Thoughts on Fan Engagement, Tailgating, Mascot, Marching Band, Pre-Game Intro etc.?

[ULvictory]

The question is will Sudexo allow it. Friend of mine has a meat market and offered to cook for the softball team. They wouldn’t let him do it because of the Sudexo contract.

[JMV JustMyView]

Little early to start this but I am going to. I want to see this University succeed, and I want to win not just on the field, but off the field.

With stadium renovations. This is the year to start experimenting with new ideas.

I wanna put pressure on the Administration. I want to hear yall thoughts on ways we can improve the overall fan experience at UL events, and ways we can put fans in the stands besides winning?

I don't know who you are, but I must say I enjoy your posts and ideas. Keep it up.

[Turbine]

Have the Alumni put a little 12 piece band together that can walk around the tailgaiting area playing fight song, Respect, Budweiser, etc; then have then walk around the stands playing during the game.

Louisiana's first ever band was a walk around marching band 1901.

How cool to have a starting over 2024 version.

[Ragin9221]

I don't know who you are, but I must say I enjoy your posts and ideas. Keep it up.

Thanks! I am like batman! (Bad Joke)

I just wish this home schedule was played after the renovations were done.

GSU, Tulane, and App State at home is a great home schedule for us.

Also we do need to get as many companies involved on game days. If we can get The Best Stop to start serving boudin and cracklings before the games, or Steen to set up for game days would be a big boost.

I scratch your back if you scratch mine type of deal would be great. Both can benefit from mutual partnership.

Really we need to get as many companies involved as possible on gamedays.

Where else 5 days out of the year where a company can promote to 20k people?

Also if we are under contract for concessions, then we need to amend it, or we need to start getting actual restaurants to start serving concessions on gamedays.

Idk how the Saints do it, but i am sure it can be done!

[Geaux]

Can we either play the same song when the team enters the field prior to the game and/or for each kickoff? There is absolutely no in game patterns at Cajun Field which leads to zero atmosphere during the game.

Facts! I think we play the Imperial March after third down stops.

[Ragin9221]

Facts! I think we play the Imperial March after third down stops.

We play the last line of Jambalaya I believe? That may be for first downs, either way we can do better

We have to find something better!

Something that says Charge!! Gotta think like a bigger school!

Even LSU plays Chinese Bandits, when they make a first

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Shc5Ik...FuZGl0cw%3D%3D

Defense for Georgia on 3rd down!

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Fh1URo...cgYmFuZA%3D%3D

Auburn 1st down

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=GJHDr9...d24gc29uZyA%3D

Bama 3rd down

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=j0NsIY...Bzb25nIA%3D%3D

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=0b7Li5La0Kk

Gotta think fight music.

[HoustonCajun]

We play the last line of Jambalaya I believe? That may be for first downs, either way we can do better

We have to find something better!

Something that says Charge!! Gotta think like a bigger school!

Even LSU plays Chinese Bandits, when they make a first

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Shc5Ik...FuZGl0cw%3D%3D

Defense for Georgia on 3rd down!

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Fh1URo...cgYmFuZA%3D%3D

Auburn 1st down

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=GJHDr9...d24gc29uZyA%3D

Bama 3rd down

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=j0NsIY...Bzb25nIA%3D%3D

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=0b7Li5La0Kk

Gotta think fight music.

University of Texas - March Grandioso pre-game and after touchdowns

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o6DDHEieL1c

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4tSiQvY9TRI

[GreatestStory]

And LOWER THE COST OF TAILGATING. Yes, we have it cheaper than other sun belt schools.

Our tailgating costs are ridiculous when compared to others.

Last time I checked, we had some of the highest tailgating costs in the country. Even higher than most P5 schools. I am not talking about "turn key tailgating" where there are tents, tables, chairs, ice chests, drinks, etc. provided. I am talking about paying money for the right to use a small area of property where you set up your own tailgate equipment.

What teams are charging more than us?

[Ragin9221]

Our tailgating costs are ridiculous when compared to others.

Last time I checked, we had some of the highest tailgating costs in the country. Even higher than most P5 schools. I am not talking about "turn key tailgating" where there are tents, tables, chairs, ice chests, drinks, etc. provided. I am talking about paying money for the right to use a small area of property where you set up your own tailgate equipment.

What teams are charging more than us?

Here is the difference where we can get ahead is the festival model, or money making model where people can bring chairs, have tables, chairs, and vendors etc The University would make more profit in doing this.

People who pay for tailgating will still pay for tailgating.

We need a tailgating villiage.
I mean like a square, i get we have the baseball field and under the tree. We need a more defined area closer to parking. Still keep baseball field open for gamedays

[raginbeef]

Tailgating pricing lowered and make the process easier. Allow tailgating in certain areas on a per-game basis.

