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Louisiana legislator puts forward bill to end LSU football day games in September
Posted on 4/16/25 at 2:02 am
Posted on 4/16/25 at 2:02 am
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One Louisiana lawmaker has put forward a bill this this week that looks to put an end to LSU football games being played during the day prior to the month of October. Every home game, through the month of September, should start at 6 p.m. or later, Rep. John "Big John" Illg, Jr. proposed in HCR13.
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Ilgg's bill points to "health and safety reasons related to the heat during day games" as the inspiration for the legislation. "Due to the often extreme heat of September in this state and in the interest of protecting the health and safety of players, coaches, staff, and fans, it is appropriate that the Southeastern Conference take measures necessary to schedule September football games in the evening," Illg's bill reads.
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Posted on 4/16/25 at 2:16 am to MrWalkingMan
I just hate getting the government involved in anything at this point. It never goes well. Unless SEC adopts it you could still find yourself playing away day games in September some years.
This post was edited on 4/16/25 at 2:23 am
Posted on 4/16/25 at 4:15 am to MrWalkingMan
I agree. The heat is dangerous, and sometimes still is after even 6pm..but this is a start.
Posted on 4/16/25 at 4:23 am to MrWalkingMan
The hottest part of the day is between 3-4pm. Even 11am games are building to that heat. This isn't the worst idea.
Posted on 4/16/25 at 4:34 am to chimesstreet
I don’t hate this idea actually.
Day games early season can be rough.
Day games early season can be rough.
Posted on 4/16/25 at 4:36 am to MrWalkingMan
Glad to know they're grinding away on important issues
Posted on 4/16/25 at 4:37 am to BiggaGeauxrilla
I understand where you're coming from but it's probably why LSU has so many night games as a tradition. So in a way either the SEC doesn't care about health & safety or they don't care about tradition.
Arizona has a similar law
Arizona has a similar law
Posted on 4/16/25 at 4:41 am to MrWalkingMan
Whether they end day games in September or not, I have decided to end them. I don’t care who we are playing. Never again.
Posted on 4/16/25 at 5:29 am to MrWalkingMan
Hope it gets passed. To hot for everyone
Posted on 4/16/25 at 5:37 am to BiggaGeauxrilla
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I just hate getting the government involved in anything at this point. It never goes well. Unless SEC adopts it you could still find yourself playing away day games in September some years.
Arizona has a similar law
Not to pearl clutch but its genuinely dangerous
There was a reason tiger stadium was the first CFB team with lights in the stadium. Sure shite isn’t because Louisiana is richer than Michigan
This post was edited on 4/16/25 at 5:42 am
Posted on 4/16/25 at 5:40 am to MrWalkingMan
The UCLA game last year should never happen again. It was completely dangerous for Tigah fans.
This post was edited on 4/16/25 at 5:41 am
Posted on 4/16/25 at 6:03 am to Tigahs24Seven
The UCLA game awful. First time in my life I left a game at halftime. Spent more time seeing people passing out in the corridors than watching the game looking for something cold to drink(not alcohol).
Posted on 4/16/25 at 6:16 am to MrWalkingMan
Pure nonsense. Cannot legislate SEC schedules.
Posted on 4/16/25 at 6:35 am to MrWalkingMan
Fantastic. Arizona does it. All schools that have that weather issue should start games no earlier than 6pm
Posted on 4/16/25 at 6:41 am to MrWalkingMan
Yeah, we've just been conditioned to air conditioning to the point where it's actually the right thing to do, we are not conditioned to handle that type of heat for a sustained period.
I mean I sat some brutal games in September back in the 80's and 90's and you just did it and got through it.
But man that UCLA game this year, thankfully I was on the West side and eventually got some shade, the folks on the East side were just baking in that sun.
I mean I sat some brutal games in September back in the 80's and 90's and you just did it and got through it.
But man that UCLA game this year, thankfully I was on the West side and eventually got some shade, the folks on the East side were just baking in that sun.
Posted on 4/16/25 at 6:43 am to MrWalkingMan
LSU knows it's hot in September. Leave them the flexibility to schedule as needed, given TV and other scheduling needs. Keep the damned LA legislature out of it, or it will become as screwed up as everything else they turn their attention to.
If it passes, some nanny will want to amend it next year to ban intramurals or frat parties if the temperature is over 85. Those babies need protection too!
And if they're going to do it, why just LSU? It's hot in Ruston, Lafayette, etc. too.
If it passes, some nanny will want to amend it next year to ban intramurals or frat parties if the temperature is over 85. Those babies need protection too!
And if they're going to do it, why just LSU? It's hot in Ruston, Lafayette, etc. too.
Posted on 4/16/25 at 6:45 am to Tigahs24Seven
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The heat is dangerous,
The heat is dangerous to obese, dehydrated fans. Don't ever recall a player becoming ill from the heat, at any time. They practice in the heat during fall camp in August. They're used to it.
This post was edited on 4/16/25 at 6:46 am
Posted on 4/16/25 at 6:45 am to MrWalkingMan
Great idea
Sucks so bad for everyone involved
Sucks so bad for everyone involved
Posted on 4/16/25 at 6:46 am to MrWalkingMan
Man, glad we are tackling the major issue in this session.
Posted on 4/16/25 at 6:49 am to Dire Wolf
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There was a reason tiger stadium was the first CFB team with lights in the stadium. Sure shite isn’t because Louisiana is richer than Michigan
LSU started in playing night games in 1931 and reason was so that those who worked in the farms and in the fields could complete their work and still attend games. Nothing to do with weather.
This post was edited on 4/16/25 at 6:51 am
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