I’m at the point in my life where if given a parking pass I still wouldn’t attend football games. Why would I? I have everything I want without the hassle of attending.
I haven’t been to a movie theater in many years. Again, why would I? Concerts? Been a few years. Festivals? Have been to Festival Acadian since it’s inception.
You?
Like I posted earlier, this is what was learned about the home day experience that many did not know before Covid:
offer more than;
1. Less that $1 beers, always cold and 30 seconds from your couch, recliner or patio
2. whiskey, wine, frozen drinks, seltzers of your choice and a very low price 30 seconds from your couch, recliner or patio
3. 50 inch to 85 inch TV's, multiple on at a time
4. baby back ribs on the green egg in viewing distance of the TV
5. every game available on the + or regular TV
6. ability to keep up with all games of interest while enjoying Cajun Football
7. no parking issues
8. no concession issues
9. restroom immediately available, some with TV's in the restroom
10. no drive home
11. halftime boutte available if you good
12. boutte available immediately after the game if you are not that good
Because of Covid, many who would not have otherwise experienced the home game experience were forced to do so and they liked it. That combined with the economy keeping many in the oilfield out of offering free tailgating and tickets, the attending fan base graying and the treatment of students all combine to get us where we are today . . .
You forgot a climate controlled environment with a high of 74, a low of 72, no rain, and no glare from the sun.
Lacking this, maybe Maggard should schedule all home games late Octobor into November, coordinating with Perillo to insure the ultimate outdoor fan experience.
Might have to squeeze a few games into a few days depending on when a front might come through.
For me none of that is better than a college game day atmosphere. I can sit on my patio and cook ribs and drink the beverage of my choice and do all those things every other weekend of the year. The 6 college football home game days are 6 of my favorite days of the year. I wouldn't miss being in that action for nothing. They'd even be better if our community actually supported the university that is the life blood of our economy.
Hell, ____ it.
I'm blind as a ____ing bat. But I still go.
The bigger commitment and sacrifice?
My wife.
She soldiers on, at my side, making sure I don't run into people or speakers or ESPN vans, or kiosks walking into Cajun Field, making sure I don't fall up/down the stairs, dutifully getting me water and a hot dog if I'm hungry, sweating her ass off, sitting in the rain, being ignored if nobody is there to talk to her, tuning my radio in so I can listen to Jay, punching me in the leg because I ____ed the people off in front of us with my whistling, and putting up with my _____y ass if we lose.
But she ____ing goes...because its important to me and its important to the community.
Quit looking for and providing ____ing excuses.
Either you give a ____ about UL and the community...or you don't.
Somebody has to provide TV screens or there would be no TV money.
I’m not making excuses, just providing reality . . .
Some people just don’t like the same atmosphere and amenities that others do . . . and who is anyone here to judge . . . you do you and I will do me
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