Promote the games locally on TV, radio, and billboards. Go out into the community and get people involved.

Bring back a mascot.

Play less house music, club music, dubstep, whatever you want to call it. I’m 28 and I still think it’s horrible.

I don’t think the band is a huge issue. Sadly, most people don’t pay that much attention. But they can certainly enhance the atmosphere. My freshman year in band was when they instituted the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd down cheers on offense that they still play today. Sure, they may be a little corny and stale, but the problem, like most things the university does, was the lack of execution and communication. Nobody outside of the band and cheer groups knew what we were doing. Maybe it was brought up at a pep rally that a handful of students went to, but other than that we just tried our best to lead the chants in the games, the cheerleaders hold up signs, and hoped people would follow suit. That’s not gonna cut it. Whatever new traditions are instituted need to be not only well thought out, but communicated to the fan base

[HoustonCajun]

Here is the difference where we can get ahead is the festival model, or money making model where people can bring chairs, have tables, chairs, and vendors etc The University would make more profit in doing this.

People who pay for tailgating will still pay for tailgating.

We need a tailgating villiage.
I mean like a square, i get we have the baseball field and under the tree. We need a more defined area closer to parking. Still keep baseball field open for gamedays

Why not extend the name "The Swamp" to the tailgating area? It is a perfect fit.

Also, for comparison, I looked up the University of Florida to see what they charge for tailgating and to confirm that they don't use The Swamp as the name of their tailgating area (they don't have a name). Turns out they don't charge for tailgating. Their stadium seats around 90,000 so they make their money in other ways. UL should consider doing the same. Bring the great tailgating atmosphere back to Cajun Field and extend it to inside the stadium.

Do you have to pay to tailgate at UF?

Except for properly permitted official University events, charging for admission at any tailgate is strictly prohibited as is any commercial activity and fundraising. UFPD reserves the right to restrict areas that they deem at maximum capacity. Use of UF's electrical outlet use is prohibited. Sep 14, 2023

[Ragin9221]

Why not extend the name "The Swamp" to the tailgating area? It is a perfect fit.

Also, for comparison, I looked up the University of Florida to see what they charge for tailgating and to confirm that they don't use The Swamp as the name of their tailgating area (they don't have a name). Turns out they don't charge for tailgating. Their stadium seats around 90,000 so they make their money in other ways. UL should consider doing the same. Bring the great tailgating atmosphere back to Cajun Field and extend it to inside the stadium.

Do you have to pay to tailgate at UF?

Except for properly permitted official University events, charging for admission at any tailgate is strictly prohibited as is any commercial activity and fundraising. UFPD reserves the right to restrict areas that they deem at maximum capacity. Use of UF's electrical outlet use is prohibited. Sep 14, 2023

Great Idea! With the renovations, have tailgating inside the main building the renovated upper deck and pressbox.

Also rope off the lower bowl, but build this in the NEZ. So tailgating could be handled inside and in the NEZ, also cut the RV parking in half, and use that area could also for tailgating.

Hopefully allowed before game time?




I would add something like this in the NEZ



And have the entire area connected from the parking lot to the NEZ to the pressbox on the home side

[cajun4life]

Little early to start this but I am going to. I want to see this University succeed, and I want to win not just on the field, but off the field.

With stadium renovations. This is the year to start experimenting with new ideas.

I wanna put pressure on the Administration. I want to hear yall thoughts on ways we can improve the overall fan experience at UL events, and ways we can put fans in the stands besides winning?

You’ll just get grouped in the the RR crew as a hater if you put pressure on the administration

[Ragin9221]

You’ll just get grouped in the the RR crew as a hater if you put pressure on the administration

Hahaha!! Okay its a little rough but something like this! Marked yellow would be tailgating, but also charge for stuff like drinks and food etc. have it all connected!



Yellow on the home side is the pressbox, sure they will have a corridor where they are serving drinks and tables and chairs? I would assume that.

[HoustonCajun]

Why not extend the name "The Swamp" to the tailgating area? It is a perfect fit.

Also, for comparison, I looked up the University of Florida to see what they charge for tailgating and to confirm that they don't use The Swamp as the name of their tailgating area (they don't have a name). Turns out they don't charge for tailgating. Their stadium seats around 90,000 so they make their money in other ways. UL should consider doing the same. Bring the great tailgating atmosphere back to Cajun Field and extend it to inside the stadium.

Do you have to pay to tailgate at UF?

Except for properly permitted official University events, charging for admission at any tailgate is strictly prohibited as is any commercial activity and fundraising. UFPD reserves the right to restrict areas that they deem at maximum capacity. Use of UF's electrical outlet use is prohibited. Sep 14, 2023

Here's another idea. Reinforce the stadium as "The Swamp" and name the tailgating area "Swamp Alley".