Attendence?

[UL_Cajuns]

_ Attendance: 12141

source ragincajuns.com recap _

Reasons why:
LSU vs. Florida on TV and the game was in BR.
UL vs. NT was on TV and the weather was iffy so many stayed home and watched it on TV that might normally go to the game.

[cjr3888]

Student section was embarrasing. The ones that showed up did their part and were loud. The ones that didn't show up (or stayed outside tailgating) need a serious come to Jesus meeting.

Also, the NT fans were pretty loud and the cheerleaders were nice. Saw them walking around before the game stuffing their faces with some good food lol.


igeaux.mobi

[zephyr]

_ It would help.

My son is a pledge in a frat and my wife sent him a text in the 1st quarter telling him to get in the game. He replied that they could not because they had to stay until they actives left so they could clean up. That is unacceptable for students to stay outside and tailgate. In addition, the big crowd at Percy Guidry's tent all stayed out there and could be seen watching the Florida - State game. Percy Guidry's gets arguably the most prime tailgating spot and that is what they are doing. Hell I remember one game where a bunch of them had purple shirts and jerseys on. T-Joe and other admin officials need to ride the lot after kickoff and push these folks to get in the stadium. And he needs to tell them if they don't they shouldn't bother to come back the following week. (Yea... yea... I know I'm a mean ol' Nazi driving away the casual fan. Screw 'em, they are not supporting the team anyway.) As for the frats, he needs to call them in to his office for a come to Jesus meeting about supporting their university and its teams. _

I have held the view for some time that people in the parking lot should either be made to leave the premises or go into the game by the end of the first quarter. It has often run into roadblocks from those who of course have to make themselves feel better about being able to go back out at halftime and get tanked or watch LSU on TV. I don't understand why this isn't enforced. Not to mention it would curb the theft that tends to go on by those hanging around for a substantial amount of time. I've had ice chests removed and small grills although nothing of great value but it does occur.

[Just1More]

_ I have held the view for some time that people in the parking lot should either be made to leave the premises or go into the game by the end of the first quarter. It has often run into roadblocks from those who of course have to make themselves feel better about being able to go back out at halftime and get tanked or watch LSU on TV. I don't understand why this isn't enforced. Not to mention it would curb the theft that tends to go on by those hanging around for a substantial amount of time. I've had ice chests removed and small grills although nothing of great value but it does occur. _

I strongly disagree... and I have never gone to a Cajun football game and stayed in the parking lot, ever in my life (and I've been to many, many games). I have also never left at halftime to go to the lot for alcohol. That said... this is a free country... almost... well, so far it has been... and the absolute dumbest thing we as UL could do is impose something so stupid wrt tailgating as to mandate people to leave or go inside. People who wear red and go tailgate are 50x better than people who never ever show up. Do you also believe Lafayette should blackout all college football on Saturday in Lafayette for UL home games so that everyone will "want" to go to Cajun Field?

It is perfectly ok not to like it that some people prefer to tailgate all day, watching the Disney Channel for all I care. They will not bend to someone telling them to go inside. We also cannot police the lot well enough to keep good people in and bad people out. People reserve the right to come into the game or stay in the parking lot and do anything they want that is legal. Would I prefer everyone get into the game... hell yes.

You do not make fans out of people who prefer to do something else. It is as pure and predictable as gravity. They will abandon us as "partially involved" to "not involved at all". We have got to make what goes on in Cajun Field more of an attraction. We are competing for people's interest... and we all should know by now what that takes.

[zephyr]

_ I strongly disagree... and I have never gone to a Cajun football game and stayed in the parking lot, ever in my life (and I've been to many, many games). I have also never left at halftime to go to the lot for alcohol. That said... this is a free country... almost... well, so far it has been... and the absolute dumbest thing we as UL could do is impose something so stupid wrt tailgating as to mandate people to leave or go inside. People who wear red and go tailgate are 50x better than people who never ever show up. Do you also believe Lafayette should blackout all college football on Saturday in Lafayette for UL home games so that everyone will "want" to go to Cajun Field?

It is perfectly ok not to like it that some people prefer to tailgate all day, watching the Disney Channel for all I care. They will not bend to someone telling them to go inside. We also cannot police the lot well enough to keep good people in and bad people out. People reserve the right to come into the game or stay in the parking lot and do anything they want that is legal. Would I prefer everyone get into the game... hell yes.

You do not make fans out of people who prefer to do something else. It is as pure and predictable as gravity. They will abandon us as "partially involved" to "not involved at all". We have got to make what goes on in Cajun Field more of an attraction. We are competing for people's interest... and we all should know by now what that takes. _

It's not stupid and its mandated on many college football sites across the country. We all know its a free country. That's such a stupid rebuttal and reason for not doing so. It has nothing to do with the freedom's of people in this country. It has nothing to do with "good" people and "bad" people. It simply has to do with the fact that being in a dark parking lot, more than likely intoxicated, late in the evening does the school or team no good. It's better to get people on their way or into the stadium to support the team. You aren't competing for people's interest if you allow them to loiter in the parking lot.

