We ve had two major cities express a keen interest in getting it. Slaughter would not name the other possible cities. He said game officials will meet with the New Orleans hotel industry in December to discuss booking systems that would make it easier for fans to find group hotel rates. Bill Langkopp, director of the Greater New Orleans Hotel-Motel Association, said meeting with the hotels is a good start because New Orleans can be an expensive place to spend the night. The Bayou Classic has been played for 27 years in New Orleans.
Organizers say they are reluctant overall to move the game.