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12007 LSU FOOTBALL OFFICIAL FAN GUIDE

CONTENTS2 What’s New in 2007

3 Tailgating at LSU: Preserving a Tradition

5 2007 Football Schedule/Ticket Information

7 Parking Policies

9 Handicap Parking/Oversized Vehicle Parking

11 Motor Home Parking

13 Tailgating Policies

19 Tiger Stadium Policies

23 Fan Services

27 Postseason Ticket Information

31 Best Routes to and from Tiger Stadium

33 Tiger Stadium Seating Chart

35 LSU Fight Songs

39 LSU Sports Radio/TV Network

43 Head Coach Les Miles

47 Tradition Fund Chart

50 2007 Football Roster

57 LSUsports.net

58 NCAA Compliance Information

64 LSU Head Coaches

70 Tiger Athletic Foundation

74 Please Stay off Field

76 Allowable Items in Stadium

77 Non-Allowable Items in Stadium

80 Parking/Traffic Map Legend

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No Smoking in Tiger StadiumBeginning with the 2007 football season, smoking will not be permitted inTiger Stadium. The “Louisiana Smoke Free Air Act” became law in theState of Louisiana on January 1, 2007. The statute La. R.S. 40:1300.252specifically prohibits smoking in any public building, defined as a buildingowned or operated by the state or any other political subdivision of thestate. All of LSU’s athletic facilities are considered public buildings underthis statute. Additionally, a public place also covers sports arenas, educa-tional facilities and any enclosed areas to which the public is invited.

Time Restriction on Nicholson Drive ParkingFor safety reasons, beginning with the 2007 football season, vehicles may not park on the shoulders ofNicholson Drive between North Stadium Drive and Gourrier Lane prior to 7 p.m. on Fridays before foot-ball games. Vehicles parked on Nicholson Drive can cause obstructed views for vehicles traveling onNicholson Drive and for students walking to classes. Please be advised that vehicles that park onNicholson Drive prior to 7 p.m. on Fridays will be towed.

Satellite Police Unit in Touchdown VillageFor the increased security and enjoyment of motor home owners in Touchdown Village, LSU CampusPolice will operate a Satellite Police Unit in this lot beginning at 5 p.m. on Friday until 6 a.m. on Sundaymorning each football weekend. This unit is being located in Touchdown Village to enforce safety andnoise policies that are designed to enhance the motor home tailgating experience.

Revised Policy Regarding Portable Stadium SeatsThere is no size restriction of stadium seats that may be brought into Tiger Stadium, except that anyseat that impedes on the comfort and enjoyment of a fan in an adjacent seat (in front, behind or to theside) is prohibited. Please be advised that any stadium seat measuring 16 inches wide or less will fit intoany seat in Tiger Stadium. In some portions of Tiger Stadium, seats wider than 16 inches may fit.Please be considerate of those sitting around you.

Parking in Gourrier Lane LotsParking in the Fairway Lot, located at the corner of Gourrier Lane and Nicholson Drive, will be reducedthis year due to the construction of LSU’s new baseball stadium. Please refer to the fold-out parkingmap in this Fan Guide for a diagram of the revised Fairway Lot.

Parking in Levee LotsParking lots on River Road – called the Levee Lots -- have been refurbished to make them functional forall weather conditions. In the past, these lots were subject to closure when rain made them unusable.

FOR2007What’s New

Dear Tiger Fan,

As Tiger Stadium has grown over the course of the last threedecades, so has tailgating on game days. More people than everbefore are coming to LSU for football weekends, turning our cam-pus into a weekend-long festival.

Because tailgating has grown so rapidly, we formed aGameDay Coordination Committee this past year consisting of across-section of LSU campus representatives to develop smart,concise, consistent and enforceable policies for the overall better-ment and long-term good of tailgating at LSU football games.

We looked closely at every existing policy and asked the fol-lowing question of each:

• Is it is necessary?• Does it promote safety?• Does it promote enjoyment for fans?• Does it compromise the integrity of the campus?

We want our LSU football game day tradition to prosper, but itis becoming increasingly more important to manage activities oncampus. That means it is important to enforce effective policies tomanage traffic and parking, portable restrooms, trash pickup,cookers, music and so on.

Developing and enforcing policies is not meant to diminish theenjoyment of the LSU GameDay experience. To the contrary, ourultimate goal is to make tailgating safe and enjoyable for everyone.

Most of our policies are based on the principle of ensuring thatone fans’ enjoyment of tailgating does not impede the enjoymentof another fan. All of our policies are based on keeping everyonesafe and sound on game days.

This Fan Guide includes new and revised policies pertaining tothe GameDay experience. I don’t think you will find many dramaticchanges, but hopefully you will find clearer and more concise poli-cies, as well as explanations for each.

Help keep your campus safe and clean. Let’s all work togetherto keep the great tradition of LSU Tailgating alive and well formany years to come.

Geaux Tigers!


A Message from the ATHLETIC DIRECTOR

Tailgating at LSU:Preserving a Tradition

Most of our policies arebased on the principle ofensuring that one fans’enjoyment of tailgatingdoes not impede theenjoyment of anotherfan. All of our policiesare based on keepingeveryone safe and soundon game days.

