Grading the Game Day Experience

[CajunVic]

. . . he's got a point . . . laissez les UP alas . . .

[cjr3888]

So do you have any ideas for a revitalization of our gameday experience or do you think it’s already up to your expectations and those required to grow the fanbase?

Why are you asking me? The people make the atmosphere what it is, not the University. I bring new people each week to games. My old tailgate crew has started returning to games this season. The only question I asked was about parking and how he would change it. Many of his other ideas are already happening.

[CajunJack55]

Look I am not the atheltic director but if I was in charge.

1-Change the Parking situation

2. Create a tailgate area with live bands, food trucks, vendors, face paintings etc., championship square type of thing

3. Have a Bar with tables, a concourse with TV’s in the NEZ. Where people can hang out

4. Have the band play more hip modern music, come up with a fanfare, and work with the director of bands to create a atmosphere of bigger schools, for example have something like USC Trojan Tribute, FSU tomahawk chop, Notre Damn Rakes of Mallow, create a tradition!

5. Have food trucks and restaurants inside Cajun Field.

6 Have a theme at every Cajuns game! oyster Fest. Cajun Fest. Etc.

7. Have a mascot, and preferably something like FSU, Boomer, Sooner etc. have a alligator man come out with a live alligator and parade it around Cajun Field for pregame.

8. Have an actual mascot!

Sounds like a lot of low hanging fruit to me....

[zeppelincajun]

Why are you asking me? The people make the atmosphere what it is, not the University. I bring new people each week to games. My old tailgate crew has started returning to games this season. The only question I asked was about parking and how he would change it. Many of his other ideas are already happening.

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.

[ragincajun97]

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.

He also got there in the middle of summer. Did not have much time to change things if he so desired

[HoustonCajun]

He also got there in the middle of summer. Did not have much time to change things if he so desired

Where did he come from? Does he have any P5 experience that he can lend to our band that will improve student and fan gameday 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.