What if..

[navydawg31]

Would anyone like this? Give your reason why or why not?

[dustoff03]

Not apart of the MC Madness thing, but I cant see paying Lamar to use their field for a district game.jmo

[Guest twag11]

No. It's not the same atmosphere.

[ForeverADog]

Not that many more people could go anyway.

[Let’sGetAlong]

How about they do a trophy...they dont have one do they?

[Bigdog]

Nope we don't need one.  Bragging rights are enough.  TexasBob lists Provost-Umphrey's capacity at 15,300.  Thats not that much more than are there at the other stadiums.

[Razor]

A big emphatic NO

[adminbaberuth]

No, can't see it till maybe the players of today have grandchildren.

[BMTSoulja1]

Lamr's Stadium holds well over the 15,000 as advertised.  Before the upgrade to the stadium, it held 17K.  I think it would be a great idea. Lamar has great parking.  And for the crowds that MCM brings, Nederland and PN-G's parking sucks.  Lamar arguably has the best parking in southeast texas.  Well, them and PA Memorial's stadium.

[surfer73]

I know from the outside looking in it sounds like a good idea, but it will never happen. Even when PNG is packed in at Nederland it is still fun ! I know for the players it means more to play the game at there home field and to go play at the other teams field, Just would not be the same. To me it would be like the TU vs A&M game played at another field.

[badndn]

[quote name="BMTSoulja1" post="1155149" timestamp="1325822549"]
Lamr's Stadium holds well over the 15,000 as advertised.  Before the upgrade to the stadium, it held 17K.  I think it would be a great idea. Lamar has great parking.  And for the crowds that MCM brings, Nederland and PN-G's parking sucks.  Lamar arguably has the best parking in southeast texas.  Well, them and PA Memorial's stadium.
[/quote]
The upgrade at LU actually reduced the number of seats. Not sure the count, but it did go down.

Parking is much better at PNG now with the new parking lots, still not perfect, but much improved. I never had an issu with parking at Ned, but thats only becuase my buddy lives across the street from the visitor gate!!! ;D

[ForeverADog]

Png needs to expand their small visitors side! ;D

[BMTSoulja1]

PEOPLE and the TEAMS make the atmosphere, not the venue.  I think it would be a good idea if it was held at LU.  The same Indian and Bulldog fans would be in attendence.  I'm not buying that atmosphere stuff on this one.  More parking and bigger venue means more fans to pack the stands.

[Bigdog]

There is usually 13k or so at either site now.  I agree about the parking, it stinks.  I just don't think that either team will give up "homefield advantage" for this game. 

[BMTSoulja1]

[quote name="bigdog" post="1155368" timestamp="1325872652"]
There is usually 13k or so at either site now.  I agree about the parking, it stinks.  I just don't think that either team will give up "homefield advantage" for this game.
[/quote]Both stadiums are literally 'around the corner' from each other.  So, is this REALLY homefield advantage?

[WOSgrad]

[quote name="BMTSoulja1" post="1155384" timestamp="1325874250"]
[quote author=bigdog link=topic=93775.msg1155368#msg1155368 date=1325872652]
There is usually 13k or so at either site now.  I agree about the parking, it stinks.  I just don't think that either team will give up "homefield advantage" for this game.
[/quote]Both stadiums are literally 'around the corner' from each other.  So, is this REALLY homefield advantage?
[/quote]

They view it that way, Soulja.  Those home games are like gold.  In fact, I heard that the only reason that Nederland agreed to play WO-S at Lamar was that WO-S was giving up its home date in the home and home series.

[Bigdog]

[quote name="BMTSoulja1" post="1155384" timestamp="1325874250"]
[quote author=bigdog link=topic=93775.msg1155368#msg1155368 date=1325872652]
There is usually 13k or so at either site now.  I agree about the parking, it stinks.  I just don't think that either team will give up "homefield advantage" for this game.
[/quote]Both stadiums are literally 'around the corner' from each other.  So, is this REALLY homefield advantage?
[/quote]

Yep, and in more ways than you think.  Some examples would be PNG waiting until almost kickoff to let the Nederland fans in a couple of years ago, and Nederland returning the favor.

