2018 FOOTBALL FAN GUIDE THE SOURCE FOR EVERYTHING ON GAMEDAY
CONTENTS 3 2018 Football Schedule/Timeline 5 Athletics Ticket Office Information 6 Tiger Stadium Seating Chart 7 Parking Information/Gameday Parking 8-10 Parking Policies 10-12 ADA & Oversized Vehicle Parking 12-14 Motor Home Parking 14-18 Tailgating Policies 18-20 Tents 20-24 Tiger Stadium Policies 26 LSU Athletics Clear Bag Policy 27 Prohibited Items & Stadium Policies 30, 35 Fan Services 37 Postseason Ticket Information 41 LSU Sports Radio/TV Network RELIEFWINDOWS.COM 45 Head Coach Ed Orgeron 49 Songs of LSU 225.288.8138 52-53 2018 Football Roster 60-61 NCAA Compliance Information 66 Tradition Fund Contribution Map 72-73 Tiger Athletic Foundation 76 Advertiser Index WHY REPLACE? 80 LSU Head Coaches MAP Fold-out Parking/Traffic Map ENERGY SAVINGS IMPROVED SECURITY CREDITS GENERAL MANAGER: Lance Burgos, LSU Sports Properties EDITOR/FOOTBALL SID: Michael Bonnette NOISE REDUCTION DESIGN: Jason Feirman, PJ Odom PHOTOGRAPHY: Chris Parent PROGRAM MANAGER: Mathew Shanklin, LSU Sports Properties INCREASED HOME VALUE PRINTING: Publication Printers SALES: Kevin Burke, Kevin Wagner, Jake Sims, Emily Bloss
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OCTOBER 6 at Florida 13 Georgia Jerry Stovall Retired Jersey #21 On a cold and cloudy day in November of 20 Mississippi St. Homecoming 1893, one of the grandest traditions in all of NOVEMBER college football was born. Since then, the 3 Alabama LSU Salutes impact of LSU Football is beyond measure. 10 at Arkansas It’s become part of our culture and our 17 Rice Senior Tribute/Alumni Band everyday way of life. This fall, we celebrate 24 at Texas A&M 125 seasons of LSU Football… the great games, players and moments. DECEMBER 1 SEC Championship CONTACT US GAMEDAY SCHEDULE Official LSU Athletics Website LSUsports.net Official TAF Website LSUtaf.org FOR A GAME IN TIGER STADIUM Official LSU Website LSU.edu (TIMES LISTED ARE HOURS/MINUTES PRIOR TO KICKOFF) Official LSU Athletics Tickets LSUtix.net 4 hours Live band performs at Zatarain’s Official LSU Online Merchandise LSUshop.net Tiger One Village LSU Athletics on Facebook /LSUTigers 3 hours Club level and Suites open at Tiger Stadium LSU Football on Facebook /LSUfootball 2 hr, 45 min LSU Student gates open at Tiger @LSUfootball on Twitter /LSUfootball Stadium @LSUfootball on Instagram /LSUfootball 2 hr, 30 min All remaining gates open at Tiger @LSUCoachOrgeron on Twitter /Coach_EdOrgeron Stadium Social Media Directory LSUsports.net/connect 2 hr, 5 min LSU walks down “Victory Hill” LSU Athletics (Main) (225) 578-8001 2 hours LSU Game Day presented by CST Tiger Athletic Foundation (225) 578-4823 on the air at Zatarain’s Tiger One TAF on day of game (225) 578-0177 Village LSU Ticket Office (225) 578-2184 1 hr, 50 min LSU Band marches down “Victory Toll free: (800) 960-8587 Hill” LSU Sports Properties (225) 578-8883 15 min Golden Band from Tigerland takes LSU SportShop (225) 578-1336 the field for pregame performance LSU Police (225) 578-3231 10 min Alma Mater and National Anthem Lost and Found Contact LSU Police 4 min LSU takes the field Office of Visitor Information (225) 578-5030 3 min Opponent takes the field Tailgating Clean-up/Recycling (225) 578-3186 Kickoff Farr Park (Motorhome Parking) (225) 769-7805 Athletics Guest Services (225) 578-4085 The Ticket Office is open on football game days beginning at 8 a.m. for games Text Services/Fan Issues 69050 that kickoff at 2:30 p.m. or earlier, and 6 hours prior to kickoff for games that kickoff after 2:30 p.m, and closing at halftime. CN Railroad Emergency (800)-465-9239
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2018 FOOTBALL FAN GUIDE 3 ATHLETICS TICKET INFORMATION
The LSU Athletics Ticket Office is located on the first floor of the LSU Athletic Administration Building. The Athletic Administration Building is on the corner of Nicholson Drive and North Stadium Drive, in the west parking lot of Tiger Stadium (Lot 101). The LSU Athletics Ticket Office is open from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. CT, Monday-Friday, except on university- observed holidays. The Ticket Office is open on football game days beginning at 8 a.m. for games that kickoff at 2:30 p.m. or earlier, and 6 hours prior to kickoff for games that kickoff after 2:30 p.m, and closing at halftime.
SEASON TICKETS TICKET RESALE ON SITE TRADITION FUND TICKETS Tickets may not be resold in the immediate vicinity of Approximately 45,000 football season tickets require Tiger Stadium. The immediate vicinity of the stadium is a contribution to LSU’s Tradition Fund for the right defined as the area bordered by Nicholson Drive on the to purchase those tickets. Invoices for the Tradition west, North Stadium Drive on the north, South Stadium Fund Contribution are mailed in January of each year. Drive on the south and Field House Drive on the east. Tradition Fund Contributions are due by March 31 of each year, prior to the mailing of season ticket renewal STUBHUB TICKET MARKETPLACE forms. Access via LSUsports.net/marketplace The StubHub LSU Ticket Marketplace is the official TIGER ATHLETIC FOUNDATION TICKETS venue for our valued LSU fans to buy and sell their A limited amount of season tickets require Tiger tickets for upcoming games. If you own LSU season Athletic Foundation contributions. TAF ticket tickets, you can sell your tickets on the StubHub LSU contributions are also due by March 31 and share Ticket Marketplace on an event-by-event basis. Our the same deadlines and application procedures as Marketplace makes purchasing the best available seats Tradition Fund tickets. TAF also offers premium seating both simple and safe, and is the only secondary ticket in the Stadium Club and the Tiger Den Suites. For market where you are ensured of buying valid tickets in information on TAF premium seating, please contact a transaction fully supported by LSU Athletics. the TAF offices at (225) 578-4823 or LSUTAF.org. INDIVIDUAL GAME TICKETS SEASON TICKET RENEWALS HOME GAME TICKETS Season ticket renewals for football are mailed in April Individual game football tickets for select games go each year. The deadline for renewal is usually May 31. on sale each summer. Fans interested in purchasing Season ticket holders are notified of exact dates each individual game tickets can sign up for Geaux-Mail, year. If you have not received a renewal form by the first the LSU Ticket Office’s free broadcast email system, week of May, please call the ticket office. Full payment and indicate that they want to receive football ticket is due to the ticket office by the deadline date on the information. All phone and internet orders are subject renewal form. to applicable service fees. Individual game ticket prices can be found at LSUtix.net. NEW SEASON TICKETS A request list for football season tickets is available AWAY GAME TICKETS from mid-October to March 31 each year. To register Season ticket holders may apply for away game for the request list, log on to LSUtix.net. Tickets are tickets in the spring of each year. Season ticket issued based on LSU Philanthropic Priority Point rank holder deadline to request away game tickets is May as of April 30. 31. Remaining away game tickets go on sale to the general public in June if available. Fans interested in RESALE OF TICKETS purchasing individual game tickets can sign up for TICKET RESALE POLICY Geaux-Mail, the LSU Ticket Office’s free broadcast LSU Athletics tickets are revocable licenses and LSU email system, and indicate that they want to receive may revoke tickets for any reason, at the University’s football ticket information. All phone and internet discretion. These ticket licenses do not confer any orders are subject to applicable service fees. The host property right to the ticket holder. Ticket holders school sets the price of away game tickets. Away game are advised that LSU may cancel or revoke tickets ticket prices can be found at LSUtix.net. for certain conduct including, but not limited to, the following: LOUISIANA FISH FRY PRODUCTS • The resale of, or attempted resale of, tickets SKYLINE CLUB above the price printed on the ticket in violation The Louisiana Fish of Louisiana law; Fry Products Skyline • Any form of fraudulent activity; Club is an open-air seating premium club area able to • The purchase of tickets for the purpose and accommodate up to 1,500 fans in sections 650-658 of intent of reselling the tickets on the secondary the south endzone of Tiger Stadium. Included in the market; and ticket cost is an all you can eat buffet of rotating menu • Use of tickets for sweepstakes, contests, and/ items and one free beverage. Beer and wine are also or promotions without the prior written consent available for purchase at an additional cost. Tickets can from LSU. be purchased online at LSUtix.net.
