Someone Has Finally Listened - Southern Univeristy Coming to Ruston in 2015

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Originally Posted by ChuckK3

I don't take ANYONE for granted. I fully expect the Jaguars will come to play, and play hard. We need to be equally motivated.

Louisiana Tech historically does not play FCS schools very well. Been watching these Dawgs a LONG LONG time, and we rarely do what is "expected" of us.

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Me too. I've seen us lay an egg so many times against teams we were supposed to beat. I'll be glad to walk away with a win. I would love for this to be over by halftime, but I'm not counting on it.

Most important thing I learned from the late great Coach Maxie Lambright. The game ain't won til it's won. Respect everyone.

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Originally Posted by Statboy

Question; What's the issue with some of your fans not wanting to travel and play a game at independence stadium?

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Not sure about other fans, I think Joe Aillet Stadium is a better facility than Independence Stadium. Plus, the environment is much nicer in Ruston. Beautiful college campus vs poverty stricken area.

I'm sure there will be a reminder of last year's NSU game hung all around the athletic complex for at least the week prior to the game. As gut wrenching as that was, maybe it was the catalyst needed for us to actually bring our A game EVERY week, and not treat the yearly FCS game as a tune-up.

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Originally Posted by qng001

Not sure about other fans, I think Joe Aillet Stadium is a better facility than Independence Stadium. Plus, the environment is much nicer in Ruston. Beautiful college campus vs poverty stricken area.

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I don't think you'll find many here who disagree with the statement "Indy is a completely dump". Plus, we have a brand spankin' new SEZ facility to show off for the season opener.

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Originally Posted by Dowty

Y'all actually only put up 427 yards of offense to their 422, and your defense only sacked them once. They sacked your QB 7 times. C'mon man!

http://www.tulanegreenwave.com/auto_.../southern-game

Team Statistics (Final)

2002 Tulane Football

Southern vs Tulane University (Aug 31, 2002 at New Orleans, La.)

SOUTHERN TULANE

FIRST DOWNS................... 22 23

Rushing..................... 10 14

Passing..................... 10 8

Penalty..................... 2 1

Rushing Attempts.............. 36 46

Yards Gained Rushing.......... 202 237

Yards Lost Rushing............ 54 6

NET YARDS RUSHING............. 148 231

NET YARDS PASSING............. 279 191

Passes Attempted............ 50 28

Passes Completed............ 30 15

Had Intercepted............. 2 0

TOTAL OFFENSIVE PLAYS......... 86 74

TOTAL NET YARDS............... 427 422

Average Gain Per Play....... 5.0 5.7

Fumbles: Number-Lost.......... 3-1 1-1

Penalties: Number-Yards....... 10-65 10-87

Number of Punts-Yards......... 9-299 6-207

Average Per Punt............ 33.2 34.5

Punt Returns: Number-Yards.... 2-9 5-68

Kickoff Returns: Number-Yards. 4-97 3-32

Interceptions: Number-Yards... 0-0 2-15

Fumble Returns: Number-Yards.. 0-0 1-76

Miscellaneous Yards........... 0 0

Possession Time............... 31:56 28:04

Third-Down Conversions........ 7 of 18 3 of 15

Fourth-Down Conversions....... 0 of 1 1 of 2

Sacks By: Number-Yards........ 1-4 7-47

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Sorry but that link doesn't show any individual game stats. Only this, and they aren't in archives
http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/d...ps9dl8hbn8.png

It makes sense about not wanting to play home games away

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Originally Posted by Statboy

It makes sense about not wanting to play home games away

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I don't hold Shreveport or Independence Stadium in the same disdain as many other posters here. But I still think it only should be a once in while thing against a P5 program.

Baylor, Cal, TAMU (twice), Miami & OkieSt were all great at Indy. Tulsa & UTEP, not so much ...

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Originally Posted by Statboy

It makes sense about not wanting to play home games away

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This is true especially if you want your entire student body there to support the team. A good number can travel to a "neutral" site but not near as many as can just walk across campus.

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Originally Posted by Statboy

So says the average fan that's only concern is their bragging rights. But to a coach or knowledgeable fan, whose team wasn't suppose to be within 4 touchdowns of an fbs bowl team and accomplish something no other fbs team in their conference were able to do that year. It's a major accomplishment and nothing to be under appreciated or not notice by the winning coach and those yet to play his team.

