Dr Maggard Being Proactive (student support)

[ZoomZoom]

Are you pulling pics from the A&M game? When I was in school in the mid to late 90's student attendance was horrible and it obviously got worse with Baldwin and improved marginally with bustle. The pics you show are of a full stadium which were NOT the norm.

Spotted that too eh. Kind of along “we use to sell out the dome for MBB”. Never happened.

[Ragin9221]

I mean you got to cater to the crowd we are always going to have a group that is coming to be part of a social gathering. Something like this should be built in the NEZ. Put TV’s showing other football games. This is cool, cowboys stadium has a electronic picture taker and it lets you take a picture with a group of players it’s already programmed in the picture. Kids would love that. This could be used for tailgating as well

[KajunKrazy]

That was the myth we all bought into but the corelation between empty tailgating and empty stands is undeniable.

Fill the parking lot you fill the stadium.

ps And yes there will be those who only notice the stragglers.

That is simply not true. I have held a TG spot since the mid 90s. I can recall looking out into the TG area middle of the first half and it being full of people with no intention of ever going to the game. I also remember when parking was "easy and more convenient" people showing up for the band as if it were a festival or downtown alive and when the band was done they'd grab their ice chest and head for their vehicle. Free entertainment. I was there I know what I saw.

[Ragin9221]

That is simply not true. I have held a TG spot since the mid 90s. I can recall looking out into the TG area middle of the first half and it being full of people with no intention of ever going to the game. I also remember when parking was "easy and more convenient" people showing up for the band as if it were a festival or downtown alive and when the band was done they'd grab their ice chest and head for their vehicle. Free entertainment. I was there I know what I saw.

This comment to me says we should not do anything! It justifies doing nothing, so let’s do nothing, nothing was going to be done anyway

[moorecajun]

This comment to me says we should not do anything! It justifies doing nothing, so let’s do nothing, nothing was going to be done anyway

No, it just states he has been through the times when your ideas were tried and he saw the results. I was there too, and saw the same results. I like the idea of trying something but don't think that things haven't been tried in the past.

I like the idea of "festivals"; having a different "festival atmosphere" for each game. Now, somehow this needs to be tied into the people attending whatever is going on inside the Cajun Field fences, has a ticket into the game.

[Turbine]

That is simply not true. I have held a TG spot since the mid 90s. I can recall looking out into the TG area middle of the first half and it being full of people with no intention of ever going to the game. I also remember when parking was "easy and more convenient" people showing up for the band as if it were a festival or downtown alive and when the band was done they'd grab their ice chest and head for their vehicle. Free entertainment. I was there I know what I saw.

Your view with the left eye and Big Poppa's view with the right eye was mythical. You cannot deny that as tailgating has dwindled attendance has dwindled.

If stragglers in the parking lot were the "real" problem, then as tailgating has been squashed, the number of people in the stadium would not have changed.

Healthy tailgating has always enhanced attendance, even in the face of those who keep a party atmosphere going on the outside.

[Turbine]

No, it just states he has been through the times when your ideas were tried and he saw the results. I was there too, and saw the same results. I like the idea of trying something but don't think that things haven't been tried in the past.

I like the idea of "festivals"; having a different "festival atmosphere" for each game. Now, somehow this needs to be tied into the people attending whatever is going on inside the Cajun Field fences, has a ticket into the game.

Seeing people do that with our own eyes does not mean it was universal.

Even if over half came for the party, it made the overall party including the game much more fun.

When the focus became squeeze the turnip I mean turnup, I mean turnout.

When the focus became squeeze the turn out, they began killing the golden goose.

[Ragin9221]

I think the University should do a Louisiana Trail Ride. We are here to represent Louisiana. There has to be groups in rural parts of the state, and get with the city and host a trail ride with a cook off the first home game of the year. I think that be unique and cool, put it with Cajun Walk. Have the band, cheerleaders, football team, and horses throwing beads before the game. Get a Zydeco band like Nathan and the Zydeco Cha Chas.

Get people out there let them put up tents and bbq pits and promote the stuff out of it. Try to get vendors like Laura’s Two any and every Soul Food restaurant around Lafayette and let them set up shop at Cajun Field!