2018 FOOTBALL FAN GUIDE 5 9 TIGER STADIUM East Upper Deck 14 PARKING INFORMATION • GAMEDAY PARKING Escalator East Suites Elevator
630 631 632 633 634 635 636 637 638 639 640 641 642 643
Tiger 530 531 532 533 534 535 536 537 538 539 540 541 Terrace 542 East Upper 201 543 Deck Ramp 101 Tiger Den Suites 235 135 South Stadium 10 11 12 Club Skyline Club South 244 Stadium Club 236 243 410 550 242 136 411 650 300 241 306 412 553 552 240 301 302 303 304 305 211 413 239 212 EBL 651 401 20 8 238 414 554 555 21 South Stadium SOUTH STADIUM DRIVE 213 210 Club Elevator 402 South Suites 237 41BX 209 652 Elevator Visiting Bench 415 403 22 236 214 208 556 NO BAGS Tiger Den Suites 200 557 23 EXPRESS 235 207 416 215 404 653 24 234 South Box 25 206 558 NO BAGS 233 216 405 417 EXPRESS 25BX 559 26 North Box 205 654 232 27 217 406 418 560 28 231 204
230 218 203 LSU Bench 407 419 561 655 High School NORTH STADIUM DRIVE NORTH STADIUM 21BX Coaches Entrance 49BX 29 229 202 562 408 Service 219 201 Entrance 228 420 30 LSU Student 409 Visiting Team Entrance 656 7 220 WBL 563 31 Will Call 100 227 106 421 221 564 226 105 104 103 102 101 225 424 422 657 Football 224 222 423 566 Recruits A 223 565 171 Lawton Room 658 271 568
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West Stadium Club 102 Skyline Club 111 110 109 108 107 106 105 104 103 201 Football Elevator West Stadium Club 202 First Aid Station Guest Will Call B 211 210 209 208 207 206 205 204 203 510 West Stadium Club Press Box 311 310 309 308 Press Box Press Box 511 Non-Football Tiger Terrace Concessions Recruits 520 512 C 519 518 517 516 515 514 513 LSU Current Medical Item Inspection Student-Athletes D 610
Media 611 Merchandise Store Entrance 619 612 618 617 616 615 614 613 Guest Services West Upper Deck Ramp Ground Level 1 Restrooms Moran West Upper West Stadium West Stadium West Upper E Ticket Athletic Media Deck Elevator Club Elevator Club Elevator Deck Elevator Level 2 Restrooms Office Admin Will Call N S Building West West Level 3 Restrooms 6 5 4 Club Club 3 2 1 EXPRESS EXPRESS NO BAGS NO BAGS W Level 4 Restrooms Upper Deck Restrooms WEST STADIUM DRIVE
Seating Sections & Gate Access Please be sure to check your ticket prior to arrival for proper gate entrances. The following is a list of stadium sections with the recommended gates for stadium access:
NORTH ENDZONE STUDENT SEATING SOUTH TIGER DEN SUITES EAST TIGER DEN SUITES Enter Gate 7 (only LSU students allowed) Enter Gate 14 or 21 Enter Gate 14 or Gate 21 • 201 – 205 • Tiger Den Suites (136 – 168) • Tiger Den Suites (101 – 135) • 217 – 221 (LSU Band – 217) • Tiger Den Suites (236 – 268) • Tiger Den Suites (201 – 235) • 222 – 236 SOUTH STADIUM CLUB EAST LOWER NORTH ENDZONE Enter Gate 20 Enter Gate 10 or 11 Enter Gate 8 or Gate 10 • Sections 550 - 568 • Sections 300 – 306 • 206 – 210 • 211 – 216 LOUISIANA FISH FRY PRODUCTS EAST UPPER DECK & TIGER TERRACE • 237 – 244 SKYLINE CLUB Enter Gate 9 or Gates 22-28 Enter Gates 22 - 28 • Sections 530 – 543 WEST UPPER DECK & TIGER TERRACE • Sections 650 – 658 • Sections 630 – 643 Enter Gates 1-3 or 4-6 • Gate 9 – Escalator/Gates 22-28 * • Sections 510 – 520 SOUTH LOWER * Ramp Access • Sections 610 – 619 Enter Gates 22-28 Patrons sitting in the east upper deck may use gate • Sections 401 – 409 9 (the escalator) or they may enter through the south WEST STADIUM CLUB • Sections 410 – 424 endzone (gates 22-28) to access the ramp leading to the east upper deck. It is recommended to use the Exclusive Entrance Located Between Gates 3 & 4 • EBL and WBL ramp for quicker entry process. Enter Gates 1-3 or Gates 4-6 • 41 BX – 49BX • Lower Level Stadium Club (101 – 111) • Upper Level Stadium Club (201 – 211) • Third Level Stadium Club (308 – 311)
WEST LOWER Enter Gates 1-3 or 4-6 • Sections 100 – 106
6 2018 FOOTBALL FAN GUIDE PARKING INFORMATION • GAMEDAY PARKING
RESERVED SEASON PARKING TIMELINE Parking in the gold highlighted areas of the parking map is reserved season parking. ACCESSING Parking permits for these lots are issued annually to football season ticket holders through GAMEDAY a request list using the LSU Priority Point System. The request list is available from mid-Jan- PARKING AREA: uary to March 31 each year at LSUtix.net. For more information about the LSU Priority Point System, visit LSUtaf.org. FRIDAY PUBLIC PARKING - LIMITED AVAILABILITY NOON - 7:00 PM Free public parking areas on campus are indicated with the color purple on the Overnight Decal Sales parking map inside the back cover of this Fan Guide. Parking availability in these areas is Location open at the limited and is first-come, first-serve. Carpooling is strongly encouraged and recommended. Tiger Park ticket office All areas are subject to closure due to weather or other circumstances. (Skip Bertman Dr.).
GAMEDAY PARKING 5:00 PM There is a charge to park in the area west of Highland Road on football gamedays. Vehicles/trailers Access to this area is sold game-by-game on a first-come, first-served basis. The cost to are allowed to enter park in this area is $20-40 per game for vehicles. Utility trailers may be parked in the area for restricted access $50 each. Fans may purchase decals at Overnight Decal Sales Locations starting at noon on area. Decals are not Fridays prior to home games. Gameday sales will begin approximately 6 a.m. at Gameday necessary to enter Parking Entrances (GP). Please refer to the blue area of the parking map, and the timeline in the area unless to the right for complete details. Gameday Parking located in the Highland Road and Tower vehicles/trailers will be Drive area is indicated by the color blue on the parking map inside the back cover of this Fan parked overnight (past Guide. LSU reserves the right to make adjustments to these areas. 6 a.m. on Saturday). NOTE: Overnight decals OVERNIGHT DECAL SALES LOCATION do not allow for entry to Fans wishing to leave vehicles in the restricted access area overnight must the restricted access purchase a decal at the Tiger Park ticket office between noon and 7 p.m. on the Friday before area after 5 a.m. on each game. gameday.
GAMEDAY PARKING (GP) ENTRANCES To enter this restricted access area after 6 a.m. on gameday, please use the SATURDAY Gameday Parking (GP) Entrances located on Highland Road at both Dalrymple Drive and South Stadium Drive. Fans may purchase overnight decals for both vehicles ($20-40) and 6:00 AM trailers ($50) according to the timeline to the right. All vehicles/trailers without overnight Sept. 8 Southeastern La. $20 decals displayed must Seating Sections & Gate Access Sept. 22 Louisiana Tech $20 vacate the Gameday Sept. 29 Ole Miss $40 Parking area. Towing of Oct. 13 Georgia $40 non-decaled vehicles/ Oct. 20 Mississippi State $40 trailers will begin at Nov. 3 Alabama $40 6 a.m. Nov. 17 Rice $20 6:00 AM TRAILER PARKING Passes to the Gameday There is a charge of $50 per game to park trailers in the Gameday Parking area Parking area will be located in the Highland Road and Tower Drive area. Trailers parked in parking spaces within available for sale at the colored area of the map and common areas adjacent to the colored area are subject Gameday Parking (GP) to the $50 per game charge. This area is indicated by the color blue on the parking map Entrances on Dalrymple inside the back cover of this Fan Guide. Fans can find purchasing information for trailers in Drive at Highland Road the timeline listed to the right. Trailers should not exceed the size limit of a normal parking and South Stadium space. Drive at Highland Road. Traffic into this area will LSUSPORTS.NET/GAMEDAY be restricted. Sales of For everything gameday, including links to all parking maps, directions, and updated passes will continue information. until the Gameday Parking area is full.
2018 FOOTBALL FAN GUIDE 7 GAMEDAY DIRECTIONS & ROUTES LSU Police and local Law Enforcement Agencies have DIRECTIONS AND ROUTES collaborated to provide support for motorists driving to LSU encourages fans to download and utilize Waze to find and from Tiger Stadium for LSU football games. To report the best route to their parking destination. To navigate traffic problems, call LSU Police at (225) 578-3231. directly to your parking lot and get real-time updates, use Waze. For directions go to LSUsports.net/waze. Visit LSUsports.net/gameday and follow @LSUGameops on Twitter for the latest and most up-to-date information GAMEDAY TRAVEL MAP and directions. Refer to the fold-out map inside this Fan Guide for detailed information on parking lots and exit routes.
PARKING POLICIES
FOR QUESTIONS REGARDING LSU GAME DAY POLICE DIRECTIONS PARKING POLICIES PLEASE CONTACT LSU ATHLETICS POLICY: Motorists must follow the directions given by GUEST SERVICES AT 225-578-4085. police officers on and off campus. REASON: Police officers along the traffic routes and at CARPOOLING parking lots are there to direct motorists to maintain the POLICY: Fans are encouraged to carpool as often as most efficient traffic patterns. possible and to arrive early to campus. REASON:The fewer vehicles on campus on game day, the SAVING SPACES more parking opportunities there will be for everyone. POLICY: Saving parking spaces for other motorists is not permitted in any area. CLOSED STREETS REASON: Parking on the LSU campus is first-come, first- POLICY: North Stadium Drive, South Stadium Drive and served, except in lots and streets with reserved spaces. West Stadium Drive (next to Tiger Stadium) will be closed to all vehicular traffic on gamedays. SPACES FOR VEHICLES ONLY REASON: The streets nearest to Tiger Stadium are heavily POLICY: Reserved parking spaces are for vehicles utilized by pedestrians. This is a safety and security only. The purchase and use of a parking pass for other measure. reasons, such as port-o-lets, trailers, tents, chairs, cookers, generators, etc., is not permitted. NEUTRAL GROUND (MEDIAN PARKING) REASON: There are a limited number of parking spaces POLICY: Parking of vehicles on the neutral ground on the LSU campus for the fans that attend games. It (medians) and on landscaped areas (including on is important to make every space available for use for Nicholson Drive) is NOT permitted. Violators will be towed. parking. REASON: Vehicles parked on neutral grounds can obstruct the vision of motorists and presents a danger TRAVEL LANES for pedestrians and motorists. Landscaped areas are not POLICY: Tailgating is not permitted in travel lanes on intended for vehicular parking. roads, parking lots, sidewalks or bike paths. No tents or other items may be placed in these areas or obstruct NICHOLSON DRIVE PARKING access. POLICY: Vehicles may NOT park along the shoulders of REASON: Vehicles must be able to access parking spots Nicholson Drive between West Chimes and Brightside for via travel lanes. Also, for the safety of tailgaters, travel football games. Vehicles that park in these areas will be lanes must remain clear for vehicles to pass, especially towed. Tailgating may take place along Nicholson Drive, emergency vehicles. however, personal vehicles may not park next to the street. REASON: Parked vehicles along Nicholson Drive (side of LIVE RAILROAD road) can cause obstructed views for vehicles traveling on POLICY: A live railroad track runs adjacent to Nicholson Nicholson Drive and for fans walking to the game. This is a Drive through the LSU campus. Fans should avoid safety and security measure. crossing these tracks at non-crossing areas. Crossing areas are located at Skip Bertman Drive and Gourrier Avenue. In addition, vehicles are prohibited from parking DESIGNATED PARKING AREAS adjacent to these tracks. POLICY: Automobiles & motor homes may park only in REASON: For the safety of all fans the railroad tracks designated areas. No parking is permitted on roots of should be avoided at non-crossing areas. These tracks trees or under drip lines of tree branches. receive rail traffic on gamedays and provide risk of injury to REASON: LSU has one of the most picturesque campuses fans crossing at undesignated locations. in America, and we ask our fans to help preserve its beauty. Parking on the roots of LSU’s historic oak trees will shorten the life span of this valuable resource.
