Fix This Now!

[ColaCajun]

I made a visit back to Lafayette for HOF weekend and to see the OLOL Stadium improvements. No disrespect to all the photos taken, but they don’t do it justice!

Looking at the staff directory, it doesn’t appear that we have ANYONE in the marketing department so I have no clue who is producing these games. I agree with the HOF presentation. It should ALWAYS be done during halftime. There’s plenty of time for the band to preform and to have this presentation. As someone who worked in in-game production for many years, whoever is in charge needs to be able to have the experience and confidence to make the call to push in-game elements to prevent this from happening. For example, when we score a TD or FG, don’t do a presentation/promotion on the field that kills the energy. Let the band play the fight song and then transition into house music or hype music that everyone knows regardless of generation. Or, like in this case, don’t have the dance team perform before the presentation. It doesn’t take a genius to do the math: 3 min TO, 1:30 for dance performance total leaves you only 1:30 for a presentation. That’s not enough time.

For in-game music, the band should always have it in-between offense downs. Defense can be substituted with music, but needs to be instrumental hype (zero lyrics). Regardless if it’s the band or the DJ, it’s a rule they have to completely stop when the center touches the ball. If not, then it’s a penalty on the home team.

College football and basketball games have SIGNIFICANTLY evolved quickly over the years. With larger media contracts, marketers (game presentation specifically) are challenged to create the FOMO effect. Create the experience that one cannot get at home sitting on the couch. In my opinion, that’s the area that UL has really struggled with. Wins alone aren’t enough to put butts in seats, have to focus on the overall atmospheres and experience. We use Hud years as examples of putting butts in seats, but let’s be honest, not all those games were broadcasted on TV or through streaming so fans were forced to go to games to watch the Cajuns. Now, with everything accessible, why would anyone want to go to pay money for tickets, parking, concessions, tailgating etc. to watch and experience a crappy in-game experience. There’s a lot of things admin can’t control (market prices, team performance etc.) but they can control how a game is produced and the overall fan experience. Music isn’t the problem. It’s the type of music and the timing of the music. They can’t just focus on one generation versus another, but both younger and older crowd needs to recognize that it’s not about them.

[ChanceEncounter]

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Listen to the voice of experience and learn then implement.

[Duckster]

I think we can all agree that the new OLOL stadium is outstanding and a pleasant change from the old Cajun Field. There is really nothing about the stadium itself that I don’t like. Along with building the new stadium comes the need to generate as much income as possible to get that baby paid for. Therefore, I do understand the need for all the commercials on the scoreboard and the promotions throughout the game. I don’t like any of that, but understand and can deal with it. I’m there to watch the game and most of that other stuff (regardless of how silly and stupid it is) is just something I will have to live with.

However, the biggest gripes I have is the music! Not the music itself, but the fact that they continue to play it between downs VIRTUALLY UP UNTIL THE TIME THE BALL IS SNAPPED!!! Somebody get a frickin clue or find someone to handle the music that also understands and knows football!! Especially when the Cajuns are on offense!!! Our offense is already struggling enough without the DJ making things more difficult!

The other thing that ____ed me off last night was the introduction of this year’s Hall Of Fame inductees. This honor is probably one of the biggest honors that these former athletes will have in their lives. Doing this in the end zone between quarters when the reading of their accomplishments has to be rushed, does not provide them with the proper respect and recognition that they deserve. Why not do this at halftime when there is usually plenty of time left after the bands performance of before such performance. This is done during the homecoming game when the homecoming court is presented, so it can be done! Don’t honor these people and try to make it a big deal and then do it this way. I realize that their formal induction is done at a nice banquet beforehand, but the vast majority of people in the stadium are not there and many don’t even know anything about these former hero’s! Let’s get it right.

This happens every season and needs to be changed!

Agreed! Stadium is great, will even get better in years to come. The sound/music thing is like a plague that won't go away. There's a happy medium somewhere with pop culture music piped in you know before kickoffs, quarters, timeouts, official timeouts, etc. I understand younger folks mostly prefer different music from the Boomer generation and can live with some variety up to a point. Lean on the band between plays and after the Cajuns score! Memo to Athletic Dept: the BAND, that's a major part of the pageantry of college football. Band music is authentic to the college football game experience and its quality must be prioritized.

[CajunNation]

Very simple solution. Don't have the band march at halftime.

Halftime show was awesome. Got no problem with the halftime show.

[HoustonCajun]

I made a visit back to Lafayette for HOF weekend and to see the OLOL Stadium improvements. No disrespect to all the photos taken, but they don’t do it justice!

