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Posted on 9/22/13 at 3:54 pm to samaham
the patent false assertion that the students are to blame from a bunch of poors that can't even be bothered getting on campus for the game is hilarious.
I wonder if any of these people even went to LSU
I wonder if any of these people even went to LSU
Posted on 9/22/13 at 3:55 pm to 4LSU2
quote:Seems incredibly short-sighted, if true, considering scalp prices. Folks could sell a couple of games and do just fine.
Agree 100%.
It would cost a family of four $1,000 to go to last night's rain event once you consider the cost of the tickets, TAF fees, parking, gas, and outrageous concession prices.
The problem (for years) has related not to no-shows, but to folks leaving lesser games early -- in droves. It is a propensity really unique in the SEC to LSU fans, and it might have affected the team last night.
Posted on 9/22/13 at 4:18 pm to lindsfav
If LSU was really serious about fixing this, they would save a huge block of tickets in the endZones for the die hard , "blue collar" fans. Then when it rains, we suck, or we are playing a cupcake, we can see how die hard they really are.
Posted on 9/22/13 at 4:23 pm to lindsfav
LMAO
This thread is hilarious. Thanks TD. Thanks for the entertainment.
This thread is hilarious. Thanks TD. Thanks for the entertainment.
Posted on 9/22/13 at 4:54 pm to lindsfav
The tickets on the west side have been in the same families for years. The owners are old and if they don't give their tickets away they leave early because of the traffic which is worse now because of the addition to the stadium.
Remember even when half full there will be over 40,000 in the stands. A good opening game attendance for most schools.
Remember even when half full there will be over 40,000 in the stands. A good opening game attendance for most schools.
Posted on 9/22/13 at 5:04 pm to lindsfav
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I think the root cause of our crowd issue is what has happened with the TAF and ticket prices. The only people that can really afford season tickets are the upper crust. Gone are our diehard blue collar fans that stayed for every play, soaked in bourbon, and treasured a Saturday night in Tiger Stadium.
If you can afford 5-7 thousand for season tickets, then you can afford to let them go unused on a rainy night with the game on espn. I realize the money is needed to compete, but it has changed the nature of who attends the games away from our more traditional fan base.
Wrong.
There were a ton of tickets outside of the stadium, as there are for most game. Cheap tickets. If you want to go to the game, it is not that hard.
Posted on 9/22/13 at 5:08 pm to lindsfav
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Gone are our diehard blue collar fans that stayed for every play, soaked in bourbon, and treasured a Saturday night in Tiger Stadium.
I'm glad there are a lot less of this kind of trash in our stadium. No matter where I sit, it seems I end up next to a dumb arse drunk redneck who yells shite all game about how bad the team or the coach is. Fck them.
This post was edited on 9/22/13 at 8:02 pm
Posted on 9/22/13 at 5:15 pm to Bear Is Dead
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Poor. High ticket prices are a sign that we are a legit program. Make some more money and buy some tickets.
THIS. THIS. THIS.
Posted on 9/22/13 at 7:29 pm to Too Frat To Care
I fully realize that on a rainy day or against a poor team most people could probably show up and find some tickets. My OP is referencing season tickets. I also realize that there are more affordable season tickets available in the end zone and upper decks - places where the option of a better view from your couch is a reasonable argument for not going, IMO.
Lots of great points here on many other reasons why our crowds tend to dwindle. Obviously something many of us have some concern over, regardless of what we think the cause is.
Lots of great points here on many other reasons why our crowds tend to dwindle. Obviously something many of us have some concern over, regardless of what we think the cause is.
Posted on 9/22/13 at 8:40 pm to cbtullis
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Once the excitement is gone from the game the crowd heads out to tailgate with friends and watch other games.
This is the problem. Everyone is more concerned about "The Tailgate" instead of the game.
Posted on 9/22/13 at 8:47 pm to Bear Is Dead
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Poor. High ticket prices are a sign that we are a legit program. Make some more money and buy some tickets.
fricking this. Alabama's ticket prices are higher, and they still pack the house for every game.
Posted on 9/22/13 at 9:00 pm to lindsfav
Going to LSU games since 2003 when we won the BCS Title has become the cool event to be at. Jus so happens its a football game also. Prob less than 40% of this in attendance each game are actually fans of the game. It is a cool event to be at to take pics and put on Facebook or rag your girlfriends about since they graduated from another Univeristy. Once that is all over about midway though the second quarter, they realize the have 2 more hours and nothing but the GAME to do. So it is off to the next social event at halftime. Others don't like fighting the traffic and such. It is simply more of a social event now and will be as ticket prices increase. The game is second or third in importance.
Posted on 9/22/13 at 9:02 pm to tigerbait2010
Fan behind me last night bitched about all the students and other fans leaving early. He then left 10 minutes later.
Posted on 9/22/13 at 9:22 pm to NC_Tigah
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It would cost a family of four $1,000 to go to last night's rain event
tickets: at most $20 a piece, so let's say $80 but realistically much less for that.
parking: free-$40 at most to park
then food and drinks: free at a tailagate-$40
ponchos: $5 a piece
so we're looking at: $60-$160 to take a family of four to last nights rain event.
Not bad for a 7 time a year event in tiger stadium
Posted on 9/22/13 at 9:23 pm to 4LSU2
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It would cost a family of four $1,000 to go to last night's rain event once you consider the cost of the tickets, TAF fees, parking, gas, and outrageous concession prices.
people were giving away tickets last night. Posted on 9/22/13 at 9:24 pm to tigerbait2010
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Alabama's ticket prices are higher, and they still pack the house for every game.
they have also won the last 3 out of 4 championships
they still have fans that leave games early though
Posted on 9/22/13 at 9:26 pm to CarRamrod
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people were giving away tickets last night.
people were leaving tickets on the freaking ground
people give tickets away all the time, especially for the OOC games
Posted on 9/22/13 at 9:32 pm to lindsfav
Root cause in my opinion is the lack of concern from LSU with keeping up with TV coverage. It easier and much more informative to watch a game at home or at a tailgate party.
You never have any idea what is really going on in the game. The replays sux. Get a challenged call, fans in the seats have no idea what's going on. They never give you multiple replay shots of what happened. LSU acts like we would riot if we say replays. We paid for a seat, treat us like we're part of the viewing audience. Let the replay official give a reasonable explaination of the call along with the replay.
You never have any idea what is really going on in the game. The replays sux. Get a challenged call, fans in the seats have no idea what's going on. They never give you multiple replay shots of what happened. LSU acts like we would riot if we say replays. We paid for a seat, treat us like we're part of the viewing audience. Let the replay official give a reasonable explaination of the call along with the replay.
Posted on 9/22/13 at 9:33 pm to TheDoc
today has been a great day to frick with these dumbasses while they throw their normal tantrum about the stadium.
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