Predictions for the Nicholls game? If Tech doesn’t win this game by at least 3 td’s it maybe a long season.
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Predictions for the Nicholls game? If Tech doesn’t win this game by at least 3 td’s it maybe a long season.
I think there will be long stretches where the game is close. Looks like the spread's around -8.5.
I just can’t see the spread at 8.5 for Nicholls but I know nothing about them.
We know Coach Crummy sucks big time. Worst coach in Tech history, first and ONLY coach in our history to start with back-to-back losing seasons and still be around for a third season. He is, though, only the third coach in all of our history to fail to get a winning season in their first two years. The other two were fired and never got a third season.
I don't want to see Tech go 0-12. That would be horrible. Nicholls is probably our best chance to avoid 0-12, so I hope we can get the "W." But "hope" doesn't go very far.
Tech 28-24
Force a fumble within the last two minutes of the game while they are driving to squeak out the victory in front of 4,237 folks
''Don't be a bad dagh..."
Trap game. Nicholls State is the favorite to win the Southland.
It will be tight the whole game. The Spread Offense Guru Crumble hasn't shown a pulse on offense in two years. That is concerning.
While, I am not a betting person, that line favors money on Nicholls to cover the spread.
GAMEDAY INFORMATION
Date | Saturday, Aug. 31
Time | 7 p.m. CT
Location | Ruston, La. (Joe Aillet Stadium)
TV |ESPN+
Stats |LATechSports.com/Stats
Radio: LA Tech Sports Network | LA Tech Athletics app
Game Sponsor: Origin Bank
Promotions: Hometown Heroes, High School Band Day
College of the Game: Applied & Natural Sciences
GAMEDAY TIMELINE
Parking Lots/Tailgating Opens | 11 a.m.
Baseball Ticket Booth Open | Noon – 2 p.m.
Campus Bookstore Open | 1 – 6 p.m.
Stadium Drive Opens | 2 p.m.
Argent LTAC Tailgating | 4 – 6:30 p.m.
Bulldog Village Bookstore Open | 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Bulldog Walk of Pride | 4:45 p.m.
Football Ticket Office Opens | 5 p.m.
Shuttle Drop Off Begins/Ends | 5 p.m. / 8 p.m.
Gates/Suites/DAC/Stadium Bookstore Opens | 5:30 p.m.
TICKETS
Tickets:LATechSports.com/Tickets
West side reserve seats ($36 adults and $20 kids)
East side reserve seats ($25 adults and $20 kids)
***Kid prices are for those between the ages of 4-17; ages 3 and under get in FREE***
Hometown Heroes – Two FREE tickets for police, fire, and medical personnel (visit the West Side Ticket Booth at Joe Aillet Stadium)
Student Tickets:LATechSports.com/StudentTickets
This season, students are no longer required to request tickets for each football game. Tickets will now be added to your LA Tech Sports Account for every home game. You can access your account by downloading the LA Tech Athletics App and selecting the "Tickets and Parking" link in the navigation. You can also log into your account without the app by visiting LATechSports.com/StudentTickets. To sign in, use your @latech.edu email.
You will also still be able to purchase discounted tickets for any guests wanting to attend the game. To do that, you will use the LA Tech Athletics app and select the "Claim Your Student Ticket" option. You can also do this by visiting LATechSports.com/StudentTickets. Please note that you will need to be logged in to your student account to access this special offer.
Students are encouraged to add their tickets to their mobile wallet on your smart phone before the game. This will make entry much easier for you. All students are also encouraged to enter Gate 8 on the East Side and to sit in sections M, N, O, or P. If you need assistant on game day, a ticket office representative will be available to assist at the East Side ticket booth.
GIVEAWAYS
Origin Bank mini footballs
Origan Bank fans
Bark Louder rally towels
Face tattoos and stickers
Game Day programs (chance to win)
VIDEO BOARD FEATURES
Live stats
Scores
Replays
Bayou Kubota flex cam
Tech Me Out selfies
Courtesy Auto Helmet shuffle
Jim Taylor Ford wheel cam
Hype videos
ENTERTAINMENT
PREGAME
Bulldog Village tailgating
Bounce houses for kids in tailgating
Navy Seal Foundation – parachuters
Revamped team entrance with pyrotechnics and new bell location
New Ruston fire bell location with special guest ringer
HALFTIME
High School Band Day
Regal Blues, Band of Pride performance
Fireworks show
IN-GAME
Johnny's Pizza giveaway
Cane's Maniac for a Caniac
Newk's crispy toss
Whataburger (24 points and the Kennel wins FREE Whataburger, on-field bullseye)
Walk-Ons (on-field field goal try)
ACCESSIBLE SEATING
Accessible seating is located in Sections B, I, and O. If available, accessible seating may be purchased in advance through the Athletics Ticket Office.
