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Are LSU fans friendly?
Posted on 9/12/23 at 1:49 pm
Posted on 9/12/23 at 1:49 pm
Hello tiger fans. Razorback guy here who was recently relocated to Baton Rouge from Arkansas for business. Going to our first Death Valley experience in a few weeks with some buddies flying in from Dallas. Have been doing a little research on Gameday activities and was hoping for some feedback/suggestions.
1) Is it Ok to wear our Arkansas gear? We’re very friendly people and polite. Not looking to have stuff thrown at us or attacked. Just wanting to have a great day and enjoy the environment!
2) The plan as of now is to go early and find some parking somewhere near Dalrymple. Walk over to the North Campus area and see what Chimes is all about. Then walk through campus and head down to Walk On’s and then back up to the Indian Mounds for the Tiger Walk.
3) Are there food trucks or places to eat around the PMAC? We want some good authentic local food and since we’ll have on hog gear I don’t anticipate much being offered from the local tailgates lol
4) Is there an area usually full of drunk college kids we need to stay away from? I know most campuses have areas like this I usually tell visitors to avoid.
5) We won’t have a tailgate or home-base and will just be casually wandering around all day. Is there anything we should bring to be more prepared? We might pack a rolling cooler with some beers and just toss it before going in the stadium.
We are in our mid-30’s, love college football, and excited to experience Death Valley at night. Appreciate any help!
1) Is it Ok to wear our Arkansas gear? We’re very friendly people and polite. Not looking to have stuff thrown at us or attacked. Just wanting to have a great day and enjoy the environment!
2) The plan as of now is to go early and find some parking somewhere near Dalrymple. Walk over to the North Campus area and see what Chimes is all about. Then walk through campus and head down to Walk On’s and then back up to the Indian Mounds for the Tiger Walk.
3) Are there food trucks or places to eat around the PMAC? We want some good authentic local food and since we’ll have on hog gear I don’t anticipate much being offered from the local tailgates lol
4) Is there an area usually full of drunk college kids we need to stay away from? I know most campuses have areas like this I usually tell visitors to avoid.
5) We won’t have a tailgate or home-base and will just be casually wandering around all day. Is there anything we should bring to be more prepared? We might pack a rolling cooler with some beers and just toss it before going in the stadium.
We are in our mid-30’s, love college football, and excited to experience Death Valley at night. Appreciate any help!
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Posted on 9/12/23 at 1:51 pm to PiggyPaul
I won't say you won't come across some jackasses here and there, but you're equally likely to get some friendly ribbing and then invited to that same tailgate for some food.
Like anything else, don't take the jabs too seriously and try to laugh and you'll have a good time. Don't be shocked if you end up having some beers and jambalaya at a tailgate around campus.
Like anything else, don't take the jabs too seriously and try to laugh and you'll have a good time. Don't be shocked if you end up having some beers and jambalaya at a tailgate around campus.
This post was edited on 9/12/23 at 1:53 pm
Posted on 9/12/23 at 1:52 pm to PiggyPaul
Among the best with a few assholes sprinkled in. As long as you aren't a dick yourself, you should have a great time.
Posted on 9/12/23 at 1:55 pm to PiggyPaul
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Are LSU fans friendly?
Posted on 9/12/23 at 1:56 pm to PiggyPaul
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Are LSU fans friendly?
frick around and find out. Bitchmadeboi
Posted on 9/12/23 at 1:56 pm to PiggyPaul
1. Don't be a dick, be friendly and fun and you will be surprised as how well you are going to be treated.
2. LEAVE THE HOG CALLS AT HOME! They are annoying.
The rest of the stuff I will leave to people who go all the time to tell you. BUT don't accept everything you see on the Rant at face value, because there are Rantards who will intentionally try to lead you into trouble. Use your common sense when it comes to advice.
2. LEAVE THE HOG CALLS AT HOME! They are annoying.
The rest of the stuff I will leave to people who go all the time to tell you. BUT don't accept everything you see on the Rant at face value, because there are Rantards who will intentionally try to lead you into trouble. Use your common sense when it comes to advice.
