Taking my little boy to his 1st LSU game....

How old? I've brought my three boys starting at age 2. They are now 4,6,8.

I would suggest:

1) limited tailgating
2) visit to Mike's cage (even catch when they load him into his trailer)
3) a good spot to watch the band come down Victory Hill (maybe by the journalism building)
4) be in your seats for pregame
5) cash for the concession stand
6) cash for the concession stand
7) he probably won't be as interested in the game as you might hope
8) take what the defense (him) gives you

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Any pointers from Dads out there that have been in my shoes is much appreciated.

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You said 4 years old, right? First things first...if yours is like my two, I had to plan damn near everything around bathroom trips. Plan effectively.

Secondly, you're bringing a 4 year old, so be prepared to have to deal with him and potentially not watch the game at times. Just the way it is...unless your little guy is really into actually watching the game, he's gonna' get bored during the game at some point.

Snacks...and lots of them.

All the other stuff is no sweat...the day is supposed to be great, no weather issues and because it's an early game you won't be lugging a 4 year old out sleeping.

Have fun!

I'm taking mine too, he's almost 3. Didn't think I'd take him so soon but he hit me when he found out we were not going in for the Northwestern game. It's not his style be felt betrayed. He thought he would be playing in the game.

He loves sports though; knows all the teams, colors and has been singing "hey fighting tiger" for about 6 months now then follows up with instrumentals.

We started bringing my son when he was approx. 16 months last year. We did the Tennessee, Alabama, & Ole Miss with him (the 2:30 games). He typically isn't overly interested in the game but enjoys sitting in his own seat, talking to the people around us, etc. We bring lots of snacks (i.e. Cherrios, cookies, etc.) for him to munch on during the games and keep him occupied. We sit in the East Upper and let him play on the ramp near the SEZ during the half.

There's a walkway (primarily for handicapped seating) that runs the length of the East Upper, just behind the Tiger Terrace, that we typically hang out on during the latter parts of the fourth quarter. I doubt we are suppose to congregate there but most of the ushers are very tolerant provided we aren't blocking the aisles, annoying other guests, etc.

Make sure he is well rested. An early kickoff should help. My daughter was 4 ,and by the time of kickoff (7:00) she was tired and very cranky. I had to leave at halftime, and I never do that.