Promote the stuff out of it!

[fanof71]

As long as there is nothing Ragin or Cajun going on inside CF (other than the football team) nothing will change...people would rather stay outside then to come into CF to be bored with the same in game crappy atmosphere...

[Ragin9221]

We can start to see if they would like to set up food truck inside Cajun Field



Alexander Specialty Meats

Butcher, Boudin, Cracklins
Phone337) 504-3034
111 Hollywood Dr, Lafayette, LA 70501
Specialty grocery store with boudin, cracklins and daily plate lunches. Click the business name to see business hours and updates.

All-Star Bakeshop

Bakery, Sandwiches, Salads
Phone337) 252-7317
300 Youngsville Hwy Suite 100, Lafayette, LA 70508
Baking services along with in-store desserts and lunch options. Click the business name to see business hours and weekly/daily offerings.

Black Cafe

Coffee Shop, Breakfast, Lunch
Phone337) 889-3862
518 S. Pierce Suite 100 Lafayette, Louisiana 70501
Coffee shop + eats near Downtown Lafayette. Click the business name to see business hours and updates.

Brown Skillet Lafayette

Breakfast, Soul Food
Phone: (337) 484-1498
1011 E University Ave, Lafayette, LA 70501
Serving breakfast and soul food plate lunches. Click the business name to see business hours and updates.

Cafe Coachella

Soul Food
Phone337) 345-8079
2700 Moss St. Lafayette, LA 70501
Soul food restaurant. Click the business name to see daily plate lunch offerings.

Cenderella’s

Bakery, Soul Food
Phone337) 237-2337
200 Madison St, Lafayette, LA 70501
Neighborhood restaurant serving soul food and baked goods. Click the business name to see business hours and updates.

Creole Lunch House

Creole
Phone337) 232-9929
713 12th St, Lafayette, LA 70501
Creole food served only during weekday lunch hours 11am-2pm. Click the business name to see business hours and updates.

Di Jerk Stop

Jamaican
Phone: (337) 412-8304
537 Jefferson St, Lafayette, LA 70501
Authentic Jamaican cuisine in Downtown Lafayette. Click the business name to see business hours and updates.

Divine Cakes and Sweets Boutique

Baker
Phone337) 251-1321
Baking services. Click the business name for details.

Dupcorn

Gourmet Popcorn
Phone: (337) 284-0060
Gourmet popcorn catering services. Click the business name or call for more information.

Jerk Xpress

Jamaican
Phone337) 484-3387
1000 W Simcoe St, Lafayette, LA 70501
Jamaican style plate lunches. Click the business name to see business hours and updates.

[Ragin9221]

For Goodness Cake

Bakery
Phone337) 280-6634
Baking services. Click the business name for more info and offerings.

Guidroz Food Center

Grocery, Boudin
Phone: (337) 235-5757
1301 E Simcoe St, Lafayette, LA 70501
Neighborhood grocery store with hot boudin. Click the business name to see business hours.

JB’s Cruisin Cuisine

Soul Food
Phone337) 281-6838
You can often find this food truck serving soul food at La Debs on Moss St. Click the business name to see daily offerings and truck location.

Juice’d

Fresh Fuit/Veggie Juices
Phone337) 501-1618
toshcage@icloud.com
Freshly pressed fruit and veggie juices for delivery (and pop-ups). You can find her at the Lafayette Farmer’s Market on Johnston as well. Please call or e-mail for more information or to make an order.

Kitchen on Klinton

Wings, Fries, Drinks
Phone337) 706-5094
405 E University Ave. Lafayette, LA 70503
& Acadiana Mall
Popular chicken wings destination in Lafayette. Click the business name to see business hours and updates.

Laura’s II

Soul Food
Phone337) 593-8006
1904 W University Ave Lafayette, Louisiana 70506
Neighborhood restaurant serving soul food. Click the business name to see business hours and updates.

Lumberjack’s Soul Food and More

Soul Food
Phone337) 534-0545
4016 Moss St, Lafayette, LA 70507
Soul food restaurant. Click the business name to see business hours and updates.

