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re: Louisiana legislator puts forward bill to end LSU football day games in September
Posted on 4/16/25 at 8:39 am to MrWalkingMan
Posted on 4/16/25 at 8:39 am to MrWalkingMan
My hero.
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Posted on 4/16/25 at 9:02 am to Tigerfan1274
quote:You’re not taking into account the metal and concrete bleachers. They heat up and cause the temperature to rise significantly higher than at field level. The fans also don't have swamp coolers to cool them off.
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.
My brother and I were at the UCLA game on the east side. We saw multiple people pass out, and a couple of them weren't "obese" at all. It felt like being on a day long patrol in Afghanistan or Iraq. It was literally that bad.
I'm normally opposed to government getting involved in such matters, but since the TV stations, the NCAA and the SEC quite apparently don't give two shits about the well-being of the fans anymore, I'm glad to see the Louisiana legislature stepping up amd doing this.
Posted on 4/16/25 at 9:03 am to paulb52
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Cannot legislate SEC schedules.
No. But I'm sure they can force the university to only play night games. And walk away from all of the revenue that comes from getting a day slot.
Posted on 4/16/25 at 9:04 am to GeauxtigersMs36
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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).
The Auburn game where LF7 threw guys around was absolutely scorching all day.
Posted on 4/16/25 at 9:04 am to MrWalkingMan
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John "Big John" Illg, Jr.
They got one thing wrong here.
Everyone who knows him calls him "Big", not "Big John," and he's a good dude.
Posted on 4/16/25 at 9:13 am to MrWalkingMan
I'm all for night games in September.
I've gotten sunburned in mid-October day game.
It can be brutal on the East side.
I've gotten sunburned in mid-October day game.
It can be brutal on the East side.
Posted on 4/16/25 at 9:16 am to MrWalkingMan
OK, they will just move any day games to Superdome and be the laughing stock of the SEC and the nation,
Posted on 4/16/25 at 9:19 am to MrWalkingMan
Just add some EXTREMELY LARGE solar shades over the top of tiger stadium.
Those things were money in the sand box.
Those things were money in the sand box.
Posted on 4/16/25 at 9:32 am to denvertiger
quote:I also generally hate gov't getting involved, but I think it's legit for a state legislature to prohibit a state university from playing day games, if they think it's a safety issue.
But I'm sure they can force the university to only play night games. And walk away from all of the revenue that comes from getting a day slot.
But they should realize that TV controls the kickoff times. If there was no TV, all games would be night games, just like when I was a kid in the 1970s.
So LA can pass this bill, but they should realize the SEC (and LSU) risk losing TV revenue when the TV networks react.
Posted on 4/16/25 at 10:07 am to BilbeauTBaggins
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FREE WATER
FREE!!!! This is America Comrade! Nothing is free!
Posted on 4/16/25 at 10:45 am to USAFTiger42
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I understand where you're coming from but it's probably why LSU has so many night games as a tradition.
I think that’s definitely why, Iirc Florida St was the same,
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So in a way either the SEC doesn't care about health & safety or they don't care about tradition.
You guys can stop with the “safety” nonsense, the reasons you favor is tradition. The vast majority of other schools plus pro spots are played outside in the heat. If it was a “safety” issue there would be outcries from other places than a school whose fans want night games so they can drink longer
This post was edited on 4/16/25 at 12:30 pm
Posted on 4/16/25 at 11:13 am to MrWalkingMan
I'm late to the thread, but it needs to end day games forever, not just Septembers.
Posted on 4/16/25 at 11:18 am to H-Town Tiger
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If it was a “safety” issue there would be outcries from other places than a school who’s fans want night games so they can drink longer
Whose not who's.
I don't drink. I don't like sunburn and heat stroke.
Posted on 4/16/25 at 11:19 am to Tigerfan1274
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. 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.
morning practices, evening practices, and an indoor facility.
Even hardo coaches back in the day weren't doing 3pm practices for two-a-days outside
Posted on 4/16/25 at 11:20 am to GeauxtigersMs36
UCLA game- I watched two people get medical attention. One was not a good situation and had to be wheelchaired out. It was brutal. On that East side.
Posted on 4/16/25 at 11:28 am to MrWalkingMan
I made myself go to UCLA game last season since it’s the only time they have ever played here but that was as miserable as I’ve ever been.
This post was edited on 4/19/25 at 8:59 pm
Posted on 4/16/25 at 11:31 am to MrWalkingMan
Arizona has some law like this. The SEC might take it sour and say ok LSU now you’re gonna play on Friday night at 7 PM in September.
Posted on 4/16/25 at 11:57 am to MrWalkingMan
Anyone who attended the UCLA game last year can’t disagree with this.
Posted on 4/16/25 at 12:04 pm to MrWalkingMan
Would it not be the SEC or NCAA who sets game times, especially for television?
Posted on 4/16/25 at 12:05 pm to paulb52
Sounds like good ol "common sense", no?
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