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RE: Attendance
You were probably running your mouth. Never ever seen ANY visiting fan treated badly at an MT tailgate in all my years tailgating (since Y2K).

Ask the Cajuns & UNT fans how they are treated at MT. I hosted a couple of stAte posters in my open airbox a few years ago. Great folks. Have tailgated with stAte fans in Jonesboro-- awesome chili. ULM folks are always treated well, and I've hosted some FIU fans at a tailgate before.

Troy ain't exactly "opposing fan friendy" if you ask me.



(09-14-2010 01:09 PM)Burn the Horse Wrote:  I used the last Palladium game in Murhphreesburo as part of my bachelor party trip. Did the game then spent the rest of the weekend in Nashville. All I remember about MTSU (other than the game) were all the drunk fans screaming at us for wearing Troy gear. I even had one guy threaten me because I apparently walked too close to their tailgate tent. Then in the stadium, their students gathering around us and throwing stuff into our section and cursing loud enough for the children to hear. The police removed them fortunantly. It just gave me a bad impression of the fanbase. I know not all Middle fans are like those idiots, but that just made all of our fans uncomfortable for most of the time there. I don't know if I'll go back. I want to because I like our rivalry, but I would definitly not take kids with me.

It is things like this that can affect how visiting fans travel to your school. You want them leaving thinking highly of your University and fanbase. I go way out of my way to be polite and courteous to all of our visitors. I make it a point to tell everyone wearing the wrong colors, "Hi, welcome to Troy."

And before someone points out that Troy fans have done similar things in the past, I know that and I'm embarressed by it. However, I do not do those things. In fact, any person from this board who can make it to Troy for a game is welcome to come tailgate with me. I hosted some Bowling Green fans couple of weeks ago. They told me that Troy fans were the nicest fanbase they had ever met. That was nice to hear.

I'm eager to travel to U of L. I can't wait to experience some true Cajun cooking and a great game against one of my favorite Belt teams.
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Blue Raider, Ragin' Cajun fans just want to have fun
By BRANDON PUTTBRESE
bputtbrese@dnj.com

When Cajun music is booming from the Hillbilly Hilton tailgating bus, you can count on finding Blue Raider and Ragin' Cajun fans having a good time.

As owners of the converted school bus, Dan and Dawn Farrer of Murfreesboro will be there, leading the party. You'll also meet Chris and Tiffany Dumatrait of Breaux Bridge, La., a suburb of Lafayette, which is home to the Ragin' Cajuns.

"It's something you don't expect," Chris said, "meeting someone who lives 600 miles away and becoming this good of friends."

The Dumatraits and the Farrers, along with Eddie LeBlanc, have been partying together for five, er, six, maybe seven years (the details don't seem to be important when this group is together), said Chris Groce of Murfreesboro, another of the revelers who met Chris Dumatrait on an Internet message board, dedicated to MTSU athletics.

"We'd been to games in Lafayette in the past, and we just really admired the way they tailgate for football," Groce said.

After speaking over the Internet, the tailgaters decided to meet in person for their teams' next gridiron bout.

"We were just amazed," Dumatrait said. "The Hillbilly Hilton is like nothing we've ever seen before."

The similarities drawn between their respective hometowns, schools and a passion for a good time drew the families together — forging a friendship that transcends football.

The Farrers married in Church Point, La., and the Dumatraits served as best man and matron of honor. Chris arranged for the newlyweds to ride on a Mardi Gras float to kick off their honeymoon.

"It's become like a big family," Dan said, standing underneath red flags and blue flags representing both universities.

Chris Dumatrait agreed, saying the "family" get-togethers have extended far beyond tailgating.

"They treat us like family, and we try to do the same," Dumatrait said. "We go out of our way to show each other a good time."

This Sun Belt Conference rivalry has almost become secondary to the tailgating when these unlikely friends get together. But a football game is just as good an excuse is any to throw a party, Dan said, adding that he's learning a lot about tailgate bashes from these Ragin' Cajun faithful, who traveled 10 hours for the game.

