re: This Tiger Stadium problem was years in the making (long)

That's just the issue. My wife and I have been attending LSU games for over 40 years ( me for over 50 ). After parking screwups, incomvenient tailgating, band, and more than anything, pathetic schedules we just said this isn't as much fun anymore. We have a 2 game home schedule this year, Fla and A&M, which I admit is as many as bama plays, and a lot of pretend games against Towson and East Bumfrick. Nothing like the schedules that Cholly Mac played, against Notre Dame, Wisconsin, Southern Cal, Colorado,Fla State, Miami, and all the SEC teams. A 7-4 season in the 70's or 80's was a lot more respectable and entertaining than a 10-2 schedule now. The long and short of it is that the rabid fan base has become a customer base.
So my 2 bits worth is add scheduling to OP's original list of buzzkills. I'll spend my Saturday mornings fishing and then watch the game on the tube.