Skip BertmanLSU Director of Athletics


Season TicketsTradition Fund TicketsApproximately 45,000 football season tickets require a donationto LSU’s Tradition Fund for the right to purchase those tickets.Invoices for the Tradition Fund Contribution are mailed inJanuary of each year. Tradition Fund Contributions are due infull by March 31 of each year, prior to the mailing of season tick-et renewal forms.

Tiger Athletic Foundation TicketsA limited amount of season tickets require Tiger AthleticFoundation donations. TAF ticket donations are also due byMarch 31 and share the same deadlines and application proce-dures as Tradition Fund tickets. TAF also offers premium seatingin the Stadium Club and the Tiger Den Suites. For information onTAF premium seating, please contact the TAF offices.

Season Ticket Renewals Season ticket renewals for football are mailed in April each year.The deadline for renewal is usually May 31. Season ticket hold-ers are notified of exact dates each year. If you have notreceived a renewal form by the first week of May, please call theticket office. Full payment is due in the ticket office by the dead-line date on the renewal form.

New Season TicketsLSU has introduced a waiting list for football season tickets thatis available from mid-January to March 31 each year. To registerfor the waiting list, log on to LSUsports.net, go to “Tickets” andthen “Buy Tickets Online.” A $10 fee is required annually to reg-ister for the wait list, and tickets are issued based on LSUPriority Point order. Cash, check, Visa, MasterCard or AmericanExpress are acceptable forms of payment for season tickets.

Individual Game TicketsHome Game TicketsIndividual game football tickets for select games go on sale eachAugust. The cost of a home game football ticket is $40 forbleacher seats for non-SEC games and $45 for SEC games and“premier games.” All phone and internet orders are subject toapplicable service fees.

Away Game TicketsSeason ticket holders may apply for away game tickets in thespring of each year. Remaining away game tickets go on sale tothe general public in August. The host school sets the price ofaway game tickets, and that cost varies. All phone and internetorders are subject to applicable service fees.

2007 ScheduleDATE OPPONENT SITE TIME

Aug. 30 Mississippi State Starkville, Miss. 7 p.m.Sept. 8 Virginia Tech Baton Rouge 8:15 p.m.Sept. 15 Middle Tennessee Baton Rouge 7 p.m.Sept. 22 South Carolina # Baton Rouge 7 p.m.Sept. 29 Tulane New Orleans TBAOct. 6 Florida Baton Rouge 7 p.m.Oct. 13 Kentucky Lexington, Ky. TBAOct. 20 Auburn Baton Rouge 7 p.m.Oct. 27 Open DateNov. 3 Alabama Tuscaloosa, Ala. TBANov. 10 Louisiana Tech * Baton Rouge 7 p.m.Nov. 17 Ole Miss Oxford, Miss. TBANov. 23 Arkansas Baton Rouge 1:30 p.m.Dec. 1 SEC Championship Atlanta, Ga. 3 p.m.

*denotes Homecoming; # Gold Game (fans wear gold)All dates and times subject to change; All times Central

LSU Ticket OfficeThe LSU Athletics Ticket Office

is located on the first floor of theLSU Athletic AdministrationBuilding. The AthleticAdministration Building is on thecorner of Nicholson Drive and NorthStadium Drive, in the west parkinglot of Tiger Stadium.

The LSU Athletic Ticket Office isopen from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. CT,Monday-Friday, except on universi-ty-observed holidays.

TICKET OFFICE OPEN ON GAMEDAYS

Noon (games after 6 p.m.)

8 a.m. (games before 6 p.m.)

(225) 578-2184(800) 960-8587

www.LSUsports.net

Important Numbers to KnowLSU Athletics (225) 578-8001Tiger Athletic Foundation (225) 578-4823TAF on day of game (225) 578-0177LSU Ticket Office (225) 578-2184

Toll free: (800) 960-8587LSU Sports Properties (225) 578-7049Tiger Gift Center (225) 578-6975LSU Police (225) 578-3231LSU Office of Visitor Information (225) 578-5030Tailgating Clean-up/Recycling (225) 578-3186Farr Park (225) 769-7805Official Athletics Website LSUsports.netOfficial TAF Website lsutaf.orgOfficial LSU Website lsu.edu


CarpoolingPolicy:Fans are encouraged to carpool as often as possible and toarrive early to campus.

Reason:The less vehicles on campus on game day, the more park-ing opportunities there will be for everyone.

Closed StreetsPolicy: North Stadium Drive, South Stadium Drive and WestStadium Drive (next to Tiger Stadium) will be closed to allvehicular traffic on game days.

Reason:The streets nearest to Tiger Stadium are heavily utilized bypedestrians. Vehicular traffic on those streets wouldpresent a danger to those pedestrians.

Neutral Ground (Median) ParkingPolicy: Parking of vehicles on the neutral ground (median) onNicholson Drive is not permitted.

Reason:Vehicles parked on neutral grounds can obstruct the visionof motorists and presents a danger for pedestrians andmotorists.

Nicholson DrivePolicy: Vehicles may not park on the shoulders of Nicholson Drivebetween North Stadium Drive and Gourrier Lane prior to 7p.m. on Fridays before football games. Vehicles that park onNicholson Drive prior to this time will be towed. (Effectivebeginning with the 2007 football season)

Reason:Parked vehicles on Nicholson Drive can cause obstructedviews for vehicles traveling on Nicholson Drive and for stu-dents walking to classes.

