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LSU/FL - my first visit to Tiger Stadium
Posted on 7/21/09 at 9:12 pm
Posted on 7/21/09 at 9:12 pm
I'm a Gator alum and am making my first trip to Baton Rouge to see the game this October.
Before you start flaming me, let me pay a compliment. Of all the SEC rivals we have, I can honestly say LSU is the only one we have whose team/fanbase I admire and respect. Was pulling for you bigtime against OSU 2 years ago. Hate Georgia. Detest Tennessee. Pity SC. Tired of Alabama. Others aren't really worth mentioning in my mind.
Lurking around your boards and having seen you on our campus and elsewhere, I can say that I've found you all to be extremely hardcore, loyal and generally realistic fans. You travel like no other school I've ever seen and you party like there's no tomorrow. Anyone that hauls what is effectively a 48' barbeque and keg holder several hundred miles to a game has my respect. It's really something to behold. And while every school, including mine, has it's fair share of A-holes, my own experience has been that LSU fans have been generally good people that hold things in the right perspective. I hope you've had the same experience with us and apologize in advance if you've instead encountered some of our own homegrown A-holes - sadly, I know they're out there.
My buddies and I are totally stoked for this trip and hopefully we'll walk away having had an unbelievable time (most Gator fans I've talked to that have made the trip have said it was a great experience and have been very complimentary of the fans/atmosphere). My expectation is to be likewise blown away. It should be awesome.
Here's a grapefruit for folks to swing at (though I'd also appreciate some honest feedback). What advice have you got in terms of where to go/what to do/what to see gameday to get most out of our 12 +/- hours in Baton Rouge? Am bringing 7 friends (none of which are UF alum - simply co-workers) who all wanted to see a game in Baton Rouge so we're looking for best places to enjoy pregame rituals. Basically, we're a bunch of 35-40+ year olds that wish we were back in school for another football season. We're staying in New Orleans Friday night and driving up around noon on Saturday.
Thanks. See you in October
Before you start flaming me, let me pay a compliment. Of all the SEC rivals we have, I can honestly say LSU is the only one we have whose team/fanbase I admire and respect. Was pulling for you bigtime against OSU 2 years ago. Hate Georgia. Detest Tennessee. Pity SC. Tired of Alabama. Others aren't really worth mentioning in my mind.
Lurking around your boards and having seen you on our campus and elsewhere, I can say that I've found you all to be extremely hardcore, loyal and generally realistic fans. You travel like no other school I've ever seen and you party like there's no tomorrow. Anyone that hauls what is effectively a 48' barbeque and keg holder several hundred miles to a game has my respect. It's really something to behold. And while every school, including mine, has it's fair share of A-holes, my own experience has been that LSU fans have been generally good people that hold things in the right perspective. I hope you've had the same experience with us and apologize in advance if you've instead encountered some of our own homegrown A-holes - sadly, I know they're out there.
My buddies and I are totally stoked for this trip and hopefully we'll walk away having had an unbelievable time (most Gator fans I've talked to that have made the trip have said it was a great experience and have been very complimentary of the fans/atmosphere). My expectation is to be likewise blown away. It should be awesome.
Here's a grapefruit for folks to swing at (though I'd also appreciate some honest feedback). What advice have you got in terms of where to go/what to do/what to see gameday to get most out of our 12 +/- hours in Baton Rouge? Am bringing 7 friends (none of which are UF alum - simply co-workers) who all wanted to see a game in Baton Rouge so we're looking for best places to enjoy pregame rituals. Basically, we're a bunch of 35-40+ year olds that wish we were back in school for another football season. We're staying in New Orleans Friday night and driving up around noon on Saturday.
Thanks. See you in October
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Posted on 7/21/09 at 9:16 pm to jrz1
Welcome to the board. Keep in mind that every fanbase has their share of idiots and keep your thick skin and you will be fine on this board.
Come to BR hungry!!!
Come to BR hungry!!!
Posted on 7/21/09 at 9:17 pm to jrz1
You'll have a great time tailgating, you have to go up to Tailgates though, regardless of being Tiger baited. Just laugh it off and if their classy they'll offer you a little food.