Cajun cuisine may be the most prolific addition to the Blue Raider party. The families enjoy sharing recipes and cooking techniques from both their cultures.

Without batting an eye, Dan quickly rattled off today's menu. "We're having trashcan turkey — best turkey you'll ever eat, imported Cajun gumbo, 'Lucky' Dan's Louisiana Stew and chili for the sissies."

Food is central to any Cajun tailgate, and the people there are always willing to share, Dan said. "You'll be walking to the game with your Blue Raider gear on, and someone will grab you, saying, 'We're going to beat your butts, but we're going to feed you first.'"

But Dan might be influencing the Ragin' Cajuns as well. Dumatrait says he and LeBlanc are trying to find an old school bus they could turn into a tailgate party zone. They already a have name picked out: "The Cajun Condo."

Groce said he loves visiting Lafayette for sports and he is happy to play host in Murfreesboro for his Louisiana friends. "Football is more than winning and losing, I consider these guys my best friends."

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(09-14-2010 01:36 PM)KAjunRaider Wrote:  You were probably running your mouth. Never ever seen ANY visiting fan treated badly at an MT tailgate in all my years tailgating (since Y2K).

Ask the Cajuns & UNT fans how they are treated at MT. I hosted a couple of stAte posters in my open airbox a few years ago. Great folks. Have tailgated with stAte fans in Jonesboro-- awesome chili. ULM folks are always treated well, and I've hosted some FIU fans at a tailgate before.

All joking aside....this is true.
I haven't traveled the Belt like most of you guys, but I can't imagine any fan base being more hospitable than MTSU.
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One day when disposable income becomes available along with disposable time constraints I REALLY want to travel to see FAU play.

Its just not feasible now with the kids and budget.
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You were probably running your mouth. Never ever seen ANY visiting fan treated badly at an MT tailgate in all my years tailgating (since Y2K).

Ask the Cajuns & UNT fans how they are treated at MT. I hosted a couple of stAte posters in my open airbox a few years ago. Great folks. Have tailgated with stAte fans in Jonesboro-- awesome chili. ULM folks are always treated well, and I've hosted some FIU fans at a tailgate before.

Troy ain't exactly "opposing fan friendy" if you ask me.


I had too many bad experiences to count the last time in mboro. I'm a glutton for punishment and will be going back this year. My group stayed with an old friend, Troy alum, and his wife, MT faculty. SHE was wearing MT Blue and was so apologetic at how we were being treated. Some of that group has already said that they're not making the trip this year because of the hostility. I have never personally witnessed "bad fans" at Troy, but I'm sure we have some. I'll pledge to you that if I see any Troy fans acting like this toward any visiting fans, I'll have the situation corrected on site. Maybe self policing fans are the answer to more pleasant experiences for the visitors.
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This thread has gotten off topic... 05-offtopic

so I'll repost my figures to get it back... 03-yes

Here are the TRUE home game attendances:
UNT 23,743 (Rice)
USA 22,376 (Pikeville College)
MTSU 21,357 (Minnesota and Austin Peay)
Troy 19,886 (Bowling Green)
FIU 19,872 (Rutgers)
ULL 15,103 (Arkansas State)
WKU -- no true home games yet
ULM -- no true home games yet
FAU -- no true home games yet
ASU -- no true home games yet
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(09-14-2010 01:36 PM)KAjunRaider Wrote:  You were probably running your mouth. Never ever seen ANY visiting fan treated badly at an MT tailgate in all my years tailgating (since Y2K).

Ask the Cajuns & UNT fans how they are treated at MT. I hosted a couple of stAte posters in my open airbox a few years ago. Great folks. Have tailgated with stAte fans in Jonesboro-- awesome chili. ULM folks are always treated well, and I've hosted some FIU fans at a tailgate before.

Troy ain't exactly "opposing fan friendy" if you ask me.