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
Policies about alcohol are in place so that all guests can enjoy the event in a safe and comfortable environment.
• It is prohibited to bring alcoholic beverages into Joe Aillet Stadium. Violators will be subject to ejection and applicable legal action. Such ejections or denial of admission are not grounds for refunds.
• State law requires that all persons consuming alcohol be at least 21 years of age.
• Intoxicated or alcohol-impaired guests may be refused admission to Joe Aillet Stadium.
• Only two (2) alcoholic beverages per ID may be purchased at a time. Any alcoholic beverage bought in Joe Aillet Stadium must stay in the stadium. If you leave the stadium premises you will be asked to dispose of the alcoholic beverage.
ANIMALS
Service dogs for guests with disabilities are permitted. All other animals are prohibited. All service animals (dogs) must remain under the control of the handler at all times. Emotional support animals are not allowed into Joe Aillet Stadium. Please see US Service Animals for more information.
ATM
ATMs are located in the center of each concourse. Located behind section E in the west concourse and section O in the east concourse.
BAGS & BAG SEARCH
Guests will be able to carry the following style and size bag, package, or container into the venue:
• Bags that are clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC and do not exceed 12" x 6" x 12." (Official LA Tech team logo clear plastic tote bags will be available through LA Tech Barns and Noble Store)
• One-gallon clear plastic freezer bag (Ziploc bag or similar).
• Small clutch bags, no larger than 4.5" x 6.5", with or without a handle or strap can be taken into the venue with one of the clear plastic bags.
• An exception will be made for medically necessary items after proper inspection. Prohibited items include, but are not limited to purses larger than a clutch bag, coolers, briefcases, backpacks, fanny packs, cinch bags, non-approved seat cushions, and chairbacks*, luggage of any kind, computer bags, and camera bags or any bag larger than the permissible size.
*Non-approved seat cushions and chairbacks include large traditional seat cushions that have pockets, zippers, compartments, or covers. Seat cushions and chair backs must be 18" or less in width.
• Banners and pep signs are allowed provided they are hand-held of reasonable size, can be stored beneath the seat, and do not block the view of other patrons. Any banner or sign containing profanity or objectionable material will be confiscated.
BOTTLES
It is permissible for guests to bring into Joe Aillet Stadium a clear empty plastic commercial bottle. Frozen bottles are prohibited. It is impermissible to bring any other type of beverage into the stadium. Plastic baby bottles are permitted into the stadium if the infant is with the guest but are subject to inspection by security upon entering.
CLEAR BAG POLICY (FAQs)
CONCESSIONS
The concession stands located on the concourse of Joe Aillet Stadium are available when stadium gates open 90 minutes before kickoff. No other food or drinks may be brought into the stadium.Both East and West sides of Joe Aillet Stadium will have identical food and drink offerings. Below are some of the items along with prices offered at the concessions:
General Concessions Items & Prices:
Cheeseburgers - $8
Hamburgers - $7
x - Cheese $1
x - Chili $1
Nachos - $5
Hotdog - $4
Drinks - $4
Water - $4
Souvenir Cup - $2
Popcorn- $4
Candy - $3
Peanuts - $3
Pickles - $2
Chick-fil-A Items & Prices:
Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich - $7
Chick-fil-A Combo (No Drink) - $10
Chick-fil-A Combo, (Sandwich, Chips & Drink) - $13
Wings Stand Items & Prices:
Plain Wings - $10
BBQ Wings - $11
Buffalo Wings - $11
Iced Tea - $3
Taco Truck Items & Prices:
Quesadillas - $4
Nachos - $4
Tacos - $6
Sour Cream Quaca - $1
Dipping Dots - $5
Beer Domestic - $5
Beer Imported - $7
Johnny's Pizza Items & Prices:
Klassic (12oz) - $4
King (16oz) - $5
Color-Change (17oz) - $6
Souvenir (20oz) - $6
Pizza - $8
All other non-Aramark vendors in Joe Aillet Stadium, such as Kona Ice, do not have items and prices available at this time.
CONDUCT/EJECTION
Fans are encouraged to treat visitors, players, coaches, and officials with courtesy and respect. Abusive language or disorderly conduct is unacceptable and unwelcome in Joe Aillet Stadium and may result in ejection. Anyone who interferes with the game by coming onto the field or by throwing objects will be ejected and possibly arrested. LA Tech Athletics reserve the right to eject any patron whose behavior is against the policy, unruly or illegal. Event tickets will be forfeited without a refund. Revocation of season tickets or arrest is possible.
