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Posted on 10/20/08 at 4:37 pm
Posted by TrojanVisitor
Newport Beach
Member since Oct 2008
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Posted on 10/20/08 at 4:37 pm
Hey Tiger fans -

I'm a SoCal native through and through. Born and raised in Los Angeles and a USC fan since forever. My usual location on Saturdays is in my seat at the LA Coliseum watching USC Trojan football. However, I am in New Orleans for business this week and decided to have the wife and kids come out and meet me so we can all go to the Georgia game this weekend. I love good college football wherever it is played, so we're looking forward to the game.

I already have game tickets and hotel reservations in Baton Rouge for Friday and Saturday night. That's all set. What I'm looking for are any tips for game day (or the day before) to maximize the fun of this trip. After years of going to SC games, I have my own game day routine down and know that there are some fun things to see and do at USC that out of towners wouldnt necessarily know about. I'd be grateful for any similar tips for game day in Baton Rouge. In return, I promise hospitality if anyone ever makes it out to the Coliseum for a USC game.

(BTW - I come in peace. I've already done the PAC 10 versus SEC flame war thing in years past. Not looking for a debate on that topic. In fact, I'll concede up front that the PAC 10 is a nancy boy conference this year and that losing to the Beavers was a frickin' joke for which there is no excuse , if that'll help keep things on topic...)

Thanks in advance for any advice.
Posted by SDTiger15
lost in Cali
Member since Jan 2005
11629 posts
Posted on 10/20/08 at 4:38 pm to
Just don't wear any USC gear!
Posted by Flanders
Member since May 2008
9936 posts
Posted on 10/20/08 at 4:39 pm to
just move around to all the tailgates and walk around campus.

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Posted by The Natural
NashVegas/Baton Rouge
Member since Dec 2007
2539 posts
Posted on 10/20/08 at 4:39 pm to
go eat at the chimes just outside the north gates of campus. be at victory hill to see the team walk down and then the band march down. youll be glad you did. enjoy your trip!
Posted by Kim Jong Ir
Baton Rouge
Member since Jan 2008
54893 posts
Posted on 10/20/08 at 4:41 pm to
quote:

some fun things to see and do at USC that out of towners wouldnt necessarily know about. I'd be grateful for any similar tips for game day in Baton Rouge.
All you need to do is get on campus early and walk around taking in the tailgating. I assure you that you will not want for food or drink.
Posted by rumproast
Member since Dec 2003
12394 posts
Posted on 10/20/08 at 4:41 pm to
Trojan,

Actually, you just need to show up on campus...and early. Walk around...people will be everywhere drinking and cooking, and will welcome you to try their food. (You really ought to come to a night game.....but probably hard to sort your schedule coming from LA and all.)

You can watch the band come down the hill...which is pretty cool, but basically, walk around and get drunk.
Posted by KILLhottytoddy
Member since Dec 2005
5661 posts
Posted on 10/20/08 at 4:41 pm to
Don't miss the pregame festivities. Watch the band come down the hill (usually about an hour and a half before kickoff) and make sure you see the band's pregame show on the field. Other than that, have a blast tailgating!
Posted by SmackDaniels
Gulf Breeze, FL
Member since Mar 2007
15383 posts
Posted on 10/20/08 at 4:43 pm to


I think the overwhelming favorite for lunch would either be The Chimes (personal fav) or TJ Ribs. Get there by 11 (at the doors) so you can get a good seat and want have to wait to long.

You are hitting the weather perfect btw.
Posted by Papa Steve
New York, NY
Member since Jul 2007
9962 posts
Posted on 10/20/08 at 4:43 pm to
Go early and check out Mike the Tiger and his habitat.
Posted by seeLSUrun
Baton Rouge
Member since Nov 2005
23038 posts
Posted on 10/20/08 at 4:44 pm to
must see:

Pregame
band coming down the hill
Mike's habitat
RV lot and overall campus tailgaiting
eating at chimes
just to say you have have some cane's
Posted by Luke4LSU
Member since Oct 2007
11986 posts
Posted on 10/20/08 at 4:44 pm to
We fricking hate USC, FWIW IMHO FYI TITTB IMO

That being said, concede that CA is ghey, and you should be fine

J/K, guy.

































































Seriously though...frick USC
This post was edited on 10/20/08 at 4:46 pm
Posted by Geaux4LSU88
Shreveport
Member since Aug 2005
1611 posts
Posted on 10/20/08 at 4:44 pm to
Great post. I got chills b/c you don't even know what you are in for. Get to campus very early. People will start tailgating Friday so you can't be too early on gameday. Walk around and grab some food. Tailgaters should be hospitable (maybe watch the USC clothes). Try to see the band come down the hill by the stadium about 1:15 and make sure you are in the stadium about 30 minutes before kick to see the pregame. The atmosphere should be electric, even for a 2:30 game. Mike 6 our live mascot has a cage by the stadium. He'll be there in the morning, and the kids should enjoy that. Hope you have a great trip. By the way, beat the damn Irish by 30.
Posted by JAF65
Houma,La
Member since Sep 2007
802 posts
Posted on 10/20/08 at 4:44 pm to
quote:

be at victory hill to see the team walk down and then the band march down. you'll be glad you did. enjoy your trip!


Definitely be there to watch the band...you & your family will love it!!!

By the way have great time!!!

This post was edited on 10/20/08 at 4:48 pm
Posted by SDTiger15
lost in Cali
Member since Jan 2005
11629 posts
Posted on 10/20/08 at 4:47 pm to
There is a rumor that one tailgater has a stripper pole set up...may want to check that out.
Posted by Hootie
BR
Member since Aug 2007
2126 posts
Posted on 10/20/08 at 4:47 pm to
You should check out the TigerDroppings tailgate party on the Parade Grounds, in front of the Student Union. Most Rantards are peaceful fans. And the ones that are A-holes are wormy little nerds who couldn't kick your wife's arse if you tied her hands behind her back.
Posted by Luke4LSU
Member since Oct 2007
11986 posts
Posted on 10/20/08 at 4:49 pm to
quote:

There is a rumor that one tailgater has a stripper pole set up...may want to check that out.


Posted by Tiger in NY
Neptune Beach, FL
Member since Sep 2003
31432 posts
Posted on 10/20/08 at 4:50 pm to
quote:

Get there by 11 (at the doors) so you can get a good seat and want have to wait to long.


It is a day game....I ould think this would not work.
Posted by The Natural
NashVegas/Baton Rouge
Member since Dec 2007
2539 posts
Posted on 10/20/08 at 4:53 pm to
quote:

There is a rumor that one tailgater has a stripper pole set up...may want to check that out.


where is this pole you speak of????
Posted by munchman
Baton Rouge
Member since Feb 2006
10369 posts
Posted on 10/20/08 at 4:54 pm to
quote:

Just don't wear any USC gear!


Ditto!!
Posted by SDTiger15
lost in Cali
Member since Jan 2005
11629 posts
Posted on 10/20/08 at 4:55 pm to
quote:

where is this pole you speak of????


That's what she...

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