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Gator fan coming to visit, wants to maximize the experience.
Posted on 10/4/09 at 8:21 am
Posted on 10/4/09 at 8:21 am
Hey Tiger Fans.
Gator fan here, coming to my first game in Baton Rouge next week. Hoping for a good clean game, may the best team win.
I also want some tips and pointers on things to do and see while I'm here. I'm staying in New Orleans, but plan on driving in early on Saturday for the complete gameday experience.
I definitely want to see Tiger Mike, but I'm not sure where to find him, or if you can only get to him after gaining entry to the stadium. I'm also interested in some of the local spots to eat, drink, gather, tailgate around the stadium during the day.
Any help or advice you can provide would be appreciated. I don't mind taking a little stick, if I can get some good information along with it.
Thanks in advance.
Oldy Tyme Gator
Gator fan here, coming to my first game in Baton Rouge next week. Hoping for a good clean game, may the best team win.
I also want some tips and pointers on things to do and see while I'm here. I'm staying in New Orleans, but plan on driving in early on Saturday for the complete gameday experience.
I definitely want to see Tiger Mike, but I'm not sure where to find him, or if you can only get to him after gaining entry to the stadium. I'm also interested in some of the local spots to eat, drink, gather, tailgate around the stadium during the day.
Any help or advice you can provide would be appreciated. I don't mind taking a little stick, if I can get some good information along with it.
Thanks in advance.
Oldy Tyme Gator
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Posted on 10/4/09 at 8:26 am to Olde Tyme Gator
cheer for LSU too...you'll have twice the fun 
Posted on 10/4/09 at 8:27 am to Olde Tyme Gator
First of all he is not Tiger Mike, He is Mike the Tiger, and he is located right outside of the north part of the stadium.
Posted on 10/4/09 at 8:27 am to Olde Tyme Gator
I suggest a couple things, get to campus early, like before 10am. Bring a cooler of beer, like a case and if anyone gets unruley with you offer them beer, then you will have friends for life in purple and gold.
You guys are good, don't wear your attitude, and talk with people, don't walk around looking like you own the place, party with Tigers after the game, Mike the Tiger is at the North end of the stadium.
If you guys roll us, be humble, our fans may start thinking we are invincable, so a lopsided win may be ugly after the game.
You guys are good, don't wear your attitude, and talk with people, don't walk around looking like you own the place, party with Tigers after the game, Mike the Tiger is at the North end of the stadium.
If you guys roll us, be humble, our fans may start thinking we are invincable, so a lopsided win may be ugly after the game.
Posted on 10/4/09 at 8:28 am to Olde Tyme Gator
Mike's habitat is directly across the street from the north-east side of Tiger Stadium next to the big white Dome looking building known as the Pete Maravich Assembly Center.
Just walk around campus, take in a little Tiger Baiting and be a good sport, and you will find all the food your heart desires.
Just walk around campus, take in a little Tiger Baiting and be a good sport, and you will find all the food your heart desires.
This post was edited on 10/4/09 at 8:30 am
Posted on 10/4/09 at 8:29 am to FLtiggah
Usually you can find some Tigers fans willing to share some great food. If you are looking for restaurant, try Sammy's on Highland Rd.
Posted on 10/4/09 at 8:47 am to Olde Tyme Gator
Allways stop by Chimes on Highland before the game...it will be packed, so get there early. If you walk around campus, there are tailgates set up for miles in each direction, so you'll find someone who'll offer you a beer and some food. They'll also have a TV set up so you can catch the scores.
My guess is that College Game Day will be there, so finding a place to park within 3 miles of campus will be impossible unless you're there before 8 or 9 AM.
Ask someone to direct you to the stadium and you'll find all the things you need to see around there. You can see the stadium or the Dome next to the stadium from most places around the campus, but if you're under a tree you might not see them.
Get there early to see the Band march down the hill...see Mike the Tiger there also.
If you can, find someone who's a TAF member and see if they let you go inside the Dome to hear the band play before the game...it's free for them to get you in so don't worry.
Just have fun but try to avoid the Piss Balloons if you are sitting in the lower bowl of the stadium...
My guess is that College Game Day will be there, so finding a place to park within 3 miles of campus will be impossible unless you're there before 8 or 9 AM.
Ask someone to direct you to the stadium and you'll find all the things you need to see around there. You can see the stadium or the Dome next to the stadium from most places around the campus, but if you're under a tree you might not see them.
Get there early to see the Band march down the hill...see Mike the Tiger there also.
If you can, find someone who's a TAF member and see if they let you go inside the Dome to hear the band play before the game...it's free for them to get you in so don't worry.
Just have fun but try to avoid the Piss Balloons if you are sitting in the lower bowl of the stadium...
Posted on 10/4/09 at 9:12 am to Olde Tyme Gator
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I also want some tips and pointers on things to do and see while I'm here. I'm staying in New Orleans, but plan on driving in early on Saturday for the complete gameday experience. I definitely want to see Tiger Mike, but I'm not sure where to find him, or if you can only get to him after gaining entry to the stadium. I'm also interested in some of the local spots to eat, drink, gather, tailgate around the stadium during the day.
Are you looking for restaurants to eat at in Baton Rouge or New Orleans? Or both?
