re: East Upper escalator line stretched all the way up the hill today.

After speaking with their staff I was informed they would return to the former model for THIS game.

That's better but there are still several problems with this.

1) The recurring malfunctions to the escalator (and limited space) can't accommodate the number of seats in the upper deck.
2) The ramps are not an option for many people.
3) LSU wants absolutely no impacts at/near the entry gate (elevators) for the suites. They don't want lines or crowds inconveniencing these donors in any manner.
4) LSU doesn't want to spend a dime to fix the problem. They've changed the line formation...number of scanners...maintained workers on-site as they know the escalator will break every game...added barricades, etc. but still haven't addressed the main issue for over a decade.

Next time you're at the stadium take a look at the West Upper Deck. You'll notice they didn't repeat their mistake for that project. They knew the East Upper access was a cluster so they addressed it in the West Upper design.

Now it's time to find a permanent solution to address the East Upper access.

NOBODY should have to stand in line for 60 minutes just to access their seat!

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4) LSU doesn't want to spend a dime to fix the problem. They've changed the line formation...number of scanners...maintained workers on-site as they know the escalator will break every game...added barricades, etc. but still haven't addressed the main issue for over a decade.

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There is no doubt that having just one escelator that accesses the EUD is a problem in terms of getting flow up to the deck when a majority of the ticket holder hit the same spot at or around the same time...but what exactly are you advocating 14 years after the deck has been added? As you stated, they did not replicate this issue on the West...but are you suggesting LSU suddenly throw up an additional escalator with the myriad of other projects that are on the table that are much more needs rather than wants? You do realize there is NO WAY this happens before other needed renovations...right? Some day when they get to renovating the EUD I'd agree that this would make a fine addition. Until then, there's no way they spend money on this fix.

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NOBODY should have to stand in line for 60 minutes just to access their seat!

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The only time I've stood in line was when I get there before they open the gates and I was a line of one. Every other time I walk up, show the "security" whatever I happen to have with me that game, have a scanner scan my ticket and I ride the escalator up. No stress, no packed line. Sure...I get there early, but if you don't like standing in lines, this works universally...whether it be the post office, the grocery store, or Tiger Stadium's EUD.

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I guarantee you the majority of the people using the escalators are using them out of convenience and not necessity.

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There's actually an elevator for handicapped/elderly to use to get to the East Upper. So the escalator is just a matter of convenience.

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How do I get to this? I may need to use it when my father comes to a game with me.

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One of the elevators for the East Suites is reserved for Handicapped people for the East Upper Deck. I'd call and ask because I'm not sure if its just open to those who look like they need it, or those that have been given handicapped section tickets.

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with the myriad of other projects that are on the table that are much more needs rather than wants

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MANY of the upgrades we've made to the stadium are cosmetic. (windows, iron railings, paint, statues, plaques, etc.) I would consider accessing your seats more a "need" than those "wants".

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I get there early, but if you don't like standing in lines, this works universally...

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I do enter the stadium before most fans but it didn't matter last week as it was a monumental cluster from the onset.

Options (arriving early, taking the ramps) are great to have but the question is...Why do these 10,000 fans not have the same access as everyone else in the stadium? They don't get reduced prices yet receive lower quality service.

I love LSU and have donated to almost every project they've created. (Band Hall, basketball, tennis, golf, stadium windows, academic center, Mike's habitat, etc.) and I have purchased a ton of bricks. Until something is done to correct the EUD problems my money will remain in my pocket. It's just that simple.