[Bigdog]

[quote name="WOSgrad" post="1155397" timestamp="1325874742"]
[quote author=BMTSoulja1 link=topic=93775.msg1155384#msg1155384 date=1325874250]
[quote author=bigdog link=topic=93775.msg1155368#msg1155368 date=1325872652]
There is usually 13k or so at either site now.  I agree about the parking, it stinks.  I just don't think that either team will give up "homefield advantage" for this game.
[/quote]Both stadiums are literally 'around the corner' from each other.  So, is this REALLY homefield advantage?
[/quote]

They view it that way, Soulja.  Those home games are like gold.  In fact, I heard that the only reason that Nederland agreed to play WO-S at Lamar was that WO-S was giving ups its home date in the home and home series.
[/quote]

Are they going to renew the series next year?

[ForeverADog]

Plus its a homefield advantage because you are used to playing and practicing there everyday.

[BMTSoulja1]

The stadiums are close so the fanatics will not have to travel far. The only difference I can see is one have grass and one have turf. 

[WOSgrad]

[quote name="bigdog" post="1155410" timestamp="1325875062"]
[quote author=WOSgrad link=topic=93775.msg1155397#msg1155397 date=1325874742]
[quote author=BMTSoulja1 link=topic=93775.msg1155384#msg1155384 date=1325874250]
[quote author=bigdog link=topic=93775.msg1155368#msg1155368 date=1325872652]
There is usually 13k or so at either site now.  I agree about the parking, it stinks.  I just don't think that either team will give up "homefield advantage" for this game.
[/quote]Both stadiums are literally 'around the corner' from each other.  So, is this REALLY homefield advantage?
[/quote]

They view it that way, Soulja.  Those home games are like gold.  In fact, I heard that the only reason that Nederland agreed to play WO-S at Lamar was that WO-S was giving ups its home date in the home and home series.
[/quote]

Are they going to renew the series next year?
[/quote]

I don't know.  I don't know what Coach Thompson's plans are for predistrict plus there is a possibility that WO-S will have 2 less non-district games to schedule after this alignment.

[Cheermom4]

It wouldn't be the same for either team if it was played at Lamar.  Nothing like playing at the Reservation or going over to Nederland.  It is all about the atmosphere. 

[BMTSoulja1]

[quote name="Cheermom4" post="1155425" timestamp="1325875700"]
It wouldn't be the same for either team if it was played at Lamar.  Nothing like playing at the Reservation or going over to Nederland.  It is all about the atmosphere.
[/quote]Y'all fail to hear what I'm saying.  Wouldn't a better atmosphere be if you can get more of  your fans in the stadium?  LU provides that.  LU also provides better parking.  Would that not be a better atmosphere?

[The Goat]

[quote name="BMTSoulja1" post="1155428" timestamp="1325875870"]
[quote author=Cheermom4 link=topic=93775.msg1155425#msg1155425 date=1325875700]
It wouldn't be the same for either team if it was played at Lamar.  Nothing like playing at the Reservation or going over to Nederland.  It is all about the atmosphere.
[/quote]Y'all fail to hear what I'm saying.  Wouldn't a better atmosphere be if you can get more of  your fans in the stadium?  LU provides that.  LU also provides better parking.  Would that not be a better atmosphere?
[/quote]I think the only way the atmosphere would be better is if the student section is open on the hill at LU!!!!!

[Cheermom4]

[quote name="BMTSoulja1" post="1155428" timestamp="1325875870"]
[quote author=Cheermom4 link=topic=93775.msg1155425#msg1155425 date=1325875700]
It wouldn't be the same for either team if it was played at Lamar.  Nothing like playing at the Reservation or going over to Nederland.  It is all about the atmosphere.
[/quote]Y'all fail to hear what I'm saying.  Wouldn't a better atmosphere be if you can get more of  your fans in the stadium?  LU provides that.  LU also provides better parking.  Would that not be a better atmosphere?
[/quote]


For me it isn't about fitting more people into the stands it is about the atmosphere that these two teams have when they are on their field at either school.  That is what it is about for most people in both communities.