Parking in Designated AreasPolicy:Automobiles and motor homes may park only in designatedareas. No parking is permitted on roots of trees.

Reason:LSU has one of the most picturesque campuses in America,and we ask our fans to help preserve its beauty. Parking onthe roots of LSU’s historic oak trees will shorten the lifespan of this valuable resource.

Police DirectionsPolicy: Motorists should follow the directions given by police offi-cers on campus.

Reason:Policemen along the traffic routes and at parking lots arethere to direct motorists to the best routes for the closestavailable parking.

Saving SpacesPolicy: Saving parking spaces for other motorists is not permittedin any lot.

Reason:Parking on the LSU campus is first-come, first-servedexcept in lots with reserved spaces.

Spaces for Vehicles OnlyPolicy: Reserved parking spaces are for vehicles only. The pur-chase and use of a parking pass for other reasons, such asport-o-lets, trailers, tents, chairs, etc., is not permitted.

Reason:There are a limited number of parking spaces on the LSUcampus for the 92,000 fans that attend games. It is impor-tant to make every space available for use for parking.

Travel LanesPolicy: Tailgating is not permitted in travel lanes on roads or park-ing lots. No tents or other items may be placed in travellanes.

Reason:Vehicles must be able to access parking spots via travellanes. Also, for the safety of tailgaters, travel lanes mustremain clear for vehicles to pass, especially emergencyvehicles.

Parking Policies

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Free Handicap ParkingFree individual handicap parking isconveniently located in Lot M betweenthe Pete Maravich Assembly Centerand the Dub Robinson Tennis Courts,north of Tiger Stadium. There are alimited number of spaces available.This area is available on a first come,first served basis beginning at 7 a.m.on game days. The lot is accessible by presenting a valid stateissued handicap parking permit and/or valid handicap drivers’license to the traffic officers on site. The handicapped individualmust be in the vehicle when entering the lot.

Paid Handicap ParkingPaid Handicap Parking is sold out. Persons interested in pur-chasing a paid reserved parking permit can register for a waitinglist at www.LSUsports.net under “Ticketing”. Reserved handi-cap parking permits cost $300 for the entire season and mayrequire a Tradition Fund contribution. To purchase a seasonhandicap-parking permit, you must have a state issued handicapparking permit or letter from your doctor stating the reason youneed to park near the stadium, and a valid ID. Contact the LSUAthletics Ticket Office at (225) 578-2184 for more information.The passes are not transferable. The handicapped individualmust be in the vehicle when entering the lot.

Handicap Parking

Vehicle ParkingBus ParkingPolicy:Charter buses will park in Lot W on Skip Bertman Drive, justwest of the Charles McClendon Practice Fields (see map insideback cover).

Reason:Lot W is the closest of lots to Tiger Stadium that can accommo-date buses and offer good access for buses to arrive and departthe LSU campus.

LimousinesPolicy:Due to limited parking spaces, the use of limousines as trans-portation to the football games is discouraged. Limousines thatdo travel to LSU for the football games will be directed to park inLot W on Skip Bertman Drive and must remain in place in thatlot throughout the game or leave the campus. A $100.00 park-ing fee will be required to park in this lot. Limousines may notpark overnight prior to the game. It is recommended that limou-sines approach campus on Nicholson Drive or River Road anddo not attempt to pass through campus. After the game, thosetraveling in limousines must meet their limousine at Lot W. Thereare a limited number of spaces available for limousines, soplease contact the LSU Athletics Ticket Office at (225) 578-2184 in advance to purchase a permit for the game.

Reason:Lot W is the closest of lots to Tiger Stadium that can accommo-date limos AND offer good access for limos to arrive and departthe LSU campus. Limousines take up more space than a normalautomobile, so it is necessary to designate a particular locationfor these vehicles.

Utility TrailersPolicy:Policy: Utility trailers are not permitted to park in reserved lots.Motor home owners will be permitted to pull a trailer into a motorhome lot to drop off items up until seven hours prior to kickoff.Vehicles are permitted 15 minutes to drop off items in motorhome lots. If the owner of a utility vehicle chooses to keephis/her trailer on campus, they will be directed to park it in anon-reserved lot such as a lot on Gourrier Lane.

Reason:Spaces in reserved lots are reserved exclusively for cars ormotor homes. Even if a utility trailer fits into a motor homespace, it can cause tailgate parties to overflow into travel lanes,causing a hazard for other vehicles and the passage of emer-gency vehicles.

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Season Reserved Reserved motor home parking on a season basis is located in three areas on the LSU campus. All reserved motor home parking passes are sold out. To get on a waiting list for reserved motor home parking, register at LSUsports.net under “Tickets.”

Individual Game Reserved motor home parking on a game-by-game basis is located in one area on the LSU campus:

Motor Home Parking

Only Motor Homes AllowedPolicy: Motor home spaces may only be used for motor homes. Spacesmay not be used for automobiles, trailers, tents, port-o-lets, etc.