Posted on 7/21/09 at 9:21 pm to jrz1
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driving up around noon on Saturday
shake off that hangover and get up to BR wayyyyyyy earlier than that. I'd leave around NOLA at 8am or so for the full experience. It's worth it
you're welcome
Posted on 7/21/09 at 9:22 pm to jrz1
It will be the greatest experienced you have ever had leading up to and during the game. Enjoy it.
Posted on 7/21/09 at 9:25 pm to jrz1
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I can honestly say LSU is the only one we have whose team/fanbase I admire and respect.
after a few urine bombs, you might change your mind... maybe a few batteries here and there.
Posted on 7/21/09 at 9:28 pm to jrz1
Prepare to be well fed. All you have to do is ask, and the tailgaters will be happy to share their food at no cost. You and your friends will no doubt get some ribbing but it's really all in good fun. The only times I've seen opposing fans being treated badly is when they instigate it themselves and act like jackasses. But it's a great, friendly atmosphere. At every big SEC home game last season, we had several fans from other schools at our tailgate.
Posted on 7/21/09 at 10:09 pm to jrz1
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driving up around noon on Saturday.
Better come earlier than noon unless you wanna park FAR away ! That said....have fun !
Posted on 7/21/09 at 10:16 pm to jrz1
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I'm a Gator alum and am making my first trip to Baton Rouge to see the game this October.
Where will you be sitting? I don't know if I have enough urine bombs to go around but if you give me an idea of where your seats are I'll be sure to pre-sight your coordinates.
Posted on 7/21/09 at 10:18 pm to jrz1
You're welcome to come tailgate with us ... we'll have some orange and blue jello shots waiting for ya!
That said, if it hasn't been mentioned already, musts on GameDay:
1. obviously tailgate and walk around campus and tailgate more
2. see Mike the Tiger at some point right there by the stadium/PMAC (right where the band comes down the hill)
3. watch the band come down the hill a little after 5pm
4. Be in your seats at least 20 minutes prior to kickoff for PreGame
Hope you have a good time! If everything works out, it could end up being the biggest college football game of the year.
That said, if it hasn't been mentioned already, musts on GameDay:
1. obviously tailgate and walk around campus and tailgate more
2. see Mike the Tiger at some point right there by the stadium/PMAC (right where the band comes down the hill)
3. watch the band come down the hill a little after 5pm
4. Be in your seats at least 20 minutes prior to kickoff for PreGame
Hope you have a good time! If everything works out, it could end up being the biggest college football game of the year.
This post was edited on 7/21/09 at 10:25 pm
Posted on 7/22/09 at 3:43 am to jrz1
As others have said...get there early. Don't bring food or much alcohol. You won't need either before the game if none of you act like dicks. Take the Tigerbaiting with class and enjoy the campus and hospitality. If you do these things you and your friends will have a helluva time.
And you will be back.
Oh yeah. Almost forgot, (this IS the Rant)...frick you, Gator fan!
And you will be back.
Oh yeah. Almost forgot, (this IS the Rant)...frick you, Gator fan!
Posted on 7/22/09 at 10:42 am to jrz1
Arrive early. Walk through the tailgate areas and let your nose do the work. When you smell something you like just go talk to the tailgaters and let them know that this is your first trip to Tiger Stadium. You will not go hungary. Cajun people always cook way more food than they need. You usually get all you can eat and all the adult beverages you can drink. Tiger fans are as passionate about their team as the Gator fans.....but they are equally passionate about the SEC. I guarantee you that 99.9% of the LSU fans were Gator fans when you played for the two BCSNCs. You may also want to watch the band march to the stadium and see Mike the Tigers new habitat. Be sure not to miss pregame inside the stadium. Thank God this is the last year we'll have to face Tebow. Good Luck and enjoy the game.
Posted on 7/22/09 at 10:44 am to jrz1
You're going to find that our fans are WAY more hosptiable than our reputation...I promise.
You'll eat well too. Hope you have a great game day experience, I beleive you will.
