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re: Why LSU Basketball Fanbase can't be like UK?
Posted on 10/18/17 at 10:20 am to puffulufogous
Posted on 10/18/17 at 10:20 am to puffulufogous
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As an LSU fan living in KY I can tell you that their football program is actually doing quite well for the recruiting base. Plus they're splitting recruits with Louisville. Their home games are pretty well attended and the school has invested a lot into improving tailgating around campus. Good tailgating crowds even against mediocre sec east teams. Fans believe the program in the right direction. LSU basketball can reach that if Wade makes improvements and fans think we are on the right track.
Regarding why LSU basketball is not like UK, besides the obvious decades of dominance, rupp is in the heart of downtown Lexington. Tons of bars and restaurants to pregame at before walking over, so never mind the snow outside. Compare that to the pmac actually being on campus. Hard to get liquored up and walk over unless you want to sit in your car in poor weather.
I know UK football fanbase is pretty strong and lively, but apparently a lot of LSU people didn't know that.
Maybe it's just me but there are enough bars and restaurants close enough to the PMAC for fans to pre-game and quickly make their way to the game. And I mean I would love to see more tailgating for basketball (especially for Saturday night games) ... which I've seen but not to where I think it should be.
This post was edited on 10/18/17 at 10:22 am
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Posted on 10/18/17 at 10:21 am to truth87
I've always believed all fan bases are the same. It's just that a team's success or failure over time shapes and molds them to be a certain way.
The LSU basketball fan base could be a rabid one given success over a period of time.
The LSU basketball fan base could be a rabid one given success over a period of time.
Posted on 10/18/17 at 10:22 am to truth87
I'm with u bro. I was at LSU in early 90s. Awesome bball
Posted on 10/18/17 at 10:46 am to truth87
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Why LSU Basketball Fanbase can't be like UK?
Because we play football. Then it's baseball then the rest.
Posted on 10/18/17 at 11:00 am to truth87
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there are enough bars and restaurants close enough to the PMAC for fans to pre-game and quickly make their way to the game
I agree overall. The places near the chimes are close enough to walk, but thats more of a hike than walking a block. Hell there's even a covered and elevated walkway going all the way to rupp. These contribute to the experience of going to a UK game. My experience with games at the PMAC (circa 2005) was to show up five minutes to tipoff. Very little excitement or fun in that.
Posted on 10/18/17 at 11:30 am to puffulufogous
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My experience with games at the PMAC (circa 2005) was to show up five minutes to tipoff. Very little excitement or fun in that.
That's my point ... LSU basketball culture is very casual and inauthentic generally speaking. I mean UK fans camp out for the best season tickets seats ... you think that has ever happened for LSU basketball.
And people are saying well if LSU starts winning, then support and energy surrounding the program will improve. But why would the top players want to come to LSU when their fans are currently lacking in support and energy compared to a UK, Louisville, etc? And also it worth mentioning that football has had some average seasons these last 10 years but support and the culture has still remained strong and impressive.
This post was edited on 10/18/17 at 11:44 am
Posted on 10/18/17 at 11:38 am to pellietigersaint
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well be part of the change culture instead of crying
That's exactly what I'm doing. I'm challenging the LSU community to step it up and show more support to change the culture so that it rivals Kentucky and attracts top talent and championships.
This post was edited on 10/18/17 at 11:40 am
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