Basketball Attendance

[moorecajun]

Maybe I would have. However there are a lot more like me who don’t care anymore and that’s the problem.

There used to be a lot more excitement around program. Now I doubt most people in the area even know that UL went to tourney last year. They definitely don’t know they have won 7 in a row.

Ok, so I am just trying to understand.

You don't go to the games because there is no excitement? I think this team, and last years' team have been very entertaining to watch, and they have won 24 of 25 games in the dome.

The excitement is there if you want to join.

[Turbine]

I don't buy the over priced concessions, period. Especially at the Dome!

They are going to up on $ to compensate for that.

[Cajunsmike]

Maybe I would have. However there are a lot more like me who don’t care anymore and that’s the problem.

There used to be a lot more excitement around program. Now I doubt most people in the area even know that UL went to tourney last year. They definitely don’t know they have won 7 in a row.

I bet it is more than a maybe you would have enjoyed the games. Perhaps close to a definite. Watching the way Joe CharIes plays makes you proud he is a a Cajun. I agree that the apathy is an issue. Our social media folks do a great job promoting all our sports. However, that is not enough in this area. We may not have lots of folks viewing those sites in this area. Perhaps more traditional promotions on radio and television are needed. Radio promotions should be over all venues, not just the sports stations.

[SlickRick]

They are going to up on $ to compensate for that.

Won't bother me. If the pricing was more reasonable, more folks would partake.

[Esqueleto]

This team is exciting, but the atmosphere in that dome is dead. The students that do go sit on their hands and the rest of the fans belong in a nursing home. That cavernous behemoth was the death blow to Ragin Cajuns basketball.

[Cajunsmike]

A freind of mine who wanted to go to a game after talking to someone who attended their first game last week, looked at their schedule and can't make any of the four.

The decision has been made to plan ahead for next season.

That is encouraging to hear. Hopefully the schedule can be released earlier next season allowing people to make plans. With more D1 home games set for next season, more foks may be interested in attending some games.

[Clutch0364]

Ok, so I am just trying to understand.

You don't go to the games because there is no excitement? I think this team, and last years' team have been very entertaining to watch, and they have won 24 of 25 games in the dome.

The excitement is there if you want to join.

No. Now I don’t care if they win 40 in a row and have free beer at every game. Once I got tired of the same ole same ole, I found other things to fill the time. I no longer care or have the desire to go watch basketball now.

And the games may be fun but the Lafayette area and UL fan base have zero connection or excitement about the basketball program. Which is why no one shows up. Talked about UL baseball, softball and football with a coworker earlier. Not once was basketball brought up and that’s in season.

[Million$Mullet]

No. Now I don’t care if they win 40 in a row and have free beer at every game. Once I got tired of the same ole same ole, I found other things to fill the time. I no longer care or have the desire to go watch basketball now.

And the games may be fun but the Lafayette area and UL fan base have zero connection or excitement about the basketball program. Which is why no one shows up. Talked about UL baseball, softball and football with a coworker earlier. Not once was basketball brought up and that’s in season.

You are the exact type of fan that we need to win back. I understand where you are coming from to a certain extent. I was feeling the apathy a few years ago as well. But the last two years have not been the same ole same ole. I think people need to see what these kids bring to the table regardless of who the coach is. The kids deserve that much. Give them a chance. If you are interested in a ticket and some cold beverages let me know. I’d be happy to have you tag along.

[Clutch0364]

You are the exact type of fan that we need to win back. I understand where you are coming from to a certain extent. I was feeling the apathy a few years ago as well. But the last two years have not been the same ole same ole. I think people need to see what these kids bring to the table regardless of who the coach is. The kids deserve that much. Give them a chance. If you are interested in a ticket and some cold beverages let me know. I’d be happy to have you tag along.

I do appreciate the offer and it may seem like a huge _______ way of thinking but until Marlin retires, I won’t be back. Even when that happens, I doubt I’ll be back.

Hopefully one day I’m convinced to get season tickets again but we may see the collapse of college athletics before that day gets here.

[zeppelincajun]

Ok, so I am just trying to understand.

You don't go to the games because there is no excitement? I think this team, and last years' team have been very entertaining to watch, and they have won 24 of 25 games in the dome.

The excitement is there if you want to join.

IMO a big part of the attendance/atmosphere issue is a devastating snowball effect. The atmosphere is poor because there aren’t a lot of people at the games. People stop going to the games because the atmosphere is bad.