When you make everything about money....

[ZoomZoom]

The tailgating thing is what gets me the most..

It's obviously not working but they're acting like the real estate is inventory. Which I get; you have to bring in revenue somehow. Especially when donors aren't donor'ing. But at some point, you have to evolve, adjust and accommodate people. You can't just look at the inventory and refuse to negotiate on price. There is a reason every retail store has a clearance rack.

Change the model. Give some spots away. Lower the RV prices to get more people interested. (You want 7 RVs at 3k a year or 70 RVs at $300 a year: Optics matter)
We will never get consistent crowds back until we fix the tailgate situation.

Forgot one more thing that ties to MAT’s post…that’s what happens when you only follow the parts of the instructions you want to AKA The Alden Report.

Follow half the instructions, half ars results.

[cajun4life]

7:05 Kickoff!!! Party at Cajun Field!!!

[CajunVic]

7:05 Kickoff!!! Party at Cajun Field!!!

Turbine would send in a dozen mail in ballots for this one . . .

[UL_Cajuns]

So the stadium renovation is not happening. What a bad look. Silence from the admin when everyone is asking. We were told it would happen at end of 2021 season then we were told it would happen at end of 2022 season. Total silence now.

[KajunKrazy]

The tailgating thing is what gets me the most..

It's obviously not working but they're acting like the real estate is inventory. Which I get; you have to bring in revenue somehow. Especially when donors aren't donor'ing. But at some point, you have to evolve, adjust and accommodate people. You can't just look at the inventory and refuse to negotiate on price. There is a reason every retail store has a clearance rack.

Change the model. Give some spots away. Lower the RV prices to get more people interested. (You want 7 RVs at 3k a year or 70 RVs at $300 a year: Optics matter)
We will never get consistent crowds back until we fix the tailgate situation.

Agree with you on that. But one thing I found funny yesterday is our casual fan always complains about no place to tailgate and having to park across the street. As I was making my way to CF at 3:00 yesterday volleyball fans were in the grass parking lot with their pop up tents, table, chairs and kids throwing ball. It didn't bother them that they were across the street. The crazy thing is they are only here for one weekend and was able to figure it out. It cost them 0 to do that.

[ZoomZoom]

So the stadium renovation is not happening. What a bad look. Silence from the admin when everyone is asking. We were told it would happen at end of 2021 season then we were told it would happen at end of 2022 season. Total silence now.

And we’ll continue to hear silence until all the ducks are in a row. RCAF wise to casual fans, can’t USL this up again.

[lafman1]

Last night on the Ragin Review postgame pod episode, I used the Raising Canes analogy. Raising Canes sells chicken fingers, fries, coleslaw, and Texas toast. That's their menu. But what creates demand and a long line stretching out to the main road there are three simple traits:1) Great Quality 2) Affordability 3) Consistency

From what I have heard from fans, the feedback I get is the tickets are too expensive; the lines to concessions are too long; and the games lack enthusiasm and energy. So all three of those traits are missing. Until we get those three things right and market it to the community consistently, we will continue to have crowds of 10-15k.

What’s missing is the ‘fun’.

The casual fan, which obviously is the majority, could drive up inside a crowded CF stadium. Unpack the kids, mom and join other families for an afternoon of fun. Parents could buy kid passes, making it affordable. Parents could let the kids play on the hill, but the administration thought better. Get people to watch the game by filling in the hill with seats. Brilliant. The administration is more worried about tailgaters going back to their spot during halftime, instead of supplying crappy food with crappy service.
What the administration just doesn’t understand is mom and dad don’t go to he football games to actually watch the game. They go to have fun with the kids, drink a few beers with friends and family, eat good food, even if it meant going back to the tailgate spot at halftime.
Why should the administration care? The game ticket has been bought and paid for.

[ManAboutTown]

I'm not advocating for this but I'm wondering.. If we kept everything the way it is but lifted the 'no re-entry' policy, would the 'fun' come back? The interest? The tailgating?

[cajundiehard]

Last night on the Ragin Review postgame pod episode, I used the Raising Canes analogy. Raising Canes sells chicken fingers, fries, coleslaw, and Texas toast. That's their menu. But what creates demand and a long line stretching out to the main road there are three simple traits:1) Great Quality 2) Affordability 3) Consistency

From what I have heard from fans, the feedback I get is the tickets are too expensive; the lines to concessions are too long; and the games lack enthusiasm and energy. So all three of those traits are missing. Until we get those three things right and market it to the community consistently, we will continue to have crowds of 10-15k.

And don't forget the parking hassles (ingrained in consciousness) for the potential walk-up fan who isn't a season ticket holder - with plenty of availability inside the gates.

[shof]

The tailgating thing is what gets me the most..

It's obviously not working but they're acting like the real estate is inventory. Which I get; you have to bring in revenue somehow. Especially when donors aren't donor'ing. But at some point, you have to evolve, adjust and accommodate people. You can't just look at the inventory and refuse to negotiate on price. There is a reason every retail store has a clearance rack.

Change the model. Give some spots away. Lower the RV prices to get more people interested. (You want 7 RVs at 3k a year or 70 RVs at $300 a year: Optics matter)
We will never get consistent crowds back until we fix the tailgate situation.

The 7 vs 70 RV analogy is what Ive been saying recently. We need more fans at the game for a lower price. Like you said, optics. But also much improved atmosphere. If we get to the point where demand our paces supply, THEN bump up prices; but do it incrementally.

[Turbine]

I'm not advocating for this but I'm wondering.. If we kept everything the way it is but lifted the 'no re-entry' policy, would the 'fun' come back? The interest? The tailgating?

I would like the destination to be "Cajun Basin" with the game at The Swamp being the main attraction.

As long as they come to Cajun Basin with the freedom to move around, the potential to grow the fan base is unlimited.

[lafman1]

I'm not advocating for this but I'm wondering.. If we kept everything the way it is but lifted the 'no re-entry' policy, would the 'fun' come back? The interest? The tailgating?

I doubt it. That ship has sailed. The casual fans are aren’t going to the games anymore. It’s too easy to sit at home and stream the game.