[Clutch0364]

_ Student section was embarrasing. The ones that showed up did their part and were loud. The ones that didn't show up (or stayed outside tailgating) need a serious come to Jesus meeting.

Also, the NT fans were pretty loud and the cheerleaders were nice. Saw them walking around before the game stuffing their faces with some good food lol.


igeaux.mobi _

The problem with the student section is that it is to big. There is no way that the students should be given 3 sections. Shrink it down to 1 or 2 and the section would look much fuller. Also make it so that you have to actually be a student to get into the section!

[Frenchie35]

_ It would help.

My son is a pledge in a frat and my wife sent him a text in the 1st quarter telling him to get in the game. He replied that they could not because they had to stay until they actives left so they could clean up. That is unacceptable for students to stay outside and tailgate. In addition, the big crowd at Percy Guidry's tent all stayed out there and could be seen watching the Florida - State game. Percy Guidry's gets arguably the most prime tailgating spot and that is what they are doing. Hell I remember one game where a bunch of them had purple shirts and jerseys on. T-Joe and other admin officials need to ride the lot after kickoff and push these folks to get in the stadium. And he needs to tell them if they don't they shouldn't bother to come back the following week. (Yea... yea... I know I'm a mean ol' Nazi driving away the casual fan. Screw 'em, they are not supporting the team anyway.) As for the frats, he needs to call them in to his office for a come to Jesus meeting about supporting their university and its teams. _

Simple solution: In the first quarter have security go aroung the parking lot and tell folks there that no "LOITERING" is premitted. If they have a ticket go to the game or tear down the area and leave. No law that's says this cant be done. And it should be done.

[Cajuns1]

To those "fans" or students who went to the LSU game last night,

Thank you for driving 50 miles down the road to see the Tigers play. Our players played their hearts out last night for only 12,000 true UL fans and you weren't there to see it. The student section, and frankly, the rest of the stadium looked pathetic and you are the ones responsible for that.

You missed a game that featured multiple Cajun interceptions, one returned for a touchdown. You missed a game in which the special teams once again came through with a blocked punt returned for a touchdown. You missed a game that, whlle the Cajuns didn't play well, they found a way to win and they did it in exciting fashion.

You missed watching a Cajun team that doesn't have "superstars", trillions of dollars in funding (see the LSU cribs video on YouTube) and now, apparently, doesn't have your support unless its convenient for you.

Yeah, maybe you did see two top five teams play last night. But while you drove home in drunken disappointment, we went home happy. Maybe we weren't 100% satisfied with how we played, but we won, we're undefeated in conference, and that's all that matters today.

Now I'm not suggesting that you can't be a fan of both schools. However, as much as it pains me to say this, we need you at our games supporting our team EVERY week. It's time for you (especially the students) to start supporting this program like it deserves. We've heard for years that people wanted to support a winner. Well, we're 3-2, undefeated in conference (and at home) and playing to win instead of trying to not lose.

The team has stepped up to the plate. Now it's time for you to do the same. Next time, instead of driving 50 miles down the road, why don't you come to the game in YOUR city and watch OUR team play. Spend your money HERE instead and enjoy being a part of the success that you will help build instead of contribute to the success of another school that frankly doesn't need your help to win.

[CajunRed]

Let's not talk anymore about the LaTechsters needing blue tarps. We could have used a ton of red ones last night.

How embarrassing.

[zephyr]

_ To those "fans" or students who went to the LSU game last night,

Thank you for driving 50 miles down the road to see the Tigers play. Our players played their hearts out last night for only 12,000 true UL fans and you weren't there to see it. The student section, and frankly, the rest of the stadium looked pathetic and you are the ones responsible for that.

You missed a game that featured multiple Cajun interceptions, one returned for a touchdown. You missed a game in which the special teams once again came through with a blocked punt returned for a touchdown. You missed a game that, whlle the Cajuns didn't play well, they found a way to win and they did it in exciting fashion.

You missed watching a Cajun team that doesn't have "superstars", trillions of dollars in funding (see the LSU cribs video on YouTube) and now, apparently, doesn't have your support unless its convenient for you.

Yeah, maybe you did see two top five teams play last night. But while you drove home in drunken disappointment, we went home happy. Maybe we weren't 100% satisfied with how we played, but we won, we're undefeated in conference, and that's all that matters today.

Now I'm not suggesting that you can't be a fan of both schools. However, as much as it pains me to say this, we need you at our games supporting our team EVERY week. It's time for you (especially the students) to start supporting this program like it deserves. We've heard for years that people wanted to support a winner. Well, we're 3-2, undefeated in conference (and at home) and playing to win instead of trying to not lose.

The team has stepped up to the plate. Now it's time for you to do the same. Next time, instead of driving 50 miles down the road, why don't you come to the game in YOUR city and watch OUR team play. Spend your money HERE instead and enjoy being a part of the success that you will help build instead of contribute to the success of another school that frankly doesn't need your help to win. _

Touche'

That also holds true for those camped out in the parking lot who felt it more convenient to watch the games on TV rather than go inside.