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FREE ADA PARKING PAID ADA PARKING Free ADA parking is located at Lot 409 on Gourrier Lane. Paid ADA Parking is sold out. Persons interested in There are a limited number of spaces available. This area purchasing a paid reserved parking permit can register is available on a first come, first served basis beginning for a request list at LSUtix.net. Reserved ADA parking at 7 a.m. on gameday. The lot is accessible by presenting permits cost $300 for the entire season and may require a valid state issued ADA parking permit and/or valid a Tradition Fund contribution. Contact the LSU Athletics ADA driver’s license to the traffic officers on site. The Ticket Office at (225) 578-2184 for more information. individual issued the ADA permit must be in the vehicle Passes are not transferable. The individual issued the ADA when entering the lot. Shuttle service will start 4 hours parking permit must be in the vehicle when entering the prior to kickoff for games scheduled after noon. For lot. games scheduled at or before noon shuttle service will start 3 hours before kickoff. Pickup location will be in Lot 409. The drop off location and post-game pickup will be on South Stadium Drive on the southwest corner of Tiger Stadium. Shuttles will be available throughout the game for return service to Lot 409 and available through approximately 90 minutes following the conclusion of the game. A shuttle pass will be issued to all individuals in a vehicle accessing Lot 409 with handicap identification. The shuttle pass will be required to ride the return shuttle (must present the pass for access).
OVERSIZED VEHICLE PARKING
DEFINITION OF OVERSIZED VEHICLES UTILITY TRAILER DEFINITION: An oversized vehicle for the purpose of LSU POLICY: Utility trailers require a $50 fee to park in the football tailgating is any vehicle other than a motor home Gameday Parking area designated in blue on the gameday more than 20 feet long and/or 7 feet wide. Oversized parking map (information is available at LSUsports.net/ vehicles may park only with the permission of LSU gameday). Utility trailers are not permitted to occupy Athletics Administration. parking spaces and/or park in reserved (gold) lots. Motor REASON: Oversized vehicles do not fit into designated home owners will be permitted to pull a trailer into a motor parking spaces and require special accommodations. home lot to drop off items up until seven hours prior to kickoff. Vehicles are permitted access for 15 minutes to BUS PARKING drop off items in motor home lots. If the owner of a utility POLICY: Charter buses must park and drop off in Lot 406 trailer chooses to keep his/her trailer on campus, they on Skip Bertman Drive, just west of the Charles McClendon will be directed to park it in a public lot such as a lot on Practice Fields (see fold-out map). Bus parking is free in Gourrier Lane. Lot 406. Motor homes are not allowed in Lot 406. Parking REASON: Spaces in reserved lots are reserved exclusively space for buses is not guaranteed and is available upon for cars or motor homes. Even if a utility trailer fits into arrival. a motor home space, it can cause tailgate parties to REASON: Lot 406 is the closest lot to Tiger Stadium that overflow into travel lanes, causing a hazard for other can accommodate buses AND offer good access for vehicles and the passage of emergency vehicles. buses to arrive and depart the LSU campus.
LIMOUSINES POLICY: Limousines will be directed to park in Lot 406 on Skip Bertman Drive and must remain in place in that lot throughout the game or leave the campus. Limousines may not park overnight prior to the game. Limousines should approach campus on Nicholson Drive or River Road and may NOT pass through campus. After the game, those traveling in limousines must meet their limousine at Lot 406. This area is available at a first come, first served basis. REASON: Lot 406 is the closest lot to Tiger Stadium that can accommodate limos AND offers good access for limos to arrive and depart the LSU campus. Limousines take up more space than a normal automobile, so it is necessary to designate a particular location for these vehicles.
10 2018 FOOTBALL FAN GUIDE MOTOR HOME PARKING
NOTE: MOTOR HOMES MAY PARK ON THE LSU CAMPUS ONLY IN THE AREAS LISTED IN THIS SECTION.
SEASON RESERVED MOTOR HOME PARKING Reserved motor home parking on a season basis is located in four areas on the LSU campus. All reserved motor home parking passes are sold out. To get on a request list for reserved motor home parking, register at LSUtix.net.
LOT 401 Located on the corner of South Stadium Drive and Nicholson Drive Passes in this lot are sold out. Passes in this lot are $6,000 for spaces adjacent to South Stadium Drive and $5,000 for spaces adjacent to Lot 402. All passes in this lot also require a Tradition Fund contribution of $2,000 per space per year.
DIXIE RV SUPERSTORES TOUCHDOWN VILLAGE 1 South Quad Drive across from Patrick Taylor Hall (formerly CEBA). Passes in this lot are sold out. Passes in this lot are $500 each plus a Tradition Fund contribution of $900 per season. REASON: Motor home lots are used as student parking lots during the week. The University cannot ask students DIXIE RV SUPERSTORES TOUCHDOWN VILLAGE 2 to move their vehicles until after 5 p.m. on Fridays. South Quad Drive at the corner of Highland Rd. Passes in this lot are sold out. Passes in this lot are $500 each plus a CLOSING TIME AND CLEARING OF PARKING LOTS Tradition Fund contribution of $650 per season. POLICY: Motor homes must vacate the LSU campus by noon the day following games. REASON: LSU must have time to remove trash and INDIVIDUAL GAME clean all parking lots prior to the beginning of classes on INDIVIDUAL GAME MOTOR HOME PARKING Monday mornings. Reserved motor home parking on a game-by-game basis is located in one area on the LSU campus: EXHAUST EXTENSIONS POLICY: All motor homes require exhaust extensions LOT 412 (SINGLE GAME MOTOR HOME LOT) that reach the top of the motor home. For the safety of River Road behind Tiger Park. This lot will open at 6:00 p.m. everyone, motor homes without an extension should not on Thursdays of home football games. Passes in this lot operate a generator. This also applies to generators used range from $100-$250 per game and may be purchased by fifth-wheelers. online at LSUtix.net or by calling the LSU Ticket Office at REASON: Exhaust fumes are dangerous and annoying to (225) 578-2184. other tailgaters.
MOTOR HOME POLICIES PROHIBITED VEHICLES/TRANSPORT ONLY MOTOR HOMES ALLOWED POLICY: Personal automobile vehicles (tow vehicles), POLICY: Motor home spaces may only be used for motor Trailers, golf carts, ATVs, scooters, mopeds, segways, go homes. Spaces may not be used for automobiles, utility carts, hover boards and other motorized vehicles are trailers, tents, port-o-lets, or any oversized vehicle not prohibited in motor home lots for safety reasons. designated as a motor home, etc. Corporate branded REASON: There are many people, including children, motor homes with advertising are not permitted. Please walking and playing in the motor home lots. The use of direct all questions regarding Motor Home access to LSU moving vehicles is dangerous to these pedestrians – this Guest Services at (225) 578-4085 is a safety and security measure. REASON: All spaces in motor home lots are reserved for motor homes, and all spaces have been sold. *Personal automobile vehicles (tow vehicles) must vacate all motor home lots by an established time based on OPENING TIME FOR LOTS the game’s kickoff time. This is typically 7 hours prior to POLICY: Parking for motor homes in Lot 401 and kickoff, but is subject to change. This time will be posted Touchdown Village is available after 6:00 p.m. on Fridays Friday at the entrances of all motor home lots. of home football games. As these spaces are individually Reason: There are many people, including children, reserved, it is requested that the motor homes not arrive walking and playing in the motor home lots. The use of on campus until after 6:00 p.m. Parking for motorhomes moving vehicles is dangerous to these pedestrians – this in Lot 412 is available after 6:00 p.m. CT on Thursdays of is a safety and security measure. home football games. CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 12 2018 FOOTBALL FAN GUIDE TAILGATING POLICIES
CATERING POLICY: Caterers must have proper parking permits to be admitted to private tailgate areas in reserved lots. Dropping off tailgate orders or supplies without a permit will not be allowed. REASON: Parking lot attendants are instructed to only allow vehicles with parking permits into reserved lots. They cannot be expected to monitor vehicles that intend to drop off items and leave the lots.
COMMERICAL TAILGATING POLICY: All corporate or commercial tailgate activities, including the allocation of space and provision of services, is managed by LSU Sports Properties. REASON: No corporate or commercial tailgates are allowed on University property except as authorized by LSU Sports Properties. For more info call (225) 578-8883.
COOKERS POLICY: Cookers on trailers are not allowed in reserved lots, and no cooker at any location on campus may be larger than a 55-gallon drum (23” in diameter x 35” long). GENERAL INFO Cookers may not be placed in travel lanes or in parking Tailgating has become a part of college football all across spaces. Cookers may not be placed inside buildings. the country, but at LSU, for Tiger fans it is an art form. Over REASON: All parking spaces are reserved for vehicles two-thirds of Tiger fans tailgate for five or more hours and may not be occupied by cookers. The size of cookers before every game, and many begin celebrating the great is regulated for safety reasons so that a cooker may Tiger football experience more than 24 hours before be moved if necessary in the event of an accident or kickoff. LSU encourages its fans to come to campus emergency. Cookers inside buildings are an obvious early and enjoy the great tradition of tailgating. LSU also safety hazard. encourages its fans to tailgate in a responsible manner, respectful of the campus and of other Tiger fans and fans COOKING SITES from visiting schools. Help us keep your campus clean POLICY: Cooking is not permitted under building by bagging your trash and using recycling containers. entrances, patios, covered walks or on any exposed LSU’s Facility Services Department distributes trash bags aggregate, ornamental concrete, brick pavers, etc., where throughout campus on game days for your convenience. grease drippings can stain surfaces. Cooking is not For the safety and enjoyment of all fans, please follow permitted on Memorial Plaza or the War Memorial. these guidelines when tailgating at LSU football games. REASON: Concrete stains are difficult and sometimes Tailgating Setup is allowed after 5 p.m. on the Friday impossible to remove which is degrading to the prior to game day. Also, tailgate setups are subject to appearance of the campus structures and can be a safety removal for violation of tailgating policies. Please direct hazard by creating slippery conditions in the humid all questions regarding tailgating to LSU Athletics Guest climate. Services at (225) 578-4085. FENCING AND FLOORING BANDS & MUSIC POLICY: Fans may not erect or remove fencing or POLICY: Live musical bands and other live performances barricades of any type (permanent or temporary) on the are NOT allowed at tailgating sites or on campus without LSU campus. Fan may also not setup any temporary prior approval from LSU Athletics. flooring on the LSU Parade Grounds or other areas REASON: This policy is intended to protect the enjoyment deemed to be sensitive or prone to damage. of other fans. Musical tastes and tolerable noise levels REASON: Only University personnel are authorized to vary greatly from tailgate party to tailgate party. erect or remove fencing on campus. University personnel are responsible for maintaining a beautiful campus year MUSIC (AMPLIFIED) round and many temporary fences and flooring create POLICY: Music must be confined to your tailgate area damage to the landscaped areas. and speakers must be directed into your tailgate party. All music must be turned off by midnight the night FLAMMABLES before games and by 2 a.m. after games. Tailgaters are POLICY: Charcoal must be disposed of properly. Please encouraged to contact LSU Police at (225) 578-3231 when do not place charcoal or other flammables in trash cans, music from another tailgate party becomes a nuisance. under trees or leave it in the parking areas. REASON: This policy is intended to protect the enjoyment REASON: Even items that appear to be extinguished may of other fans. Musical tastes and tolerable noise levels remain flammable and cause fires. vary greatly from tailgate party to tailgate party.