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I am far from your average fan, Tech football runs in my blood as I am a former bulldog. Trust me my man, I know my X's and O's better than you do. No disrespect to your team, I'm just being honest. If you think this game will be close then I really feel bad for you and the jag fans. That will be one long ride back to BR.

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Originally Posted by Champ967

I don't hold Shreveport or Independence Stadium in the same disdain as many other posters here. But I still think it only should be a once in while thing against a P5 program.

Baylor, Cal, TAMU (twice), Miami & OkieSt were all great at Indy. Tulsa & UTEP, not so much ...

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New Mex St in the freezing cold........

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Originally Posted by Terence32

I am far from your average fan, Tech football runs in my blood as I am a former bulldog. Trust me my man, I know my X's and O's better than you do. No disrespect to your team, I'm just being honest. If you think this game will be close then I really bad for you and the jag fans. That will be one long ride back to BR.

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:laugh:

That's a pretty bold statement considering the fact that we've never met.

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Originally Posted by Statboy

Sorry but that link doesn't show any individual game stats. Only this, and they aren't in archives
http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/d...ps9dl8hbn8.png

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It's working for me. Pulls up a pdf of all individual and team stats, as well as a written play-by-play. The stats I posted came directly from there. Chris Cooper was the only player for SU to record a sack, while 6 different players from Tulane recorded a total of 7 sacks.

Edit: Try this link http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/...thern-game.pdf

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Originally Posted by Earle

Southern did seriously consider making the jump to 1-A several years ago, but ultimately decided against it. With a stadium seating capacity of nearly 30,000, and an extraordinary fanbase, SU is well aware that it would be an attractive FBS participant as it is an attractive FCS member. As the September 5 weekend approaches, many SU loyalists will visit this forum. They will talk smack; they will shuck and jive; and they will anger and rattle you. Let me admonish you though that this will all be in good taste. No harm will be intended at all! We are grateful just to be on the same football field with such a fine university as Louisiana Tech. By the time the gridiron date is over, you will know everything you need to know about SU, and we will know the same about you. Believe it or not, not a lot is known about LA Tech at SU or in Baton Rouge, generally. Some fans, for example, didn't know that Tech was a FBS school. But they know now! Dr.Ray Belton, President of the Southern University System & Chancellor of the Baton Rouge campus, Dr. William Broussard, Athletics Director, and Mr. Dawson Odums, Head Football Coach, will lead a contingent of thousands onto the Louisiana Tech campus as early as Friday, September 4, 2015. You need to be prepared for an onslaught of die-hard visitors. Please be prepared!

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Damn. This guy Earle should run for Governor. I would vote for him if I lived in Louisiana. :laugh:

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Originally Posted by hambone29

I'm not sure if you were serious or just taking a jab at Tech, but if any fans down there didn't/don't know we are FBS (and not FCS like yall), then they aren't fans I would be bragging on.

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This is true. When he said Southern's fans didn't know LA Tech was an FBS school, that told me they are not really college football fans. Geeez.

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Originally Posted by Statboy

So says the average fan that's only concern is their bragging rights. But to a coach or knowledgeable fan, whose team wasn't suppose to be within 4 touchdowns of an fbs bowl team and accomplish something no other fbs team in their conference were able to do that year. It's a major accomplishment and nothing to be under appreciated or not notice by the winning coach and those yet to play his team.

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Ahemmmm.... Tulane STILL beat you by 3 TD's. :laugh:

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Originally Posted by HogDawg

This is true. When he said Southern's fans didn't know LA Tech was an FBS school, that told me they are not really college football fans. Geeez.

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They come for the halftime entertainment (;-)

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Originally Posted by Dowty

It's working for me. Pulls up a pdf of all individual and team stats, as well as a written play-by-play. The stats I posted came directly from there. Chris Cooper was the only player for SU to record a sack, while 6 different players from Tulane recorded a total of 7 sacks.

Edit: Try this link http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/...thern-game.pdf

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Thanks I can't seem to be able to work around it. I'm guessing it's the browser my tablet is using.

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Originally Posted by Champ967

I don't hold Shreveport or Independence Stadium in the same disdain as many other posters here. But I still think it only should be a once in while thing against a P5 program.

Baylor, Cal, TAMU (twice), Miami & OkieSt were all great at Indy. Tulsa & UTEP, not so much ...

