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[quote name="ForeverADog" post="752007" timestamp="1264839220"] As far as parking. They have added 5 small gravel parking lots and 1 decent size one next to the rec. And parking is still pretty bad but could be a lot worse had they not built it. [/quote] They had also taken in a good part of the old band practice marching field / intramural field behind the old sorority dorms.

[quote name="smith" post="750791" timestamp="1264654504"] Sometime, not too long ago, somebody posted the national FCS attendance averages for all FCS teams.  I remember thinking that LU's 1989 average of 6000 fell around the 50th percentile from last seasons FCS averages. [Hidden Content] [/quote] Good thing the old LU board of regents aren't over those schools!  That's a LOT of schools that they would have to kill football  ;D

Sometime, not too long ago, somebody posted the national FCS attendance averages for all FCS teams.  I remember thinking that LU's 1989 average of 6000 fell around the 50th percentile from last seasons FCS averages. [Hidden Content]

yeah, for the 1989 season, I remember in an Enterprise Rush Wood article that that season average was 6,000 per home game. If you look back pre-Div1aa some of the home attendance records were 18,500 1980 vs Baylor 17,600 1979 vs La Tech 17,250 1979 vs West Texas State 17,222 1977 vs SW Louisiana 17,050 1981 vs Southwest Texas and about 5 others above 16,000

The attendance #'s listed from that last losing season (1988) was: vs West TX Stat:                  962  (in a monsoon) vs Southwest Texas State:  8,114 vs Alcorn State:                4,484 vs Mississippi College:          7,243 - only 4 home games -

I think LU may own the land where Hardee's used to be (vacant lots now) - opposite corner from the stadium (across the street).  A parking Garage would be good there.  Students would have easy access to campus/library area as well as to the stadium.

[quote name="LCM2LU" post="747557" timestamp="1264106681"] $500? Seriously? $100 to park at the Montagne? Guess there won't be any actual students tailgating! lol [/quote] That's a good observation.  But I guess 5 students can go in and get a spot @$100.  $20 per student for 6 games.  $3.33 per game.  Or, just "make the rounds" - Frat and Sorority tents etc.

You know, it looks like there is a "place holder" in the South End Zone - S101 and S102.  Not sure what may end up there. [Hidden Content]

Since they split D1 into two subdivisions around 1979'ish (D1-A now FBS and D1-AA now FCS) - It's a common mistake.  But ... D1-AA teams don't like to be called D2 just like D2 don't like to be called D3. Here's some playoff brackets to check out to kind of clear up the Divisions: Div1-A FBS (BCS rankings) [Hidden Content] Div1-AA FCS  Playoff Brackets [Hidden Content] Div II    Playoff Brackets [Hidden Content] Div III    Playoff Brackets [Hidden Content]

I think LU is doing a much better job self promoting than I've seen in the past.  This is both academically and athletically.  I'm hearing many more commercials and the coaches and players are out in the community.  They are heading in the right direction.  Yes, there is room for improvement with their internet presence and merchandise marketing.  I know it's tough staying on top of the web site updates but I hate seeing - for instance - Men's Golf with only a 2006-2007 Media Guide listed.  Also, it would be good if Lamar would at least be listed on ncaa.com/shop when you select all teams and see all the other SLC teams there.  Third, it would be nice to see a Lamar University license plate listing along with the other universities: [Hidden Content] Fourth, it would be great to have a web based form to join the Cardinal Club and accept dues. Also, looking at the athletic site, you wouldn't even know there is an "L" Association (Lettermen Association).  This would help prospective athletes, who may be browsing through, know we are building a tradition here.  That's one thing I noticed Georgia State has done right on their website with their "Letterwinner's Club". The Cardinal Club and Alumni Newsletter email updates have been great!  I have been also been able to find LU merchandise online at several sites (cbssportsstore.com, etc) so I know they are making headway in the internet marketing area.  It's just happening faster in the traditional marketing areas.

TT can sleep easy now: [Hidden Content]

Other than event specific point of sale, I haven't seen anything LU Football related for sale online. In fact, watching the College World Series NCAA promo's regarding [Hidden Content] made me want to check it out. Nothing at all for Lamar out of the 400+. The good news is you can get some good Sam and McNeese gear (and UTSA and .....) [Hidden Content]

a few pics on FB [Hidden Content]

Will bench seat season tickets have a psl?

"Apathy is almost too mild a word to describe the Golden Triangle’s collective attitude toward Lamar football. Trying to find a man on the street who’s bought or would buy a ticket to a Cardinal football game is like trying to find somebody in Vidor who’d ask Muhammad Ali for his autograph." I guess he wanted everyone to remember he stereotyped Lamar fans as apathetic and the town of Vidor as racist.

I don't remember this being an issue when we played TexTech or Arizona State (or UTEP etc). I don't remember anyone having a season ending injury during those games but I do remember some season ending injuries against some D-1AA schools. Who knows, maybe we beat the odds those two years. As far as confidence, it gave me more confidence when we would beat a UTEP and give an Arizona State a heck of a fight. I remember being disappointed but not having a lack of confidence when we left Lubbock. It was a tough game, no lie, but an equally physical game was Alcorn State at their site in '89.

[Hidden Content] Is this a newby sports writer? formerly Div II ??

Link error fix: [Hidden Content]

Actually the last time they met was 1981. 18-17 Lamar

I bought my tickets online. If judging by the seats that were "unavailable" for me to select is accurate, there should be a good turnout. I'm not sure how accurate that is though. I would just say that if you have any season tickets and are not going - give them away. For student attendance, one question. Does Lamar run a gametime shuttle by the dorms and Lamar local area now? I'm pretty sure I know the answer to that but thought I'd ask. I'm not even sure Lamar has the ability like aTm has to run shuttle buses.

Kinda off topic again. I was at Dayton 2 years ago (really don't want to talk about the outcome of that game :'( ) Very Nice field. Has there been any other upgrades since then?

Actually "Umphrey claims name for LU stadium" It's 'Bud' Leonard Field.

yep, football is football. It would take A LOT of convincing for me to believe there was anything other than just hard honest play. AB will be playing on Sat nights if he wants to. I told my wife that last year (his sof. year) when I first saw him play. I don't see anything changing that. Just get well.....

When was Burt hurt? I remember seeing him in the Montagne Football Office with a leg/kneee wrap in '88. I can't remember if it was a spring visit or fall of '88. Did he have another surgery or something and did that affect his playing at the next level?

Any given Friday night ... I'm from King and my college roommate was from Nederland. We had a nice rivalry going in '88 with the King/Ned bidistrict game. I thought I'd call him up this week to poke him in the ribs but I sure would hate to have to eat crow. Anyway I'm picking King by 13.