Cajun Field Size ... Capacity Tenacity

[RaginScotsman]

Just to put attendance into perspective, I took a look at the attendance for some games in peer conferences. While we need to do better that 16k last night, the nearly 29k for an 11am kickoff is better than most. Here we go.

Let's start with the midweek Maction from Tuesday and Wednesday this week:

Central Michigan @ Western Michigan: 13,137
Ball State @ Akron:7,683
Miami (OH) @ Ohio: 15,940
Eastern Michigan @ Toledo: 14,997
NIU @ Kent State: 6,076

Our worst crowd beat all of those. The MAC is like a rivalry game every week and several of those were matchups of teams that were .500 or better.

Now onto some games from last week.

Navy @ Tulsa: 16,279
#2 Cincy @ Tulane: 17,012
UCF @ Temple: 19,595
FIU @ Marshal: 18,466
USM @ MTSU: 10,721
Hawaii @ Utah State: 19,219
ECU has a nice crowd of 34k or so and App had 29k or something like that.
This one really stood out. A now ranked Fresno State vs #21 SDSU:11k and some change.

While I think we need to take care of our own affairs, but this gives you a picture what what it's like in the G5 at the moment.

[fanof71]

16k would look great in a 20k seat stadium

You're right, the optics are much better in a smaller venue. Still, for me, the standard should be 31-32k. Our Peer University does this (Not all the time) but gets closer to 30k regardless of the day or time. The schedule for this game has been out for a few months, people had time to plan. WHEN WILL ATTENDING UL GAMES BECOME A PRIORITY!!! Until then, just expect most games to be Lafayette'd up. And don't hand us the garbage of there is more to do in Lafayette. UL fans and students are soft. PRIORITY, IT HAS TO BE A PRIORITY TO ATTEND HOME GAMES NO MATTER THE DATE OR TIME. Have already seen to many ______t head excuses...and the students should be ashamed for not showing up. Looks like the ones who did had a great time!

[fanof71]

Just to put attendance into perspective, I took a look at the attendance for some games in peer conferences. While we need to do better that 16k last night, the nearly 29k for an 11am kickoff is better than most. Here we go.

Let's start with the midweek Maction from Tuesday and Wednesday this week:

Central Michigan @ Western Michigan: 13,137
Ball State @ Akron:7,683
Miami (OH) @ Ohio: 15,940
Eastern Michigan @ Toledo: 14,997
NIU @ Kent State: 6,076

Our worst crowd beat all of those. The MAC is like a rivalry game every week and several of those were matchups of teams that were .500 or better.

Now onto some games from last week.

Navy @ Tulsa: 16,279
#2 Cincy @ Tulane: 17,012
UCF @ Temple: 19,595
FIU @ Marshal: 18,466
USM @ MTSU: 10,721
Hawaii @ Utah State: 19,219
ECU has a nice crowd of 34k or so and App had 29k or something like that.
This one really stood out. A now ranked Fresno State vs #21 SDSU:11k and some change.

While I think we need to take care of our own affairs, but this gives you a picture what what it's like in the G5 at the moment.

thanks for the work...however, When you threw ECU and App in there, you see the proof that reaching a goal of 31k can be done. Actually, I don't see how comparing our apples to those oranges on that list makes much sense. None of those other teams are ranked, btw, or were playing with a 7 game win streak.

[IHateLaState]

Ways to get 100% attendance:
1. Our Lady of Lourdes Dome at Cajun Field.
2. No ESPN/TV games so the program can play on Saturday nights.
3. LSU closes or moves to another state.
4. Cajuns have equal shot to play for a National Championship.
5. Free beer.

Uhhh…. Sorry, waking from my dream.

I'd settle for #3!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[bbhstiger5]

Cajun Field Size

Capacity needs to be 30K max after the upgrades! If there is anyway we can have a random mixture of red and white seating peppered throughout the stadium that would help the illusion of a thicker crowd. I’ve seen enough of the shiny metal bleachers and concrete…we are a AP Top 25 program and need to show up like it. Otherwise greatly reduce capacity.

Why lower the bar though? Acadiana needs to rise up and fill the 40k.

[R1Letterman]

TWO football games in 5 days is not easy on the wallet.

true, but if stadium is empty shouldnt the price go down?

for example, baltimore orioles a few years ago (and may still have) 10 or 15 buck walk up tickets only available last hour before game time…. maybe cajuns could go with 8, last 30 minutes?

p.s. do student’s still get in free with ID and are they able to escort a non student for $5?

[R1Letterman]

I'd settle for #3!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

redistricting back to how state was originally mapped!

[RaginScotsman]

thanks for the work...however, When you threw ECU and App in there, you see the proof that reaching a goal of 31k can be done. Actually, I don't see how comparing our apples to those oranges on that list makes much sense. None of those other teams are ranked, btw, or were playing with a 7 game win streak.

I highlighted the Fresno State at #21 SDSU. A 6-2 team vs. a 7-0 team. 3 days later they were both ranked in the CFP poll. 11,034 in the stands. That's actually on the high side for a great team.

I know it's one comparison, but I was just looking at G5s from last week.

[CajunVic]

Why are we even mentioning that unranked team here?

[Big Buds]

Turbine, just curious why the title of this thread was changed?

My concern moving forward has more to do with just last night. I feel we have an opportunity with the upgrades to adjust Cajun Field in more ways than just capacity to help our perceived brand/following. From a national perspective of course.

[Big Buds]

Why lower the bar though? Acadiana needs to rise up and fill the 40k.

No doubt but we have attended this way since 1975.

30K, maximum, would work perfectly. Create demand and too bad for those left out on certain games.

[fanof71]

I highlighted the Fresno State at #21 SDSU. A 6-2 team vs. a 7-0 team. 3 days later they were both ranked in the CFP poll. 11,034 in the stands. That's actually on the high side for a great team.

I know it's one comparison, but I was just looking at G5s from last week.

ok, missed it....