re: LSU football parking map tells the story as to why campus has lost its game day luster.

I can’t believe Parker coliseum is still free. For another year at least.

Used to park on grass lot in front of natatorium. Would drop car off night before. Very convenient. Would pay for the right to park there but you can't pick your season pass parking lot.

Some real good tailgating groups were there and provided a great experience for people who were walking to game. Idiots.

Did anyone else notice that the UGA and Bama game price for General Parking has increased to $60?

Some really good tailgates went down in the natatorium lot back when it was free. Literally tailgates. Trucks backed up.

On slow days we would park damn near next to the stadium some games and drop the tailgate and park. This was in the early 2000s. So not that long ago (to me).

I feel like my situation Saturday is pretty emblematic of how parking and traffic can impact attendance. My kid has a soccer tournament in Lafayette, last game will end around 3:30 pm. Now if I had any confidence I could drive in and find a place to park reasonably close to the stadium that wouldn't take 2 hours to get home, I'd roll into campus around 4:30, grab something to eat and watch the game. There would be concession money made off of me, and possibly a sale or 2 at the bookstore. Instead, I know all of the free parking will be gone, and I'm not about to pay money to park in a lot on the opposite side of campus from where I want to be after the game. So I'll just drive on by, head home, and watch the game from the couch. I don't know why they make it so hard to be a fan sometimes.

exactly what is the corporate tailgate nonsense?

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Parking should require a game ticket. That is all.

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Parking situation is a shame, especially considering the halftime exodus. frick anyone that goes to campus and doesn’t enter stadium. Lots are no longer free because there are too many campus selfie opportunities to be had and too many douche bags that think it’s cool to watch the game outside TS under a tent.

Of course they started charging for parking when there's as many or more people outside the stadium than inside. These assholes don’t contribute much to a previously established tailgating scene, but do add to traffic both ways.

If you don’t like this, then GTFO my lawn.

Great post. Penny smart, dollar stupid. Greed at its finest

I’m reward to go to Tiger Stadium and see my Tigers play and to tailgate all day

My family, extended family and friends tailgated for so many years near the student union, I couldn't even begin to count. Our tailgating neighbors we knew for years. We didn't have to pay a penny then. But, one by one, our spaces were scooped up, our neighbors left and did not come back, and we simply gave it up. It was no longer a gathering of fans and family...it was an opportunity to rip us off after our ticket prices and TAF contribution increased. The additional fees to set up in our old place was no longer worth it.
We have not tailgated in over 5 years....Joe Alleva needs to go! I don't mind supporting Tiger football! I do mind having to pay hand over fist for every little item for the "game day experience!". Those who are younger will never know what it was like!
Joe needs to be shown the door