Reason: All spaces in motor home lots are reserved for motor homes,and all spaces have been sold. There is a waiting list for motorhome parking passes, so space in these lots is in high demand.

Opening Time for LotsPolicy: Parking for motor homesin Lot B and TouchdownVillage is available after 5p.m. on Fridays of homefootball games. As thesespaces are individuallyreserved, it is requestedthat the motor homes notarrive on campus untilafter 5 p.m.

Reason: Motor home lots are used as student parking lots during theweek. The University cannot ask students to move their vehiclesuntil 5 p.m. on Fridays.

Closing Time for LotsPolicy: Motor homes must vacate the LSU campus by noon on Sundayfollowing games (time subject to change).

Reason: LSU must have time to remove trash and clean all parking lotsprior to the beginning of classes on Monday mornings.

Exhaust ExtensionsPolicy: All motor homes require exhaust extensions that reach the top ofthe motor home. For the safety of everyone, motor homes with-out an extension should not operate a generator. This alsoapplies to generators used by fifth-wheelers.

Reason: Exhaust fumes are dangerous and annoying to other tailgaters.

No Vehicles AllowedPolicy: Trailers, golf carts, ATVs, scooters, mopeds and go carts are prohibited in motor home lots for safety reasons.

Reason: There are many people, including children, walking and playingin the motor home lots. The use of moving vehicles is danger-ous to these pedestrians.

Motor Home Parking Policies

Lot BLocated on the Corner of South StadiumDrive and Nicholson Drive. Passes in thislot are sold out. Passes in this lot are$5,500 for spaces adjacent to SouthStadium Drive and $4,500 for spaces adja-cent to Lot C. All passes in this lot alsorequire a Tradition Fund contribution of$500 per space per year. Note: Lot Bwas formerly called Lot CA.

Touchdown Village 1Located on Nicholson Extension acrossfrom the CEBA Building. Passes in this lotare sold out. Passes in this lot are $500each plus a Tradition Fund contribution of$500 per season.

Touchdown Village 2Located on Nicholson Extension at the corner of Highland Road. Passes in this lotare sold out. Passes in this lot are $500each plus a Tradition Fund contribution of$250 per season.

Vet Med LotLocated on Skip Bertman Drive across from the LSU School ofVeterinary Medicine. This lot will open at 7 a.m. on Friday prior to eachhome football game. Passes in this lot are $100 per game and may bepurchased online at LSUsports.net under “Tickets” or by calling theLSU Ticket Office at (225) 578-2184.

Additional Motor Home ParkingBecause motor home lots on the LSU campus sometimes fill, LSUrecommends Farr Park, located approximately two miles south ofcampus on River Road. Farr Park can be contacted at (225) 769-7805.


BandsPolicy: Live musical bands are not allowed at tailgating sites.

Reason: This policy is intended to protect the enjoyment of other fans.Musical tastes and tolerable noise levels vary greatly from tail-gate party to tailgate party.

CaterersPolicy: Caterers must have proper parking permits to be admitted to pri-vate tailgate areas in reserved lots.

Reason: Parking lot attendants are instructed to only allow vehicles withparking permits into reserved lots. They cannot be expected tomonitor vehicles that intend to drop off items and leave the lots.

CookersPolicy: Cookers on trailers are not allowed in reserved lots, and nocooker at any location on campus may be larger than a 55-gal-lon drum (23” in diameter x 35” long). Cookers may not beplaced in travel lanes or in parking spaces. Cookers may not beplaced inside buildings.

Reason: All parking spaces are reserved for vehicles and may not beoccupied by cookers. The size of cookers are regulated for safe-ty reasons so that a cooker may be moved if necessary in theevent of an accident or emergency. Cookers inside buildings arean obvious safety hazard.

FlammablesPolicy: Charcoal must be disposed of properly. Please do not placecharcoal or other flammables in trash cans, under trees or leaveit in the parking areas.

Reason: Even items that appear to be extinguished may remain flamma-ble and cause fires.

Food DistributionPolicy: Companies may not issue sample products without being prop-erly licensed by the University. Food, drink, and other items mayneither be sold nor given to the general public.

Reason: This is a matter of legal liability for everyone involved. TheUniversity does not allow the sale or distribution of food on theLSU campus without proper credentials and insurance.

GeneratorsPolicy: Portable electrical generators are permitted, but are discour-aged. For temporary electrical needs, LSU recommends the useof battery operated inverters that convert the battery current tohouse current. These recommended devices do not generatehazardous carbon monoxide emissions, do not require gasolinecans and resultant hazards, and do not create noise that ispotential damaging to hearing and a nuisance to fellow tail-gaters. The operation of portable electrical generators that cre-ate excessive noise, emission hazards or other safety concernswill not be permitted.

Reason: Older generators can be loud and intrusive for other tailgaters.Older generators can also pose safety issues and may create apollution hazard.

TailgatingTailgating has become a part of college football all across the country, but at LSU, Tiger

fans have turned it into an art form. Over two-thirds of Tiger fans tailgate for five or morehours before every game, and many begin celebrating the great Tiger football experiencemore than 24 hours before kickoff.

LSU encourages its fans to come to campus early and enjoy the great tradition of tailgat-ing. LSU also encourages its fans to tailgate in a responsible manner, respectful of thecampus and respectful of other Tiger fans and fans from visiting schools.

