re: Why am I the only one who's outraged over LSU vs Oregon in Texas?

I'm a current LSU student. I really enjoy going to away games just to see there school and everything. I didn't care to much for Atlanta this year, and I won't like Dallas next year, but these are games that the ENTIRE nation will watch. If Oregon gers the NC win and LSU wins a BCS bowl, it will open next season like a boss.

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recruiting recruiting recruiting

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bullshite bullshite bullshite

This isn't 1980. Every game is on TV every week. Kids are exposed to big time programs now, no matter where they play. And how exactly does LSU playing in Dallas convince Dallas kids to go to LSU? Do they really go to the game and say, "wow, LSU came all the way to Dallas, I'm sold."

I suspect the reason for this is because LSU is going to get a multi-million dollar paycheck plus TV exposure, whereas with a home game against a cupcake would have netted less and wouldn't have had TV exposure.

What's really bullshite about this is that I doubt my Tradition fund contributions are going to decrease next year with only 6 home games. The season ticket holders are the ones really getting the shaft.

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getting a bunch of kids in that area to make the short drive to watch the game and visit with them is much easier than getting them to drive all the way to BR on their own dime for unofficials

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What good does it do for a kid to go watch LSU in person in Dallas? The reason for visits is to visit the place they'll be living for the next 4-5 years, not to see the team in person.

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LSU is getting more $$$ for that game than a regular home game

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And the State of Louisiana and Baton Rouge hoteliers // tourism workers, bar owners, restauranteurs, etc are getting fricked up the arse without lube because they get ZERO money.

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AlejandroInHouston

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I'm with ya AiH.

I'm pissed off to no fricking end that there are only SIX games in Baton Rouge next year.

SIX.

Normally, there are EIGHT.

That is a cramp in my style, not to mention a HUGE chunk out of the BR economy. Imagine how much money is lost by companies like Manda Sausage, IGA Supermarkets, Circle K @ the North Gates, etc. OH, and the liquor taxes that the state misses out on.

Did Oregon give up a home date for this game?

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LSU is getting more $$$ for that game than a regular home game.

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without the overhead

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If you want to play Oregon schedule a fricking home and away.

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If you're okay with scheduling a home/away with Oregon then you should be okay with playing 1 neutral site game. This way, LSU can schedule another home game next year instead of being forced to go to Oregon. In either of these two scenarios, LSU plays 1 home game over 2 years. So would you rather have the "away" game in a large alum city that is within driving distance from BR, or play in Eugene, Oregon???

Sounds like if you had your way we would only schedule cupcakes at home for all non-conference games.

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In some ways I whine a lot but in some very important ways I whine less than almost every other poster on the Rant.

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Really??

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Why am I the only one who's outraged over LSU vs Oregon in Texas?

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I blame the Shreveport alumni association.

Maybe I am stating the obvious...but what if Oregon didn't want a home and home?

Also, until you figure out exactly how much the university makes, quit bitching. The university and their ridiculous budget-cutting selves have bigger problems to worry about then supporting local businesses. They need to find a way to support the actual school.

That said...it is fertile recruiting ground, which COULD lead to a new talent pipeline, which COULD help bring more national titles and big bowl appearances, which COULD generate more revenue in itself.

And yes, there are alot of Texans who went to LSU and paid good money for it...and I am sure they are happy with a game in TX these days...since the Tigers never can get a trip to Austin or College Station.