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FOOD SALES / FOOD VENDORS more than 2 feet in any dimension within your immediate POLICY: No food sales or vendors are allowed on campus tailgating area, if you are present at the location at all times without approval of LSU Athletics and its concessionaire. and the signs do not block any walkway or other path. REASON: LSU regulates the sale and distribution of food REASON: The University, as a government agency, and beverages on campus through corporate contracts. recognizes the First Amendment rights of those visiting For more information, contact LSU Athletics at (225) campus. It imposes these reasonable time, place, and 578-8001. manner restrictions on distribution and display of commercial, non-profit, and political materials to protect FOOD DISTRIBUTION the public safety. In addition to the public safety concerns, POLICY: Companies and individuals may not issue LSU will not allow itself to be perceived as endorsing any samples or products without being properly licensed by commercial, non-profit, or political activity, campaign, or the University. Food, drink, and other items may neither be issues except as authorized by law and LSU policy. sold nor given to the general public. REASON: This is a matter of legal liability for everyone PORT-O-LETS involved. The University does not allow the sale or POLICY: Individuals may not arrange to bring portable distribution of food on the LSU campus without proper restrooms onto campus. LSU provides port-o-lets and credentials and insurance. restrooms in many buildings throughout campus for the convenience of fans. GENERATORS REASON: Unless LSU manages the activity of providing POLICY: Portable electrical generators are permitted, port-o-lets on campus, these units can be left in parking but are discouraged. For temporary electrical needs, lots in areas utilized by students on class days, and may LSU recommends the use of battery operated inverters remain un-serviced, resulting in unsanitary conditions. that convert the battery current to house current. These recommended devices do not generate hazardous REMOTE CONTROLLED AIRCRAFT & DRONES carbon monoxide emissions, do not require gasoline cans POLICY: The use and/or operation of remote controlled and resultant hazards, and do not create noise that is equipment/cameras/toys/aircraft (including all drones potentially damaging to hearing and a nuisance to fellow and unmanned aircraft systems) is strictly prohibited tailgaters. The operation of portable electrical generators on all areas of the LSU Campus – including Gamedays that create excessive noise, emission hazards or other and during gameday related activities (i.e. Friday game safety concerns will not be permitted. preparations). All grounds and parking lots are considered REASON: Older generators can be loud and intrusive for part of the LSU Campus. other tailgaters. Older generators can also pose safety REASON: LSU Athletics and the LSU Police department issues and may create a pollution hazard. strive to maintain a safe and secure environment for everyone in attendance. In accordance with FAA GLASS CONTAINERS guidelines, LSU Athletics will adhere to these restrictions POLICY: Glass containers are strongly discouraged for and protective measures for fan safety, security, and use during tailgating activities. privacy. REASON: Broken glass can cause a safety hazard, not only for tailgaters, but also for students on campus during the SECURITY AND SAFETY week. This is a particular concern on the Parade Ground POLICY: It is the responsibility of each tailgate party and other areas that are used for student recreational to secure tailgate items prior to entering the stadium. activities. Tailgaters should lock food, beverages and valuables out of sight in vehicles; extinguish all fires or flames; unplug MOTORIZED VEHICLES electrical outlets; secure barbecue pits, chairs, and ice POLICY: Golf carts, mopeds, scooters, ATVs, go carts chests; and store beverages in locked containers. LSU hover boards and other custom motorized vehicles are not Athletics is not responsible for lost or stolen items. permitted on the LSU campus unless authorized by LSU REASON: Up to 120,000 fans tailgate on the LSU campus Athletics. on game days. LSU cannot ensure the security of each REASON: The use of motorized vehicles other than and every tailgate party on campus. automobiles and motor homes can be a danger to pedestrians, especially children. SIDEWALKS & BIKE PATHS POLICY: All tailgating activities in this section are not POLITICAL ACTIVITY permitted on sidewalks, bike paths and landscaped areas. POLICY: Political activity is subject to the same rules that REASON: Sidewalks and bike paths are necessary routes apply to all signage, banners, solicitation, distribution for pedestrians to reach Tiger Stadium. If sidewalks and of literature and other non-LSU activities on the LSU bike paths are blocked, pedestrians may be forced into campus. Distribution of fliers, stickers, buttons, signs, streets in the path of vehicular traffic. or promotional items is prohibited without approval by LSU Administration. Contact the LSU Office of Finance & Administration at (225) 578-3386 prior to game day for information on the approval process. Subject to reasonable restrictions to protect safety and pedestrian access, you may display political signs measuring not
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SIGNAGE AND BANNERS SOLICITATIONS POLICY: Banners and signage recognizing businesses, POLICY: Solicitations of any kind, for commercial, non- may not be displayed, nor may promotional/commercial profit, political, or other purposes, within LSU facilities materials be distributed without prior approval by LSU or on LSU premises are prohibited unless specifically Administration. For non-commercial messages (that approved by LSU Administration. The distribution of flyers is, non-profit or political messages), and subject to or leaflets on parked vehicles is expressly prohibited. reasonable restrictions to protect safety and pedestrian REASON: This is also a matter of legal liability and access, small signs, measuring not more than 2 feet in institutional control. LSU does not allow the sale or any dimension, may be placed within your immediate distribution of goods and services on the LSU campus tailgating areas, if you are present at the location at all without proper credentials and insurance. times and the signs do not block any walkway or other path. (also see political activity) UTILITIES OWNED BY UNIVERSITY REASON: LSU operates a successful corporate sponsor POLICY: The use of electrical outlets in or on LSU program. In order to fulfill contractual obligations with facilities, or other utilities such as water sources, is its sponsors, LSU cannot permit businesses to display expressly prohibited. This policy will be strictly enforced banners or signage on campus. Only companies that and violators will be subject to arrest for theft of utilities. have corporate sponsor agreements with LSU Athletics REASON: Overuse of utilities can cause outages, surges may display their signage. Companies interested in more or shortages that may affect critical operations on the LSU information on this subject should contact LSU Sports campus. Properties at (225) 578-8883.
SOLICITATIONTENTS
TENT SIZE TENTS ON SIDEWALKS POLICY: LSU discourages the use of tents larger than POLICY: Tents may not be set up on sidewalks, bike 10’ by 10’. Tents may not be staked into the ground. paths, travel lanes or any other area of regular flow of REASON: Tents must be of a size that can be moved pedestrian traffic. quickly in the event of an emergency. Stakes can REASON: Sidewalks, bike paths and travel lanes must damage utilities beneath the LSU campus and can be be left passable for pedestrians. Please be courteous dangerous to tailgaters. Oversized tents can impede of other tailgaters. the tailgating enjoyment of other fans. Please be courteous in the placement of tents. To rent a tailgate TENTS CANOPIES/DISPLAYS (CORPORATE LOGOS) tent please call Blockparty at (225) 240-1685. POLICY: Tent canopies/covers are considered signage/displays - Tents canopies may not display TENTS DURING GAME corporate logos, adverting, or signage (tent canopies POLICY: Tents should be taken down before you enter should be plain/generic). the game. REASON: LSU operates a successful corporate REASON: Unexpected winds may cause tents to sponsor program. Only companies that have corporate scatter when unattended, and tents are subject to sponsor agreements with LSU Athletics may display theft when left alone. their logos/signage. Companies interested in more information on this subject should contact LSU Sports TENTS IN PARKING LOTS Properties at (225) 578-8883. POLICY: Fans using a tent or canopy over the tailgate of a vehicle should restrict the size to no larger than BLOCKPARTY (NEW FOR 2018) 10’ x 10’ and may not take up space in other parking LSU Athletics has spaces or travel lanes. Tents may not be used to save partnered with parking spaces. Tents must not block travel lanes. Blockparty as the REASON: Vehicles must be able to access parking Official Tailgate spots via travel lanes. Also, for the safety of tailgaters, Partner for on-campus, full-service experiences. To learn travel lanes must remain clear for vehicles and about tailgate packages located near Patrick Taylor Hall pedestrians to pass. This is also important to allow for along South Stadium Dr. and Engineering Lane, visit the passage of emergency vehicles. BlockPartyPresents.com/LSU, email [email protected] or call (225) 240-1685.
