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Rainy Weekend for the Tiger’s Home Opener
Posted by ben on 11 Sep 2009 | Tagged as: Tailgating
We can only hope that “it never rains in Tiger Stadium” holds true.
If it does rain and you are out tailgating, don’t be like this guy:
For those of you brave enough to make it out to campus, LSU issued some changes to the post game traffic procedures.
From LSUSports.net:
“Adjustments to post-game traffic procedures south of Tiger Stadium will improve the flow of vehicles off the LSU campus after football games this fall, LSU announced Tuesday.
LOTS ON RIVER ROAD
To expedite traffic flow out of the Levee Lots onto River Road, both lanes of traffic will flow south between the southernmost exit of the Levee Lots and Brightside Drive beginning with this week’s game against Vanderbilt. Southbound motorists should be aware that the left lane on River Road will be forced to turn east onto Brightside and the right lane will be forced to proceed south on River Road. Motorists planning to turn onto Brightside must get into the left lane of River Road between the southernmost exit of the Levee Lots and Brightside.
Once again this year, motorists exiting the Levee Lots should be aware that the northernmost exit from that lot will be directed to go north on River Road and the southernmost exit from that lot will be directed to go south on River Road.
LOTS ON GOURRIER AVENUE
Traffic procedures for the parking lots on Gourrier Avenue will be similar to post-game traffic for an LSU baseball game. Motorists exiting the Hayfield Lot on Gourrier Avenue will be contra-flowed west to River Road, but then both lanes of Gourrier Avenue traffic must turn south onto River Road. Vehicles in the Hayfield Lot that wish to go north onto River Road will need to travel through the Levee Lots and use the northernmost exit of the Levee Lots.
Vehicles exiting the new Alex Box Stadium lots will be contra-flowed east to Nicholson Drive. The right lane of Gourrier Avenue will be allowed to go straight onto Burbank or turn south onto Nicholson. The left lane will be allowed to go straight onto Burbank or turn north onto Nicholson.
NICHOLSON DRIVE
Traffic going south on Nicholson Drive will not be contra-flowed as it was last year because Burbank Drive is now available for full use. Burbank Drive was under construction last season.
All other traffic procedures that were in place for the 2008 football season will remain in place for the 2009 season.”
Also check out LSU’s guide to Saturday’s during football season. You can find everything you need to know about parking, tailgating, and going to the game in the 2009 season.
Mercedes-Benz of Baton Rouge Tailgate
Posted by ben on 17 Nov 2008 | Tagged as: Tailgating
I stopped by the Mecedes-Benz tailgate and met with Matthew Standefer Executive Sous Chef for Four Seasons catering. This was their first time catering for the Mercedes-Benz tailgate. Their menu featured Cuban marinated shrimp kabobs, New York Strip kabobs, and grilled barbecue brisket pizza.
“We were really out here to pay homage to our existing parts customers and ‘conquest customers’ to a tailgate party so they would remember us when placing their next order for Mercedes-Benz parts” said Gwen Wild, Business Development Manager for Mercedes-Benz of Baton Rouge.
You can find out more about Mercedes-Benz of Baton Rouge by visiting their website.
You can book Four Seasons Catering for your next tailgate or event by calling (225) 362-3318.
Tailgate of the Week (LSU vs. Bama): Good Times Tailgating
Posted by ben on 17 Nov 2008 | Tagged as: Tailgating
We have our first repeat of tailgate of the week. The Good Times Tailgating crew was in full swing getting ready for the Bama game. I got some good footage of the tailgate dancing as usual and learned about a new dance called the “stanky leg.”
There were even some Alabama fans that gave props to this tailgate, saying “we could only wish we did it like that.”
Check out the video below. (Contains language NSFW)
Krewe of Miss-Lou Dance Contest
Posted by ben on 17 Nov 2008 | Tagged as: Tailgating
I walked up to the Krewe of Miss-Lou tailgate just in time to catch the last round of their dance contest. There were a ton of people on hand to watch this week with 300 dollars and a bottle of crown going to the winner.
