re: The current TAF model is in big trouble.

I went to every game, home and away, for the entire 00's decade. We had some really good home/home series. I don't know if it was hard to get in right before games because I was there early but it was certainly hard to get out.

Since the early 10's, my interest has waned dramatically. Home/home's replaced by neutral site games while season ticket prices get higher. My kids were born starting in 2012 so that's taken some time from my schedule and when you can't go to a game (even one of the shitty non-conf games we have) without spending your whole day trying to get in and get out, it’s just not worth the hassle. That combined with the product that we put on the field since 2011 and it’s just not worth it. I now sell my season tickets every tear with the hope that one day I’ll use them but it’s much easier to get ticket to a game here and there and usually get tickets for pretty cheap (even better now that no one will be going). As far as concessions, I could take it or leave it. it’s going to be high because of the situation so I won’t bitch too much there. I do hate that they nickel and dime you for everything else, though… I also LOATHE the amount of advertising that has engulfed LSU athletics. Not just signage in the stadium (which I hate) but everything on the radio broadcast is sponsored now (the red zone, a field goal, a sack). ENOUGH ALREADY…


Tl;dr my two biggest complaints are hassle to get in and out, the lack of quality opponents, and the amount of commercialization. It’s clear that LSU just doesn’t care about the fan experience and all they care about is making money (which i guess is good since we have to pay all the buyouts for our shitty coaches).
And note: I haven’t been to a game yet this year but I’m not looking forward to paying $50 to park by the levee. That will be added to my list once I experience it.