18 2018 FOOTBALL FAN GUIDE TIGER STADIUM POLICIES
ANNOUNCEMENTS Athletic Administration – must show documentation of POLICY: Public address announcements are restricted the approved request for admission. to emergency situations only and must be requested REASON: Banners or poles in Tiger Stadium can be a through LSU Police at (225) 578-3231 or dial 911 for nuisance to other fans by obstructing their view of the emergency situations. game and can create safety concerns for those in the area. REASON: Many in-stadium announcements are Also, LSU must ensure that it abides by its contractual requested, but only emergency situations can be agreements with corporate sponsors regarding signage addressed through PA announcements in Tiger Stadium. in Tiger Stadium. To properly address these situations, LSU Police are responsible for determining the level of importance of any BEVERAGE POLICY (ALCOHOL) requested emergency announcement. POLICY: The possession or consumption of alcohol in the general seating areas of Tiger Stadium is expressly ARTIFICIAL NOISE-MAKERS prohibited. Stadium personnel and law enforcement POLICY: Southeastern Conference rules do not permit agencies will enforce this policy. Persons who are artificial noise-makers to be brought into or used in Tiger intoxicated or who are in possession of alcohol are subject Stadium. Anyone found violating this policy is subject to to ejection from the stadium. ejection and item is subject to confiscation. REASON: LSU is committed to providing all fans with a REASON: The SEC implemented this rule in order to safe, fun and enjoyable experience. Fans are encouraged prevent the distraction of the participants and officials in to report those in violation of this policy. the game. CAMERAS BAG POLICY (CLEAR BAGS ONLY) POLICY: Cameras are permitted in Tiger Stadium for ALSO SEE PAGES 26 & 27 both fans and working news media. All photos taken in POLICY: GEAUX CLEAR! Only CLEAR tote bags smaller Tiger Stadium must be for editorial or personal use only than 12” x 6” x 12” will be allowed into Tiger Stadium and all and may not be used for advertising, promotions or other other LSU Athletics venues. One-gallon clear plastic bags trade purposes, or any other commercial or promotional and/or small handheld clutch purses (approx. the size of endeavor, without the permission of LSU. Contact the LSU a person’s hand and not larger than 4.5” X 6.5”) will also Office of Finance and Administrative Services at (225) 578- be allowed to enter. All backpacks, regardless of size, 3386 with any questions. Camera bags are NOT permitted are prohibited. Any bags larger than 12” x 6” x 12”, clear or (See Clear Bag Policy). non-clear will be strictly prohibited. Exceptions will only REASON: The sale of images with current student- be made for those with approved medical needs. All bags athletes is against NCAA rules and can risk the eligibility of are subject to search and inspection. Reminder, diaper LSU student-athletes. Additionally, any commercial use of bags that do not meet the clear bag policy guidelines will photos of Tiger Stadium, campus landmarks or identifiable not be admitted. campus elements is prohibited without the prior written REASON: Due to national and global events, security approval of the University. officials have deemed backpacks and large bags as heightened security threats. LSU Athletics is dedicated to RE-ENTRY TO STADIUM enhancing fan safety and security measures and the use POLICY: Anyone leaving the stadium must have an of clear bags is a recommended best practice throughout unscanned new ticket to return to the stadium. Once the industry. a ticket has been scanned, it may not be used again RECOMMENDATION: LSU recommends fans only bring for re-entry, unless otherwise directed by LSU Event what is necessary with you to LSU Athletics venues Management (or gameday officials) in emergency – phone, wallet, money, credit cards, car keys. Please situations. leave all unnecessary items at home or in your vehicle. REASON: SEC rules prohibit “pass out checks” from being Diapers and baby items may be carried in a permissible issued. 12”x6”x12” clear tote bag. Each member of a family, including children, will be allowed to carry an approved SMOKING & TOBACCO USE clear tote bag and/or an approved clutch purse into the POLICY: Smoking and the use of all tobacco products on stadium. Backpacks and bags may not be stored at the the LSU Campus is prohibited. This prohibition applies to gates or outside of the venue – any unattended bags will all individuals while on the LSU Campus, including faculty, be confiscated and removed immediately (all items will be staff, students, administrators, contractors, and visitors. discarded). LSU Athletics is not responsible for the care or The use of cigarettes, e-cigarettes, cigars, smokeless security of any items left unattended. Please be sure your tobacco, snuff, pipes, and chewing tobacco are not bag meets the specifications listed on page 26/27. Thank permitted you for your cooperation with this very important policy. REASON: On August 1, 2014, LSU became tobacco free, in For questions, please call LSU Athletics Guest Services at accordance with the governor’s “Well-Ahead” program. 225-578-4085 The Louisiana legislature has implemented a smoke- free requirement for all state university property, and all BANNERS AND POLES public post-secondary institutions in Louisiana must be in POLICY: Banners may NOT be hung and poles may NOT compliance. All of LSU’s athletic facilities are considered be brought into Tiger Stadium unless approved by LSU public buildings under this statute. Additionally, a public
CONTINUED ON PAGE 22 20 2018 FOOTBALL FAN GUIDE TIGER STADIUM POLICIES place also covers sports arenas, educational facilities LSUsports.net for the most up-to-date starting times for and any enclosed areas to which the public is invited. LSU football games. Updates are also available via LSU’s Electronic cigarettes create the appearance of smoking, various social media outlets such as Facebook and Twitter. which can be misinterpreted by others. THROWN OBJECTS STADIUM SEATS (PORTABLE) POLICY: The throwing of objects from the stands is strictly POLICY: Any seat that impedes on the comfort and prohibited and is cause for immediate ejection. enjoyment of a fan in an adjacent seat (in front, behind or REASON: Thrown objects can cause serious injury. LSU to the side) is prohibited. Only stadium seat cushions with takes very seriously the safety of fans, coaches, athletes no pockets or compartments will be admitted. See Clear and officials. LSU will act promptly and accordingly if the Bag Policy for additional details. safety of any individual is in jeopardy. Any fan/spectator REASON: Wide stadium seats can overlap into the seat of ejected for throwing objects or unauthorized access may the fan next to you. be subject to additional penalties and possible loss of RECOMMENDATION: Any stadium seat measuring 16 future ticket privileges. inches wide or less will fit into any seat in Tiger Stadium. Please be considerate of those sitting around you and TICKETS please be aware that some seats sold by local vendors POLICY: All persons, regardless of age, must present a with LSU logos may be too large for use at Tiger Stadium. ticket for admission to Tiger Stadium. To order a pre-installed stadium seat, please visit REASON: This policy is for the convenience and safety LSUTigerSeatback.com or call 1-866-895-1490. of all Tiger ticket holders. Even the smallest of LSU fans sitting on their parents’ lap can be an inconvenience to the STADIUM SECURITY fan sitting in the next seat and a safety risk for the child. POLICY: All visitors to Tiger Stadium are subject to inspection. TRADEMARK USE REASON: With heightened security now a way of life, LSU POLICY: Individuals, groups or organizations, both on and will do everything possible to provide a safe and secure off campus, seeking to use LSU indicia must have prior environment for its fans. Please be cooperative with written approval from the University. stadium officials and law enforcement agencies during REASON: LSU created a trademark licensing program in your visit to Tiger Stadium. Should you or another guest 1981. The three purposes of the program are to protect the need immediate assistance, please notify the nearest University’s indicia (marks, names, and logos), promote police officer or event staff team member. You may also the University, and to generate funds which are used for text “LSU” along with your issue to 69050 or call LSU general University endeavors including scholarships and Athletics Guest Services at 225-578-4085. If you see various other needs. For more information about the something, say something. licensing process, contact the LSU Trademark Licensing RECOMMENDATION: All fans should read and understand office at 225-578-3386, [email protected], or LSU.com. the prohibited item list and the stadium policies. Fans are encouraged to arrive early and be vigilant with concern to UMBRELLAS your own personal safety and those around you. POLICY: Umbrellas are NOT allowed in Tiger Stadium. Umbrellas left at the gate/entrance will be confiscated and STANDING DURING GAMES discarded during security sweeps. POLICY: LSU encourages fans to be courteous of other REASON: Umbrellas are a sight obstruction and possible fans in choosing to stand during games. Spontaneous safety hazard for other fans. reaction to plays or significant events is expected and RECOMMENDATION: LSU advises the use of ponchos or encouraged. Continued standing during game action other wearable rain gear for inclement weather. when other fans are sitting is discouraged and will be addressed by LSU Event Staff if complaints from other VIDEO CAMERAS & RECORDING fans are reasonable and continuous. POLICY: Video cameras are not permitted in Tiger REASON: Common courtesy dictates that fans should Stadium except for the working news media. Video not block the view of other fans who are seated during images taken in Tiger Stadium must be for personal use game action. Please be respectful of those around you so only and may not be used for advertising, promotions all fans may enjoy the game. or other trade purposes, or any other commercial or promotional endeavor, without the permission of LSU. STARTING TIMES Contact the LSU Office of Finance and Administrative POLICY: Television rights as negotiated by the Services at (225) 578-3386 with any questions. Southeastern Conference often dictate a change of REASON: LSU is obligated to protect the television and starting time for a game. For the latest information, please digital rights granted by the Southeastern Conference to visit the Official Web Site of LSU Athletics at LSUsports.net. television networks and other media. By prohibiting video REASON: Night games are a tradition at Tiger Stadium, cameras except for use by credentialed working media, and LSU will play games at night when possible. However, LSU can best manage that obligation. as a member of the SEC, LSU is obligated to cooperate with the league office in moving start times for television. RECOMMENDATION: Watch your local media or check at
22 2018 FOOTBALL FAN GUIDE SPORTSMANSHIP & FAN BEHAVIOR
LSU encourages its fans to show good sportsmanship and conduct themselves in a manner For the safety of participants that represents LSU, the Southeastern Conference and and spectators alike, at no time the NCAA with honor, dignity and respect. All fans in attendance shall demonstrate the qualities of civility before, during or after a contest and sportsmanship at all times. shall spectators be permitted to • Refrain from the use of vulgar, abusive, racist, sexist, demeaning or intimidating language at enter the competition area. any time. • Always support the players, coaches and officials in a positive manner. Penalties against individuals who improperly enter • Treat the visiting team, coaches and fans with the competition area shall include, but not be limited to, courtesy and respect at all times. expulsion from the facility, arrest for trespassing, and • Refrain from engaging in cheers that are vulgar, the loss of future ticket privileges. In addition to these crass or demeaning. three penalties, violators who are students shall be • Refrain from throwing objects for any reason. subject to student disciplinary measures.
LSU Athletics has high standards of fan behavior PENALTIES FOR INSTITUTIONAL VIOLATIONS for all guests in attendance – failure to comply with In the sports of football, men’s basketball and women’s the sportsmanship guidelines set forth may result in basketball, at the discretion of the Commissioner, ejection and loss of future ticket privileges. schools in the Southeastern Conference may be The Southeastern Conference takes seriously the fined the following amounts if fans at their respective issue of fans “storming the field” after major victories. institutions enter the area of competition before, during While the enthusiasm of the fans is admirable, it has or after an athletic contest: caused serious injury to some fans and student- athletes and can result in unwarranted violence and 1ST OFFENSE: institutional fine of $50,000 vandalism. 2ND OFFENSE: institutional fine of up to $100,000 The SEC has adopted the following principles 3RD OFFENSE: institutional fine of up to $250,000 regarding fan access to competition areas: In all sports, access to the competition area shall be Please represent LSU with pride and thank you for your limited to participating student-athletes, coaches, cooperation. officials, support personnel and properly-credentialed individuals at all times.