Posted on 9/12/23 at 1:57 pm to PiggyPaul
Pregame/Tailgating: Awesome
Once the ball is kicked off: not as much
Once the ball is kicked off: not as much
Posted on 9/12/23 at 1:57 pm to PiggyPaul
I am Filling my piss balloons as I type. Be sure to make your last will official before you arrive.Please have a list of next of kin in your pocket.
Posted on 9/12/23 at 1:57 pm to PiggyPaul
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since we’ll have on hog gear I don’t anticipate much being offered from the local tailgates lol
you will be surprised. LSU fans are pretty welcoming...depending on how you act.
Posted on 9/12/23 at 1:57 pm to PiggyPaul
I've invited 1 hog couple to our tailgate. Yall are welcome as well. Give me a contact method and I'll be in touch.
Posted on 9/12/23 at 1:59 pm to PiggyPaul
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We want some good authentic local food and since we’ll have on hog gear I don’t anticipate much being offered from the local tailgates lol
It's the complete opposite as far as I've seen.
So long as you're not a dick to people, LSU fans are incredibly friendly and will feed the shite out of you.
Posted on 9/12/23 at 2:00 pm to PiggyPaul
1) Yes. Just be nice and 95% of other people will be nice back.
2) There should be plenty of free parking near Dalrymple if you arrive early enough in the day (before 10am). You will not want to walk to Walkons and back though. That will be a long walk. Chimes will be great and the original Raising Canes is next to it.
3) I'm not sure how authentic the food trucks are around the PMAC, maybe they are, but I've never eaten at them. You will likely be invited into tailgates for drinks and food.
4) The drunk college kids will be on the north side of the Parade Ground. Stick to the south side and you'll be fine.
5) Agreed.
2) There should be plenty of free parking near Dalrymple if you arrive early enough in the day (before 10am). You will not want to walk to Walkons and back though. That will be a long walk. Chimes will be great and the original Raising Canes is next to it.
3) I'm not sure how authentic the food trucks are around the PMAC, maybe they are, but I've never eaten at them. You will likely be invited into tailgates for drinks and food.
4) The drunk college kids will be on the north side of the Parade Ground. Stick to the south side and you'll be fine.
5) Agreed.
Posted on 9/12/23 at 2:00 pm to PiggyPaul
The frats will more likely be the complete a holes, so definelty stay away from the parade grounds. Most of your general tailgaters are really friendly. You will come across fans buggin you sayin “tigerbait” but it’s all love.
Posted on 9/12/23 at 2:03 pm to PiggyPaul
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Is it Ok to wear our Arkansas gear?
You'll be fine. If you're nice, LSU fans are nice.
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The plan as of now is to go early and find some parking somewhere near Dalrymple. Walk over to the North Campus area and see what Chimes is all about. Then walk through campus and head down to Walk On’s and then back up to the Indian Mounds for the Tiger Walk
You can look online and find a parking pass. West Campus Apartments parking spots are fairly unoccupied before 12pm if you can make it before that. You can park by the UREC and be fine as well. Walk On's is a bit of a trek and you would basically have left the edge of campus if you're trying to go that way. You'll be better off going to Chimes then walking along Dalrymple towards the stadium.
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Are there food trucks or places to eat around the PMAC? We want some good authentic local food and since we’ll have on hog gear I don’t anticipate much being offered from the local tailgates lol
Do you have friends/family/coworkers that can take you around? No big deal if not. There are some booths near the stadium. Overpriced and not really authentic. Go towards the Indian Mounds and you'll see the giant circus style tent, that's DVA's tailgate. Guy who runs it charges $10 for beer and food, $5 for just food. @zrau on Twitter/X if you want to look him up/follow him. He usually cooks something cajun inspired.
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Is there an area usually full of drunk college kids we need to stay away from?
Parade Grounds along Dalrymple and Highland are occupied heavily by frats. Stay on the other side of Dalrymple and you'll be fine. You might get a ton of "Tiger Bait" said towards you but you will be safe.