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LA Tech's first WAC game ever was in Indy Stadium......absolutely DONKEY STOMPED SMU 30-something to 3.

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Originally Posted by HogDawg

This is true. When he said Southern's fans didn't know LA Tech was an FBS school, that told me they are not really college football fans. Geeez.

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No offense but why should the average Southern Fan know much about LaTech?

1) Most live in Baton Rouge or the local area where LSU/SU/Saints are king

2) There's no radio broadcasting of LaTech games

3) There's hardly if any ever tv broadcasting of your games

4) They spend their time either watching their team or LSU when not participating at the games.

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Originally Posted by Statboy

No offense but why should the average Southern Fan know much about LaTech?

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So SU fans are not fans of college athletics, just SU, lsu, and Saints? Y'all need to keep up with current events.

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Originally Posted by Beaver-Dog

They come for the halftime entertainment (;-)

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I think you been listening to far to many uneducated people on the topic of SWAC football.

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Originally Posted by Cool Hand Clyde

So SU fans are not fans of college athletics, just SU, lsu, and Saints? Y'all need to keep up with current events.

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I'm sure the average LaTech fan can tell us where Southern is located...,correct?

Hey no big deal. I'll be happy to keep you up on current events. :D

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Originally Posted by Statboy

3) There's hardly if any ever tv broadcasting of your games.

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That's where you are wrong - Sorry. Now Southern fans may not want to watch Tech, but we are on TV a LOT.
2015 - 12 games on TV - FSN/FS1/FSC/SEC Network/ASN (Cox Sports)
2014 - 10 of 13 games on cable TV (doesn't include PPV & espn3)- CBS SN/ASN/FCS/FSN/ESPN2/ESPN
2013 - 10 of 12 - ACC Network/FS1/CBS SN/CSS
2012 - 8 of 12 (4 others on espn3) - CBS SN/Big 10/Cox Sports/ESPNU/Longhorn/ESPN2
2011 - 8 of 13 (2 others on espn3) - FSN/Cox SPorts/ESPNU/ESPN
2010 - 6 of 12 (2 others on espn3) -Cox Sports/ESPN2
2009 - 8 of 12 - espnu, cbs college sports, ESPN2, espn, cox sports
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Originally Posted by Statboy

I'm sure the average LaTech fan can tell us where Southern is located...,correct?

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Yes

Mm

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Originally Posted by sportdawg

That's where you are wrong - Sorry. Now Southern fans may not want to watch Tech, but we are on TV a LOT.
2015 - 12 games on TV - FSN/FS1/FSC/SEC Network/ASN (Cox Sports)
2014 - 10 of 13 games on cable TV (doesn't include PPV & espn3)- CBS SN/ASN/FCS/FSN/ESPN2/ESPN
2013 - 10 of 12 - ACC Network/FS1/CBS SN/CSS
2012 - 8 of 12 (4 others on espn3) - CBS SN/Big 10/Cox Sports/ESPNU/Longhorn/ESPN2
2011 - 8 of 13 (2 others on espn3) - FSN/Cox SPorts/ESPNU/ESPN
2010 - 6 of 12 (2 others on espn3) -Cox Sports/ESPN2
2009 - 8 of 12 - espnu, cbs college sports, ESPN2, espn, cox sports
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No you're not. Your parent network is ASN that as I recall started here in Baton Rouge ( don't remember if they are still here or not)

Their main focus is regional broadcasting which will never be shown here because of contractual obligations CST has with LSU/SU.

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Originally Posted by sportdawg

Yes

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Bruh....C'mon The average tech fan wouldn't even know an SU logo if it slap them in the face. :laugh:

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Originally Posted by Statboy

Mm


No you're not. Your parent network is ASN that as I recall started here in Baton Rouge ( don't remember if they are still here or not)

Their main focus is regional broadcasting which will never be shown here because of contractual obligations CST has with LSU/SU.

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ASN is not our "parent network." Our primary TV contract is with Fox with secondary ties to CBS. ASN can pick up any games not picked up by the others.

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Originally Posted by Statboy

Bruh....C'mon The average tech fan wouldn't even know an SU logo if it slap them in the face. :laugh:

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Haha, you have no idea of the education and dedication that Tech alumn have to college football.

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Originally Posted by Statboy

Bruh....C'mon The average tech fan wouldn't even know an SU logo if it slap them in the face. :laugh:

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Your kidding right lol?