Check out the video below. (Contains language NSFW)
Boiled Crabs Recipe
Posted by ben on 12 Nov 2008 | Tagged as: Recipes
By the time football season is in full swing, the crab season is doing the same. Many people prefer not to eat boiled crabs because there is too much work involved for so little meat. I enjoy the sweetness of the crab meat. For the LSU-Florida game, I decided to pick up a bushel of crabs and boil them at the house. It is pretty difficult to bring out a boiling pot and keep the crabs alive all day while tailgating. You can boil the crabs beforehand (or purchase some that are already boiled), put them in an ice chest, and they will hold for quite a while.
Check out the recipe and pictures below. Everybody in Louisiana boils their seafood differently. Let us know how you boil by leaving a comment.
Gov. Bobby Jindal Speaks at Florida Tailgate
Posted by ben on 14 Oct 2008 | Tagged as: Tailgating
Gov. Bobby Jindal visited the UF/LSU tailgate hosted by Gators for McCain and spoke about the importance of the upcoming election. He broke out a Letterman style Top 10 list on things Gator fans and Tiger fans can agree on.
“Let’s all agree that Ohio State sucks.” (3:06)
via Busted Coverage
Tailgate of the Week: Krewe of Miss-Lou
Posted by ben on 02 Oct 2008 | Tagged as: Tailgating
I first visited the Krewe of Miss-Lou for the North Texas game. It was a pretty decent crowd that weekend, but they said I had to come back for the dance competition.
I kept the promise that I would return to check it out and am glad I did, the contest was amazing. Three dancers stole the show with some pretty impressive break dancing and popnlocking. Scrappy ended up flaring, windmilling, and head spinning his way to first place. Much props to the other guys poppin and lockin and to Snapper from the 504 who also made it to the final round. Following the final round was a battle between the dancers in the final round.
**Please note that the fight at the dance contest did not involve any of the members of the Krewe of Miss-Lou, nor do they tolerate that behavior. Take your violence elsewhere. We are all out to have a good time and root the Tigers to a win.
If you think you have what it takes to win, check out the Krewe of Miss-Lou here. The contest usually starts at 4 or 5 PM, depending on the time of the game. Get there early to sign up.
Check out the video below (contains language NSFW).
TigerTailgating.com
Posted by ben on 01 Oct 2008 | Tagged as: Tailgating
Right across from the Under the Oak Trees tailgate is where the TigerTailgating.com group sets up their gathering. They have been in the same spot of over 15 years and actually tailgated in the median on Nicholson Drive before it was removed. Two TVs are set up for multiple games to be viewed at the same time. They were able to watch LSU beat MSU and Alabama upset Georgia at the same time. Each week brings a different menu for tailgaters to sample. This week featured hamburgers, hot dogs, pulled pork, stuffed potatoes, and a seven layer salad. Every year they have a “camp out night” where they set up the tailgate on Friday before the game and camp out until gameday.
You can check out their full menu for the season at their website:
Pictures after the link.
Photo Gallery from LSU vs MSU
Posted by ben on 01 Oct 2008 | Tagged as: Tailgating
Under the Oak Tree Tailgaters
Posted by ben on 01 Oct 2008 | Tagged as: Tailgating
This group has been tailgating at the corner of South Stadium Drive and Nicholson since 1986. Over the years, neighboring tailgate parties have combined to create a great tailgating atmosphere. Each game, they setup boards of pictures outside of their trailer showing the history of their tailgate. A seafood theme was used for the menu for the LSU - Mississippi St. matchup. Fried catfish, fried shrimp, and shrimp etouffee stuffed pistolets were served accompanied by cajun french fries and hush puppies. The tailgating trailer was handcrafted by prisoners at the Angola State Prison. After each game, the tailgate organizer would say “I guess it was another successful tailgate party” and the quote was added to the back of the trailer.
Check out the pictures by clicking below.