For those who went to the game last night

Yeah, no shite right?

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Did anyone else have the same experience?

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Yep. Left our house in BR at 4:30, got to our seats in the second inning. Had to end up parking in a grass field over by the Saints practice facility. We didn't bother trying for food, the 15 person-deep lines just weren't worth the wait. I've been to 8 or 9 Wally Pontiff Classic games and this experience was the worst by far.

And Zephyr Stadium itself has deteriorated into a complete dump. As Project referred to, everyone in our group said we would adamantly oppose the SEC tournament being hosted at Zephyr. It's an embarrassment.

The grass looked like a goat ranch

baton rouge people complaining about metairie traffic!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I went and enjoyed it. We arrived in Metairie at about 6:15 and were parked by about 6:40. There was a line to get into the parking lot, but it didn't take hours. There was also available parking in the lot. Just had to pay 5 to park. Don't know what time you people got there that couldn't park, but there was certainly parking.

Concession lines at the beginning of the game were crazy. They were long, but I didn't get anything. Beer lines and bathroom lines were short. Later in the game it was reversed. Nobody at concessions and bathrooms had lines.

I also really enjoyed the game itself. Was my first time ever at zephyr field, but would certainly go back.

I feel like people are afraid to improvise. Wife and I left pville at 530, got into Metairie no problem but once near stadium ran into traffic. Parked at Lasalle park and walked the zephyr loop to stadium. I laughed at everyone sitting in traffic on Airline. Food lines were long though, but that's what I would expect for a sold out game (assuming workers aren't used to crowds, not sure how packed Zs games get)

That's why you park at the McDonalds across the street and walk over. Problem solved next year

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But surely Metairie can host the SECT.

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Exactly what i was thinking while reading the OP.

Maybe it is just me, but I didn't think Zephyr Field was as much of a dump as people are saying, and I wouldn't say it is any worse than Hoover Met.

I have certainly seen a lot worse Minor League Stadiums.

However up against the likes of the stadium in Memphis and the one in Nashville, Z Field definitely leaves something to be desired.