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Are LSU fans friendly?

Posted on 9/12/23 at 1:49 pm
Posted by PiggyPaul
Baton Rouge
Member since Sep 2023
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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!
Posted by JiminyCricket
Member since Jun 2017
3482 posts
Posted on 9/12/23 at 1:51 pm to
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.
This post was edited on 9/12/23 at 1:53 pm
Posted by LNCHBOX
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Member since Jun 2009
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Posted on 9/12/23 at 1:52 pm to
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 by MrWalkingMan
31st Parallel North
Member since Aug 2010
6307 posts
Posted on 9/12/23 at 1:55 pm to
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Are LSU fans friendly?

Posted by 225Tyga
Member since Oct 2013
15779 posts
Posted on 9/12/23 at 1:56 pm to
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Are LSU fans friendly?



frick around and find out. Bitchmadeboi
Posted by LSUDonMCO
Orlando
Member since Dec 2003
6847 posts
Posted on 9/12/23 at 1:56 pm to
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.
Posted by Sammobile
Hollywood South
Member since Jan 2009
22329 posts
Posted on 9/12/23 at 1:57 pm to
Pregame/Tailgating: Awesome
Once the ball is kicked off: not as much
Posted by toratiger
susukino
Member since Aug 2008
2604 posts
Posted on 9/12/23 at 1:57 pm to
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 by Topwater Trout
Red Stick
Member since Oct 2010
67589 posts
Posted on 9/12/23 at 1:57 pm to
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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 by TigerBait2008
Boulder,CO
Member since Jun 2008
32385 posts
Posted on 9/12/23 at 1:57 pm to
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 by JiminyCricket
Member since Jun 2017
3482 posts
Posted on 9/12/23 at 1:58 pm to
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1. Don't be a dick, be friendly and fun and you will be surprised as how well you are going to be treated.



This x10000. Every game I go to, I see folks in the other teams colors eating gumbo and fried fish and whatever else the P&G faithful have cooking up. Just be friendly and personable and it'll be great.
Posted by JiminyCricket
Member since Jun 2017
3482 posts
Posted on 9/12/23 at 1:59 pm to
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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.



Op making friends already.
Posted by dcrews
Houston, TX
Member since Feb 2011
30166 posts
Posted on 9/12/23 at 1:59 pm to
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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 by lilkibbi48
New Orleans
Member since Jan 2020
87 posts
Posted on 9/12/23 at 2:00 pm to
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.
Posted by Aech2019
Youngsville
Member since Sep 2020
293 posts
Posted on 9/12/23 at 2:00 pm to
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 by BilbeauTBaggins
probably stuck in traffic
Member since May 2021
4304 posts
Posted on 9/12/23 at 2:03 pm to
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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 by NorthshoreTiger76
Pelicans, Saints, & LSU Fan
Member since May 2009
80161 posts
Posted on 9/12/23 at 2:03 pm to
No
Posted by BilbeauTBaggins
probably stuck in traffic
Member since May 2021
4304 posts
Posted on 9/12/23 at 2:04 pm to
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So long as you're not a dick to people, LSU fans are incredibly friendly and will feed the shite out of you.

LSU fans will also roast a whole pig for Arkansas games. You'll still see people making jambalaya and all that, but there will definitely be a ton of pig roasts out for this one.
Posted by JodyPlauche
Baton Rouge
Member since Aug 2009
8736 posts
Posted on 9/12/23 at 2:07 pm to
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.
Posted by GumboPot
Member since Mar 2009
118689 posts
Posted on 9/12/23 at 2:08 pm to
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Are LSU fans friendly?




Yes. Very friendly.
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