(09-14-2010 01:09 PM)Burn the Horse Wrote:  I used the last Palladium game in Murhphreesburo as part of my bachelor party trip. Did the game then spent the rest of the weekend in Nashville. All I remember about MTSU (other than the game) were all the drunk fans screaming at us for wearing Troy gear. I even had one guy threaten me because I apparently walked too close to their tailgate tent. Then in the stadium, their students gathering around us and throwing stuff into our section and cursing loud enough for the children to hear. The police removed them fortunantly. It just gave me a bad impression of the fanbase. I know not all Middle fans are like those idiots, but that just made all of our fans uncomfortable for most of the time there. I don't know if I'll go back. I want to because I like our rivalry, but I would definitly not take kids with me.

It is things like this that can affect how visiting fans travel to your school. You want them leaving thinking highly of your University and fanbase. I go way out of my way to be polite and courteous to all of our visitors. I make it a point to tell everyone wearing the wrong colors, "Hi, welcome to Troy."

And before someone points out that Troy fans have done similar things in the past, I know that and I'm embarressed by it. However, I do not do those things. In fact, any person from this board who can make it to Troy for a game is welcome to come tailgate with me. I hosted some Bowling Green fans couple of weeks ago. They told me that Troy fans were the nicest fanbase they had ever met. That was nice to hear.

I'm eager to travel to U of L. I can't wait to experience some true Cajun cooking and a great game against one of my favorite Belt teams.

Nope, I don't run my mouth at other people's house...that is rude. I was minding my own business and that's no lie. Why on earth would I have wanted to start something on my bachelor party?! I just wanted to have a good time.
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(09-14-2010 03:37 PM)Burn the Horse Wrote:  
(09-14-2010 01:36 PM)KAjunRaider Wrote:  You were probably running your mouth. Never ever seen ANY visiting fan treated badly at an MT tailgate in all my years tailgating (since Y2K).

Ask the Cajuns & UNT fans how they are treated at MT. I hosted a couple of stAte posters in my open airbox a few years ago. Great folks. Have tailgated with stAte fans in Jonesboro-- awesome chili. ULM folks are always treated well, and I've hosted some FIU fans at a tailgate before.

Troy ain't exactly "opposing fan friendy" if you ask me.



(09-14-2010 01:09 PM)Burn the Horse Wrote:  I used the last Palladium game in Murhphreesburo as part of my bachelor party trip. Did the game then spent the rest of the weekend in Nashville. All I remember about MTSU (other than the game) were all the drunk fans screaming at us for wearing Troy gear. I even had one guy threaten me because I apparently walked too close to their tailgate tent. Then in the stadium, their students gathering around us and throwing stuff into our section and cursing loud enough for the children to hear. The police removed them fortunantly. It just gave me a bad impression of the fanbase. I know not all Middle fans are like those idiots, but that just made all of our fans uncomfortable for most of the time there. I don't know if I'll go back. I want to because I like our rivalry, but I would definitly not take kids with me.

It is things like this that can affect how visiting fans travel to your school. You want them leaving thinking highly of your University and fanbase. I go way out of my way to be polite and courteous to all of our visitors. I make it a point to tell everyone wearing the wrong colors, "Hi, welcome to Troy."

And before someone points out that Troy fans have done similar things in the past, I know that and I'm embarressed by it. However, I do not do those things. In fact, any person from this board who can make it to Troy for a game is welcome to come tailgate with me. I hosted some Bowling Green fans couple of weeks ago. They told me that Troy fans were the nicest fanbase they had ever met. That was nice to hear.

I'm eager to travel to U of L. I can't wait to experience some true Cajun cooking and a great game against one of my favorite Belt teams.

Nope, I don't run my mouth at other people's house...that is rude. I was minding my own business and that's no lie. Why on earth would I have wanted to start something on my bachelor party?! I just wanted to have a good time.