24 2018 FOOTBALL FAN GUIDE A SAFER, FASTER FAN EXPERIENCE LSU's clear bag policy will be in effect for all athletics venues and is aimed to speed up CLEAR gate entries and enhance fan safety.
APPROVED
12” 4.5”
12” 6” 6.5” CLEAR TOTE PLASTIC SMALL SEAT CUSHION Plastic, Vinyl, or PVC ZIP TOP BAG CLUTCH PURSE No pockets and and no larger than No larger than No larger than no larger than 16” 12” x 6” x 12” 1 Gallon • Re-Sealable • Clear
PROHIBITED BAGS
BRIEFCASE BACKPACK CAMERA FANNY PACK OVERSIZED Solid or Clear CASE TOTE BAG
PRINTED PATTERN MESH BAG REUSABLE DUFFEL BAG TINTED OR PLASTIC BAG GROCERY TOTE TEXTURED BAG
ALL ITEMS ARE SUBJECT TO SEARCH All prohibited items will be denied at the gates & items may not be stored at or near Tiger Stadium. LSU Athletics is NOT responsible for property damage or lost/stolen articles. All policies are available on LSUsports.net/gameday. DRAWSTRING/ DIAPER BAG PURSE CINCH BAG
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26 2018 FOOTBALL FAN GUIDE NON-ALLOWABLES & STADIUM POLICIES
WELCOME TO TIGER STADIUM LSU ATHLETICS SUPPORTS A SAFE & FAN FRIENDLY ENVIRONMENT
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE PROHIBITED & NOT ALLOWED IN TIGER STADIUM: • Animals of any kind except documented service animals • Artificial Noise Makers – Violators Subject to Ejection & Loss of Ticket Privileges • Backpacks of Any Variety – Including Drawstring & Synch Bags • All Bags & Purses that do not meet the approved guidelines • See CLEAR BAG POLICY below • Containers of Any Kind – Coolers, Ice Chests, Bottles, Cans, Cups, Flasks, etc. • Food & Beverages • Oversized Stadium Seats (No Pockets/Zippers/Compartments & No Wider than 16”) or Objects that May Impede on the Comfort & Safety of Others – Portable Heaters, Mini Fans, etc. • Projectiles of Any Variety – Banners, Flags, Poles, Brooms, etc. • Small Handheld Signs are Subject to Approval by LSU Administration • Video Recording Devices & Equipment (Including Stands) • Umbrellas • Weapons of Any Variety – Firearms, Knives, Pocket Knives, Multi-Function Tools, etc. • Confiscated Items will be Destroyed & Not Returned
TIGER STADIUM POLICIES CLEAR BAG POLICY – GEAUX CLEAR • ONLY Clear Tote Bags Measuring Smaller than 12” x 6” x 12” & 1-Gallon Clear Plastic Freezer Bags are Permissible Following Inspection • Clear & Non-Clear Handheld Clutches/Wristlets Measuring Smaller than 4.5” x 6.5” (Approximately the Size of a Person’s Hand) are Also Permissible • Fans Cannot Store Prohibited Bags & Items Near Stadium Entrances • All Unattended Items will be Removed & Discarded • Full details listed at www.LSUSports.net/GeauxClear INSPECTION • All Persons & Items Entering are Subject to Inspection RE-ENTRY • No Re-entry – Anyone Leaving the Stadium Must Have a New, Unused Ticket to Re-enter TICKETING • Tickets May Not be Re-sold on Stadium Premises & Surrounding Grounds (Including Parking Lots) • All Persons Must Have a Ticket for Admission – Regardless of Age TOBACCO USE • Smoking & Use of All Tobacco Products (Cigarettes, E-Cigarettes, Cigars, Pipes, Smokeless Tobacco, Snuff, Chewing Tobacco, etc.) is Prohibited Everywhere on LSU’s Campus ALL POLICIES AND ENFORCEMENT ARE SUBJECT TO THE DISCRETION OF LSU EVENT MANAGEMENT
2018 FOOTBALL FAN GUIDE 27 LSU FAN SERVICES ATMs Stadium. The kiosks are staffed with event personnel and ATMs are available inside and outside of Tiger Stadium provide fan amenities such as phone charging stations, at various locations. ATMs accept all major credit cards. stadium and parking maps, sunscreen, hand sanitizer, Please note, concessions stands do accept credit cards. and much more. Fans in need of assistance may contact LSU Guest Services before, during and after home football BLOCKPARTY (NEW FOR 2018) games, please 225-578-4085 or fans may also text “LSU” LSU Athletics has partnered along with their issue and location to 69050. If you see with Blockparty as the Official something, say something. Tailgate Partner for on- campus, full-service experiences. To learn about tailgate INTERNET & MOBILE APPS packages located near Patrick Taylor Hall along South The Official Website of LSU Athletics is LSUsports.net. Fans Stadium Dr., visit BlockPartyPresents.com/LSU, email can purchase tickets, get official news and information [email protected] or call (225) 240-1685. about all 21 varsity athletics teams, and celebrate the history and traditions of the athletics department. Listen BUSES to radio broadcasts at LSUsports.net/live and follow live LSU provides free parking for buses in Lot 406, located on scoring at LSUsports.net/livestats. Fans are encouraged to Skip Bertman Drive (see LSU Football Parking Map). LSU download official apps at LSUsports.net/apps, and follow encourages fans to ride buses to Tiger Stadium to reduce social media accounts at LSUsports.net/connect. the number of vehicles on campus. BUS PARKING/DROP OFF/PICK UP LOCATION LOST AND FOUND Charter buses will park in Lot 406 on Skip Bertman Drive, Items found during the game and during Sunday clean-up just west of the Charles McClendon Practice Fields. will be turned over to LSU Police on Monday morning (Parking Map) Bus parking is free in Lot 406. Motorhomes following games, located in the Public Safety Building on are not allowed in Lot 406. South Stadium Drive. Call (225) 578-3231 to ask if your BUS SERVICE (HOME GAMES) item has been turned in. Several local establishments traditionally provide bus service to LSU football games. Fans in the Baton Rouge LOST OR STOLEN TICKETS area may consult their local media for locations to catch For information on lost or stolen tickets, contact the LSU shuttle buses to Tiger Stadium on game day or watch Athletic Ticket Office at (225) 578-2184. LSUsports.net/gameday for updates. LOST / MISSING PERSONS & MIKE’S TIGER TAGS ENTERTAINMENT Please contact the LSU Event Staff or Law Enforcement – A live band performs each gameday in front of the Pete they will stay with you until the missing person is found. Maravich Assembly Center (PMAC) at Zatarain’s Tiger One Be sure to pick up a Mikes Tiger Tag at the Guest Services Village. The band at Tiger One Village will begin playing kiosks located around the stadium. Mike’s Tiger Tags are approximately five hours before kickoff. For details, visit identification wristbands with writeable information to LSUsports.net/tigerone. identify seating location and contact information.
EXPRESS LANES / ENTRY (NO BAGS) MEDICAL & FIRST AID Guests that do not bring bags to the stadium will be able First-aid stations are located throughout the stadium. If to utilize “Express Lanes” which allow for quicker access you need assistance, contact the nearest first aid station, through the ticket entry process. Express Lanes are law enforcement officer or event staff team member. located at various entrances around the stadium. All bags Each station has trained first responders to provide (including clear bags) will not be allowed through at the assistance. Advanced emergency medical support will express lanes. also be available throughout the game in the stadium trauma center. If necessary, fans should call 911 for any GAME PROGRAMS emergencies requiring medical assistance. Programs are available for sale in and around Tiger Stadium beginning three hours prior to game time. MEDICAL NEEDS/EQUIPMENT Fans interested in advertising in LSU’s game programs LSU recognizes that some fans may have a need to bring in any sport should contact LSU Sports Properties at special items with them so they may enjoy the game. (225) 578-8883. To purchase online, visit LSUsports.net/ Medical necessary items will be allowed following proper gameprograms. inspection at specified stadium gates. Guests entering the stadium with needs for medical bag exceptions must GUEST SERVICES enter through gate 10 or the medical bag check gate Members of the LSU event Staff, Landmark Event Staff, and located at the southwest corner of the stadium. For any the LSU Geaux Team (student assistants) are available and questions, please call LSU Athletics Guest Services at eager to assist fans. Team members will be available at 225-578-4085. the entrance gates, stadium portals, guest service kiosks and other areas in-and-around Tiger Stadium. Fans with questions, concerns, or issues are encouraged to visit the LSU Guest Service kiosks, located inside and outside Tiger
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MERCHANDISE TICKET OFFICE The LSU SportShop next to Mike the Tiger’s habitat is open The LSU Athletic Ticket Office is located on the first floor daily including home gamedays. Satellite locations are of the Athletic Administration Building on the corner of available inside Tiger Stadium and around campus as well. Nicholson Drive and North Stadium Drive, in the west Fans away from campus can order from the Official Online parking lot (Lot 101) of Tiger Stadium. The LSU Athletic Store, LSUshop.net. Ticket Office is open from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. CT, Monday- Friday, except on university-observed holidays. The Ticket RECYCLING Office is open on football game days beginning at 8 a.m. LSU has placed numerous collection containers for games that kickoff at 2:30 p.m. or earlier, and 6 hours throughout campus for recycling of glass, plastic and prior to kickoff for games that kickoff after 2:30 p.m, and aluminum items. Please help LSU’s recycling program by closes at halftime. For ticket and parking information, visit utilizing these containers. For more information, contact LSUtix.net. the Facility Services Help Desk at (225) 578-3186. TRASH RIDESHARE The University conveniently places receptacles for the Lyft is the official Rideshare partner of disposal of trash and other items throughout the LSU LSU Athletics. Fans are encouraged to campus. You can help keep your campus clean by download and ride to and from LSU Athletic Events with disposing of your trash. For more information, contact the Lyft. First time Lyft riders who use the promo code Facility Services Help Desk at (225) 578-3186. “GEAUXTIGERS” will receive up to $5 off each of their first four rides.
SECURITY CAMERAS For the safety and security of all fans and stadium personnel, security cameras are utilized inside and outside of Tiger Stadium.
TIGER STADIUM 3D SEATING CHART
LSU’s Seats 3D virtual seat-viewing online tool gives fans a three-dimensional look at Tiger Stadium from a fan’s perspective. The system assists fans with the purchase of tickets by giving a realistic view of the field from specific areas of the stadium. Seats 3D is also used as the online season ticket relocation tool by which existing season ticket holders and season ticket request list members can check availability, switch seat locations or make new purchases.
