The Future of Cajun Nation

[Turbine]

You are correct. But the alumni association is not going to do an event for a watch party in Abbeville and then another at the very next game at the same place in Abbeville. They need to be moving around to different communities.

That is a great point.

Easy enough to communicate.

[ZoomZoom]

I only play the lottery when it reaches 1 billion. I’d like to give a chunk to UL athletics if we win, but would have one caveat which would probably kill the deal…RCAF autonomy.

[Scott Malkinson]

The pessimistic side of me says none of it will matter with the reckoning that is likely to hit college athletics. I see us looking at high end rec sports in the not too distant future.

My heart wants to see huge success here but my mind says we were too late to the party.

A lot of the fan base goes to games out of habit. How many will want to sit in the blazing sun on the east side next year? Once they realize watching the game at home is much easier and cheaper its game over.

[VObserver]

A lot of the fan base goes to games out of habit. How many will want to sit in the blazing sun on the east side next year? Once they realize watching the game at home is much easier and cheaper its game over.

I am not sure that the East Side sunshine is the only problem, or even the biggest. For me, personally, the biggest issue is that I am being asked to move to seats inferior to what I now have, at an unknown price, and with no guarantee of any price or even opportunity to return to seating comparable to what I have had for many years once construction is complete.

I refuse to pay the same amount for end zone or east side seats as I have been paying for 50 yard line chairback seats; especially if I have no price guarantee and no opportunity guarantee to regain my current seating.

Contrary to the University's belief, it is not entitled to any of my money, nor that of any other fan. It must earn that money EVERY YEAR by treating all of us with respect and transparency. Every person who is being displaced should receive from the University a guaranteed opportunity [at a guaranteed price, including the required RCAF donation, the premium required to purchase his seats and the actual ticket cost] to return to the seating he is being displaced from BEFORE he is asked to buy his displaced seats for this coming season.

[CajunVic]

I am not sure that the East Side sunshine is the only problem, or even the biggest. For me, personally, the biggest issue is that I am being asked to move to seats inferior to what I now have, at an unknown price, and with no guarantee of any price or even opportunity to return to seating comparable to what I have had for many years once construction is complete.

I refuse to pay the same amount for end zone or east side seats as I have been paying for 50 yard line chairback seats; especially if I have no price guarantee and no opportunity guarantee to regain my current seating.

Contrary to the University's belief, it is not entitled to any of my money, nor that of any other fan. It must earn that money EVERY YEAR by treating all of us with respect and transparency. Every person who is being displaced should receive from the University a guaranteed opportunity [at a guaranteed price, including the required RCAF donation, the premium required to purchase his seats and the actual ticket cost] to return to the seating he is being displaced from BEFORE he is asked to buy his displaced seats for this coming season.

Not sure how anyone can say this is not a fair and reasonable ask. Every darn bit of it.

[Scott Malkinson]

I am not sure that the East Side sunshine is the only problem, or even the biggest. For me, personally, the biggest issue is that I am being asked to move to seats inferior to what I now have, at an unknown price, and with no guarantee of any price or even opportunity to return to seating comparable to what I have had for many years once construction is complete.

I refuse to pay the same amount for end zone or east side seats as I have been paying for 50 yard line chairback seats; especially if I have no price guarantee and no opportunity guarantee to regain my current seating.

Contrary to the University's belief, it is not entitled to any of my money, nor that of any other fan. It must earn that money EVERY YEAR by treating all of us with respect and transparency. Every person who is being displaced should receive from the University a guaranteed opportunity [at a guaranteed price, including the required RCAF donation, the premium required to purchase his seats and the actual ticket cost] to return to the seating he is being displaced from BEFORE he is asked to buy his displaced seats for this coming season.

I agree, especially for long-time season ticket holders. The athletic department should show loyalty to fans when they expect the same.

[CajunVic]

I agree, especially for long-time season ticket holders. The athletic department should show loyalty to fans when they expect the same.

32 should make the cut.

In fact, anyone who put out money for season tickets last year after finding out on RP and RR how bad their bargain was should make the cut.

[Esqueleto]

I am not sure that the East Side sunshine is the only problem, or even the biggest. For me, personally, the biggest issue is that I am being asked to move to seats inferior to what I now have, at an unknown price, and with no guarantee of any price or even opportunity to return to seating comparable to what I have had for many years once construction is complete.

I refuse to pay the same amount for end zone or east side seats as I have been paying for 50 yard line chairback seats; especially if I have no price guarantee and no opportunity guarantee to regain my current seating.

Contrary to the University's belief, it is not entitled to any of my money, nor that of any other fan. It must earn that money EVERY YEAR by treating all of us with respect and transparency. Every person who is being displaced should receive from the University a guaranteed opportunity [at a guaranteed price, including the required RCAF donation, the premium required to purchase his seats and the actual ticket cost] to return to the seating he is being displaced from BEFORE he is asked to buy his displaced seats for this coming season.

Very good post and I agree 100%, but I don't understand the need for reseating for next year. All seating should be general admission with GA prices, and the department should focus on reseating for '25. If you want 50 yard lines seats next year just show up 30 minutes before kick, no problem.

[VObserver]

Very good post and I agree 100%, but I don't understand the need for reseating for next year. All seating should be general admission with GA prices, and the department should focus on reseating for '25. If you want 50 yard lines seats next year just show up 30 minutes before kick, no problem.

I, speaking only for myself, would at least consider paying for reasonably good reserved seats for next season IF I knew what it would cost me to retain my current seating or comparable in the new stadium and where my seating would be if I paid only my current cost in the new stadium.

[CajunVic]

They should do GA only this coming season and work on reseating for 25.

This worked with Russo. Attempting to reseat this year could be a nightmare not really worth it.

Let's Geaux

Get people happy.

Recruit your current customers first.

Market, market, market.

[Turbine]

A lot of the fan base goes to games out of habit. How many will want to sit in the blazing sun on the east side next year? Once they realize watching the game at home is much easier and cheaper its game over.

Louisiana Saturday Night is the solution.

Always has been.

[VObserver]

A good notice to existing season ticket holders who will be displaced:

Mr. Jones, you are being displaced in your football seating for the 2024 season. Your seating last year was in Section UD2, Row 6, Seats 13 and 14. Your reserved seating for 2024 will be Section Q, Row 25, Seats 13 and 14, for which you will be billed the same amount as last year's invoice.

For the 2025 season, if you choose to retain seating comparable to your 2023 seating, your cost for seating will remain the same as 2023, with the addition of a $500.00 per seat surcharge for Cajun Club membership, which entitles you to all the benefits of the Cajun Club [followed by a list of benefits]. Should you elect not to return to your 2023 seating, you may choose to pay your 2023 charges for seats in Section D1, Section D2 or Section D3.

A notice like this tells a current ticket holder everything he needs to know to make an informed decision.