My brother (class of 2003) and I (class of 2007) are meeting up in New Orleans to go to LSU vs Auburn game. I rarely get to see him and he is headed to NOLA for a conference. So I am going to swing down from Dallas and pick him up. Found tickets for face value and will be in the lower bowl end zone region.

Anything I should expect there? We are going for LSU so I'm not worried about the fans... but seems a little rougher than CS to navigate through.

It's a much bigger city than College Station. There are some pay to park lots and some free ones. I would check the lsusports website to get a feel for the layout.

Make sure you walk around on Gameday. LSU tailgates will typically offer food and beverages. Make sure you see the quad, parade grouds, Mike's habitat, etc...It is a really nice campus.

If you have any specific questions, let me know. I just posted food and bar recommendations in another thread.

Y'all picked a good game. The LSU-Auburn game is always a fun game, with lots of drama. Enjoy New Orleans, then head to BR early. Kick-off is 6:45, so you should get there by 10 or 11 a.m. If you've never been to BR or to an LSU game, get off at the Highland Road exit so that you can get to campus from the prettier side.

Park as close as you possibly can to the gates. Tip: When you enter from the South gates, several blocks on the left - can't tell you the building name - but look on the left for some guys standing in front of a big parking lot. It's near the Ag center. Anyway, you can park there for $40. It's got lots of spaces and port o lets. It's SO worth the money because it's right there on campus, in the middle of everything. I recommend paying that and saving yourself the hassle.

When you get there, just walk around the campus. The tailgating is everywhere. If you make eye-contact with anyone tailgating and let them know that y'all are newbies from A&M, you will be invited to eat and drink and partake of elaborate drinking games. Beer pong is the game of choice at these tailgates (lol).

The band and team march down Victory Hill about two hours before kick-off. Ask someone what time exactly. But that shouldn't be missed.

Major tailgating takes place near the amphitheater, Indian Mounds, that general area. Near stadium. Check out Mike the Tiger in his habitat, next to the "P-MAC" (Pete Maravich Assembly Center) and across from Tiger Stadium.

Get to your seat to watch the Tiger band's pre-game show. Everyone - even opponents - love pre-game.

Expect to be entertained by the game and by the fans. Even if you're not sitting in the student section, you'll be able to experience the thrill and nuttiness of Saturday night in Death Valley. Have fun and Geaux Tigers!

Make sure it's the Highland Road exit getting into Baton Rouge from Gonzales, not the one coming over the Mississippi Bridge.

I know that's the way they will be coming, but just don't want them to make that mistake.

this game is going to be played in a monsoon so dress accordingly.