CONTAINERS, COOLERS AND MISTING FANS
Cans, glass, bottles, ice chests, coolers, picnic baskets, and insulated beverage containers are prohibited in Joe Aillet Stadium. Personal misting fans are allowed only if they are empty of any fluid.
*Only permissible bottles to bring into the Stadium are clear empty plastic commercial bottles." (see Bottles above)
DRONES
Drones, model aircraft, or any other remote-controlled flying objects are not permitted or allowed to be operated inside Joe Aillet Stadium or the surrounding parking lots.
ELECTRONIC TICKET SCANNING
All tickets will be electronically scanned to verify authenticity. Tickets that have been logged in upon entry cannot be reused by another guest. Patrons assume all risks for tickets purchased through sources other than the LA Tech Ticket Office.
EMERGENCY MEDICAL PROCEDURES
Medical and safety personnel are assigned to the stadium. For assistance in any medical emergency, please notify the nearest usher, LA Tech Staff member, or Police Officer.
FIELD ACCESS
Spectators are prohibited from entering the playing field before, or during the playing contest unless they are properly credentialed or accompanied by an authorized staff member. Violators are subject to arrest.
GATES
Gates open 90 minutes before kickoff. Fans are encouraged to enter the stadium as early as possible. All people ages 4 and older must present a ticket to enter Joe Aillet Stadium.
LOST AND FOUND
Lost and found is located at the ticket office on either side of Joe Aillet Stadium. Lost items should be turned in and can be claimed in the two locations. Following games, items will be taken to the Tech Athletics Facilities Office located in the Thomas Assembly Center. To claim items after a game, contact the Athletics Internal Operations office at 318.257.5223.
LOST CHILDREN
Parents should report a missing child to a police officer. Lost children will be escorted to the nearest ticket booth on either the east or west sides of Joe Aillet Stadium.
MERCHANDISE
Officially licensed LA Tech merchandise is available for purchase at the LA Tech Barnes and Noble store location on the concourse. No other merchandise may be sold on the grounds of the LA Tech Sports Complex. Guests approached by someone selling merchandise are asked to report the person and location to a parking attendant, event staff, or police. No other merchandise may be sold on the grounds of the LA Tech Sports Complex. Guests approached by someone selling merchandise are asked to report the person and location to a parking attendant, event staff, or police.
NO RE-ENTRY POLICY
Once you are admitted (ticket scanned) into Joe Aillet Stadium, you may not exit the stadium and re-enter using the same ticket. If you have an emergency and must depart the stadium, stop by Gate 2 on the East Side or Gate 6 on the West side of Joe Aillet Stadium and request a medical pass–out ticket.
PARKING
Stadium parking lots open @ 11 AM on Game Day. Stadium parking lots for the Game Days on October 10th and the October 22nd will open at TBD. Parking in stadium lots is reserved for members of the LTAC and requires a permit for entry, which must be displayed at all times. Parking Attendants will take your parking pass and tear off the stub at the bottom of the pass. Once the stub has been removed you cannot re-enter the parking lot. If the parking stub has been removed before entering the parking lots the vehicle will not be allowed entrance.
PHOTOGRAPHY
Cameras are permitted in Joe Aillet Stadium for personal use only. Any commercial photography (large-lens with a stand or tripod) is prohibited. Video cameras are prohibited. In no instance should anyone take photographs to block aisle ways and/or seating areas or otherwise interfere with another fan's enjoyment of the game.
PREMIUM SEATING
Admission to stadium suites and club levels is restricted to those with suite tickets, or suite guest passes. For more information, contact the LA Tech Alumni Association at 318-738-7950.
PROHIBITED ITEMS & ACTIVITIES
• Outside alcoholic beverages
• Controlled substances
• Cans, glass, bottles, ice chests, coolers, picnic baskets, and insulated beverage containers (see Containers and Coolers)
• Large bags (see Bags and Bag Search)
• Possession or use of firearms, explosives (including fireworks), or other weapons
• Food and/or beverages (see Bottles/Cans)
• Noisemakers (his includes banging cups, bottles, or cans on hard surfaces on seats)
• Portable chairback seats exceeding 18" in width
• Large flags, flagpoles, and items obstructing sight lines
• Large strollers • Live animals (except Guide and Service Dogs)
• Resale of tickets (see Solicitation)
• Throwing of any objects
• Laser Pointers of any type
• Banners, placards, and leaflets not pre-approved by the Athletics Department
• Standing in aisles and behind seating areas/aisles on the concourse
PUBLIC ADDRESS ANNOUNCEMENTS
Public Announcements will be paged over the public address system only in cases of emergency. Please direct any inquiries or questions to the nearest LA Tech Staff Member or Police Officer.
RESTROOMS
Designated stadium restrooms open 90 minutes before kickoff. They can be found behind sections C & G in the West concourse and M & Q in the East concourse.
