How to pack Cajun Field against Texas State?

[Ragin9221]

The University needs to start pushing this game now! I know it’s 2 weeks but if ESPN 2 or the U pick it up we need to show we can pack the stadium.

We need to push a Southern Miss style promotion when we played them last year in Hattiesburg, for the Texas State game!

[Ragin9221]

Do we need to start issuing an apology to all the Greek organizations?

[RaginScotsman]

Do we need to start issuing an apology to all the Greek organizations?

Dunking booth at the student tailgate with Heidi on the perch.

[Ragin9221]

Dunking booth at the student tailgate with Heidi on the perch.

Who wants to dress up as a BullGator?

[fanof71]

The issues that have driven fans away still exist. Until UL decides to visibley fix these issues, 22k or 50% full stadium will be about the max...it's a boring, loud, expensive experience...

[Jeaux]

Start advertising it now. Don't wait for ESPN to decide. Just say it's est. 2:30. If ESPN decides it's 3 then it's 30 minutes more to tailgate. Also they need to work with the Abbeville cattle festival. Have them move up their parade from 2 to 12 so people can catch the game. Idk what else is going on but they should reach out to any big groups like they did for Gulf brew

[nathancpike]

They've already started: https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=...67970735374424

Now don't get me wrong -- this is just the bare minimum. But it's encouraging to see at least this.

[CajunNation]

Halftime raffle for a year's worth of free Alesi's pizza/Chik-Fil-A. Must be present to win.

Guaranteed sellout.

[tailgate_papi]

Free parking inside of the gates and free tailgating. Maggard should be on every news outlet promoting it right now. Bring back Krewe De Chew as well.

[RedTails]

Easy-ish?
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1. Social media blitz
2. Traditional media blitz (Local TV news appearances/terrestrial radio appearances)
3. $10 GA tickets (push Cajundome Box Office early and often to avoid fees)
4. On-campus promotions (signs, SGA engagement, social media like Volleyball asking trivia questions)
5. Word of mouth advertising among admin/fans (bring one extra person with you)
6. Promote YRCC (surprised how many of my family-aged friends aren't aware)
7. Utilize partners in the community with large online presence (Downtown Lafayette, Developing Lafayette, etc) to get the word out


Moderately difficult (requires additional people/planning)
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1. $20 first-come-first-serve general admission parking inside CF
2. First-come-first-serve $45 tailgate spots at Blackham with free parking (fee goes towards porta potties) /w Cajundome BLVD shuttle
3. Pick a loss leader on concessions menu and promote it ($1 hotdogs instead of $6?)
4. Offer free tickets/swag to people running for local public office (mayoral candidates, city/parish councils, school board, tax assessors, etc.) TSAB is away, so most will be in town hungry to shake-hands and make their presence known via social media


Requires long-term planning (possibly already in the works with renovated stadium?)
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1. RFID POS system (Festival International does it)
2. Overhaul tailgate rules (how can we fill it back up? Costs, locations, reduction in perks? tiered options? (trash pick-up, porta-potty wrist bands, etc.))

[Grantvb]

Live…..Music……during tailgating.

[tailgate_papi]

Live…..Music……during tailgating.

Multiple stages. Cajun Field Festival - Week 5.