UL doesn’t have half @$$ fans or fully vested fans coming out the wazoo. That has nothing to do with parking. UL has a much better parking situation than any other sunbelt school for the casual fan that doesn’t want to pay. Let’s suppose they did open up some area inside the gates of Cajun field for a fee of 15 to 20 bucks. Then they would b!+(h and moan about having to pay and not show up.
That’s on the RCAF website. I don’t think there ever was a big push for 100 dollar donors. They obviously want more than the minimum. The 100 dollar level is for those folks that basically join for the parking. Not exactly what you hire staff to go out and sell unless you want to starve. Yes. 100 is better than nothing but won’t pay the bills in the long run.
But you are correct needs to be a bigger push in general for RCAF membership. Let’s fill up the parking lot with RCAF members of all levels.
Exactly !! What happens I’ve been saying you have to bring the fans inside Cajun Field! Give them a spot and they will come , average fan is not going to hand over 1,000 dollars, but if they come to the game and there is a spot for commoners and stuff they will come.
Those fans are welcome to park in said parking spots for a very modest donation. Spots inside of Cajun field gates should NEVER be FREE. If they don’t want to give the donation then I have great news for them. They have the best free parking situation in all of FBS directly across the street.
I do agree with the fact that there has to be more offered to the casual fan on a first come first serve basis. If we are to grow the fan base like most of us want, it’s time to start thinking out side the box and create new areas with a party atmosphere, that people will want to attend. There isn’t enough space in the gates to create that and grow the fan base as we would like. And I am also a firm believer that every thing inside the gates tailgating and parking wise should have a price on it. Maybe they could do a better job of selling single game spots in the unsold TG area, for those that want to just go to a game or 2.
I’ve mentioned before but will again for context. 3 of our boys are fairly recent Texas State graduates. When my wife and I go to a game we park quite a distance from the stadium for free. MUCH further than the distance across Congress. Daily rate parking is $20 close to the softball and basketball facilities, distance very comparable to parking across Congress. Fans have it very good for UL Football compared to most equivalent programs.
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