FCS Attendance for 2022 & 5 Year Avg.

[Ragin9221]

. . . that’s my point . . . when fans are more interested in excuses than being fans . . . Are they really fans . . . and will they really come because a line might be shorter or a burger might be better or a beer might be colder . . . well maybe I’ll give you the last one . . .

I think the problems are way more complex or more serious then not getting a cold beer, or a hot hamburger.

I think “The University” has figured out how to drive away the average fan into not showing up, and better figure out marketing, promotional, whatever strategies on getting them back.

The trend is we have lost 1/4 of our fanbase in 5 years.

[Turbine]

The trend is we have lost 1/4 of our fanbase in 5 years.

Those are Bud Lightish proportions.

They just did it quicker

[Ragin9221]

Those are Bud Lightish proportions.

They just did it quicker

Might have a tougher time then Bud Light on getting them back. Lafayette community once they lost interest they are done.

All you got to look at is the restaurant industry in Lafayette. Within the first month place will be packed if they are terrible no one will show back up and will be put out of business.

It’s almost impossible for a restaurant to make it back if they do not show out in the first month.

[Ragin9221]

Okay I sort it from highest to lowest on the 5 yr average and edited it.

What are the top 10 schools doing differently then the bottom 10 schools? Scroll all the way down to find us !

5 Year-over-Year % Change

Kansas Big 12 68.53%
Coastal Carolina Sun Belt 33.51%
Appalachian State Sun Belt 30.98%
Rutgers Big Ten 28.78%
Pittsburgh ACC 28.55%
Fresno State Mountain West 28.03%
Florida Atlantic C-USA 25.32%
Liberty Independent 23.10%
Arkansas SEC 18.41%
Ball State MAC 17.71%
Purdue Big Ten 17.16%
UNLV Mountain West 16.52%
Cincinnati American 14.91%
UTSA C-USA 14.56%
Syracuse ACC 14.43%
Miami (OH) MAC 13.67%
SMU American 13.67%
Navy American 12.28%
Illinois Big Ten 11.43%
Troy Sun Belt 10.99%
Central Michigan MAC 10.22%
Ole Miss SEC 10.19%
Tulane American 10.04%
San Jose State Mountain West 9.88%
Utah Pac-12 9.81%
Kentucky SEC 9.75%
UConn Independent 9.43%
Wake Forest ACC 9.32%
Indiana Big Ten 8.52%
TCU Big 12 8.52%
ECU American 39,649 8.37%
Tennessee SEC 8.34%
Old Dominion Sun Belt 7.54%
Missouri SEC 6.55%
Kent State MAC 6.32%
Boise State Mountain West 6.29%
Virginia Tech ACC 6.25%
UTEP C-USA 5.59%
New Mexico State Independent 5.52%
Texas Big 12 5.16%
Texas State Sun Belt 5.03%
Arizona Pac-12 4.87%
Southern Miss Sun Belt 4.77%
Tulsa American 4.59%
Vanderbilt SEC 3.98%
Georgia Southern Sunbelt 3.94%
BYU Independent 3.42%
UCF American 3.40%
Texas Tech 3.34%
USC 3.29%
Oregon Pac-12 3.20%
Kansas State Big 12 3.10%
Minnesota Big Ten 3.06%
Iowa Big Ten 2.94%
Baylor Big 12 2.74%
Florida State ACC 2.29%
Penn State Big Ten 2.28%
Boston College ACC 2.21%
Florida SEC 2.14%
South Alabama Sun Belt 1.42%
LSU SEC 1.37%
Ohio State Big Ten 1.25%
James Madison Sun Belt 0.70%
Oklahoma State Big 0.63%
South Carolina SEC 0.56%
San Diego State Mountain West 0.55%
Georgia State Sun Belt 0.38%
Clemson ACC 0.24%
Georgia SEC -0.02%
Iowa State Big 12 -0.10%
Miami (FL) ACC -0.16%
Massachusetts Independence -0.18%
Michigan Big Ten -0.32%
Oklahoma Big 12 -0.47%
Auburn SEC -0.87%
NC State ACC -0.91%
Louisiana–Monroe Sun Belt -0.97%
Notre Dame Independent -1.09%
North Carolina ACC -1.12%
Air Force Mountain West -1.27%
Duke ACC -1.64%
Alabama SEC -1.99%
Nebraska Big Ten -2.56%
Western Kentucky C-USA -2.67%
Ohio MAC -2.79%
Virginia ACC -2.83%
Michigan State Big Ten -3.48%
Colorado State Mountain West -3.69%
Toledo MAC -3.72%
Texas A&M SEC -3.76%
Wisconsin Big Ten -3.76%
Mississippi State SEC -3.94%
Buffalo MAC -3.99%
Middle Tennessee C-USA -4.30%
Marshall Sun Belt -5.44%
Washington Pac-12 -5.44%
Eastern Michigan MAC -5.63%
California Pac-12 -6.26%
Wyoming Mountain West -6.50%
Rice C-USA -6.61%
Army West Point Independent 28,647 -6.70%
Oregon State Pac-12 -7.65%
North Texas C-USA -8.20%
Northern Illinois MAC -8.55%
UAB C-USA
-8.70%
Colorado Pac-12 -9.04%
Washington State Pac-12 -10.02%
Arizona State Pac-12 -11.73%
Charlotte C-USA -14.01%
South Florida American -14.18%
Utah State Mountain West -14.33%
West Virginia Big 12 -14.65%
Louisville ACC -14.69%
Western Michigan MAC -14.89%
Maryland Big Ten -15.40%
Houston American -16.45%
New Mexico Mountain West -16.98%
Nevada Mountain West -17.34%
Louisiana Tech C-USA -19.41%
UCLA Pac-12 -21.33%
Northwestern Big Ten -21.57%
Georgia Tech ACC -21.73%
Arkansas State Sun Belt -22.37%
•LOUISIANA Sun Belt -23.64%
Bowling Green MAC -23.89%
Memphis American -24.70%
Stanford Pac-12 -25.86%
Akron MAC -26.87%
Temple American -35.50%
Hawaii Mountain West -53.96%

