re: WSJ article on CFB's empty seat problem

i remember my freshman year at a&m, i thought i was smart cause id buy two bottles of water before the game started. id drink one during the first half and one during the second half and i wouldnt have to deal with the lines and shite at halftime

only to find out that it was so hot that my second bottle of water was completely undrinkable even when kept in the shade on the third deck

The way we'd get around that would be to freeze our water the night before so that by the time the 3rd rolled around it'd be half melted and cold.

Of course in recent years the rules about bringing stuff in to big events have become so strict that I wouldn't be shocked if they would take that frozen bottle away at the gate.

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Guaranteed they have no clue about your personal strike. You do realize there’s literally thousands of people that are happily taking your spot?

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Really? Then why is there no longer a waiting list for season tickets at Lsu? And why are they still having to offer single game tickets for even the biggest home games?

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You people and your “I’m mad at your decision so I’m not going to the games!” strikes are ridiculous. The football program profited $56M in your absence. I’m sure theyre sorry you didn’t make it.

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You're definitely much more upset by their decision, and have dedicated much more energy towards thinking about it, than Lsu is. That's for damn sure.

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more options in the stadium for booze and food

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Sun Belt games do have its advantages.

We (South) may not have a great atmosphere for our games but at least we can buy a cold one if we want.

i remember going up to a few Auburn games to visit friends during the College years and they all would sneak flasks into the game.

yeah... lets drink bourbon when its 95 degrees in September at 2:30 in the afternoon.

WOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!

The program as it's currently designed is not positioned to win 10 games per year sustainably and compete for SEC championships and the CFP. If LSU surprises to the upside this year and wins 9-10 games, I still have a much larger sample size, given that LSU has one of the worst coaches in the history of an inferior program currently running the show. It is irrational to think the reliance on elite coordinators and recruiting with a clown running the program, is positioned to compete for success over the long run.

That, and college football (and football in general) just aren't that interesting to me any more. So that's also a part of it.

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I haven't gone to a game since Ed O was hired. I don't want to go and boo, because these are college kids, so it's the way I can show that I'm mad at the choice.

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You're being downvoted, but this is EXACTLY what the rant has said to do since O was hired: don't boo the kids, vote with your wallet.

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That, and college football (and football in general) just aren't that interesting to me any more. So that's also a part of it.

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do you think this is correlated to orgeron and LSU? i'm honestly just curious and not trying to call you out individually. i find it interesting (legitimately, not in an insulting way) that it appears that a plethora of LSU fans in particular are losing interest in football, while im noticing that UGA fans, for example, are at all time high levels of interest.

my whole "thesis" is essentially that EVERYONE is a fair weather fan to a great extent as it just makes sense to spend your money and time on a successful/enjoyable program. this isn't ground breaking, but being a fair weather fan is very taboo in the sports world. the part i'd like to explore, but never will, is the correlation between a successful program and your level of interest in the sport itself. Does it come and go? If your program is unsatisfactory at certain stages of life, will your interest forever be lessened (and vice versa)?

sports fans are incredibly terrified of being labeled fair weather fans, so they tend to find whatever reasons they can to avoid it.

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Now, what happens if LSU wins 8-10 games this year? Are we still in protest?

I understand the sentiment if they’re perineal losers right now and barely scrapping 5-7 wins per year. Then I’d do the same thing. But we’re still in a wait and see portion of thisncoaching staff and the bottom line is just not agreeing with you guys at this moment in time.

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I can see giving a coach time when it's a regime change, but the argument in favor of Ed O was that there wouldn't be a major transition. We kept our best coaching asset and much of the staff remained. Ed O was supposed to keep up his great recruiting and let his staff carry the coaching load. The fact that 8 wins can be looked at as a successful season now is a bit telling of how far the program has fallen.

I am fine with those that are protesting. Many want changes now so we don't get to be where we were in the late 90s. It doesn't have to be a strict wins and losses thing to be unhappy about. The list can be a mile long.

1. Cutting corners in the coaching search
2. Rising ticket prices
3. Creating pay lots where free lots used to be
4. No longer competing for SEC West titles

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The fact that 8 wins can be looked at as a successful season now is a bit telling of how far the program has fallen.

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I don’t think anyone is happy with an 8 win ceiling. I’m not saying that. I fully expect LSU to be a contender (although it’s hard to do considering who’s in the SEC West with them).

Regardless of any coaching staff, there will be transition, no matter the circumstances. 2 seasons to give a coach is ridiculous and unfair to whomever it may be.

At the same time, if they end up 7-5 this year and Alleva gets the boot (as he should), I wouldn’t be surprised or sad that O is probably going with him. Problem with that is that there will be ANOTHER coaching change and another transition time

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Comfort and convenience wins out everytime once you pass a certain age. Was around 38 or so for me.

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I get that. I love my CFB Saturdays in my man cave, but a few times a year I've gotta venture out and get to a game. Last year I made it to 4 USC games. This season I'm starting out in the ATL for UW vs. Auburn.

Also hoping to meet up with 2 buddies (another USC fan and a ND fan) at Tiger Stadium for Bama vs. LSU. We have always wanted to go to an LSU home game.