Tech to the Belt, 2026

[Ragin9221]

What does any of this have to do with LTU moving the needle for our fanbase (the entire point of the current discussion)?

Because to the casual fan, that kind of detail doesn’t move the needle at all. It matters to diehards, sure. They care about history, rivalries, attendance stats, and conference politics. But the average fan? The one who goes to a couple games a year and maybe catches LSU across the Basin? They care about what feels big, what feels fun, and what feels worth showing up for—right now.

A Tech vs. UL matchup feels like something. It has regional tension, recognizable names, and just enough edge to grab attention. That’s what gets a casual fan to buy a ticket, bring their family, and talk about the game at work the next day.

If we’re serious about growing our base and bringing back the fans who’ve drifted away, we need to stop thinking like diehards and start thinking like the people we’re trying to win back. Casual fans fill seats. Casual fans create buzz. Casual fans are the difference between a packed house and an empty one. And right now, Tech moves the needle more than most want to admit.

That isn’t just for us thats for ULM, Ark St. Southern Miss etc.

[CAJUNSby90]

Because to the casual fan, that kind of detail doesn’t move the needle at all. It matters to diehards, sure. They care about history, rivalries, attendance stats, and conference politics. But the average fan? The one who goes to a couple games a year and maybe catches LSU across the Basin? They care about what feels big, what feels fun, and what feels worth showing up for—right now.

A Tech vs. UL matchup feels like something. It has regional tension, recognizable names, and just enough edge to grab attention. That’s what gets a casual fan to buy a ticket, bring their family, and talk about the game at work the next day.

If we’re serious about growing our base and bringing back the fans who’ve drifted away, we need to stop thinking like diehards and start thinking like the people we’re trying to win back. Casual fans fill seats. Casual fans create buzz. Casual fans are the difference between a packed house and an empty one. And right now, Tech moves the needle more than most want to admit.

You done ____ed off the mob now bucko.

[zeppelincajun]

Because to the casual fan, that kind of detail doesn’t move the needle at all. It matters to diehards, sure. They care about history, rivalries, attendance stats, and conference politics. But the average fan? The one who goes to a couple games a year and maybe catches LSU across the Basin? They care about what feels big, what feels fun, and what feels worth showing up for—right now.

A Tech vs. UL matchup feels like something. It has regional tension, recognizable names, and just enough edge to grab attention. That’s what gets a casual fan to buy a ticket, bring their family, and talk about the game at work the next day.

If we’re serious about growing our base and bringing back the fans who’ve drifted away, we need to stop thinking like diehards and start thinking like the people we’re trying to win back. Casual fans fill seats. Casual fans create buzz. Casual fans are the difference between a packed house and an empty one. And right now, Tech moves the needle more than most want to admit.

That isn’t just for us thats for ULM, Ark St. Southern Miss etc.

Your first paragraph directly contradicts the point you try to make throughout the rest of your post. Looking at the facts I see nothing concrete that Tech moves the needle for casual fans in the area. They might see the schools as well fitted, but to the casual fan in Acadiana, there is no difference between us and ULM either. They don’t turn up in droves when we play the Warhawks.

[Ragin9221]

Your first paragraph directly contradicts the point you try to make throughout the rest of your post. Looking at the facts I see nothing concrete that Tech moves the needle for casual fans in the area. They might see the schools as well fitted, but to the casual fan in Acadiana, there is no difference between us and ULM either. They don’t turn up in droves when we play the Warhawks.

I dont think its a contradiction.

Think like a casual fan not a diehard fan. We have more of a history with LaTech then ULM. The fact we havent play in over a decade specially in conference play makes a difference.

[CAJUNSby90]

Think like a casual fan not a diehard fan.

Aka, think like MarlinMan

[zeppelincajun]

Aka, think like MarlinMan

You’re gonna get us all locked up in a psych ward trying to think like him.

[CajunT]

Because to the casual fan, that kind of detail doesn’t move the needle at all. It matters to diehards, sure. They care about history, rivalries, attendance stats, and conference politics. But the average fan? The one who goes to a couple games a year and maybe catches LSU across the Basin? They care about what feels big, what feels fun, and what feels worth showing up for—right now.

A Tech vs. UL matchup feels like something. It has regional tension, recognizable names, and just enough edge to grab attention. That’s what gets a casual fan to buy a ticket, bring their family, and talk about the game at work the next day.

If we’re serious about growing our base and bringing back the fans who’ve drifted away, we need to stop thinking like diehards and start thinking like the people we’re trying to win back. Casual fans fill seats. Casual fans create buzz. Casual fans are the difference between a packed house and an empty one. And right now, Tech moves the needle more than most want to admit.

That isn’t just for us thats for ULM, Ark St. Southern Miss etc.

The hardest thing to do in college sports, or life is to accept reality. We are who we are and expecting more without revenue is wishful thinking. While I hate the goat bangers, there is a long history of dislike. I felt no rivalry with Texas St. Winning is funs, but it's much more satisfying winning against Tech. Long term is wish it was Tulane instead, Ruston U will have to due!

[CAJUNSby90]

You’re gonna get us all locked up in a psych ward trying to think like him.

Dude is Charles Manson reincarnated

[MarlinMan3]

If so..."They care about what feels big, what feels fun, and what feels worth showing up for—right now."

Why werent rare big occurrences like a wed or thur nite game more popular, esp. Since they never conflict with tsab events and not many festivals

[MarlinMan3]

I dont think its a contradiction.

Think like a casual fan not a diehard fan. We have more of a history with LaTech then ULM. The fact we havent play in over a decade specially in conference play makes a difference.

Nobody wants ULm either