[cajun4life]

It all started with the F Trump video. Hudspeth and Administration doubled down on it, alienating 90% of the bandwagon base. They will not show back up, unless the atmosphere resembles a fricken block party every game day.

The administration should have developed all university property surrounding the athletic complex into an entertainment district. Bringing people into the area on game days.

Allow parking inside the fences on game day without a parking pass. Charge $10 for the grass and $15 for the pavement.

Stadium renovation HAS TO INCLUDE bars in both end zones. Just like this one.
https://www.milb.com/nashville/ballpark/band-box
Increase the Greek organizations and revitalize fraternity row. Allow each organization to grow dependent upon their involvement in university affairs specifically Cajun Athletics.

Implement a loyalty foundation fee to graduating students. $300 split 50/50 between the UL Foundation earmarked for their respective college and the RCAF. Build a thorough alumni database through this system.

Finally, Promote! Promote! Promote!

[Cajunsmike]

Biggest issue in short term is getting students to attend consistently. I recall hearing last season that once students got a little rowdy, some were escorted out. That seemed to have a cascading effect and fewer attended as the season progressed. Someone mentioned that the person who pushed such a policy should be fired. I don’t know who that person is or the details of the problem. I do know we can’t afford to have such a thing happen again. I do wish either Jay or Dave Schultz would have brought up the problem to Dr. Maggard in their recent interviews. Not only bring the subject up, but delve into issue. Perhaps next time he is interviewed, it will be brought up.

[CajunVic]

. . . if you CAN them when they are in school . . . you CAN rest assured you will never get them back . . .

[Cajunsmike]

. . . if you CAN them when they are in school . . . you CAN rest assured you will never get them back . . .

I recall hearing student leaders met with Dr. Maggard recently. Also heard that many were reluctant to avoid true concerns as they believed they may be reprimanded for doing so. If true, problem is very severe. If the issue is brought up to the AD in the future, I hope the reluctance to give true opinions by student leaders is addressed.

[Turbine]

. . . if you CAN them when they are in school . . . you CAN rest assured you will never get them back . . .

"Don’t CAN the FAN."

[CajunEXPRESS]

. . . so, no blame for the fans or those who have chosen not to be attending fans . . .

Blaming customers never increase sales. So no I can’t blame the fans who lost interest.