I'm not liking the trend of neutral-site college football.
I understand that money talks, but just as a fan you'd rather see these teams play each other in Baton Rouge and Madison.
(05-29-2013 04:13 PM)Wedge Wrote: [ -> ]I'm not liking the trend of neutral-site college football.
I understand that money talks, but just as a fan you'd rather see these teams play each other in Baton Rouge and Madison.
but these are made for TV events, not for the fans
I don't like them either
Not a fan.
Cant wait till the Southwest Classic goes back to College Station/Fayetteville
(05-29-2013 04:52 PM)Theodoresdaddy Wrote: [ -> ] (05-29-2013 04:13 PM)Wedge Wrote: [ -> ]I'm not liking the trend of neutral-site college football.
I understand that money talks, but just as a fan you'd rather see these teams play each other in Baton Rouge and Madison.
but these are made for TV events, not for the fans
I don't like them either
Agreed. I would make the road trip if it were in Madison. Nothing against historic Lambeau Field, but I want to hang out and tailgate on a college campus and in college bars on a Saturday...not in a pro stadium parking lot.
I agree, these games should be played at Camp Randall and Tiger Stadium. Two crazy fanbases, two amazing college atmospheres. Those would be some wild games.
Lambeau is pretty cool for a pro stadium, but Reliant...eh.
That said, it's great to see the two programs schedule games like this. Better than the usual slate of midmajors anyway.
I like them fine. They are different. The venues are interesting.
I was at the ND "home" game in San Antonio in 2009 and plan to be at Cowboys Stadium for an ND "home" game this October.
The LSU/Wisconsin games will be fun, especially the one at Lambeau Field.
Why not the Superdome? Did LSU want the Texas game for recruiting?
(05-29-2013 04:52 PM)Theodoresdaddy Wrote: [ -> ] (05-29-2013 04:13 PM)Wedge Wrote: [ -> ]I'm not liking the trend of neutral-site college football.
I understand that money talks, but just as a fan you'd rather see these teams play each other in Baton Rouge and Madison.
but these are made for TV events, not for the fans
I don't like them either
Like college stadiums do not have TV camera access? They are a lot larger capacity as well. Arrowhead Stadium ruined the MU-KU rivalry...
Houston also isn't anywhere near New Orleans. Lambeau is at least in the same state (although it is still quite a drive from Madison).
That being said, I am looking forward to watching this on tv.
Houston is a big time LSU recruiting territory. The Tigers have done well there for years. Katrina caused a lot of New Orleans people to relocate there.
There is a large contingent of Tiger fans in the Houston area.