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re: LSU to charge for on campus parking in 2011
Posted on 11/16/10 at 8:40 pm to Mudminnow
Posted on 11/16/10 at 8:40 pm to Mudminnow
It has been said that there are 150k-200k people on campus on any given gameday.
With this policy, the only people who will have any reason to go to LSU are going to be the ones who want to go to the game.
With this policy, the only people who will have any reason to go to LSU are going to be the ones who want to go to the game.
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Posted on 11/16/10 at 8:42 pm to LuckySo-n-So
exactly....those extra 50K to 100K people bring in a lot of money to the baton rouge economy. They'll probably just stay home now.
Posted on 11/16/10 at 8:44 pm to bbap
My regular lot since 2001 is still a free lot, but it will fill up quicker now due to people leaving their regular lots that are now pay per game areas. So, even though on the surface I am not affected, in a practical sense I will be. That is fine as I have enjoyed the experience for free for almost a decade. However, LSU is not the only entity experiencing budget problems. We have already cut back on tickets and how many trips we go to. We have cut back on staying in BR area hotels as we just drive back the 2 and a half hours home after games. I loved the experience but economics will probably reward someone else with our tickets more regularly in the future. It is what it is and I understand. I am not whining, just stating what many feel.
Posted on 11/16/10 at 8:45 pm to LuckySo-n-So
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150k-200k people on campus on any given gameday.
Other than it being "cool" when the announcers say it on TV, are there any other positives from this?
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With this policy, the only people who will have any reason to go to LSU are going to be the ones who want to go to the game.
If people want to be there they will still go. They'll either pay the fee or park outside the paid areas. If you say there are 50,000 extra people on campus on a gameday, if this knocks that number in half...is it really a bad thing?
Posted on 11/16/10 at 8:47 pm to MOT
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is it really a bad thing?
In my eyes, YES.
Posted on 11/16/10 at 8:48 pm to MOT
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Other than it being "cool" when the announcers say it on TV, are there any other positives from this?
For a big game, 30% of our tailgate doesn't even think about finding tickets. They just come out to have fun.
They aren't paying $40 to do that.
Posted on 11/16/10 at 8:49 pm to MOT
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...is it really a bad thing?
Yes, my one tailgate alone spend around $1,500 for a night game. I will probably spend $750 now because 1/2 my crowd wont even bother showing up. Thats $750 just from one medium size tailgate less for the Baton Rouge economy.
Day games it gets really dicey now.
Posted on 11/16/10 at 8:51 pm to Golfer
For the Bama game this year, we had 30 people stay at the tailgate to watch the game.
Posted on 11/16/10 at 8:52 pm to LuckySo-n-So
And none of them are going to pay $40 to do that.
Posted on 11/16/10 at 8:52 pm to LuckySo-n-So
Yeah one guy did a count and he stopped at 60 watching for the Bama game.
I also spent around 3K on shrimp, oysters, 10 kegs, etc... wont have nearly that many people show up now.
I also spent around 3K on shrimp, oysters, 10 kegs, etc... wont have nearly that many people show up now.
Posted on 11/16/10 at 8:53 pm to Golfer
that's true.
I'm sure not.
I'm sure not.
Posted on 11/16/10 at 8:53 pm to LuckySo-n-So
likewise, its that way all over the place.
Posted on 11/16/10 at 8:55 pm to Mudminnow
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I also spent around 3K on shrimp, oysters, 10 kegs, etc...
jesus christ. i would never want to be that big.
Posted on 11/16/10 at 8:55 pm to c on z
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Budget cuts don't exist in the athletic department in their minds.
Nevermind. I misread. This stuff's stupid. I think I'll park at my cousin's house and ride my bike.
This post was edited on 11/16/10 at 9:17 pm
Posted on 11/16/10 at 8:56 pm to Golfer
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For a big game, 30% of our tailgate doesn't even think about finding tickets. They just come out to have fun.
They aren't paying $40 to do that
Ok. But what does it hurt? I know we all like to think we aren't part of the problem. My wife does this sometimes, she'll come out with our daughter and hang out at the tailgate and then go home. Is it really worth her taking up a parking spot on campus? From my point of view, yes. But when you look at it objectively, it probably isn't.
Posted on 11/16/10 at 8:56 pm to Tchefuncte Tiger
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The money's not going to the athletic department. It's going to the university.
Posted on 11/16/10 at 8:57 pm to Glock17
Did I mention this is a stupid policy. Too much.
Posted on 11/16/10 at 8:58 pm to Mudminnow
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Yes, my one tailgate alone spend around $1,500 for a night game. I will probably spend $750 now because 1/2 my crowd wont even bother showing up. Thats $750 just from one medium size tailgate less for the Baton Rouge economy.
Just to dig deeper for discussion purposes, and of you don't want to go into detail I understand...
But where are you and the majority of your group travelling from? What kind of supplies are you buying in BR?
Posted on 11/16/10 at 8:59 pm to MOT
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Ok. But what does it hurt?
The atmosphere.
Those who come out just to tailgate are doing so to hang out with their friends. When said friends aren't making their way out there anymore, they are less likely to join in on the fun too.
Domino effect ensues.
Posted on 11/16/10 at 8:59 pm to MOT
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Ok. But what does it hurt?
it hurts the economy and the overall tailgate atmosphere. they just explained that.
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