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Originally Posted by jellidawg

ASN is not our "parent network." Our primary TV contract is with Fox with secondary ties to CBS. ASN can pick up any games not picked up by the others.

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None of which, are broadcast in the Baton Rouge metropolitan area.


http://www.latechsports.com/sports/m...tbl-sched.html

If an SU person doesn't know about Louisiana Tech, they are completely ignorant when it comes to college football. Tech, as an FBS program, has been very successful. Do they know Southern Miss, SMU, etc... or do they only know programs within their FCS conference and within an hour of B.R.?

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Originally Posted by Terence32

Your kidding right lol?

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Terrence you do realize the phrase average doesn't include those who have family ties to the university right.? :laugh:

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Originally Posted by Terence32

Not around here, we are very realistic when it comes to evaluating our team. You guys have no shot dude. Come on now, just enjoy the halftime show.

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L O L (you were among the worst). :) (just messing with ya)

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Originally Posted by champion110

If an SU person doesn't know about Louisiana Tech, they are completely ignorant when it comes to college football. Tech, as an FBS program, has been very successful. Do they know Southern Miss, SMU, etc... or do they only know programs within their FCS conference and within an hour of B.R.?

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Hol up! Don't get your panties all in a wod.
Who said that any SU fan didn't know about LaTech?

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Originally Posted by T1

L O L (you were among the worst). :) (just messing with ya)

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:laugh: We have a few of them too.

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Originally Posted by T1

L O L (you were among the worst). :) (just messing with ya)

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I knew something was not right on this thread, was wondering when you were going to join in lol

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Originally Posted by Statboy

I'm sure the average LaTech fan can tell us where Southern is located...,correct?

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Absolutely

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Originally Posted by Statboy

No offense but why should the average Southern Fan know much about LaTech?

1) Most live in Baton Rouge or the local area where LSU/SU/Saints are king

2) There's no radio broadcasting of LaTech games

3) There's hardly if any ever tv broadcasting of your games

4) They spend their time either watching their team or LSU when not participating at the games.

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I don't doubt those four points at all. Baton Rouge is a weird, insular, myopic place. My experience with BR has always been, the people there think nothing else exists outside of it...and anything north of Alexandria is a foreign country to them.

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Originally Posted by ChuckK3

I don't doubt those four points at all. Baton Rouge is a weird, insular, myopic place. My experience with BR has always been, the people there think nothing else exists outside of it...and anything north of Alexandria is a foreign country to them.

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Well when you live in the states Capital and have two of the largest colleges in the state within 15 miles of each other. With two of the largest and best fan base, It could foster that perception.

Personally I think it has more to do with people supporting their local community. It'll be hard for you to convince me it's any different in Ruston.

If it is, than that may be the problem to your lack of fans support or at least to the level you would like to see it at.

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Originally Posted by HogDawg

LA Tech's first WAC game ever was in Indy Stadium......absolutely DONKEY STOMPED SMU 30-something to 3.

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I could argue that one either way. It didn't really NEED to be in Shreveport, but it was a special occasion and didn't seem to hurt.

I could (reluctantly) make the same case for Grambling.

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Originally Posted by techman05

New Mex St in the freezing cold........

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That game was when I finally realized that DR & JO were intentionally sabotaging our efforts in S'port.

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Originally Posted by Statboy

Mm


No you're not. Your parent network is ASN that as I recall started here in Baton Rouge ( don't remember if they are still here or not)

Their main focus is regional broadcasting which will never be shown here because of contractual obligations CST has with LSU/SU.

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I consider myself to be a true sports fan, although my primary focus, at least for college athletics, is the Southern Jaguars. But I can truly say I have never seen a televised sporting event involving Louisiana Tech.

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Originally Posted by champion110

If an SU person doesn't know about Louisiana Tech, they are completely ignorant when it comes to college football. Tech, as an FBS program, has been very successful. Do they know Southern Miss, SMU, etc... or do they only know programs within their FCS conference and within an hour of B.R.?

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Come on now! No need to insult intelligence. Just clean fun!

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Originally Posted by Earle

I consider myself to be a true sports fan, although my primary focus, at least for college athletics, is the Southern Jaguars. But I can truly say I have never seen a televised sporting event involving Louisiana Tech.

