Grading the Game Day Experience

[KajunKrazy]

I understand the band has a new director. The other two that were directing the last few years are now gone. I think the new guy's name is Popp. I was hoping he would bring something new. He did not. Same old stuff fans have been hearing for the last number of years.

LSU, Alabama and Ohio St and many other bands all play the same stuff on game day as they did in the 70s and 80s. Maybe even prior in some cases.

[jaxmc1023]

Do students have free transportation from campus to Cajun Field on GameDay?

What would it cost to offer Uber or Lyft discount code to off-campus students to get to Cajun Field? Or to anyone who purchases a ticket?

"Sounds like you're asking for more of a different festival each game."

This city puts on a festival every 3 days.. you're telling me that the university couldn't pull off a Rhythms on the River pre-game party for five Saturdays a year? It's a freakin stage, a band, and beer and food vendors. Get freakin Joey's to cater it from across the street

Whatever you're saying the admin is doing to get the existing low hanging fruit, they aren't doing it right.

[moorecajun]

Do students have free transportation from campus to Cajun Field on GameDay?

What would it cost to offer Uber or Lyft discount code to off-campus students to get to Cajun Field? Or to anyone who purchases a ticket?

"Sounds like you're asking for more of a different festival each game."

This city puts on a festival every 3 days.. you're telling me that the university couldn't pull off a Rhythms on the River pre-game party for five Saturdays a year? It's a freakin stage, a band, and beer and food vendors. Get freakin Joey's to cater it from across the street

Whatever you're saying the admin is doing to get the existing low hanging fruit, they aren't doing it right.

You do know they (Cajun Field) already have a band playing pre-game for each game?

[CajunNation]

LSU, Alabama and Ohio St and many other bands all play the same stuff on game day as they did in the 70s and 80s. Maybe even prior in some cases.

Every generation should be able to hear the band play one of their songs. It's part of building community. We used to be the best at that.

[cjr3888]

I asked you to get your opinion. Your takes don’t always match mine, but what good is it to only talk to people with the exact same views as yourself?

The people make the atmosphere. The university creates the environment in which people create the atmosphere. If the people aren’t pleased with the environment, the atmosphere created will not be a pleasant one.

I’m there for a tailgate and a football game. UL won’t grow attendance with the current stadium that lacks amenities casual fans are looking for. Some people who don’t come to games say it’s because of parking. Parking is the easiest of any stadium I’ve been to. They’ve added the in stadium entertainment (Tyler). They’ve added the ribbon board. They’ve added food options. The stadium reconstruction is coming. Us fans that are there no matter what beating a dead horse with the same complaints then still not being happy when those complaints are addressed isn’t helping. I bring new people almost every game and none of them have ever complained. Probably because I’m not spending all day complaining about what the administration needs to do for them to keep showing up. It’s a never ending cycle with some fans, they wouldn’t be happy is we go 15-0 with packed stadiums every week.

[cjr3888]

You do know they (Cajun Field) already have a band playing pre-game for each game?

Exactly! Another “great idea” thrown out that is already happening and has been for years.

Now, running the buses from campus to Cajun Field like during school days is a good idea if possible.

[RedTails]

Exactly! Another “great idea” thrown out that is already happening and has been for years.

Now, running the buses from campus to Cajun Field like during school days is a good idea if possible.

I think they did this during Hud's tenure huh? Or was it just shuttles to/from Blackham parking?

[zeppelincajun]

I’m there for a tailgate and a football game. UL won’t grow attendance with the current stadium that lacks amenities casual fans are looking for. Some people who don’t come to games say it’s because of parking. Parking is the easiest of any stadium I’ve been to. They’ve added the in stadium entertainment (Tyler). They’ve added the ribbon board. They’ve added food options. The stadium reconstruction is coming. Us fans that are there no matter what beating a dead horse with the same complaints then still not being happy when those complaints are addressed isn’t helping. I bring new people almost every game and none of them have ever complained. Probably because I’m not spending all day complaining about what the administration needs to do for them to keep showing up. It’s a never ending cycle with some fans, they wouldn’t be happy is we go 15-0 with packed stadiums every week.

GA parking at Cajun Field inside the gates on Saturday was a huge plus. It should remain that way until attendance is consistently in the 20Ks. The admin has also obviously put in work with the students for a crowd like that to turn out.

At the same time, I don’t see the benefit the university receives from the few people who go to the games pretending everything is perfect when it isn’t. Especially when some of the observations are common sense things that can be addressed before the stadium is built.

[CajunVic]

GA parking at Cajun Field inside the gates on Saturday was a huge plus. It should remain that way until attendance is consistently in the 20Ks. The admin has also obviously put in work with the students for a crowd like that to turn out.

At the same time, I don’t see the benefit the university receives from the few people who go to the games pretending everything is perfect when it isn’t. Especially when some of the observations are common sense things that can be addressed before the stadium is built.

. . . give us ONE post with those things, then it will be done . . .

. . . VOB and CJR have already done a pretty good job on the positive side . . .

[jaxmc1023]

You do know they (Cajun Field) already have a band playing pre-game for each game?

No, I don't know.. its been a minute since I've been to the tailgate area because every one we knew who had one has long since abandoned it.

I'm glad to hear it's there