2018 FOOTBALL FAN GUIDE 35 2018 POSTSEASON TICKET INFORMATION
During the course of the 2018 football season, department staff. Next, an allotment of tickets will LSU football season ticket holders will receive be distributed through the LSU Priority Point System, information by e-mail regarding the opportunity based on points accumulated for contributions to to apply for tickets to any postseason games in LSU Athletics, the Tiger Athletic Foundation, LSU which the Tigers may participate. At that time, a Foundation and LSU Alumni Association. To be eligible deadline will be established for applying for tickets. to purchase tickets based on the LSU Priority Point Possible postseason games include the SEC Football System, the applicant must be a football season ticket Championship Game, the college football playoffs, holder. and/or a holiday bowl game. The number of ticket requests from football If the demand for tickets exceeds the supply season ticket holders will be measured against available to LSU for any particular game, a distribution the number of available tickets to determine if any system utilizing the LSU Priority Point System will be limits must be imposed. LSU will make every effort used to determine ticket distribution. Tickets for any to accommodate as many of its fans as possible. postseason games involving LSU will be allocated Ticket orders and seat locations are not accepted nor first to players, coaches, LSU students and athletic assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.
* Tickets will be awarded in 2018 POSTSEASON FOOTBALL TICKET PRIORITY CHART these categories until the LSU Point Ranking SEC Championship Bowl Games allotment of tickets designated 1-100 8 8 for LSU Priority Point System 101-250 6 6 distribution is exhausted. Visit 251-750 4 4 LSUsports.net/postseason for more information. *751 and above 2 (if available) 2 (if available) *No Rank 2 (if available) 2 (if available)
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2018 FOOTBALL FAN GUIDE 37 LSU SPORTS RADIO NETWORK
2018 RADIO NETWORK AFFILIATES CITY SHOWS CALL LETTERS FREQ. Baton Rouge (flagship) FB, EOS WDGL-FM 98.1 Baton Rouge LSU 60 WBRP-FM 107.3 THE ED ORGERON SHOW Alexandria FB, LSU 60 KZMZ-FM 96.9 The Ed Orgeron Show a Alexandria FB, EOS, LSU 60 KSYL-AM 970 one-hour radio program held Alexandria LSU 60 KDBS-AM 1410 on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. CT Bogalusa FB, EOS, LSU 60 WBOX-FM 92.9 during football season, airs live from TJ Ribs on Crossett, Ark. FB, EOS KWLT-FM 102.7 Acadian Thruway in Baton Rouge starting Aug. Conway/Little Rock, Ark. FB, EOS, LSU 60 KASR-FM 92.7 22. “Voice of the Tigers” Chris Blair serves as host. Jackson, Miss. FB, EOS, LSU 60 WYAB-FM 103.9 Fans are invited to enjoy dinner at TJ Ribs with Jena FB, EOS, LSU 60 KJNA-FM 102.7 opportunities for those in attendance to ask on-air Lafayette/Opelousas FB, EOS KLWB-FM 103.7 questions to coach Ed Orgeron. Those listening Lafayette/Opelousas LSU 60 KOGM-FM 107.1 across the country may call-in at (800) 315-8255. Lake Charles FB KKGB-FM 101.3 The Ed Orgeron Show airs on affiliates of the LSU Lake Charles EOS, LSU 60 KXZZ-AM 1580 Sports Radio Network (see adjacent list) and is Leesville FB, EOS, LSU 60 KJAE-FM 93.5 streamed free at LSUsports.net/live. Natchez, Miss. FB, EOS, LSU 60 WQNZ-FM 95.1 New Orleans FB, EOS WWL-AM 870 LSU SIXTY New Orleans LSU 60 WWWL-AM 1350 LSU Sixty, a 60-minute New Orleans (Spanish) FB KDDK-FM 105.5 football recap show on the New Orleans (Spanish) FB KGLA-AM 1540 LSU Sport Radio Network, Ruston FB, EOS KNBB-FM 97.7 airs live on Sundays at 6 p.m. CT from Aug. 26 Ruston LSU 60 KRUS-AM 1490 through Dec. 9 (No show Sept. 2). Listen free at Shreveport FB, EOS, LSU 60 KWKH-AM 1130 LSUsports.net/live. Tylertown, Miss. FB, EOS, LSU 60 WFCG-FM 107.3 Vicksburg, Miss. FB, EOS, LSU 60 WBBV-FM 101.3 SUBWAY FRESH TAKE BY ED ORGERON Ville Platte FB, EOS, LSU 60 KVPI-AM 1050 Leading into LSU Ville Platte FB KVPI-FM 92.5 Football Head Coach Ed FB Ch. 199, 200, 201 Orgerons’ Monday press conference, get a preview FB – LSU Football Games; EOS – The Ed Orgeron Show; Affiliates of the week’s football subject to change. Visit LSUsports.net/radioaffiliates for opponent Subway Fresh Take by Ed Orgeron. At updates. 12:10 p.m. CT, Voice of the Tigers Chris Blair and sideline reporter Gordy Rush host the 20-minute preview before coach Orgeron takes the podium for this weekly press conference. Watch or listen online at LSUsports.net/live.
LSU SPORTS TELEVISION NETWORK 2018 TV NETWORK AFFILIATES CITY AFFILIATE CHANNEL AIR TIME (CT) Baton Rouge WBRZ-TV Ch. 2 Sun., 10:35 p.m. Baton Rouge Cox Cable Ch. 4 Mon., 9:30 p.m. Get a behind-the-scenes Alexandria KLAX-TV Ch. 31 Sun., 10 p.m. look into the program by Monroe KARD-TV Ch. 14 Sun., 10:30 p.m. watching Inside LSU Football with Ed Orgeron New Orleans WWL-TV Ch. 4 Sun., 11:30 p.m. presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors. Joined Shreveport KSHV-TV Ch. 45 Sun., 10 p.m. by head coach Ed Orgeron, Sideline Reporter Pensacola, Fla. WFBD-TV Ch. 48 Mon., 7:30 p.m. Gordy Rush serves as host of the 30-minute show Regional Cox Sports CST Wed., 10:30 p.m. to break down highlights from the week’s game, Regional Fox Sports SW Tues., 2:30 p.m. profile members of the program, and provide in-depth analysis of upcoming opponents. Inside Affiliates subject to change. Visit LSUsports.net/tvaffiliates for LSU Football is syndicated (see adjacent affiliates) updates. throughout Louisiana and across the region on Cox Sports Television and FOX Sports Net. It can be viewed on-demand on LSUsports.net/video on Sundays from Sept. 2 until Nov. 25, 2018.
2018 FOOTBALL FAN GUIDE 41 HEADED FOOTBALL ORGERON COACH
Ed Orgeron grew up a Tiger fan. He developed a coach after guiding the Tigers to a 5-2 mark over the passion for the Tigers at an early age, becoming a fan of final seven games of the regular season. some of the all-time LSU greats in the 1970s. Players like With a “One Team, One Heartbeat” motto, the players Bert Jones, Ronnie Estay, Tommy Casanova and Charles have bought into the Orgeron system, both on and off Alexander ignited a purple and gold fire under Orgeron the field and the results are hard to ignore. Orgeron that still burns today. has guided the Tigers to a 15-6 overall mark in his 21 Now in his second full season as head coach games as the LSU head coach, which includes a 7-3 of the Tigers, Orgeron has leveraged his passion and record against SEC Western Division opponents and six love for LSU into a determination and drive that sees victories against teams ranked in the Top 25. Of LSU’s him spend nearly every waking moment focused on six losses under Orgeron, three have come by six points LSU football and his vision for the program. Winning or less and two others came against the nation’s No. 1 championships will always be the goal for the program, ranked team. but it’s what Orgeron and his staff are doing to develop In 2017, Orgeron led the Tigers to a 9-4 overall mark, a and mentor players off the field, in an atmosphere that second straight appearance in the Citrus Bowl and a No. fosters inclusion and accountability, that will ultimately 18 final national ranking. While LSU came up just short in set Tigers apart. claiming a 10-win season, Orgeron and the Tigers gave Oregon is a tireless recruiter, considered by many plenty of reasons to show that the program is on the to be the best in the business at the craft. In 21 games as rise. A total of 20 true freshmen – the second-highest head coach of the Tigers, Orgeron has proven time and figure nationally – saw playing time for the Tigers last time again that he’s much more than just a recruiter, he’s year and the group of rookies combined for 44 starts. a versatile head coach with all of the qualities necessary All 20 of those true freshmen return in 2018, to lead the Tigers back to national prominence. combined with a defense that returns eight starters, His quick impact on the LSU program was evident including All-America linebacker Devin White and All- in 2016 when he was elevated from defensive line America cornerback Greedy Williams. Throw in a signing coach to interim head coach just four games into the class the saw the Tigers load up on offensive and season. The results were immediate and impressive, defensive linemen, a must in order to compete in the turning a 2-2 team with little confidence following a rugged SEC, and that nation’s No. 1-ranked wide receiver loss at Auburn, into a squad that played with swagger class, and Orgeron and LSU have the making for a team and energy. Orgeron earned the title of permanent head ready to make a run in 2018.
2018 FOOTBALL FAN GUIDE 45 SONGS OF LSU
“FIGHT FOR LSU” LSU ALMA MATER (LSU FIGHT SONG) Where stately oaks and broad magnolias Like Knights of old, Let’s fight to hold shade inspiring halls, The glory of the Purple Gold. There stands our dear Alma Mater Let’s carry through, Let’s die or do who to us recalls To win the game for dear old LSU. Fond memories that waken in our hearts Keep trying for that high score; a tender glow, Come on and fight, And make us happy for the love We want some more, some more. that we have learned to know. Come on you Tigers, Fight! Fight! Fight! for dear old L-S-U. All hail to thee our Alma Mater, RAH! molder of mankind, May greater glory, love unending “TIGER RAG” be forever thine. (HOLD THAT TIGER) Our worth in life will be thy worth Long ago, way down in the jungle we pray to keep it true, Someone got an inspiration for a tune, And thy spirit dwell in us forever…L-S-U. And that jingle brought from the jungle Became famous mighty soon. “HEY FIGHTING TIGERS” Thrills and chills it sends thru you! Hey, Fightin’ Tigers, Fight all the way Hot! so hot, it burns you too! Play Fightin’ Tigers, win the game today. Tho’ it’s just the growl of the tiger You’ve got the know how, It was written in a syncopated way, you’re doing fine, More and more they howl for the ‘Tiger’ Hang on to the ball as you hit the wall Ev’ry where you go today And smash right through the line They’re shoutin’ You’ve got to go for a touchdown Where’s that Tiger! Where’s that Tiger! Run up the score. Where’s that Tiger! Where’s that Tiger! Make Mike the Tiger stand right up and roar. Hold that Tiger! Hold that Tiger! ROAR! Hold that Tiger! Give it all of your might as you fight tonight and keep the goal in view. Victory for L-S-U! “TOUCHDOWN FOR LSU” Tigers! Tigers! They’ve come to town, They fight! They fight! Call a first down, (Adapted from the original Just look them over, and how they can go, composition ‘Hey, Look Me Over’ Smashing the line with runs and passes from the Broadway production ‘Wildcat’.) high and low. Touchdown! Touchdown! It’s Tigers’ score. Give them hell and a little bit more. Come on you Tigers, Fight them, you Tigers, Touchdown for LSU. Rah! U. Rah!