STROLLERS
Strollers are permitted in Joe Aillet Stadium. Strollers must be collapsible and fit under seating areas or left at the owner's risk in the back of a handicap bunker pending available space.
SMOKING
Louisiana Tech University policy prohibits the smoking of cigarettes, cigars, pipes, or burning tobacco in any other form or device, as well as the use of electronic cigarettes, vaporizers, hookah or other water pipe devices, and all other related devices on university property, except inside personal vehicles.
SOLICITATION
University policy prohibits the solicitation of any unauthorized item for sale, trade, or giveaway on the grounds of the LA Tech Sports Complex. This includes solicitation of charitable donations and game or event tickets. Violators of this policy will be asked to leave the stadium grounds and may be cited for trespassing.
TAILGATING
Tailgating is a traditional part of LA Tech game-day activities. Guests are asked to comply with the following guidelines:TICKETS INFORMATION
- No objects (tables, chairs, grills, canopies, etc.) may be placed or encroach on the Access Lane.
- Tailgating spaces encompass a total of 6 parking spaces and are lined and numbered. Personal items (tents, grills, chairs, etc.) should remain inside your designated space at all times.
- Open wood fires and campfires are prohibited.
- Long-toss games of football or Frisbee are prohibited.
- Pop-up canopies should be taken down in windy conditions. Owners of pop-up canopies are responsible for any damage.
- Overhead objects (flags, kites, balloons) must be properly secured.
- Use of bicycles, skateboards, in-line skates, scooters, motorized scooters, and unauthorized golf carts is prohibited.
- Lawful consumption of alcohol and cereal malt beverages in designated parking lots adjacent to the stadium is permitted. The sale of alcoholic beverages is prohibited. Underage drinking is unlawful and violators will be cited. Containers of a capacity over one gallon are not permitted. Persons may only bring in alcoholic beverages for personal consumption. LA Tech police will determine whether quantities are more than amounts for personal consumption. Consumption must take place from cups or containers – no glass.
- All tailgating equipment (tents, trailers, etc.) must be removed from the tailgating lot no later than one (1) week following the season's final home game. Items left beyond the one-week limit are subject to removal by LA Tech Athletics.
- All RVs must be parked at least 3 hours before kickoff.
- Failure to comply with tailgating policies could result in the revocation of your space at the discretion of LA Tech Athletics staff.
General Information: All people ages 4 and older must present a ticket to enter Joe Aillet Stadium. Tickets may be purchased at the Joe Aillet Stadium ticket office near the main gate. The ticket office opens two hours before kickoff.
Will Call/Player-Guest List: Pre-purchased tickets may be picked up at the Joe Aillet Stadium ticket office beginning four hours before kickoff. Only the person whose name is on the ticket order may pick up the tickets. A photo ID is required for all will-call orders.
Lost/Misplaced Tickets: For lost or misplaced season tickets, the Athletics Ticket Office may re-issue tickets to the ticket holder of record only. A service fee is charged for each replacement ticket. For season tickets that have been lost in the mail or stolen, contact the Athletics Ticket Office at 318.257.3631 for replacement information.
TICKET OFFICE LOCATIONS
Locations: The West Side Ticket Office and East Side Ticket Office at Joe Aillet Stadium will both open two hours before kickoff. The Thomas Assembly Center Ticket Office will NOT be open on game days.
UMBRELLA POLICY
For the safety and consideration of all guests, umbrellas are prohibited in Joe Aillet Stadium. Umbrellas will not be checked and are the responsibility of the owner if left at the gates. Guests should bring appropriate rain gear in case of inclement weather.
WATER FOUNTAINS
Water fountains are located throughout the west concourse of Joe Aillet Stadium. They can be found behind sections C and G. For All Games water stations will be placed throughout the east and west concourses of the stadium.
WEATHER
In the event of any inclement weather, (tornado, lighting, heavy rain, etc.) all guests will be advised to seek shelter. Instructions will be delivered via the public address system and the stadium video board.
That’s good. It needs to be as simple as possible for students to attend. Reduce their tuition by $5 for each quarter they attend. Let them bring a guest for free. Do whatever it takes to get some bodies in the student section.This season, students are no longer required to request tickets for each football game. Tickets will now be added to your LA Tech Sports Account for every home game.
That would take winning AND a fun atmosphere - plus an active campaign on game day (dorm to dorm and band on campus to rally students and get them to come. It would, also, take an exciting opponent and some luck. Not sure any of the criteria are being done or exist for this game. I hope I am wrong.....
Bayou Jam in Monroe, classes don’t start til Thursday, chance of rain, no idea how good the product will be. Lots of factors against us today.