Attendance Prediction - Sun Belt Title Game

[jaxmc1023]

Not sure why we expanded to over 40 when we were averaging 29 k at our best during the Hud years. We had sporadic Southern and McNeese games that had 38 to 40+, but you don't build for a game every decade or so.

Wasn't the "expansion" done to give us the seating we are currently using while we demo'd the west tower?

[Esqueleto]

In all fairness, we did have 31k for the 2021 Championship. Biggest crowd for that game by a lot. I get it, though. The upgrade was necessary and the decrease in capacity was more than necessary.

Not sure why we expanded to over 40 when we were averaging 29 k at our best during the Hud years. We had sporadic Southern and McNeese games that had 38 to 40+, but you don't build for a game every decade or so.

We've got a Championship to win tomorrow. Good crowd or not.

Amen! I'll be there hollering

[SlickRick]

Wasn't the "expansion" done to give us the seating we are currently using while we demo'd the west tower?

I believe that is correct. The south end zone was needed to offset the loss of seats on the west side. Without it, our capacity would have been around 10-12K. Just a guess, but that wouldn't work for a D1 program.

I always wanted them to add a large cover on the east side that would pretty up the supports for a 2nd deck that were never needed and would give fans there relief from the sun or the rain.

[zeppelincajun]

Not sure what the reason for despair is here. You don’t promote well for a couple games, have decent in game operations for half a season, and then throw your hands up in the air and bash the community when you don’t get the final result you want.

All you can do is control the controllable. If we are truly doing that, that is a reason for encouragement. From the accounts posted here, it seems that we are. There are supposedly ads on campus. There are billboards around town. The game is being discussed on the radio. Our ticket operations person is on the local morning news. Our coaches and players are hyping the game on social media. That’s all great. Now do it all consistently.

We have made some noticeable improvements to our in game experience this year. When we have a 20K+ crowd for our first game next year, prove that we can handle a crowd of that size. We did not succeed at that in the early part of this season. Have a steady season ticket sales push that starts after the conclusion of this season and doesn’t end until toe hits football in September. Don’t let people forget your program exists for 6 months like we normally do. Build on the things that showed promise from this year like the gumbo cookoff. Announce that thing months in advance and get teams signed up then instead of 2 weeks before.

The only reason the difference of where we are (15,000) to where we want to be (25,000-30,000) could ever be truly unachievable is if we delude ourselves in to believing that a few weeks worth of work was concrete proof that Acadiana and UL are incapable of supporting one another.

[CAJUNSby90]

Not sure what the reason for despair is here. You don’t promote well for a couple games, have decent in game operations for half a season, and then throw your hands up in the air and bash the community when you don’t get the final result you want.

All you can do is control the controllable. If we are truly doing that, that is a reason for encouragement. From the accounts posted here, it seems that we are. There are supposedly ads on campus. There are billboards around town. The game is being discussed on the radio. Our ticket operations person is on the local morning news. Our coaches and players are hyping the game on social media. That’s all great. Now do it all consistently.

We have made some noticeable improvements to our in game experience this year. When we have a 20K+ crowd for our first game next year, prove that we can handle a crowd of that size. We did not succeed at that in the early part of this season. Have a steady season ticket sales push that starts after the conclusion of this season and doesn’t end until toe hits football in September. Don’t let people forget your program exists for 6 months like we normally do. Build on the things that showed promise from this year like the gumbo cookoff. Announce that thing months in advance and get teams signed up then instead of 2 weeks before.

The only reason the difference of where we are (15,000) to where we want to be (25,000-30,000) could ever be truly unachievable is if we delude ourselves in to believing that a few weeks worth of work was concrete proof that Acadiana and UL are incapable of supporting one another.

I'll stand by what i said, If we dont get over 20k this community sucks when it comes to support

[zeppelincajun]

I'll stand by what i said, If we dont get over 20k this community sucks when it comes to support

I couldn’t care less if you say it. Frustration from the fans who do support is to be expected. As long as those in charge don’t chalk their efforts up as a waste of time, we’ll be alright.

[JMV JustMyView]

Yes, I've heard comments from Des over and over again on the radio. I also saw Brandon Domingue being interviewed on KATC this morning. Every player and coach is constantly posting on social media about the game. There's also billboards around town promoting the game. If you're not seeing any promotion, I don't know where you're looking.

Nobody watches KATC anymore.

[facelessjonmoon]

Wasn't the "expansion" done to give us the seating we are currently using while we demo'd the west tower?

100% Correct

That was always the plan. It took 10 years between the SEZ seats and the west side to raise the money but it was always a multi step plan with that as the reason

[ChanceEncounter]

He wants to blame the admin and not the community for supporting this team

What has the mayor said or done to promote this big event in town?

[CAJUNSby90]

What has the mayor said or done to promote this big event in town?

Most likely Nada, but to be honest i dont think many people would be motivated by our Mayor. I know I wouldnt.

[ChanceEncounter]

Wasn't the "expansion" done to give us the seating we are currently using while we demo'd the west tower?

Endzone seating is must for a U

[facelessjonmoon]

What has the mayor said or done to promote this big event in town?

Probably nothing. Our previous mayor is active on that front though