You'll eat well too. Hope you have a great game day experience, I beleive you will.
Posted on 7/22/09 at 10:51 am to jrz1
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jrz1
please let us know where you will be so we can pelt you with PissBallons, put you in a portapotty and tip it over and bring your youngest children so we can frighten them with tigerbait chants as they grab your leg and beg you to remove them from the evil clutches of tiger fans
Posted on 7/22/09 at 10:59 am to jrz1
First off, keep in mind the game will most likely be picked up by CBS so it will be a 2:30 kickoff. Try to leave NOLA before 10 or 11.
If you are late and/or don't have a parking pass, park at University High. They usually have spots available later in the day. Walk towards the stadium with beer and bourbon in hand (you will pass the parade grounds, Indian mounds, not to mention about 50,000 tailgater's) and soak up the atmosphere, eat some good food and absorb some friendly fire from opposing fans.
-Make your way down the hill to the stadium to see Mike in his cage
-Watch the band come down the hill and enter the stadium
-Be in your seat to see the band pre-game and teams enter the field.
-Go to Walk-Ons after the game (walking distance from stadium). It is a huge party (all ages not just college crowd). Live music, good drink, etc.
Have a blast and I will see you in the Swamp next year.
If you are late and/or don't have a parking pass, park at University High. They usually have spots available later in the day. Walk towards the stadium with beer and bourbon in hand (you will pass the parade grounds, Indian mounds, not to mention about 50,000 tailgater's) and soak up the atmosphere, eat some good food and absorb some friendly fire from opposing fans.
-Make your way down the hill to the stadium to see Mike in his cage
-Watch the band come down the hill and enter the stadium
-Be in your seat to see the band pre-game and teams enter the field.
-Go to Walk-Ons after the game (walking distance from stadium). It is a huge party (all ages not just college crowd). Live music, good drink, etc.
Have a blast and I will see you in the Swamp next year.
Posted on 7/22/09 at 11:12 am to jrz1
jrz1. We cant stress this enough. GET THERE EARLIER!!!!!!!!!!! I would say no later than 10 o clock. Need to leave New Orleans by nine.
Posted on 7/22/09 at 11:37 am to jrz1
We are glad to have you my friend.
1. New Orleans Friday is a great call.
2. Like wise, arriving in Baton Rouge by 10:00 am is a must. You have to beat the traffic in and find a decent parking spot.
2. The best tailgating in my opinion is to the East of the Stadium in areas just west of The Quad. Especially near the Indian Mounds. But I would go everywhere, The Parade Grounds, the RV area, etc, right down between the stadium and the assembly center, etc. There is lots of food for sale and probably a band playing by the Assembly Center and the pre-game show ther as well.
3. Definitely fly your colors. No problem with being at your jorty best. Just smile and laugh and realize Tiger Bait is NOT a threat, just an invitation to party.
4. If invited, partake. If not invited, ASK if you can sponge. LSU fans live to entertain. It's in our DNA. It's important to us that you have fun. Get yourself set up at a place with some tv's and an open bar and food.
5. THIS PART IS ESSENTIAL. Make sure you are by the INDIAN MOUNDS about 3 hours before game time. The team buses will arrive. The players get off the bus and walk down the hill. Later the band arrives and marches down the hill and it is loud and festive. I can't tell you the exact time line, but i think the band arrives 90 minutes before kickoff. You can not miss this.
6. After the band plays have one last adult beverage and get in the Stadium. The pregame atmosphere is awesome, with music, videos, the epic BAND playing the LSU fight song etc.
7. At this point, just accept the fact that LSU is about to crush your dreams and give you a Bayou Beat-down. Resistance is futile. Just sit on your hands, be very, very quiet and accept your inevitable fate like a man. If Tim Tebow's head is seperated from his body on a backside blitz, I will assure you that LSU officials will remove his lifeless Heisman-like body in an honorable way ,and he will recieve a brief and stirring tribute from our crowd. Because we care.
1. New Orleans Friday is a great call.
2. Like wise, arriving in Baton Rouge by 10:00 am is a must. You have to beat the traffic in and find a decent parking spot.