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We might pack a rolling cooler with some beers and just toss it before going in the stadium
I have packed a small wearable cooler and left it in bushes several times before entering TS. I've been fortunate to not have it stolen. We pack a lot of canned beer/seltzers, so it's different than packing liquor and not having to worry about keeping it cold. If temperatures are a concern, bring a styrofoam container from Rouse's/Walmart that you have no problem tossing at the end of the day and take turns transporting.
Posted on 9/12/23 at 2:03 pm to PiggyPaul
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Posted on 9/12/23 at 2:07 pm to PiggyPaul
If you wear Arkansas gear you have to do a shot every time someone yells Tigerbait at you.
My goal when opposing team fans show up...is to have fun with them so they enjoy the experience. I want them to enjoy Tiger Stadium's experience so much...you pull for LSU when they are not playing your team.
My goal when opposing team fans show up...is to have fun with them so they enjoy the experience. I want them to enjoy Tiger Stadium's experience so much...you pull for LSU when they are not playing your team.
Posted on 9/12/23 at 2:08 pm to PiggyPaul
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Are LSU fans friendly?
Yes. Very friendly.
Posted on 9/12/23 at 2:12 pm to PiggyPaul
Anyone that posts something like this probably ought to stay home.
I have never posted on another forum about attending a road game and asking what I should or shouldn't do.
If you want to go, than suck it up and go support your team.
What I've found is any visiting fan that looks for trouble can usually find it. The vast majority of visiting fans don't seem to have any issues.
I have never posted on another forum about attending a road game and asking what I should or shouldn't do.
If you want to go, than suck it up and go support your team.
What I've found is any visiting fan that looks for trouble can usually find it. The vast majority of visiting fans don't seem to have any issues.
Posted on 9/12/23 at 2:20 pm to PiggyPaul
Moreso than most places, the energy you give is the energy you get.
Posted on 9/12/23 at 2:32 pm to PiggyPaul
The vast majority are.
But you have to realize, with a 4.5 million alumni and fan base, and at least 125,000 on campus on fall Saturdays, you can't make a blanket statement like 'are LSU fans friendly.' Most are. A miniscule % are not.
With that many people who all come from vastly different backgrounds, areas, families, locations, ages, etc. - you are bound to encounter a few 'overzealous a-holes.'
IGNORE THEM. They don't represent the overwhelming vast majority of Tiger fans.
You are more likely to see canopies, tailgates, and tents of all colors - reds and golds and whites and purples - all intermingled on campus with visitors partying with locals
1. Yes. When you encounter a screeching Tiger, smile good-naturedly and walk away.
2. Sounds like a plan.
3. The PMAC has a few food trucks outside, but there's also the TAF Pregame inside the PMAC that has nice dinners prepared for sale inside. I'm sure they'll let you in.
4. The frats usually hang around in the middle of the Parade Grounds.
The students wait outside of the Northwest corner - facing Mike's Habitat.
5. You may not need to do that if you are wandering tailgaters - you'll usually be given drinks and food everywhere if you're friendly - especially if you ask 'saaaaaay what is that you're cooking there??' :) lol
But you have to realize, with a 4.5 million alumni and fan base, and at least 125,000 on campus on fall Saturdays, you can't make a blanket statement like 'are LSU fans friendly.' Most are. A miniscule % are not.
With that many people who all come from vastly different backgrounds, areas, families, locations, ages, etc. - you are bound to encounter a few 'overzealous a-holes.'
IGNORE THEM. They don't represent the overwhelming vast majority of Tiger fans.
You are more likely to see canopies, tailgates, and tents of all colors - reds and golds and whites and purples - all intermingled on campus with visitors partying with locals
1. Yes. When you encounter a screeching Tiger, smile good-naturedly and walk away.
2. Sounds like a plan.
3. The PMAC has a few food trucks outside, but there's also the TAF Pregame inside the PMAC that has nice dinners prepared for sale inside. I'm sure they'll let you in.
4. The frats usually hang around in the middle of the Parade Grounds.
The students wait outside of the Northwest corner - facing Mike's Habitat.
5. You may not need to do that if you are wandering tailgaters - you'll usually be given drinks and food everywhere if you're friendly - especially if you ask 'saaaaaay what is that you're cooking there??' :) lol
This post was edited on 9/12/23 at 2:36 pm
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