diehards are not the issue. We can’t court a new generation of “die hards” with these schedules and game day experiences.

^^^THIS

[Scott Malkinson]

No influence today. However letting our administrators know it is not being received well may allow them to address certain items in the next TV negotiations. Perhaps we could get an agreement that no more than 2 home games could be moved to midweek and homecoming game time had to remain at our chosen time. Granted there is nothing we can do about this in short term.

Exactly SBC offices have more pull than schools. Admin need bring this up to Gill and they won't if they are not getting blow back

[CajunNation]

This is the problem with the "After Tailgate".

Tailgating without alcohol is basically a church BBQ.

Most of us professional tailgaters who have built the legendary tradition of Cajun Tailgating spend the day cooking some of the most delectable food on the planet and crushing Nattys or whatever is your favorite cocktail or beer.

We use the game to sober up. There can be no imbibing after the game if you're driving. Also, it gets dark now at 630. So, don't act like simply moving the tailgate also moves the party. All you are doing is moving the church BBQ.

[ManAboutTown]

This is the problem with the "After Tailgate".

Tailgating without alcohol is basically a church BBQ.

Most of us professional tailgaters who have built the legendary tradition of Cajun Tailgating spend the day cooking some of the most delectable food on the planet and crushing Nattys or whatever is your favorite cocktail or beer.

We use the game to sober up. There can be no imbibing after the game if you're driving. Also, it gets dark now at 630. So, don't act like simply moving the tailgate also moves the party. All you are doing is moving the church BBQ.

This and... God forbid, we lose?

Won't be much of a party...

[Scott Malkinson]

This is the problem with the "After Tailgate".

Tailgating without alcohol is basically a church BBQ.

Most of us professional tailgaters who have built the legendary tradition of Cajun Tailgating spend the day cooking some of the most delectable food on the planet and crushing Nattys or whatever is your favorite cocktail or beer.

We use the game to sober up. There can be no imbibing after the game if you're driving. Also, it gets dark now at 630. So, don't act like simply moving the tailgate also moves the party. All you are doing is moving the church BBQ.

Hangout in an empty parking lot at 3 seems like great fun.. most will just head to a bar or house party after the game

[ZoomZoom]

Man, I remember the days when you HAD to be drunk to watch the Cajuns.

[Scott Malkinson]

Man, I remember the days when you HAD to be drunk to watch the Cajuns.

Wait we don't do that anymore?

[ZoomZoom]

Wait we don't do that anymore?

Today’s struggles don’t even come near the Toothpick days.

[covcaj]

Not on ESPNU. It is an add on channel. If it were ESPN2 or ESPN then absolutely, but we should never change a game time for ESPNU.

Except the contractually we have no choice.