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That's okay, I've never seen a televised sporting event involving Southern. Not that y'all aren't on there somewhere, I just don't look for you.

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Originally Posted by Earle

Come on now! No need to insult intelligence. Just clean fun!

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Ignorance does not mean lack of intelligence. Champion110 is the LAST person on this board who will point out lack of intelligence.

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Originally Posted by Earle

I consider myself to be a true sports fan, although my primary focus, at least for college athletics, is the Southern Jaguars. But I can truly say I have never seen a televised sporting event involving Louisiana Tech.

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Correction: I did watch parts of a recent broadcast this past spring involving Louisiana Tech's basketball team. I don't remember who they played or whether they won or lost.

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Originally Posted by Earle

I consider myself to be a true sports fan, although my primary focus, at least for college athletics, is the Southern Jaguars. But I can truly say I have never seen a televised sporting event involving Louisiana Tech.

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I saw Southerns Band on TV once, but that's it, I don't think there was a football game attached to it, maybe...

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Originally Posted by Cool Hand Clyde

Ignorance does not mean lack of intelligence. Champion110 is the LAST person on this board who will point out lack of intelligence.

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You point is well-taken!

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Originally Posted by Statboy

None of which, are broadcast in the Baton Rouge metropolitan area.


http://www.latechsports.com/sports/m...tbl-sched.html

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Maybe not over the air to the ole rabbit ears, but most any sports fan should have FS1, FS2, CBS Sports, and a host of other channels... All of which Tech has been shown on in the past two years alone.

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Originally Posted by GermDawg

I saw Southerns Band on TV once, but that's it, I don't think there was a football game attached to it, maybe...

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Please don't get me wrong! My comments were not meant to offend. I'm just telling you the truth! Before I offer offensive or hurtful comments, I would just stop posting altogether.

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Originally Posted by Earle

Come on now! No need to insult intelligence. Just clean fun!

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Who insulted intelligence? Ignorance is a fair term. Look it up.

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Originally Posted by champion110

Who insulted intelligence? Ignorance is a fair term. Look it up.

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True that! But when you respond with offense, your comments tend to lack reason. When your response reflects that you are offended, the fun that comes with "smack" is no longer there. I think I'm going to say "good bye" for awhile.

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Originally Posted by Earle

True that! But when you respond with offense, your comments tend to lack reason. When your response reflects that you are offended, the fun that comes with "smack" is no longer there. I think I'm going to say "good bye" for awhile.

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Then my job is done. :laugh:

Just bc Southern fans aren't watching Tech on TV doesn't mean Tech games aren't televised.
And I agree with Terence, this game will resemble the ULL game last year. A lot to a little.

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Originally Posted by Statboy

No offense but why should the average Southern Fan know much about LaTech?

1) Most live in Baton Rouge or the local area where LSU/SU/Saints are king

2) There's no radio broadcasting of LaTech games

3) There's hardly if any ever tv broadcasting of your games

4) They spend their time either watching their team or LSU when not participating at the games.

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I live in Baton Rouge and know a little about SU, and I promise Red Stick is BULLDOG Country.:D

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Originally Posted by hambone29

Just bc Southern fans aren't watching Tech on TV doesn't mean Tech games aren't televised.
And I agree with Terence, this game will resemble the ULL game last year. A lot to a little.

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Okay I see that for some it isn't possible to have a discussion without getting in their feelings.

It was never said that the games weren't televised. Just that they were RARELY televised.

Simply put Baton Rouge is SEC/SWAC country, which isn't something to get all huffy about.

I would imagine that Ruston is C-USA/SEC country. It only make sense that people support their own.

Any expectations of anything more just isn't base on reality.

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Originally Posted by Earle

I think I'm going to say "good bye" for awhile.

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Hey now! Don't run away. We like y'all much better than the warchickens or the richard simmonses or the shemons.

Not sure I would root for SU over Grambling. Coach Robinson had a great relationship with Coach AL Williams, I know that much. And, I've bought much alcohol in Grambling.

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Originally Posted by Statboy

Okay I see that for some it isn't possible to have a discussion without getting in their feelings.

It was never said that the games weren't televised. Just that they were RARELY televised.

Simply put Baton Rouge is SEC/SWAC country, which isn't something to get all huffy about.

I would imagine that Ruston is C-USA/SEC country. It only make sense that people support their own.

Any expectations of anything more just isn't base on reality.

