re: Stadiums need to accept that watching on tv is currently a better experience

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I don't see how anyone could say watching on TV is a "better" experience. A lot of the time it's a much more convenient and maybe even more comfortable experience....but anyone who says it's "better" is just not much of a fan IMO.

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One game a year, I think you are right. There is no way watching Alabama/LSU in your living room last year came remotely close to watching it in Death Valley. Texas A&M and LSU this year will be a similar experience.

The problem is the other 6 games. Somehow you have to convince the average fan that being in Tiger Stadium for UAB is better than watching it at home.

Get creative. Give the fan something they couldn't get if they stayed home. Do video features during the breaks that spotlight the LSU athlete. Do a "hidden talent" competition amongst the players during the tv breaks (one for each quarter)? Feature Freak Johnson singing his heart out vs. Seth Fruge doing a majic show. Have the fans vote on the winner in the 4th quarter. Do something other than watching Chevron cars racing or trivia questions!

Get creative and keep the fans interested