re: Why do people get upset when fans storm the field?

They need something to complain about if we win.


If we don't rush the field, then they bitch about
Concessions
Parking
Piped in music
Music Selection
People leaving early
People sitting down

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it wastes $250,000 that could be used to improve the school

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You can look at it that way, or you can view it as more of an investment. Potential students and athletes see an electric atmosphere in Tiger Stadium and the students rushing the field, and it may influence their decision to attend LSU, which could more than account for $250K.

the pulse of the croud was interesting. LSU had multiple chances to take the lead and never took advantage. Then Nuss's last two passes of the game were touchdowns.

It was a like 100,000 people with blue balls for 4 hours followed by a giant collective joygasm. There have been much worse field storming's than this one.

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Because college football shouldn't be fun dammit!!!! ACT LIKE YOU'VE BEEN THERE...IT'S BUSINESS

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Why do people say stupid shite like this? Treat every thing as an extreme zero sum? You can’t have fun at the bars? At the frat/sorority house or dorms after the games? We had a fricking blast when LSU beat UNLV when I was a student without storming the court.

And for those you unaware that the world existed before the year 2010 people did get hurt in one case back in the 80s someone was seriously injured by the goalposts it lead to lawsuits and the collapsible goalposts we have now. So no it’s not about “not having fun” it’s called we saw the consequences and it was stopped

Could have used that $250k a little more usefully. Save that for a #1 team, not a #9

I’m normally anti rushing the field but I didn’t mind it for several reasons.


1. It’s Ole Miss. it’s our second biggest rival and their recent run of success had them cocky, especially with Lane throwing shade after they beat LSU last year. Hell, I might hate them more than I do Bama now that Saban is gone.

2. There was a lot of pent up emotions for those in the stadium and just in the fan base in general. A lot of fans weren’t bought into this team just yet after the loss to USC. Questions about CBK against ranked opponents and just a feeling of unease about him as HC in general, if we were really a playoff contender, etc. getting a win like that was almost like a huge sigh of relief - and especially so for the fans in attendance. It was a long game and we never led, always just a play or two from taking control but never did. Same for Ole Miss.

3. People keep saying shite like “it was just Ole Miss” or “we need to act like a premier program and premier programs don’t rush the field” or other silly shite like that. But this was essentially an elimination game in the middle of the season for LSU and even Ole Miss. This wasn’t just a one loss Ole Miss team. That was a team that was hyped and predicted by A LOT of people to make it to the playoff. LSU was not. So to beat a playoff contender, who is also our second biggest rival, and essentially eliminate them from going to the playoff AND increase your own odds to make the playoff after everyone - even some sections of our own fan base - had written you off is a big deal.


TLDR: if you’re a fan and upset about LSU rushing the field after a win over a rival in very specific circumstances, you need to get the stick out of your arse

Storming the field didn't use to be a common thing, it was reserved for playoff/championship level wins. Also maybe after beating the top ranked team when you've lost 15 in a row to that team. Remember when after a big win the team would go to the student section, where fans were still partying and celebrating, and join the celebration? Now fans run on the field after any exciting win. The point is, it's a safety issue. Fans should celebrate in the stands. Play Neck, Set it Off, whatever and have a special time enjoying the big win.

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didn't know how to get out

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Bwahahahahaha

I'm not sure...I'm 56 years old, I graduated from LSU in 1990. I love that place. I have three kids there right now. You bet your arse my wife and I were down there on that field celebrating with thousands of others including our own kids. Its fun, it makes for a stirring image when viewed on TV and it is just an expression of unbridled joy.

I love the personal connection that my wife and now my own kids have to Tiger Stadium, the Tiger Football team and college football in general. Its just a beautiful thing.