Help us keep your campus clean by bagging your trash and using recycling containers.LSU’s Facility Services Department distributes trash bags throughout campus on gamedays for your convenience. If you need more trash bags on game day, call (225) 578-3186.

For the safety and enjoyment of all fans, please keep the following guidelines in mindwhen tailgating at LSU football games:

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Motorized Vehicles (Go Carts, Etc.)

Policy: Golf carts, mopeds, scooters, ATVs and go carts are not permit-ted on the LSU campus unless authorized by LSU.

Reason: The use of motorized vehicles other than automobiles and motorhomes can be a danger to pedestrians, especially children.

Music (Amplified)

Policy: Music must be confined to your tailgate area and speakers mustbe directed into your tailgate party. All music must be turned offby midnight the night before games and by 2 a.m. after games.Tailgaters are encouraged to contact LSU Police at (225) 578-3231 when music from another tailgate party becomes a nui-sance.

Reason: This policy is intended to protect the enjoyment of other fans.Musical tastes and tolerable noise levels vary greatly from tail-gate party to tailgate party.

Political ActivityPolicy: Political signage that implies endorsement of any political candi-date or any political issue may not be displayed nor may politicalmaterials be distributed without prior approval by LSU.

Reason: The University seeks to balance First Amendment rights with itsobligation to eliminate or reduce activities that significantlydetract from fans’ enjoyment of the event. The University willnot allow itself to be perceived as endorsing a political candi-date or issue.

Port-o-LetsPolicy: Individuals may not arrange to bring portable restrooms ontocampus. LSU provides port-o-lets and restrooms in many build-ings throughout campus for the convenience of fans.

Reason: Unless LSU manages the activity of providing port-o-lets oncampus, these units can be left in parking lots in areas utilizedby students on class days, and may remain unserviced, resultingin unsanitary conditions.

Security and SafetyPolicy: It is the responsibility of each tailgate party to secure tailgateitems prior to entering the stadium. Tailgaters should lock food,beverages and valuables out of sight in vehicles; extinguish allfires or flames; unplug electrical outlets; secure barbecue pits,chairs, and ice chests; and store alcoholic beverages in lockedcontainers.

Reason: Up to 120,000 fans tailgate on the LSU campus on game days.LSU cannot ensure the security of each and every tailgate partyon campus.

Signage and BannersPolicy: Banners and signage recognizing businesses may not be dis-played nor may promotional materials be distributed withoutprior approval by LSU.

Reason: LSU operates a successful corporate sponsor program. In orderto fulfill contractual obligations with its sponsors, LSU cannot

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Tailgating (continued)

permit businesses to display banners or signage on campus.Only companies that have corporate sponsor agreements withLSU Athletics may display their signage. Companies interestedin more information on this subject should contact LSU SportsProperties at (225) 578-7049.

SolicitationPolicy: Solicitations of any kind within LSU facilities or on LSU premisesare prohibited unless specifically approved by LSU. The distri-bution of flyers or leaflets on parked vehicles is expressly pro-hibited.

Reason: This is also a matter of legal liability and institutional control.The University does not allow the sale or distribution of goodsand services on the LSU campus without proper credentials andinsurance.

Utilities Owned by UniversityPolicy: The use of electrical outlets in or on LSU facilities, or other utili-ties such as water sources, is expressly prohibited. This policywill be strictly enforced and violators will be subject to arrest fortheft of utilities.

Reason: Overuse of utilities can cause outages, surges or shortages thatmay affect critical operations on the LSU campus.

TentsTent SizePolicy: Tents should be no larger than 10’ by 10’. Limited space is avail-able near the Alex Box parking lot for larger tents. Please callLSU Sports Properties at (225) 578-7049 to reserve a space.

Reason: Oversized tents can impede the tailgating enjoyment of otherfans. Please be courteous in the placement of tents.

Tents During GamePolicy: Tents should be taken down before you enter the game.

Reason: Unexpected winds can cause tents to scatter when unattended,and tents are subject to theft when left alone.

Tents in Parking LotsPolicy: Fans using a tent or canopy over the tailgate of a vehicle shouldkeep travel lanes open for vehicle traffic and should not take upspace in other parking spaces.

Reason: Vehicles must be able to access parking spots via travel lanes.Also, for the safety of tailgaters, travel lanes must remain clearfor vehicles and pedestrians to pass. This is also important toallow for the passage of emergency vehicles.

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AnnouncementsPolicy: Public address announcements are restricted to emergency sit-uations only and must be requested through LSU Police at (225)578-3231 or during games at (225) 578-HELP.

Reason: Many announcements are requested, but only emergency situa-tions can be addressed through PA announcements in TigerStadium. To properly address these situations, LSU Police isresponsible for determining the level of importance of anyrequested announcement.

Artificial Noise-MakersPolicy: Southeastern Conference rules do not permit artificial noise-makers to be brought into or used in the stadium. Anyone foundviolating this policy is subject to ejection.

Reason: The SEC implemented this rule in order to prevent the distrac-tion of the participants and officials in the game.

Backpacks and BagsPolicy: Backpacks are not allowed in Tiger Stadium. Bags larger than 81/2” x 11” are not allowed in Tiger Stadium.

