In Need of An Explanation

[RedTails]

. . . what does LSU have to do with this . . . try answering my questions if you want to play along . . .

I’ve played that game with you dating back to Rougarooms. Not interested in playing with you any longer, it’s asinine.

[CajunVic]

I’ve played that game with you dating back to Rougarooms. Not interested in playing with you any longer, it’s asinine.

. . . that’s what I thought . . . it is difficult to be intellectually honest . . .

[RaginScotsman]

I’ve got good news. We won. Against a damn good team.

2 weeks of promotion time available before homecoming.

Jesus. If they tell me that it’ll only be emails and social media, I’ll stand on Johnston with a homecoming sign.

Take this back a bit. TXST wins are not great.

Still. A talented team that had us beat most if not all of the game.

Take 4-2 and rest.

[Cajunsmike]

Man if you think the average fan is going because they care about the players, we are so far off the reservation I don’t even know what to say.

Please don’t take it as a knock against you. Just the situation

Unfortunately you are right. However question was asked what should you tell someone if they ask why should they attend. Effort and Chriss is how I would answer. I know most around here don’t care about the Cajuns. In the rare occurrence someone cares enough to ask, I would try to give a positive answer.

[Doug]

The reason I don't watch football in person anymore is because of the fake piped audio. I want to hear fans cheer, fans boo, bands play, and cheer leaders cheer.

[gridiron]

. . . what does LSU have to do with this . . . try answering my questions if you want to play along . . .

You ignore examples that don't fit your mold. Can you be intellectually honest for once and answer his question?

[Louisiana84]

Fair enough. But think about it: everyone said, "Just win, that will cure everything."

And then, the more we won, the smaller our crowds got. This problem was going on when Napier was giving us the best teams we've had since WWII. For two years, we were the only ranked team in the state.

And yet, our crowds were smaller than they used to be.

I don't have a better explanation, and so far I haven't read or heard one. From what I've observed, at times the PA announcer and the unpleasantly loud music block the crowd from cheering. They interfere with crowd enthusiasm. People come to have a good time, and for our culture some of that is screaming our lungs out.

If you have a different explanation please weigh in, I'm sincerely interested in understanding this.

Because as I said, for decades everyone has said that all we have to do is win. The evidence is pretty clear that that wasn't right.

Exactly, Joe. It would be better if there was no PA, no announcer. It's like amateur hour out there. High school-ish. It's downright CRINGEWORTHY. From the "First down!" to the interruptions for you to please turn your attention to someone who donated something to the stupid giveaways... the whole experience just smacks TRY-HARD. They have monetized everything but going to the restroom. From the parking to the pregame student 'party' in an oversized playpen, it's embarrassing to be associated with this experience. I wouldn't bring someone who is used to better to this mess.

[fanof71]

Total agreement 84....

[ZoomZoom]

With the Cajun Chicken promo, it turned out to be around $16. Without it on Ticketmaster…..$44.

Thanks for the clarification.

[CrappDaddy]

Perhaps I’m new to the lack of attendance at Cajun Field (I remember the 2011-2019 eras fondly), but why in the hell are we only filling 3,500 seats at a nationally televised game?

Is it the University’s policies, or a general lack of excitement? I’m so lost.

Social media has had a huge impact IMO.