2. The best tailgating in my opinion is to the East of the Stadium in areas just west of The Quad. Especially near the Indian Mounds. But I would go everywhere, The Parade Grounds, the RV area, etc, right down between the stadium and the assembly center, etc. There is lots of food for sale and probably a band playing by the Assembly Center and the pre-game show ther as well.
3. Definitely fly your colors. No problem with being at your jorty best. Just smile and laugh and realize Tiger Bait is NOT a threat, just an invitation to party.
4. If invited, partake. If not invited, ASK if you can sponge. LSU fans live to entertain. It's in our DNA. It's important to us that you have fun. Get yourself set up at a place with some tv's and an open bar and food.
5. THIS PART IS ESSENTIAL. Make sure you are by the INDIAN MOUNDS about 3 hours before game time. The team buses will arrive. The players get off the bus and walk down the hill. Later the band arrives and marches down the hill and it is loud and festive. I can't tell you the exact time line, but i think the band arrives 90 minutes before kickoff. You can not miss this.
6. After the band plays have one last adult beverage and get in the Stadium. The pregame atmosphere is awesome, with music, videos, the epic BAND playing the LSU fight song etc.
7. At this point, just accept the fact that LSU is about to crush your dreams and give you a Bayou Beat-down. Resistance is futile. Just sit on your hands, be very, very quiet and accept your inevitable fate like a man. If Tim Tebow's head is seperated from his body on a backside blitz, I will assure you that LSU officials will remove his lifeless Heisman-like body in an honorable way ,and he will recieve a brief and stirring tribute from our crowd. Because we care.
This post was edited on 7/22/09 at 12:05 pm
Posted on 7/22/09 at 12:58 pm to jrz1
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Here's a grapefruit for folks to swing at (though I'd also appreciate some honest feedback). What advice have you got in terms of where to go/what to do/what to see gameday to get most out of our 12 +/- hours in Baton Rouge? Am bringing 7 friends (none of which are UF alum - simply co-workers) who all wanted to see a game in Baton Rouge so we're looking for best places to enjoy pregame rituals. Basically, we're a bunch of 35-40+ year olds that wish we were back in school for another football season. We're staying in New Orleans Friday night and driving up around noon on Saturday.
My first advice would be to try to get there earlier than noon. The campus fills up before that, even for a night game, and it'll probably be hard to find a decent parking space.
As for things to do, the tailgaters are everywhere, so you can pretty much wander anywhere around campus and see that. Wear your UF gear, and you'll probably be offered food and drinks.
If you're more into an indoor atmosphere, The Chimes is a popular pre- and post-game hangout. It's especially fun for Gator fans because UF sends a bus trip every year of mostly students without tickets who converge on The Chimes to watch the game on TV. About an hour before game time, as the LSU fans start to leave for the game, the Gator buses arrive and literally take over the place.
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let me pay a compliment. Of all the SEC rivals we have, I can honestly say LSU is the only one we have whose team/fanbase I admire and respect
Thanks for the kind words, and I hope we live up to your expectations. Outside of Tiger Stadium (obviously I'm biased), there is no better place to watch a college football game than The Swamp (been there six times!). UF and LSU fans are very similar in terms of our passion and support for our team. It's probably one of the reasons the two fan bases get along as well as we do. I firmly believe that our two schools, in addition to having the two best overall athletic programs in the conference, also have the two greatest fan bases.
Enjoy your trip to BR, and hopefully it'll only be the first of two (or even three?) games between our teams this season.
Posted on 7/22/09 at 5:39 pm to jrz1
Well jrzl you've gotten a lot of good advise from the rantards. But don't be fooled, they didn't give you the final picture cause if you get there early and eat and drink for 4-5 hours you'll be lucky to make it to a shade tree and collapse with strange stomach sounds and hard of breathing until after the game is over!!!
Have a great time!
Have a great time!
Posted on 7/22/09 at 5:48 pm to jrz1
go to tj ribs for lunch.. great atmosphere and great food.. expect a tigerbait though
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