Reason: LSU is following the advice of security officials who have desig-nated backpacks and large bags as a security risk. Also, thesearching of backpacks would contribute to longer lines forsecurity checks at gates. Thank you for your cooperation withthis very important policy.

Recommendation:LSU recommends the use of clear bags smaller than 8 1/2” by11” (per person) for carrying items into Tiger Stadium.

Banners and PolesPolicy: Banners may not be hung and poles may not be brought intoTiger Stadium except as approved by LSU.

Reason: Banners or poles in Tiger Stadium can obstruct the view of otherfans. Also, LSU must ensure that it abides by its contractualagreements with corporate sponsors regarding signage in TigerStadium.

Beverage Policy (Alcohol)

Policy: The possession or consumption of alcohol in the general seatingareas of Tiger Stadium is expressly prohibited by University poli-cy. Stadium personnel and law enforcement officials willenforce this policy.

Reason: In an effort to encourage an enjoyable experience for all fans inTiger Stadium, persons who are intoxicated or who are in pos-session of alcohol will be removed from the stadium.

CamerasPolicy: Cameras are permitted in Tiger Stadium for both fans and work-ing news media. All photos taken in Tiger Stadium must be foreditorial or personal use only and cannot be used for commer-cial purposes.

Reason: The sale of images with current student-athletes is againstNCAA rules and can risk the eligibility of LSU student-athletes.Additionally, any commercial use of photos of Tiger Stadium,campus landmarks or identifiable campus elements is prohibitedwithout the prior written approval of the University.

Re-Entry to StadiumPolicy: Anyone leaving the stadium must have a full ticket to return tothe stadium. Once a ticket has been scanned or the stubremoved, it may not be used again for re-entry, unless otherwisedirected by LSU officials in emergency situations.

Reason: SEC rules prohibit “pass out checks” from being issued.

SmokingPolicy: Smoking is not permitted in all areas of Tiger Stadium.

Reason: The “Louisiana Smoke Free Air Act” became law in the State ofLouisiana on January 1, 2007. The statute La. R.S. 40:1300.252specifically prohibits smoking in any public building, defined as abuilding owned or operated by the state or any other politicalsubdivision of the state. All of LSU’s athletic facilities are consid-ered public buildings under this statute. Additionally, a publicplace also covers sports arenas, educational facilities and anyenclosed areas to which the public is invited.

SportsmanshipPolicy: The throwing of objects from the stands is strictly prohibited andis cause for immediate ejection. Also, fans may not go onto theplaying field at anytime before, during or after games.

Reason: Thrown objects can cause serious injury. LSU takes very seri-ously the safety of fans, coaches, athletes and officials. LSU willact promptly and accordingly if the safety of any individual is injeopardy.

Tiger Stadium Policies

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Stadium SecurityPolicy: Visitors to Tiger Stadium may be subject to search.

Reason: With heightened security now a way of life, LSU will do every-thing possible to provide a secure environment for its fans.Please be cooperative with our security officials during your visitto Tiger Stadium. They are there for your safety.

Recommendation:LSU encourages fans to arrive early and to bring as few personalitems into the stadium as possible.

Stadium Seats (Portable)Policy: Any seat that impedes on the comfort and enjoyment of a fan inan adjacent seat (in front, behind or to the side) is prohibited.

Reason: Wide stadium seats can overlap into the seat of the fan next toyou.

Recommendation:Any stadium seat measuring 16 inches wide or less will fit intoany seat in Tiger Stadium. In some portions of Tiger Stadium,seats wider than 16 inches may fit. Please be considerate ofthose sitting around you. Please be aware that some seats withLSU logos on them are sold that are larger than 16” becausesome fans use these seats for purposes other than LSU footballgames.

Starting TimesPolicy: All LSU home games are scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. Centraltime, however the starting times for all games are subject tochange. Television rights as negotiated by the SoutheasternConference often dictate a change of starting time for a game.For further information, please visit the Official Web Site of LSUAthletics at LSUsports.net or check your local news media.

Reason: Night games are a tradition at Tiger Stadium, and LSU will playgames at night when possible. However, as a member of theSEC, LSU is obligated to cooperate with the league office inmoving start times for television.

Recommendation:Watch your local media or check at LSUsports.net for the mostup-to-date starting times for LSU football games.

TicketsPolicy: All persons, regardless of age, must present a ticket for admis-sion to Tiger Stadium.

Reason: This policy is for the convenience and safety of all Tiger ticketholders. Even the smallest of LSU fans sitting on their parents’lap can be an inconvenience to the fan sitting in the next seatand a safety risk for the child.

UmbrellasPolicy: Umbrellas are not allowed in Tiger Stadium.

Reason: Umbrellas are a sight obstruction for other fans, and can be asafety hazard.

Recommendation:LSU advises the use of ponchos or other wearable rain gear forinclement weather.

Video CamerasPolicy:Video cameras are not permitted in Tiger Stadium except for theworking news media.

Reason: LSU is obligated to protect the television rights granted by theSoutheastern Conference to television networks. By prohibitingvideo cameras except for use by credentialed working media,LSU can best manage that obligation.