Munchie’s Lunch Box Express

Southern, Catering
Phone: (337) 316-3900
1801 N St Antoine St, Lafayette, LA 70501
Southern style food and catering. Click the business name to see business hours and updates.

Noah’s Cafe

Cajun, Soul Food
Phone: (337) 406-2440
2310 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy, Lafayette, LA 70506
Daily plate lunches. Click the business name to see business hours and offerings.

Norbert Restaurant

Cajun, Creole
Phone: (337) 837-6704
521 Avenue C Broussard, Louisiana 70518
Cajun and creole eats in Broussard, LA. Click the business name to see business hours and updates.

The Northside Vegan

Plant-based Pop Up
Plant based pop-up, frequently held at Next Level Fitness and Karma Collective in Lafayette and Next Level Fitness in New Iberia. Click the business name and follow her Instagram page to keep track of her pop-ups.

O Baked It

Bakery
Phone337) 793-2439
419 W Willow St, Lafayette, LA 70501
Bakery/dessert shop. Click the business name to see business hours and updates.

Reggie’s Soul Food

Soul Food Catering
Phone337) 739-6476
Soul food catering business. Click the business name for more information.

Shake, Daquiris and More

Bar, Snacks
Phone: (337) 484-3116
2520 Moss St, Lafayette, LA 70501
Drinks and snacks for evening and late night eats. Click the business name to see business hours and updates.

She Bakes and More

Baker
Phone: (337) 419-6609
139 Amber St, Lafayette, LA 70507
Baking services. Click the business name to see business hours and updates.

Smokin’ Joe’s Barbecue (inside Chevron)

Barbecue
Phone: (337) 237-8575
600 E Kaliste Saloom Rd, Lafayette, LA 70508
Barbecue and more (located inside Chevron). Click the business name to see business hours and updates.

Super Taters

Baked Potatoes, Sandwiches
Phone337) 889-5993
5545 Cameron St, Scott, LA 70583
Unique baked potatoes and sandwiches in Scott, LA. Click the business name to see business hours and updates.

Tim’s Kitchen

Cajun, Creole
Phone: (337) 330-2151
1000 Albertson Pkwy, Broussard, LA 70518
Cajun and creole eats in Broussard, LA. Click the business name to see business hours and updates.


Amour My Sweets LLC

Home Baker
Email: amourmysweets@gmail.com
“Sweets Tables” for events, custom cake orders and more. Click the business name for more information. Find her on Instagram @AmourMySweets and Facebook “Amour My Sweets LLC”

Flavored-Sneaux

Snowballs, Snacks
Phone337) 453-0711
103 E St Peter St, Carencro, LA 70520
Snowball and snacks stand in Carencro, LA. Click the business name to see business hours and updates.

Uncle Luck’s Express Cafe

Soul Food
Phone: (337) 520-2451
930 Veterans Dr, Carencro, LA 70520
Soul food plate lunches in Carencro, LA. Click the business name to see business hours and updates

[Ragin9221]

Do I need to go on?

[Turbine]

Do I need to go on?

I get the point.

Just because on food truck tried doesn't mean there won't be 10 to take their place.

For this to work GDM needs to get out of the mindset of how will we profit from this (high cost of entry) and focus on it making Game Day a better experience.

[HoustonCajun]

As long as there is nothing Ragin or Cajun going on inside CF (other than the football team) nothing will change...people would rather stay outside then to come into CF to be bored with the same in game crappy atmosphere...

Therein lies the problem. Working with the students is great. However, you can get the fans, students to the game, but the crappy atmosphere still exists. Winning alone will not do it. We can't lose them after we get them there. We HAVE TO ADDRESS the game atmosphere if we ever hope to grow our fan base.

[barisaxman]

Are you pulling pics from the A&M game? When I was in school in the mid to late 90's student attendance was horrible and it obviously got worse with Baldwin and improved marginally with bustle. The pics you show are of a full stadium which were NOT the norm.

That’s a NEGATIVE, Ghost Rider—pic with Mr Goodman was taken in 1982, and the second one was 1983! I was with the PoA 1975-84, and by and large, the students were there!! It’s possible that it has something to do with the drinking age going from 18 to 21 vefore you got there….idk