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But I've enjoyed being supreme monarch of the universe.:D

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Originally Posted by Cool Hand Clyde

Hey now! Don't run away. We like y'all much better than the warchickens or the richard simmonses or the shemons.

Not sure I would root for SU over Grambling. Coach Robinson had a great relationship with Coach AL Williams, I know that much. And, I've bought much alcohol in Grambling.

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Yeah well they can use all the help they can get when it comes to us. :laugh:

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Originally Posted by Statboy

I'm sure the average LaTech fan can tell us where Southern is located...,correct?

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Duh.
11/14/14 Tech MBB at Southern Baton Rouge, La. W, 85-76

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Originally Posted by Dawgpix

Duh.
11/14/14 Tech MBB at Southern Baton Rouge, La. W, 85-76

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:D:laugh::laugh:

Really? Hell anybody can Google that.

I know that LaTech is in Ruston, la., but I have absolutely no clue as to how to get to the campus or what area of the campus the stadium sets.

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Originally Posted by Statboy

:D:laugh::laugh:

Really? Hell anybody can Google that.

I know that LaTech is in Ruston, la., but I have absolutely no clue as to how to get to the campus or what area of the campus the stadium sets.

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Can't miss it.

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Originally Posted by Statboy

:D:laugh::laugh:

Really? Hell anybody can Google that.

I know that LaTech is in Ruston, la., but I have absolutely no clue as to how to get to the campus or what area of the campus the stadium sets.

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If you think you might get lost in Ruston, you better stay home. Lol.

You guys hang around. At least we have some football talk during the slow time.

Can't believe y'all are engaging this LaLaff fan who is pretending to be a Southern fan...

Southern = SWAC = Sucks

Even their band is over rated. Drum lines and pelvic thrusts don't make for great music.

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Originally Posted by maddawg

Can't believe y'all are engaging this LaLaff fan who is pretending to be a Southern fan...

Southern = SWAC = Sucks

Even their band is over rated. Drum lines and pelvic thrusts don't make for great music.

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:laugh::laugh::laugh:

Now you're a musical expert.

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Originally Posted by maddawg

Can't believe y'all are engaging this LaLaff fan who is pretending to be a Southern fan...

Southern = SWAC = Sucks

Even their band is over rated. Drum lines and pelvic thrusts don't make for great music.

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Agree. It's not like we will witness script OHIO or anything. Lots of band members and I am sure they are good, but the band is never a reason to attend. I don't care who it is.

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Originally Posted by Statboy

:laugh::laugh::laugh:

Now you're a musical expert.

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You bet yer ass...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NVq27glkY_A

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Originally Posted by Statboy

Okay I see that for some it isn't possible to have a discussion without getting in their feelings.

It was never said that the games weren't televised. Just that they were RARELY televised.

Simply put Baton Rouge is SEC/SWAC country, which isn't something to get all huffy about.

I would imagine that Ruston is C-USA/SEC country. It only make sense that people support their own.

Any expectations of anything more just isn't base on reality.

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Ruston is CUSA country - not SEC........ I am in Texas and it is CUSA country here, as well. And, for further information, I have one of my degrees from SUNO.

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Originally Posted by techman05

Agree. It's not like we will witness script OHIO or anything. Lots of band members and I am sure they are good, but the band is never a reason to attend. I don't care who it is.

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This is so sad, Although you are correct . You won't see our drum major dot an eye or be brought up on charges of raping fellow band members.

If that kind of thing turns you on stay home.

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Originally Posted by Statboy

No offense but why should the average Southern Fan know much about LaTech?

1) Most live in Baton Rouge or the local area where LSU/SU/Saints are king

2) There's no radio broadcasting of LaTech games

3) There's hardly if any ever tv broadcasting of your games

4) They spend their time either watching their team or LSU when not participating at the games.

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Like I said, it's becoming very apparent that Southern fans aren't really college football fans. The more you talk, the more it becomes clear. That's okay.....it helps explain why Southern a University never moved "up" to FBS.

For the record, there's probably not a LA Tech fan in this board that doesn't know every single FBS school, because it's the most important division in college football. And yes, they will also know which schools are in the G5 and which are in the P5. I'm guessing your guys.......not so much. :laugh:

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Originally Posted by champion110

Ruston is CUSA country - not SEC........ I am in Texas and it is CUSA country here, as well. And, for further information, I have one of my degrees from SUNO.