Tiger Stadium Policies (continued)

Prohibited ItemsFor the comfort, enjoyment and safety of all Tiger fans, please followthese guidelines for items brought into Tiger Stadium:

• Backpacks, coolers and containers of any kindare prohibited.

• Bags larger than 8 1/2” x 11” are not permittedfor security reasons.

• Food and drinks may not be brought into TigerStadium.

• Glass bottles, cans, poles, banners and icechests are prohibited.

• SEC regulations prohibit any type of artificialnoise makers.

• As a courtesy to all spectators, the use ofumbrellas is prohibited inside Tiger Stadium.

• Smoking is not permitted in Tiger Stadium.

• Banners may not be hung in Tiger Stadium.Handheld signs that block the view of other fansare subject to removal.

REVISED

Tiger Stadium Seating Chart


BusesLSU provides free parking for buses in Lot W, located on SkipBertman Drive (see parking map). LSU encourages fans toride buses to Tiger Stadium to reduce the number of vehicleson campus. Fans in the Baton Rouge area may consult theirlocal media or Capital Area Transit System (CATS) for loca-tions to catch shuttle buses to Tiger Stadium on game day.For pickup times and locations, you may call CATS at (225)389-8920 or log onto www.BRcats.com.

EntertainmentA live band performs each Saturday in front of the PeteMaravich Assembly Center at Tiger One Village. The band atTiger One Village will begin playing approximately five hoursbefore kickoff.

First AidFor the safety of fans in Tiger Stadium, first-aid stations arestaffed throughout the stadium. If you need assistance or arewith someone who does, contact the nearest aid station, lawenforcement officer or stadium marshal. Each station hastrained first-aid staff, doctors to provide assistance, andadvanced emergency assistance is immediately available.Fans can also call (225) 578-HELP for in-stadium assistance.

Gameday ProgramsPrograms are available for sale in and around Tiger Stadiumbeginning about four hours before game time. Game pro-grams provide information on LSU and its opponent, as wellas interesting feature stories on the LSU Athletics program. Ifyou are interested in advertising in LSU’s Gameday programsin any sport, contact LSU Sports Properties at (225) 578-2056.

Internet: LSUsports.netThe radio broadcast of LSU football games can be heardaround the world at LSUsports.net in the Geaux Zone. Tigerfans can hear veteran play-by-play man Jim Hawthorne andformer All-American Doug Moreau describe all the action on asubscription basis. Go to LSUsports.net for more informationand pricing.

Lost and FoundItems found during the game and during Sunday clean-up willbe turned over to LSU Police, located in the Public SafetyBuilding on South Stadium Drive. Call (225) 578-3231 to ask ifyour item has been turned in.

Lost or Stolen TicketsFor information on lost or stolen tickets, contact the LSUAthletic Ticket Office at (225) 578-2184.

MerchandiseThe Tiger Gift Center next to Mike the Tiger’s habitat is opendaily and on game days. See the parking and traffic map inthis Fan Guide for other Gift Center locations. Fans can alsoorder merchandise at LSUshop.net, the official online webstore of LSU Athletics.

RecyclingLSU has placed numerous collection containers throughoutthe LSU campus for recycling of glass, plastic and aluminumitems. Please help LSU’s recycling program by utilizing thesecontainers. For more information, contact the Facility ServiceHelp Desk at (225) 578-3186.

Security CamerasFor the safety of all fans and for the enforcement of securitypersonnel, security cameras are utilized in Tiger Stadium.These cameras will be used by our security team as anothertool to help make your stadium experience safe and enjoyable.

Ticket OfficeThe LSU Athletic Ticket Office is located on the first floor ofthe Athletic Administration Building on the corner of NicholsonDrive and North Stadium Drive, in the west parking lot of TigerStadium. The office is open weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.The ticket office will open on the days of home football gamesat noon for games that kickoff at 6 p.m. or later, and at 8 a.m.for games that kickoff prior to 6 p.m.

Trademark UseLSU created a trademark licensing program in 1981. The threepurposes of the program are to protect the University’s indicia(marks, names, and logos), promote the University, and togenerate funds which are used for general University endeav-ors including scholarships and various other needs.Individuals, groups or organizations, both on and off campus,seeking to use LSU indicia must have prior written approvalfrom the University. For more information about the licensingprocess, contact the LSU Trademark Licensing office at 225-578-3386, [email protected], or www.LSU.com.

TrashThe University conveniently places receptacles for the dispos-al of trash and other items throughout the LSU campus. Youcan help keep your campus clean by disposing of your trash.For more information or if you need trash bags at your tailgateparty, contact the Facility Service Help Desk at (225) 578-3186.

Will-Call for TicketsThe will-call window for tickets is located in the LSU TicketOffice in the LSU Athletic Administration Building. Only theperson whose name is on the ticket order may pick up thetickets. A photo ID is required for all will-call orders.

Fan Services


During the course of the 2007 football season,LSU football season ticket holders will receive informa-tion by mail regarding the opportunity to apply for tick-ets to any postseason games in which the Tigers mayparticipate. At that time, a deadline will be establishedfor applying for tickets.

