Peak Attendance

[zephyr]

So I gave my opinion. I appreciate the warning from the thread police, but I am expressing my view about attendance. If you don't like it, use the "ignore" feature.

Exactly. Ignore the thread where we are talking about the attendance if you are "tired of the griping". FFS

[RaginCajun309]

I’ve said it before and I stand by that we should have 25k seats with the hill and SRO for overflow. Lots of amenities and there will be demand for seats. Heck, engineer it for future expansion if the need arises down the road.

[Bankruptcyman]

App State might have brought 800 people. That means over 30,000 Cajun fans were in attendance. I think THAT may be a record.

[Ragin9221]

I do to I understand ! I don’t think we have reached our peak! We just started winning once people start going I think attendance will grow. If we continue these 9 to 10 win seasons. I think we can average 28 to 30k a game and for big games 40 to 45k. In the Sunbelt that to me is the peak.

I agree with the stadium renovation being at 35k, if push comes to shove and we start getting more we can start expanding if need be.

[Geaux]

I’ve said it before and I stand by that we should have 25k seats with the hill and SRO for overflow. Lots of amenities and there will be demand for seats. Heck, engineer it for future expansion if the need arises down the road.

I totally agree. Those routine SBC games with 28K will have a better atmosphere and create greater ticket demand.

We also need to realize in today's world, most college football stadiums are dowsizing and focusing on corporate suite/lodge sales over GA tickets.

[LaCajunsFan]

App State might have brought 800 people. That means over 30,000 Cajun fans were in attendance. I think THAT may be a record.

That is one of the most important things about yesterday….and I don’t think it gets mentioned enough. Virtually all of that attendance were UL fans. Bring in a team that has equal or better brand-name, plus also able to bring more fans and 35-40k is very doable.

[CajunFun]

The Cajuns drew 31K for a championship game that has never been played before. The weather was perfect and no LSU team was playing. With a 11 game winning streak and 11-1 overall record, have we reached our ceiling attendance wise? While we had a good crowd it should have been way bigger giving the circumstances and how everything lined up. Not trying to be negative but Acadiana really didn't show up like they should have. Maybe a 30K stadium is the answer?

If we focus on what we've accomplished, we'll be grateful, and continue working.

If we focus on our shortcomings, we'll be resentful, and resigned.

[Turbine]

The Cajuns drew 31K for a championship game that has never been played before. The weather was perfect and no LSU team was playing. With a 11 game winning streak and 11-1 overall record, have we reached our ceiling attendance wise? While we had a good crowd it should have been way bigger giving the circumstances and how everything lined up. Not trying to be negative but Acadiana really didn't show up like they should have. Maybe a 30K stadium is the answer?

The town of Erath had a parade that was planned long ago.

SBC Championship games haven't historically been marked on the calender.

[fanof71]

Common don't make it right, but there weren't thousands that stayed to watch chicken Q or gumbo boil while holding a beer and talking ____ ....

Agree, the crowd was really into the game, lots of noise. I think students are back if they don't d I c k around too much with next year's schedule too much.

I think a reason Acadiana and Lafayette don't fully support UL Football is that UL is an after thought period. Traditions need to be built, don't screw up concessions, etc.

[fanof71]

The town of Erath had a parade that was planned long ago.

SBC Championship games haven't historically been marked on the calender.

So did Broussard...at 3pm...i understand saving the date, but if you can parade at 3, you can parade at 11. Pretty selfish if you ask me...