Coach Napier's EXit

[SlickRick]

I think more than money, Napier will eventually leave because this fan base has proved it won’t support a successful program.

Of all of the his accomplishments, this has to be one of his biggest disappointments. At the end of the day, fan support solves many problems and engenders all things positive for a program.

[Rainman66]

Butler and Mitchell could also leave for the draft

If they do, it would be a bad decision, based upon history. On average 90-95 underclassmen declare for the NFL draft over the past 5 years. The average number drafted is less than 30 and the G5 underclassmen drafted average less than 5 and those are mostly within the first two rounds.

Unless they REALLY need the money, the odds of them being drafted are slim and then they are going the UDFA route, which is usually better than a 6th or 7th round pick, in terms of making the team.

[shof]

Of all of the his accomplishments, this has to be one of his biggest disappointments. At the end of the day, fan support solves many problems and engenders all things positive for a program.

I realize the south Louisiana/Lafayette economy hasn’t fully recovered but definitely agree that the performance over the past 3 seasons support should be stronger.
Fingers crossed for a strong finish with all Saturday game days.

[Million$Mullet]

I realize the south Louisiana/Lafayette economy hasn’t fully recovered but definitely agree that the performance over the past 3 seasons support should be stronger.
Fingers crossed for a strong finish with all Saturday game days.

The family 4 pack is such a steal. People would just rather spend their money elsewhere. Especially after covid taught us all we really don’t need sports or need to be at a sporting event. Honestly I don’t think we need more than 25k seats after the renovation. 25k plus the hill is perfect. It is a shame though that the best 3 year stretch in football history is averaging below 20k in that span. The kids and staff deserve better.

[Cajun_RAP53]

The mid-week game kills us. Also, it would be nice to play someone at home other than Ohio, Idaho(U Da Ho), New Mexico St., or the like. I'd love to watch us play Memphis or Houston, Tulane or Tech, at Cajun Field on a Saturday NIGHT!!!!!!!!!!

[fanof71]

The mid-week game kills us. Also, it would be nice to play someone at home other than Ohio, Idaho(U Da Ho), New Mexico St., or the like. I'd love to watch us play Memphis or Houston, Tulane or Tech, at Cajun Field on a Saturday NIGHT!!!!!!!!!!

Coming soon to a Cajun Field near you...USM, Marshall, ODU, JMU...you get the idea...

[CajunNation]

Well, we are getting an education on scheduling from the CFP committee.

Scheduling 2 P5 schools, including a top 10 program, and winning both is not enough to get into the playoffs.

However, it might be the new minimum to make a NY6 Bowl.

Schedule accordingly.

[cajun4life]

I think more than money, Napier will eventually leave because this fan base has proved it won’t support a successful program.

6 good weather Saturday home games we would be averaging close to 30k a game.

What is your expectations for attendance?

[shof]

The family 4 pack is such a steal. People would just rather spend their money elsewhere. Especially after covid taught us all we really don’t need sports or need to be at a sporting event. Honestly I don’t think we need more than 25k seats after the renovation. 25k plus the hill is perfect. It is a shame though that the best 3 year stretch in football history is averaging below 20k in that span. The kids and staff deserve better.

Always a “fun” debate. I do agree that “today” we don’t NEED 41,000 seating capacity. Heck, there are several P5 stadiums smaller than CF. But we also can’t go crazy making it much smaller. I think we all pretty much agree that the modernization effort with slightly reduced capacity will meet our needs for now. As many have stated, make it a place people want to be and the entertainment dollars should follow; especially with the current product. But we definitely need to fill it more than once every couple years! And I know I’m being generous with that statement….

[LaCajunsFan]

Always a “fun” debate. I do agree that “today” we don’t NEED 41,000 seating capacity. Heck, there are several P5 stadiums smaller than CF. But we also can’t go crazy making it much smaller. I think we all pretty much agree that the modernization effort with slightly reduced capacity will meet our needs for now. As many have stated, make it a place people want to be and the entertainment dollars should follow; especially with the current product. But we definitely need to fill it more than once every couple years! And I know I’m being generous with that statement….

So yeah, I think the ~35K goal is a good one. If....once....attendance improves, we can add an upper deck on the east side, and even over the sez if needed.