Possible postseason games include the SECFootball Championship Game and a holiday bowl game.If the demand for tickets exceeds the supply available toLSU for any particular game, a distribution system utiliz-ing the LSU Priority Point System will be used to deter-mine ticket distribution.

Tickets for any postseason games involving LSUwill be allocated first to players, coaches, LSU studentsand athletic department staff. Next, an allotment oftickets will be distributed through the LSU Priority PointSystem, based on points accumulated for contributionsto LSU Athletics, the Tiger Athletic Foundation, LSU Foundationand LSU Alumni Association. To be eligible to purchase ticketsbased on the LSU Priority Point System, the applicant must be afootball season ticket holder.

The number of ticket requests from football season ticketholders will be measured against the number of available ticketsto determine if any limits must be imposed. LSU will make everyeffort to accommodate as many of its fans as possible. If ticketrequests exceed the available supply of tickets, only then will alimited lottery be used to distribute a portion of the tickets.

Ticket orders and seat locations are not accepted norassigned on a first-come, first-served basis.

LSU Priority Point SystemLSU Priority Points are awarded for contributions to the LSUTradition Fund, the Tiger Athletic Foundation and for academicgiving to the University.

• For the Tradition Fund, points are awarded based on 1point per $1,000 in contributions.

• For academic giving, points are awarded based on 1 pointper $4,000 in contributions.

• For TAF Donations, 1 point is awarded per $1,000 in con-tributions for ticket purchases and 2 points per $1,000 inphilanthropic donations.

Contact the TAF for information on obtaining bonus points forvarious levels of giving at (225) 578-4823, or log on towww.lsutaf.org.

Methods of Ordering

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Postseason Tickets

2007 LSU Postseason Football Game Ticket Priority Chart

LSU POINT RANKING SEC CHAMPIONSHIP BOWL GAMES

1-100 8 8101-250 6 6251-750 4 4*751 and above 2 (if available) 2 (if available)

* Tickets will be awarded in this category until the allotment of tickets designated for LSU Priority Point System distribution is exhausted, at which timea limited lottery will be implemented ONLY if demand exceeds supply.This chart to be used ONLY if the demand for tickets exceeds the supply available to LSU

Come in person to the LSUAthletics Ticket Office

Order by mail with order form(to be mailed during the season)

Use the official web site of LSUAthletics, www.LSUsports.net

Availability/Limitations/Point SystemThere is no limit on the number of tickets that may be

ordered for the SEC Championship Game and each postseasonbowl game, however, LSU is limited in the number of ticketsreceived for those games. Consequently, the requests for post-season game tickets are sometimes much greater than thenumber of tickets received.

Should the demand for tickets exceed the supply availableto LSU, limits will be imposed based on the chart below in orderto accommodate requests from as many football season ticketholders as possible.

Should the number of tickets you request be reduced, youwill be notified by e-mail.

NO FAX, PHONE ORDERS OR CHECKS WILL BE ACCEPTED.


Approaching CampusFROM THE NORTHIf approaching the stadium from the north, use either RiverRoad, Nicholson Drive, Highland Road or Dalrymple Drive. Fromthese routes, parking will be available north of the stadium, onNicholson Drive near the Carl Maddox Fieldhouse, at KirbySmith dormitory lots off Aster and Roosevelt Streets, or at thePleasant Hall lots on Dalrymple Drive.

FROM THE EAST OR SOUTHIf approaching the stadium from east or south, use eitherCollege Drive, Acadian/Stanford exit, Highland Road or BurbankDrive and Nicholson Drive. Parking for those using these routesis available on Gourrier Lane south of the stadium, off RiverRoad near the Mississippi River and or additional lots east of thestadium in the vicinity of the John M. Parker Coliseum.

FROM SOUTH ON NICHOLSON/BURBANKFans coming from the south on Nicholson Drive or Burbank willbe routed to Gourrier Lane, then River Road.

ONE-WAY TRAFFIC TO STADIUM(90 MINUTES PRIOR TO KICKOFF)Approximately ninety minutes prior to kickoff, police will directone-way traffic only toward Tiger Stadium on Highland Roadfrom Lee Drive, on West Lakeshore Drive from Stanford, onNicholson Drive Extension from Parker Boulevard and onDalrymple Drive from the I-10 overpass.

Exiting CampusGOING SOUTHAfter the game, southbound traffic from the stadium will bedirected onto Nicholson Drive, Burbank Drive or to River Road.Fans going south on Burbank Drive from the stadium after thegame will be able to get to Highland Road or Nicholson Drive atGardere Lane only. Fans going south on Nicholson Drive fromthe campus are advised by authorities that two-lane, one-waytraffic will converge into one lane south of Jennifer Jean.

GOING NORTHAfter the game, northbound traffic west of Tiger Stadium will bedirected onto Nicholson Drive or to River Road. Northboundtraffic east of Tiger Stadium will be directed onto HighlandRoad.

Best Routes

City Police and LSU Police have listed the best traffic routes for motorists driving toTigerStadium for LSU football games. To report traffic problems, call LSU Police at (225) 578-3231.

TO AND FROM TIGER STADIUM

Gameday Travel MapRefer to page 80 and the fold-out map inside the back coverof this Fan Guide for detailed information on exit routes.

Documents

2007 - - The Official Web Site of LSU Tigers Athletics