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Maybe in bug Tussle or Lubbock

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Originally Posted by sportdawg

That's where you are wrong - Sorry. Now Southern fans may not want to watch Tech, but we are on TV a LOT.
2015 - 12 games on TV - FSN/FS1/FSC/SEC Network/ASN (Cox Sports)
2014 - 10 of 13 games on cable TV (doesn't include PPV & espn3)- CBS SN/ASN/FCS/FSN/ESPN2/ESPN
2013 - 10 of 12 - ACC Network/FS1/CBS SN/CSS
2012 - 8 of 12 (4 others on espn3) - CBS SN/Big 10/Cox Sports/ESPNU/Longhorn/ESPN2
2011 - 8 of 13 (2 others on espn3) - FSN/Cox SPorts/ESPNU/ESPN
2010 - 6 of 12 (2 others on espn3) -Cox Sports/ESPN2
2009 - 8 of 12 - espnu, cbs college sports, ESPN2, espn, cox sports
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You're wasting your time. It's VERY obvious that these Southern fans don't know about anything happening outside of Baton Rouge.

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Originally Posted by HogDawg

Like I said, it's becoming very apparent that Southern fans aren't really college football fans. The more you talk, the more it becomes clear. That's okay.....it helps explain why Southern a University never moved "up" to FBS.

For the record, there's probably not a LA Tech fan in this board that doesn't know every single FBS school, because it's the most important division in college football. And yes, they will also know which schools are in the G5 and which are in the P5. I'm guessing your guys.......not so much. :laugh:

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What's so important about it to non fbs school?

Why should we care about you one way OR the other, unless we're playing against you?

Get out your feelings like little kids and understand that your reality is just that.,.,YOUR REALITY.

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Originally Posted by HogDawg

You're wasting your time. It's VERY obvious that these Southern fans don't know about anything happening outside of Baton Rouge.

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UM.....didn't I say that like 50 post ago?

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Originally Posted by Earle

I consider myself to be a true sports fan, although my primary focus, at least for college athletics, is the Southern Jaguars. But I can truly say I have never seen a televised sporting event involving Louisiana Tech.

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Oops! You just lost my previously mentioned vote for Governor. ;)

You Jag fans might want to quit posting for a while and do some research. As a group, you guys are starting to sound pretty silly when it comes to college football.

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Originally Posted by HogDawg

Oops! You just lost my previously mentioned vote for Governor. ;)

You Jag fans might want to quit posting for a while and do some research. As a group, you guys are starting to sound pretty silly when it comes to college football.

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You might want to take your blood pressure pills that wasn't me you were giving the vote to.

As far talking football goes. Bragging about your expertise in music, trying to convince someone that you're on TV all the time and that a city that you would have to use a microscope to find one piece of paraphernalia from LaTech is some how bulldog country.

Isn't talking football

It's call stroking your ego

:laugh:

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Originally Posted by Statboy

You might want to take your blood pressure pills that wasn't me you were giving the vote to.

As far talking football goes. Bragging about your expertise in music, trying to convince someone that you're on TV all the time and that a city that you would have to use a microscope to find one piece of paraphernalia from LaTech is some how bulldog country.

Isn't talking football

It's call stroking your ego

:laugh:

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Nope. The vote was for Earle. He's a lot smarter than you are. You talk in circles and obviously can't tell when a post is not directed at you even though Earle's post was obviously highlighted as the recipient.

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Originally Posted by HogDawg

Nope. The vote was for Earle. He's a lot smarter than you are. You talk in circles.

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Wow!

A football expert


A Musical expert


A geographical expert


And now a intellectual wizard



You're a baaaaad man.

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Originally Posted by Statboy

Wow!

A football expert


A Musical expert


A geographical expert


And now a intellectual wizard



You're a baaaaad man.

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....and the circle continues..........

Cougar King = Statboy = ignore

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Originally Posted by Statboy

Okay I see that for some it isn't possible to have a discussion without getting in their feelings.

It was never said that the games weren't televised. Just that they were RARELY televised.

Simply put Baton Rouge is SEC/SWAC country, which isn't something to get all huffy about.

I would imagine that Ruston is C-USA/SEC country. It only make sense that people support their own.

Any expectations of anything more just isn't base on reality.

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Plus SWAC right down the road.

