Bowl Question-New Orleans specific

[Just1More]

Arkansas state did better than 12k...they are 7 hours away from mobile.

Yes, but it gave them an excuse to get out of Arkansas. I heard many never went back.

It could be that we send 20k plus fans to Mobile. Considering all of the surrounding circumstances, I'm simply a little skeptical. As for the ranked NIU adding a lot more fans, I doubt it. The larger Cajun fan base isn't overwhelmed by NIU's ranking over other bowl venue factors. It's only a bigger deal to the core fans. But, from a resume perspective for our program, it's a much bigger deal.

[Just1More]

I am being realistic, 40k in Nola... 15-20k only an hour further against a top 20 opponent. That's very realistic.

I think you underestimate the draw of New Orleans over Mobile to our "outside the core" fans. And NIU being ranked is only attractive to the core. If we get stuck... I mean... if we go to Mobile... I do hope you're right.

[CajunZ1]

Just say Neaux to Mobile.

Unless we go there, then "Woohoo, Mobile!" ....

[CrazyCajun]

I think you underestimate the draw of New Orleans over Mobile to our "outside the core" fans. And NIU being ranked is only attractive to the core. If we get stuck... I mean... if we go to Mobile... I do hope you're right.

I don't underestimate it at all...I want to be in New Orleans and know that's the best place for us. If we bring 12k to mobile, that's pathetic and aren't any better than anyone else at traveling. Again, if we want a bowl to come after us outside of their contracts, we better give them a reason.

[BayouRichard]

I'd rather party in champions Square. What does Mobile offer? Besides, you may have to get a jacket for your thong, others wise your snickers may freeze. I am assuming your thong has a pocket for your snickers bar.

Only 1 thing matters with all the fun crazyness I have been reading. Win Win Win - Geaux Cajuns!!!

[chauncey]

There will be a lot of significant others that won't be attending a bowl game that is outside in early January. Period.

[CajunConnection]

There will be a lot of significant others that won't be attending a bowl game that is outside in early January. Period.

Also a lot will not up a few days early. I would go up Friday to Sunday or go Saturday and stay till Sunday. Not like a lot who go earlier in the week till Sunday. Cc

[Turbine]

I am not underestimating this number, there are thousands of UL alumni and disconnected fans in New Orleans and vicinity who go watch the Saints play 10 times a year.

Those same people will rarely if never drive to Acadiana to watch a game at The Real Swamp.

The will however never miss UL in the Super Dome.

They also won't drive to Houston,
Mobile, or anywhere else to watch in person.

For them it is Super Dome or nothing.

[CrazyCajun]

Well they suck then, for them it's only an hour away

[Just1More]

Only 1 thing matters with all the fun crazyness I have been reading. Win Win Win - Geaux Cajuns!!!

Richard, quit writing in my post block on your responses to me!