Post I saw !!
Ever wonder why UL Lafayette tailgating is not what it was back when we were in college? Ever think about why it is empty today compared
to what it used to be like?
Today I called UL Lafayette to buy a single game RV pass for the Oct 7th home game. The price of this RV pass is 3 times more than what I pay for my RV passes for the LSU games!!! 3 times more!! Even the RV pass at Alabama for the LSU vs Alabama game is less than half of what UL charges. And that is a prime time game!!
My conversation with the UL athletic department continued and the longer the conversation lasted the more I realized the problem. UL is charging so much more for everything compared to the biggest brands in the NCAA and scratching their head as to why the city is not fully supporting them or wondering why there are so few people tailgating. UL Lafayette is in its own way of growth. And that hurts to see.
Yet LSU is right down the road with RV passes on a wait list…. And charging a fraction of the price.
UL is in its own bubble. We stopped tailgating at UL years ago when we had 3 season tailgate spots connected and they jacked up the price 5x in one year on us.
Before and after is below. The second photo was taken on game day……
If anyone wants gumbo, catch me at every home LSU game!
Before
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After
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Sad thing is we all been saying it!! I never understood the administration laziness, apathy towards the situation!! We have to push on this website do something and nothing ever gets done! Really UL is the only one suffering from not doing anything about it ! I don’t gain any thing. I throw my ideas out because it could be so much better then what it is.
It’s straight Apathy from the Administrators!
They think if they throw a little fairy dust it will magically change! They have to change how they view the entire situation.
More tailgators means more people into the gates, more fan interaction, I am not saying give up on premium spots, but find a avenue for average, casual fans to tailgate !
My other purchases, including seating fees for other events and various expenses, cover that $1,200, so I don't technically pay any more than the $1,100. But I understand your point. Second, by purchasing the season pass, I am guaranteed my exact spot. I suggest offering the spots for $200. Once all spots are accounted for, conduct a random draw to assign the remaining spots that way. If you don't like your spot, you won't get your $200 back. This approach makes purchasing the season pass more valuable.
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