UL-Tulane Football Game 10 Years Ago Today

[CajunVic]

It starts and ENDS with a compelling freshmen orientation invitation.

Utah's MUSS was started 20 years ago and within 5-years had their student section rated one of the best in the country. They have remained there ever since.

I can’t believe nobody has ever thought of this . . . let’s hope it is not a fleeting thought.

[Turbine]

Because so many of those alumni send their money east. Even when they were in school here they would likely frequent LSU games and when they graduate, their disposable income is spent there. We've always had this problem and it isn't getting better.

I wonder what their annual in-person attrition rate is? Someone has to opt out to make room for all those new fans.

[CajunVic]

Because so many of those alumni send their money east. Even when they were in school here they would likely frequent LSU games and when they graduate, their disposable income is spent there. We've always had this problem and it isn't getting better.

It’s easy to go in this direction. We have harped on that for years. It is not only negativity it does not work.

I believe apathy together with lack of awareness of and interest in sports are larger reasons. If the focus was more on this group than the one which is always so easily focused upon, results might be more easily gained.

It’s easier to get someone to gain spots than to get someone to change their spots. Indoctrination seems to work now in this country for all the wrong reasons and concepts. A much larger focus must be placed on indoctrination of freshmen to become stewards of their university and then use them for another three years to enforce loyalty and encourage them to assist with fellow students as they become freshmen.

A totally different perspective.

A positive approach.

Using resources where it is a one step process as opposed to a two step process.

No negative energy.

Let’s GEAUX

[KajunKrazy]

Was the South end zone seats constructed then? That has spread the crowds out and made them appear smaller since that was done.

[ManAboutTown]

It’s easy to go in this direction. We have harped on that for years. It is not only negativity it does not work.

I believe apathy together with lack of awareness of and interest in sports are larger reasons. If the focus was more on this group than the one which is always so easily focused upon, results might be more easily gained.

It’s easier to get someone to gain spots than to get someone to change their spots. Indoctrination seems to work now in this country for all the wrong reasons and concepts. A much larger focus must be placed on indoctrination of freshmen to become stewards of their university and then use them for another three years to enforce loyalty and encourage them to assist with fellow students as they become freshmen.

A totally different perspective.

A positive approach.

Using resources where it is a one step process as opposed to a two step process.

No negative energy.

Let’s GEAUX

Your points are well taken, but there is a time and place. Right now, painting with an overly positive brush can still be detrimental. When people aren't doing their jobs, and we as supporters sweep it under the rug, things end up the way that they are right now. We have to first point out the problems, get them addressed, and then hold people accountable. Then and only then, can growth begin and a standard be set. The fans have to send the message.

[Million$Mullet]

Was the South end zone seats constructed then? That has spread the crowds out and made them appear smaller since that was done.

No

[CajunVic]

Your points are well taken, but there is a time and place. Right now, painting with an overly positive brush can still be detrimental. When people aren't doing their jobs, and we as supporters sweep it under the rug, things end up the way that they are right now. We have to first point out the problems, get them addressed, and then hold people accountable. Then and only then, can growth begin and a standard be set. The fans have to send the message.

100% Rock Solid agree. Without fixing the game day experience, all is for naught.

Once done however, we are better off spending our efforts on those without purple and gold spots. We keep calling these fans but that is short sided. They are fans, just not our fans. We should have come to find out over the years that they are nothing but a red herring.

[ManAboutTown]

100% Rock Solid agree. Without fixing the game day experience, all is for naught.

Once done however, we are better off spending our efforts on those without purple and gold spots. We keep calling these fans but that is short sided. They are fans, just not our fans. We should have come to find out over the years that they are nothing but a red herring.

In my opinion, the ULSU fan is just an easy target. Because they like sports, it's easy to just look at them and say "Traitor! You should spend your fandom on the Cajuns!"

The real solution is going out and educating alumni on why it's important to support the Cajuns. Why it makes the community better. Why it's important to take pride in being a Louisiana Alumnus. That's where the opportunity is. If we do a good job cultivating those people, we won't need a single ULSU "fan."

The problem is finding people who care enough to do the footwork. And then when you find those people, they have to be effective communicators. They have to understand the history of the Acadian culture and be able to gain trust. Something that is very hard to do here.

[cajun55]

In my opinion, the ULSU fan is just an easy target. Because they like sports, it's easy to just look at them and say "Traitor! You should spend your fandom on the Cajuns!"

The real solution is going out and educating alumni on why it's important to support the Cajuns. Why it makes the community better. Why it's important to take pride in being a Louisiana Alumnus. That's where the opportunity is. If we do a good job cultivating those people, we won't need a single ULSU "fan."

The problem is finding people who care enough to do the footwork. And then when you find those people, they have to be effective communicators. They have to understand the history of the Acadian culture and be able to gain trust. Something that is very hard to do here.

Exactly, so many of our alumni who are sports fans are indifferent towards our programs. The Sun Belt has grown into one of the most exciting conferences in G5 and football. We have a new regional rival in Southern Miss now in the conference and have a team that has been highly ranked and has achieved things many never thought was possible here. We have things that we never had before, however we are horrible at communicating to our community and alumni at large. No banners or signs acknowledging our recent accomplishments is just unacceptable.

The answers lie within our graduates and our own University. We just have to utilize what we have and be smart and driven about how we do things going forward. Change cannot be the enemy.

[LouisianaB]

100% Rock Solid agree.

Who are you, and what have you done with Vic?

[ColoradoCajun]

Was the South end zone seats constructed then? That has spread the crowds out and made them appear smaller since that was done.

That was finished in 2014. Roarman’s picture was in 2012.