re: going to the first game in years...looking for advice

Man, that sounds like a great way to spend an anniversary. The atmosphere will be a bit slow for this one, but it damn sure beats a lot of other things that you could do for an anniversary!

I think the clear bag policy is in effect for all stadiums now.

I would suggest you eat an early lunch at Parrains or the Chimes.

If you can manage to get there at a decent time, you can park in one of the free lots off Gourrier...that way you will be headed east when you leave the game.

For tailgating, you can always go to the TAF gathering in the PMAC...if you are not a member, either join TAF or the Alumni Association to get in for free. I am not sure whether I will set up or not at this point, but if I do, yall are certainly welcome to join us.

I am not sure whether the tiger will be out or not, as I don't usually make it up that way on gameday.

Check out the gameday schedule on the home page here for the gameday schedule...you can burn up a few hours watching the team and the band coming down the hill.