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re: Texas vs. LSU - possible relocation?

Posted on 3/15/17 at 1:55 pm to
Posted by Philip J. Fry
Member since Jul 2012
66 posts
Posted on 3/15/17 at 1:55 pm to
Games played at neutral sites can negotiate a TV contact worth millions. Games played in home stadiums fall under conference TV contracts. It sucks but that's why neutral site games are so valuable to the AD.
This post was edited on 3/15/17 at 1:56 pm
Posted by LSUGoose
Red Stick via St James Parish
Member since Jan 2006
5197 posts
Posted on 3/15/17 at 1:58 pm to
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Why would either team give up revenues and incur more expenses?


Same reason LSU played Wisconsin in Houston and Green Bay. TV networks putting up big $$$$$$$$$$$$$$ for nice match-ups
Posted by Pelican fan99
Lafayette, Louisiana
Member since Jun 2013
35122 posts
Posted on 3/15/17 at 2:01 pm to
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You could have all of that in Austin and Baton Rouge.
except for the major payout you get
Posted by tickfawtiger
Killian LA
Member since Sep 2005
11015 posts
Posted on 3/15/17 at 2:06 pm to
Correct...many athletic departments do this, none more than those from the SEC. It's a trend I hoped would lessen, particularly with the new SEC TV $ flowing into the coffers ! Hopefully the season ticket holders,fans and local economic interests will begin to demand better home/home series vs. these money grab games..at least a few great home/homes every 10 years !
Posted by Obi-Wan Tiger
Fulshear TX
Member since Jan 2004
6985 posts
Posted on 3/15/17 at 2:06 pm to
Posted about this series last week. LSU went public last year with their plans to play an opener in the Superdome against a quality OOC opponent very soon. Openers are set for neutral sites the next two years. The Texas series falls right after that. If it is moved to neutral sites for those years there will have been ONE power 5 team (Syracuse this Year) to play in Baton Rouge between the years 2013-2020. Sucks arse.
This post was edited on 3/15/17 at 2:08 pm
Posted by Cap Crunch
Fire Alleva
Member since Dec 2010
54189 posts
Posted on 3/15/17 at 2:12 pm to
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If Texas wants to play in San Antonio thats there business

frick that, I want to go see LSU play in Austin
Posted by Old Money
Member since Sep 2012
36764 posts
Posted on 3/15/17 at 2:43 pm to
I'd go watch a game at UT, not in the fricking Alamodome
Posted by TexasTiger89
Houston, TX
Member since Feb 2005
24475 posts
Posted on 3/15/17 at 2:54 pm to
Alamodome is a good place for a high school playoff but not for two top tier college programs to play. Hope it stays Austin and Baton Rouge. Would be much more fun.

For the record I have really enjoyed the "neutral" site games but I hope this one doesn't change.
Posted by Jenar Boy
Elsewhere
Member since Aug 2013
12590 posts
Posted on 3/15/17 at 3:01 pm to
frick neutral site games. Home and home
Posted by The Boat
Member since Oct 2008
164646 posts
Posted on 3/15/17 at 3:03 pm to
Everyone knows the LSU/Texas home and home is going to become one game in Houston or Arlington and it sucks.
Posted by 12Pence
Member since Jan 2013
6344 posts
Posted on 3/15/17 at 3:16 pm to
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Everyone knows the LSU/Texas home and home is going to become one game in Houston or Arlington and it sucks.



Probably so.

The Houston game has an opening in 2019.
The Arlington game has an opening in 2020.
Posted by deftones
Austin, Tx
Member since Jan 2017
442 posts
Posted on 3/15/17 at 3:26 pm to
I cant see this happening, especially in SA. Now if they said Dallas or Houston then I could see it, but Texas will never loose a home revenue game like LSU........That game will be played in DKR! Just like Texas will play in Tiger Stadium.
Posted by KingwoodLsuFan
Member since Aug 2008
11447 posts
Posted on 3/15/17 at 3:47 pm to
I would hate it. It would suck even more as a texas fan. Their 2 biggest games would be neutral sites. As a season ticket holder I'd be livid. Games are so much more memorable and enjoyable when they aren't played at a neutral site. There are only a few exceptions to this.
Posted by GeorgeWest
Baton Rouge
Member since Nov 2013
13271 posts
Posted on 3/15/17 at 3:58 pm to
I will go to the games wherever they are played. But I really like the neutral site games in week one or in week two as the game has a bowl/playoff atmosphere surrounding it. Not to mention air conditioning in early September! Play the games in Houston and Arlington with half the tickets to each school.
Posted by tickfawtiger
Killian LA
Member since Sep 2005
11015 posts
Posted on 3/15/17 at 4:04 pm to
Great idea...then give the season ticket holders {you know, the ones that contribute the most to the athletic department}, a home slate with Nicholls,Troy and Western KY....sounds/seems fair...lol
Posted by JustSmokin
Member since Sep 2007
9152 posts
Posted on 3/15/17 at 4:31 pm to
It's no longer about the fans, it's all about revenue. LSU made more money from the 2 Wisconsin neutral site games versus a true home series.

This won't change anytime soon as long as LSU continue to sellout its season ticket allotment.
Posted by Emiliooo
Member since Jun 2013
5148 posts
Posted on 3/15/17 at 4:43 pm to
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Why would either team give up revenues and incur more expenses?

I'll list out 5 reasons why:

1) I'd assume the neutral site would pay for the team's expenses incurred.

2) The conferences pressure the schools to play more neutral site games as they can advertise it as a Classic or with some other bullshite title.

3) As mentioned, TV contracts and other media incentivize teams to play these games.

4) It drives a short-term economy boost for whatever city the game is being played in. I'm sure that all those involved receive kickbacks.

5) Money controls everything.
Posted by sjmabry
Texas
Member since Aug 2013
18514 posts
Posted on 3/15/17 at 4:47 pm to
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move the Texas vs. LSU series to San Antonio
If the game is in Austin, I will drive. If the game is in San Antonio, I will walk.
Posted by KC Tiger
Member since Sep 2006
4623 posts
Posted on 3/15/17 at 4:54 pm to
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Why cant they just allow big teams to play each other at home fields anymore


Yep. The LSU-Wisconsin series is prime example. Both sides screwed up an opportunity to showcase two of the greatest stadiums in college sports. No more neutral site nonsense.
Posted by bigwheel
Lake Charles
Member since Feb 2008
6491 posts
Posted on 3/15/17 at 5:02 pm to
Home for LSU is Baton Rouge Tx can decide where their home is, but money should be about equal
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