Stadium construction pics

[Big Tyme]

The temporary press boxes are just that…temporary. For anyone to think otherwise is pretty shortsighted.

Gotta find something to shat upon. Some people never change and never seem happy.

[Clutch0364]

It was always this way. We had dreams, but they were just that. SMU is the last school to make the jump, and they made a gazillion dollar deal to buy their way back in that nobody else is capable of making.

What we need to do is change the "current state". We need to get all of the FBS schools not in the Big 4 conferences and all of the FCS, together in one room with the NCAA, and design a new level of collegiate football that includes all of these schools reorganized by region and go to a Promotion/Relegation model for football.

It would be a game changer for fan re-engagement.

Egos will never be put aside to work together. 20 schools…maybe less, will be the only success stories under new model.

I’m not renewing my football tickets. I’ll reevaluate once the dust settles.

[SlickRick]

The temporary press boxes are just that…temporary. For anyone to think otherwise is pretty shortsighted.

I'm putting in a bid to buy them and then move them to Gueydan for re-sale!

[LouisianaB]

And some people have their heads so far up the administrations rectum, that it’s all sunshine and rainbows.

Is the opposite true. Some people are so negative they cant see a rainbow every now and then?

But, here’s the deal, this renovation was desperately needed in order to keep the stadium from being condemned within the next 5 years.

I feel like people had been saying that for a while...Did anyone ever report this outside of the board? Was there a public study?

We “had” a blue collar fan base and we are trying to recruit “corporate/white collar” fans to replace them.

Some will say you have to pay to play, well for 4 seats in club seating it’s $7,800 per season. What value are we getting out of that in today’s landscape?

Mostly agree. But I would argue that the prices dont match demand, not value. I think value is what you make it. Some people love UL athletics so much they can pay that, regardless of opponents and competition. But overall, competition is relative.

[LouisianaB]

I'm putting in a bid to buy them and then move them to Gueydan for re-sale!

Them things have AC!

[facelessjonmoon]

The temporary press boxes are just that…temporary. For anyone to think otherwise is pretty shortsighted.

Is the eastside renovation imminent? If so that is great news

[cajun4life]

Is the opposite true. Some people are so negative they cant see a rainbow every now and then?

Baseball, Softball and Track is all positive. There may be some complaints, but as a whole the spring sports are light years ahead of the fall sports. Once the baseball clubhouse is complete we will be set.

It’s football under achieving after a lackluster hire (I’m in the Desormeaux camp). Basketball is a dead program.

[GeauxCajuns]

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We “had” a blue collar fan base and we are trying to recruit “corporate/white collar” fans to replace them.

Some will say you have to pay to play, well for 4 seats in club seating it’s $7,800 per season. What value are we getting out of that in today’s landscape?

Did I miss something? Are those the only seats available, or are there options throughout the stadium with different price levels so that everyone will
Be able to afford a ticket to get in?
Are you saying they shouldn’t offer a premium area for a higher price for those willing and able to pay a higher price and still have areas for the “blue collar” fans you speak of?
I can’t afford the price you mentioned above, but if someone can and wants to pay for it, I don’t see the issue.

[Datt Meggs]

Did I miss something? Are those the only seats available, or are there options throughout the stadium with different price levels so that everyone will
Be able to afford a ticket to get in?
Are you saying they shouldn’t offer a premium area for a higher price for those willing and able to pay a higher price and still have areas for the “blue collar” fans you speak of?
I can’t afford the price you mentioned above, but if someone can and wants to pay for it, I don’t see the issue.

I’ve had discussions with many folks regarding this and general consensus is that when making the plans for this renovation, the powers that be totally screwed the pooch when it comes to the UD season ticket holders. While most understand the need for revenue utilizing suites and club areas, there should have been an area in the new structure that was not “premium”. That way you can cater to your long time season ticket holders in the UD while offering something similar to what they had before but not with the premium amenities. Sometimes the things that make the most sense seem to escape this administration….

[KajunKrazy]

And some people have their heads so far up the administrations rectum, that it’s all sunshine and rainbows.

When 100% complete we will have a very nice stadium and something to be proud of.

But, here’s the deal, this renovation was desperately needed in order to keep the stadium from being condemned within the next 5 years. The fees and RCAF donations required to sit in the upper deck are tremendous. Very few if any families, and maybe a few individuals will have seats in the club seating.

We “had” a blue collar fan base and we are trying to recruit “corporate/white collar” fans to replace them.

Some will say you have to pay to play, well for 4 seats in club seating it’s $7,800 per season. What value are we getting out of that in today’s landscape?

I agree we have a blue collar fan base. However I don’t think anyone is trying to replace them. There will still be plenty good seats in the lower bowl area at reasonable prices to accommodate them. I think the new club and suite area will have a chance to attract a caliber of fan we never had before. The fan that doesn’t want to sit in stadium seats and fight long restroom lines, beer lines and $h!++y confession stand food lines. The fan that likes the more luxurious things in a stadium experience, OLOL stadium will now have something to offer. Cajun field has NEVER catered to them. This stadium has a chance to develop a whole new fan base IMO.