I think I remember you. I think you had a different screen name back then. I invited you to tailgate with us but u didn't show. Invitation still stands as well as to our open air box(didn't have that then). I have never seen fans mistreated outside the game. I do see a lot of drunken trash talk during the game from our students. Our box is near the visitor section. Our security is pretty good about handling it when it gets to bad. The problem could be fixed pretty easily. It almost always students. The student section is actually 2 sections over. One or two well placed security guard checking tickets could fix it. I actually sent a email to CM about it after MN game because visiting fans deserve better. Most visitors say after the fact that its nothing compared to the AQ school's but that doesn't make ok. I think we should expect better.

As far as outside goes. I never have problems at visiting games because I avoid the student areas. Just takes a little research. I would recommend the same at MT(or anywhere for that matter). I'm pretty sure our drunk teenagers are no better or worse than anyone else's drunk teenagers. BRZ.com has a pretty thorough visitors guide. I would check it out before your next trip to MT or I can save you the trouble by telling you to just go to RV row those guys will always be hospitable as long as you're respectful.
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(09-13-2010 10:31 PM)Burn the Horse Wrote:  Could the possibility exist that some of the fans in the stands over the length of the season might be the SAME people? Adding up the number of people you have at each game to get a total isn't really an indication of the size of your fanbase because you're recounting the same folks. I'd think taking the average number from the games would be a much more accurate way to determine the general size of your fanbase.

With Troy, take in to account that the city/school population all together is less than the number of seats in our stadium. A very large portion of the people you see in the stadium came from out of town. It would be much easier to boast larger numbers if we had more people living in the area, or attending the University (and we're not the only ones in this boat). But we don't, and that lowers our attendance. I'd say Troy pulling an average of 19,000 fans is much more impressive than some other teams with larger markets/student populations and their slightly larger numbers. Distance between fan and stadium has to play some factor when discussing attendance.

In the end though, none of us are selling the place out every week. Any smack centered around attendance is pretty lame. Teams that don't win ball games have to come back with something, and generally that is where it goes. So c'mon, don't be "that guy." We can talk attendance and how to improve it, but let's not get in to the "mine is bigger than yours" contest. 04-cheers

Nahhh, we had 120,000 unique visitors to Floyd Stadium last year. . . 01-wingedeagle You know what I meant (exactly what I said).

I also didn't present it as a "mines bigger than yours" contest. I was only expanding on previous comments about how 2,000 fans aren't a lot. But 2,000 more fans for every home game is a lot. And then throw in that MT had 1 more home game and there was an even bigger difference. There was no spin or opinion in my post. Only facts. I even said it wasn't worth a flip. Chillax. Quit reading things that aren't there.
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Ok, attendance smack is not my thing anyways. None of us are averaging 50,000, so it's not really relevant.

TEKERaider: Sorry if I didn't show, I was on my bachelor party trip. We had plans, but I do thank you for the invite. The next time I come up I may take you up on that offer. I extend the same offer to you on your next visit to Troy.
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(09-14-2010 07:39 PM)Burn the Horse Wrote:  TEKERaider: Sorry if I didn't show, I was on my bachelor party trip. We had plans, but I do thank you for the invite. The next time I come up I may take you up on that offer. I extend the same offer to you on your next visit to Troy.

Didn't hurt my feelings. Just sayin' you probably would have left with a better taste in your mouth
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(09-14-2010 08:40 PM)TeKERaider Wrote:  
(09-14-2010 07:39 PM)Burn the Horse Wrote:  TEKERaider: Sorry if I didn't show, I was on my bachelor party trip. We had plans, but I do thank you for the invite. The next time I come up I may take you up on that offer. I extend the same offer to you on your next visit to Troy.

Didn't hurt my feelings. Just sayin' you probably would have left with a better taste in your mouth
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probably so. i'll have to meet up with ya next time so you can show me how MTSU really does it.
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I agree, the MTSU/APSU attendance was pretty bad. But there was threatening weather in the area and other big games on at the time, like someone already said...so that probably had a lot to do with it. And not too many were excited about seeing Austin Peay.

And I'm sorry to hear about the bad trips and times at MTSU. Hopefully it isn't like that all the time.
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