Posted on 10/4/09 at 9:18 am to Olde Tyme Gator
Coming from NOLA, get off at Dalrymple exit, take a right onto Dalrymple nd head into campus. Stop off at Chimes and the Varsity at the north end of Campus (on Highland road) and walk down Chimes street where there are a few bars and restaurants. Check out the tailgating around the parade ground area, the Indian Mounds, etc. Take the walk down Stadium Drive and see the Tiger band and players walk down a couple of hours before the game. Mike the Tiger habitat is right down the hill and right north of Tiger Stadium.
There should be lots of good food and likely lots of gator cooking for this weekend. It'll be high energy and lots of fun. You may get some Tiger Baits , but just give them a cheers. As someone mentioned, bring some extra beer or drink-- that never hurts.
Have a good time
There should be lots of good food and likely lots of gator cooking for this weekend. It'll be high energy and lots of fun. You may get some Tiger Baits , but just give them a cheers. As someone mentioned, bring some extra beer or drink-- that never hurts.
Have a good time
Posted on 10/5/09 at 7:28 am to Statestreet
Thanks, everyone, for all the good info. I had heard about the band coming down the hill too. When does this happen, and can it be seen from inside the stadium, or should I stay outside.
I'd also like to check out the band inside the dome, so finding a TAF member will be a priority. I hope ESPN decides to go somewhere else, they are so annoying.
One things for sure, I will be in Baton Rouge as early as possible, ditching the car as close as I can and walking the rest of the day.
Thanks again for all the good advice.
I'd also like to check out the band inside the dome, so finding a TAF member will be a priority. I hope ESPN decides to go somewhere else, they are so annoying.
One things for sure, I will be in Baton Rouge as early as possible, ditching the car as close as I can and walking the rest of the day.
Thanks again for all the good advice.
Posted on 10/5/09 at 7:33 am to Olde Tyme Gator
Maybe park the car someplace else in town and PM me for my ph number, I own a Taxi and can get you where you need to be, I also can suggest any place you want and get you there.
Posted on 10/5/09 at 7:34 am to Olde Tyme Gator
Give me a way to contact you. We have a big tailgate party close to the stadium if you want to hang out.
Posted on 10/5/09 at 7:37 am to Olde Tyme Gator
Coming from N.O. I'd take Hwy 30, SECOND Gonzales exit, RIGHT off the interstate & then LEFT back under it. Stay on Hwy 30 all the way down. This will lead you straight to Tiger Stadium with no turning off on other streets. Drive down as close as you can get to the stadium, then U-turn & park facing the way you came in to make getting out easier. It mite be a good walk depending on what time you get there but it is an easy access to & out of the stadium, minus the normal game traffic. The band usually comes down between 4:00 & 4:30 but the crowd forms early if you want a good view. And, it is right by Mike's cage but he is loaded into his trailer early. Where Game Day will be set up is a good walk but you'll find all the tailgating food & drinks you want on the way. Enjoy the Quarter but the bars never close..
Posted on 10/5/09 at 7:51 am to Olde Tyme Gator
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Gator fan here, coming to my first game in Baton Rouge next week. Hoping for a good clean game, may the best team win.
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Olde Tyme Gator
TIGER BAIT TIGER BAIT TIGER BAIT TIGER BAIT TIGER BAIT TIGER BAIT TIGER BAIT TIGER BAIT TIGER BAIT TIGER BAIT TIGER BAIT TIGER BAIT
Posted on 10/5/09 at 8:11 am to Olde Tyme Gator
LSU - Stadium Area
This should give you a good idea of where the tiger habitat is, in relation to the other sports landmarks. Your best opportunity to see Mike is to get there Friday night and go to the habitat. Saturday will be crazy and the vet students end up tranquilizing him for the move to the stadium.
This should give you a good idea of where the tiger habitat is, in relation to the other sports landmarks. Your best opportunity to see Mike is to get there Friday night and go to the habitat. Saturday will be crazy and the vet students end up tranquilizing him for the move to the stadium.
Posted on 10/5/09 at 8:35 am to Ace Midnight
Another Gator fan here, I'll be driving over from Destin early Saturday. Is parking really that bad? What are suggestions for parking, and I can vouch for the generosity of many of your fans at tailgate parties. Thanks and look forward to having a great experience Saturday.
Posted on 10/5/09 at 8:49 am to Olde Tyme Gator
Regarding tailgating---- memorize this:
"Mmm, that smells _GOOD_. What is it? Hey, would you like a beer?"
(as someone else already posted, have a shoulder-cooler or something with beer you can offer.)
Smile when you're tigerbaited, and say "Yeah, I'm looking forward to a great contest."
and
"Boy do I hate 'Bama."
You will run across some idjits, but you will also run across 100 times that many good people who will enjoy talking football with you.
"Mmm, that smells _GOOD_. What is it? Hey, would you like a beer?"
(as someone else already posted, have a shoulder-cooler or something with beer you can offer.)
Smile when you're tigerbaited, and say "Yeah, I'm looking forward to a great contest."
and
"Boy do I hate 'Bama."
You will run across some idjits, but you will also run across 100 times that many good people who will enjoy talking football with you.
Posted on 10/5/09 at 8:49 am to Olde Tyme Gator
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Olde Tyme Gator
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wants to maximize the experience
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Posted on 10/5/09 at 8:51 am to stevogator
quote:You're screwed...seriously. If you're leaving Sat morning, it better be around 3 am.
Another Gator fan here, I'll be driving over from Destin early Saturday.
Posted on 10/5/09 at 9:06 am to Olde Tyme Gator
The band marches down the hill approx. 2 hours before kickoff.
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