Looking at the staff directory, it doesn’t appear that we have ANYONE in the marketing department so I have no clue who is producing these games. I agree with the HOF presentation. It should ALWAYS be done during halftime. There’s plenty of time for the band to preform and to have this presentation. As someone who worked in in-game production for many years, whoever is in charge needs to be able to have the experience and confidence to make the call to push in-game elements to prevent this from happening. For example, when we score a TD or FG, don’t do a presentation/promotion on the field that kills the energy. Let the band play the fight song and then transition into house music or hype music that everyone knows regardless of generation. Or, like in this case, don’t have the dance team perform before the presentation. It doesn’t take a genius to do the math: 3 min TO, 1:30 for dance performance total leaves you only 1:30 for a presentation. That’s not enough time.

For in-game music, the band should always have it in-between offense downs. Defense can be substituted with music, but needs to be instrumental hype (zero lyrics). Regardless if it’s the band or the DJ, it’s a rule they have to completely stop when the center touches the ball. If not, then it’s a penalty on the home team.

College football and basketball games have SIGNIFICANTLY evolved quickly over the years. With larger media contracts, marketers (game presentation specifically) are challenged to create the FOMO effect. Create the experience that one cannot get at home sitting on the couch. In my opinion, that’s the area that UL has really struggled with. Wins alone aren’t enough to put butts in seats, have to focus on the overall atmospheres and experience. We use Hud years as examples of putting butts in seats, but let’s be honest, not all those games were broadcasted on TV or through streaming so fans were forced to go to games to watch the Cajuns. Now, with everything accessible, why would anyone want to go to pay money for tickets, parking, concessions, tailgating etc. to watch and experience a crappy in-game experience. There’s a lot of things admin can’t control (market prices, team performance etc.) but they can control how a game is produced and the overall fan experience. Music isn’t the problem. It’s the type of music and the timing of the music. They can’t just focus on one generation versus another, but both younger and older crowd needs to recognize that it’s not about them.

As bad as the band is, what is worse is facility and ground maintenance. Who is in charge of this? It is amazing what is considered acceptable in that regard.

[CajunNation]

Agree on the music... I was at the Saints game yesterday and the music stops the minute either team breaks the huddle... if not before.... You are correct about ours... Often the music continues into or after the snap

Yep. It's so wrong on so many levels.

[CajunNation]

....There’s a lot of things admin can’t control (market prices, team performance etc.) but they can control how a game is produced and the overall fan experience. Music isn’t the problem. It’s the type of music and the timing of the music. They can’t just focus on one generation versus another, but both younger and older crowd needs to recognize that it’s not about them.

BINGO!

[moorecajun]

I think we can all agree that the new OLOL stadium is outstanding and a pleasant change from the old Cajun Field. There is really nothing about the stadium itself that I don’t like. Along with building the new stadium comes the need to generate as much income as possible to get that baby paid for. Therefore, I do understand the need for all the commercials on the scoreboard and the promotions throughout the game. I don’t like any of that, but understand and can deal with it. I’m there to watch the game and most of that other stuff (regardless of how silly and stupid it is) is just something I will have to live with.

However, the biggest gripes I have is the music! Not the music itself, but the fact that they continue to play it between downs VIRTUALLY UP UNTIL THE TIME THE BALL IS SNAPPED!!! Somebody get a frickin clue or find someone to handle the music that also understands and knows football!! Especially when the Cajuns are on offense!!! Our offense is already struggling enough without the DJ making things more difficult!

The other thing that ____ed me off last night was the introduction of this year’s Hall Of Fame inductees. This honor is probably one of the biggest honors that these former athletes will have in their lives. Doing this in the end zone between quarters when the reading of their accomplishments has to be rushed, does not provide them with the proper respect and recognition that they deserve. Why not do this at halftime when there is usually plenty of time left after the bands performance of before such performance. This is done during the homecoming game when the homecoming court is presented, so it can be done! Don’t honor these people and try to make it a big deal and then do it this way. I realize that their formal induction is done at a nice banquet beforehand, but the vast majority of people in the stadium are not there and many don’t even know anything about these former hero’s! Let’s get it right.

This happens every season and needs to be changed!

I agree on both points. I did think they dropped the volume a little from the first week, making that bearable. But still playing music (if that is what some of it was) almost right until the ball is snapped takes away a part of the game. Why ask the fans to get up and cheer on 3rd down if you going to hear music blasted out overriding everything else.

You are right on about the HOF inductees. Give them a deserved introduction at mid field so we can show them our appreciation for being RADIN CAJUNS! I suppose it was because of both bands performing at the half but still!

[Duggie35]

You are right on about the HOF inductees. Give them a deserved introduction at mid field so we can show them our appreciation for being RADIN CAJUNS! I suppose it was because of both bands performing at the half but still!

I don't think it had anything to do with having both bands perform. UL has done it this same way for the past few years.

[Turbine]

Halftime show was awesome. Got no problem with the halftime show.

Half Time shows stood out more when it was between two halves of football and not competing with a 3-hour music medley of recorded music.