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Originally Posted by Statboy

:D:laugh::laugh:

Really? Hell anybody can Google that.

I know that LaTech is in Ruston, la., but I have absolutely no clue as to how to get to the campus or what area of the campus the stadium sets.

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Glad a visiting team fan is visiting our board. You do seem to want to argue when there is nothing to argue about, much like the @ Lafayette folks.

I think Southern playing Louisiana Tech is a good thing. Realistically, how many fans do you expect SU to bring?

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Originally Posted by stodgdog

Glad a visiting team fan is visiting our board. You do seem to want to argue when there is nothing to argue about, much like the @ Lafayette folks.

I think Southern playing Louisiana Tech is a good thing. Realistically, how many fans do you expect SU to bring?

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I rather not answer. I may start an argument much like the folks @ Lafayette.

Beside there seems to be enough resident experts on pretty much every thing you need to know about us and SWAC football.

Have a fantastic day and see ya 9/5/15

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Originally Posted by Statboy

I rather not answer. I may start an argument much like the folks @ Lafayette.

Beside there seems to be enough resident experts on pretty much every thing you need to know about us and SWAC football.

Have a fantastic day and see ya 9/5/15

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Maybe you should take some advice from your boy Earle. We're just doing what he said y'all would be doing; only difference is we're "defending our turf" on this page.

IMO, you haven't crossed into ULL-fan-on-BBB territory, but you're going to have to be prepared for an onslaught of smack, questions, and a few snide remarks by coming to the opposing team's board (especially this one). If you can't handle the heat, stay out of the kitchen! ;)

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Originally Posted by Earle

As the September 5 weekend approaches, many SU loyalists will visit this forum. They will talk smack; they will shuck and jive; and they will anger and rattle you. Let me admonish you though that this will all be in good taste. No harm will be intended at all! We are grateful just to be on the same football field with such a fine university as Louisiana Tech. By the time the gridiron date is over, you will know everything you need to know about SU, and we will know the same about you.

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I'm ready for football season now.

What is the allotment of tickets for SU?

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Originally Posted by stodgdog

What is the allotment of tickets for SU?

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My guess 600 to 1,500 maybe 2k at most

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Originally Posted by Dwayne From Minden

My guess 600 to 1,500 maybe 2k at most

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How many do you think they will bring?

Conservatively - 4k plus

Remember our "official" capacity will be closer to 28k not 30k

Our fans HAD BETTER get their tickets early cause the JAG fans will show up in force

There will not be "walk-up" tickets available for this one

They brought 6k plus every time they played at NWSt

Couple the opponent with the unveiling of the new SEZ facility and it will be a hot ticket

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Originally Posted by Dwayne From Minden

Conservatively - 4k plus

Remember our "official" capacity will be closer to 28k not 30k

Our fans HAD BETTER get their tickets early cause the JAG fans will show up in force

There will not be "walk-up" tickets available for this one

They brought 6k plus every time they played at NWSt

Couple the opponent with the unveiling of the new SEZ facility and it will be a hot ticket

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I've got mine. Unfortunately, where I customarily sit is GA and reserved seating is unavailable. I will have to get in the stadium early.

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Originally Posted by Captain Rowdy

THIS!!! Regardless of who we play for the opener...
... In the event that we lose call of the fireworks...

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^^^THIS!!!!!

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Originally Posted by ChipDog

^^^THIS!!!!!

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+1

So, we will probably have our standard 20K-ish fans there. Stadium holds 27K now. What do we do if Southern brings 10K or more?

Nevermind... I guess we don't have that many tickets to sell. :o

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Originally Posted by Captain Rowdy

Just in case anyone in charge is reading this:
In the event that we lose call of the fire works.

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I work with the owner of the company that won the bid for fireworks. There's a clause in the contract that there will be no fireworks in the event of a loss. That WON'T be an issue THIS year, but peace of mind is never a bad thing.

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Originally Posted by S'PortDawg

I work with the owner of the company that won the bid for fireworks. There's a clause in the contract that there will be no fireworks in the event of a loss. That WON'T be an issue THIS year, but peace of mind is never a bad thing.

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Stupidity

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Originally Posted by T1

Nevermind... I guess we don't have that many tickets to sell. :o

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Folding chairs and blankets in the NEZ? ;)

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Originally Posted by techman05

Folding chairs and blankets in the NEZ? ;)

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