2018 FOOTBALL FAN GUIDE 49 2018 LSU FOOTBALL ROSTER
NO. NAME POS. CLASS EXP. HT. WT. HOMETOWN (PREVIOUS SCHOOLS) 2 Lowell Narcisse QB FR RS 6-2 231 St. James, La. (St. James HS) 3 JaCoby Stevens DB SO 1L 6-2 216 Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Oakland HS) 4 Nick Brossette RB SR 3L 6-0 218 Baton Rouge, La. (University HS) 4 K’Lavon Chaisson OLB SO 1L 6-4 240 Houston, Texas (North Shore HS) 5 Kary Vincent Jr. CB SO 1L 5-10 182 Port Arthur, Texas (Port Arthur Memorial HS) 6 Terrace Marshall Jr. WR FR HS 6-3 195 Bossier City, La. (Parkway HS) 6 Jacob Phillips LB SO 1L 6-3 237 Nashville, Tenn. (East Nashville HS) 7 Jonathan Giles WR JR TR 6-0 193 Missouri City, Texas (Texas Tech) (Elkins HS) 8 Patrick Queen LB SO 1L 6-1 220 Livonia, La. (Livonia HS) 9 Grant Delpit S SO 1L 6-3 201 Houston, Texas (IMG Academy) 10 Stephen Sullivan WR JR 2L 6-6 235 Donaldsonville, La. (Donaldsonville HS) 11 Dee Anderson WR JR 2L 6-6 223 DeSoto, Texas (DeSoto HS) 12 Justin McMillan QB JR SQ 6-3 215 Cedar Hill, Texas (Cedar Hill HS) 13 Jontre Kirklin CB SO 1L 6-0 173 Lutcher, La. (Lutcher HS) 13 Andre Sale QB SO TR 6-2 215 Little Rock, Ark. (Tenn. Tech) (Catholic HS for Boys) 14 Drake Davis WR JR 2L 6-4 218 Baton Rouge, La. (IMG Academy) 15 Myles Brennan QB SO 1L 6-4 193 Long Beach, Miss. (St. Stanislaus HS) 16 Tiger Scheyd WR SR SQ 6-1 190 Miramar Beach, Fla. (Fort Walton Beach HS) 17 Racey McMath WR SO SQ 6-3 215 New Orleans, La. (Edna Karr HS) 19 Derrick Dillon WR JR 2L 5-11 178 Franklinton, La. (Pine HS) 21 Ed Paris DB SR 3L 6-1 210 Arlington, Texas (Mansfield Timberview HS) 22 Clyde Edwards-Helaire RB SO 1L 5-8 208 Baton Rouge, La. (Catholic HS) 22 Kristian Fulton CB JR 1L 6-1 195 Metairie, La. (Archbishop Rummel HS) 23 Micah Baskerville LB FR HS 6-2 215 Shreveport, La. (Evangel Christian Academy) 24 Colby Brunet WR SO SQ 5-11 176 Metairie, La. (Archbishop Rummel HS) 24 Tyler Taylor LB SO 1L 6-2 238 Buford, Ga. (Lanier HS) 25 Tae Provens RB FR HS 6-0 187 Gurley, Ala. (Madison County HS) 26 John Battle S SR 3L 6-3 201 Hallandale, Fla. (Hallandale HS) 27 Lanard Fournette RB JR 2L 5-10 201 New Orleans, La. (St. Augustine HS) 27 Treven Kately DB FR RS 5-10 184 Lafayette, La. (Lafayette Christian Academy) 28 Mannie Netherly CB SO SQ 6-3 194 Crosby, Texas (Crosby HS) 29 Greedy Williams CB SO 1L 6-2 182 Shreveport, La. (Calvary Baptist Academy) 30 Eric Monroe DB SO 1L 6-0 197 Houston, Texas (North Shore HS) 30 Michael Ostrom WR JR SQ 6-0 184 Baton Rouge, La. (St. Michael The Archangel HS) 31 Justin Jones WR SO 1L 5-8 181 Dallas, Texas (St. Mark’s School of Texas) 31 Cameron Lewis DB SO SQ 6-2 200 Monroe, La. (Wossman HS) 33 Todd Harris Jr. S SO 1L 6-0 186 Plaquemine, La. (Plaquemine HS) 34 Connor Culp PK SO 1L 5-11 196 Phoenix, Ariz. (Desert Vista HS) 34 Zach Sheffer TE FR HS 6-3 230 Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. (Nease HS) 35 Wesley McKoy WR JR TR 5-11 193 Englewood Cliffs, N.J. (Rhode Island) (Don Bosco HS) 38 Keith Fulton WR SO TR 5-10 186 Metairie, La. (Grossmont College) (Rummel HS) 38 Josh Growden P JR 2l 6-2 204 Sydney, Australia (Clare HS) 39 Jack Gonsoulin PK JR 1L 5-9 165 Baton Rouge, La. (Catholic HS) 40 Devin White LB JR 2L 6-1 240 Springhill, La. (North Webster HS) 41 David Ducre RB SR 2L 6-0 236 Slidell, La. (Lakeshore HS) 42 Aaron Moffitt TE FR RS 6-2 266 Baton Rouge, La. (Catholic HS) 43 Matt Brock FB JR RS 6-1 230 Chattanooga, Tenn. (McCallie School) 43 Ray Thornton LB SO 1L 6-3 228 Killeen, Texas (Shoemaker HS) 44 Tory Carter FB SO 1L 6-1 258 Leesburg, Ga. (Lee County HS) 45 Michael Divinity Jr. LB JR 2L 6-2 239 Marrero, La. (John Ehret HS) 46 Andre Anthony OLB SO SQ 6-5 242 New Orleans, La. (Edna Karr HS) 46 Zach Von Rosenberg P SO 1L 6-5 250 Lake Charles, La. (Zachary HS) 47 Trey Gallman FB SR SQ 6-2 262 Prairieville, La. (Dutchtown HS) 48 Carlton Smith FB FR RS 6-3 226 Houston, Texas (Lamar HS) 49 Travez Moore DE JR JC 6-4 250 Bastrop, La. (Copiah Lincoln CC) (Bastrop HS) 50 Blake Ferguson SNP JR 2L 6-4 234 Buford, Ga. (Buford HS) 54 Davin Cotton DT FR HS 6-1 262 Shreveport, La. (Evangel Christian Academy) 54 Rory Luke OL JR SQ 6-4 273 New Orleans, La. (Brother Martin HS) 55 Kody Hall LB JR SQ 6-1 239 Nacogdoches, Texas (Blinn CC) (Burnet HS) 58 Jared Small LB FR RS 5-11 199 Baton Rouge, La. (Catholic HS) 59 Seth Newsome DE SO SQ 6-1 262 Fredericksburg, Va. (Mountain View HS) 62 Justin Mikush OL SR SQ 6-4 285 Tomball, Texas (Klein Oak HS)
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NO. NAME POS. CLASS EXP. HT. WT. HOMETOWN (PREVIOUS SCHOOLS) 65 Jakori Savage OL SO 1L 6-5 317 Bay Minette, Ala. (Baldwin County HS) 67 Cole Smith C FR HS 6-4 275 Pontotoc, Miss. (Pontotoc HS) 68 Damien Lewis OG JR JC 6-3 326 Canton, Miss. (Northwest Mississippi CC) (Canton HS) 69 Turner Simmers OL SR SQ 6-5 295 Prairieville, La. (St. Amant HS) 70 Ed Ingram OG SO 1L 6-4 314 DeSoto, Texas (DeSoto HS) 71 Donavaughn Campbell OL SO 1L 6-4 343 Ponchatoula, La. (Ponchatoula HS) 72 Tyler Shelvin NT FR RS 6-3 378 Lafayette, La. (Notre Dame HS) 73 Adrian Magee OL JR 2L 6-5 323 Franklinton, La. (Franklinton HS) 74 Badara Traore OT JR JC 6-6 310 Hyde Park, Mass. (ASA College) (Matignon HS) 75 Michael Smith OL SO SQ 6-2 290 Kileen, Texas (Ellison HS) 76 Austin Deculus OL SO 1L 6-6 324 Cypress, Texas (Cy-Fair HS) 77 Saahdiq Charles OT SO 1L 6-5 321 Jackson, Miss. (Madison-Ridgeland Academy) 78 Garrett Brumfield OG SR 3L 6-3 299 Baton Rouge, La. (University HS) 79 Lloyd Cushenberry III C SO 1L 6-4 316 Geismar, La. (Dutchtown HS) 80 Jamal Pettigrew TE SO 1L 6-7 262 New Orleans, La. (Saint Augustine HS) 81 Thaddeus Moss TE SO TR 6-3 247 Charleston, W.Va. (NC State) (Mallard Creek HS) 84 Foster Moreau TE SR 3L 6-6 255 New Orleans, La. (Jesuit HS) 85 Justin Jefferson WR SO 1L 6-2 185 Destrehan, La. (Destrehan HS) 88 Jacory Washington TE SR 1L 6-6 248 Westlake, La. (Westlake HS) 89 Derian Moore WR SR TR 5-11 189 Leesville, La. (Nicholls) (H.L. Bourgeois HS) 90 Rashard Lawrence DE JR 2L 6-3 300 Monroe, La. (Neville HS) 91 Breiden Fehoko DE JR TR 6-3 298 Honolulu, Hawaii (Texas Tech) (Farrington HS) 92 Neil Farrell Jr. DE SO 1L 6-4 287 Mobile, Ala. (Murphy HS) 93 Justin Thomas DE SO SQ 6-4 277 Spanish Fort, Ala. (Spanish Fort HS) 97 Glen Logan DE SO 1L 6-4 315 Destrehan, La. (Destrehan HS) 99 Ed Alexander NT JR 2L 6-3 339 Hammond, La. (St. Thomas Aquinas HS) Terrence Alexander CB SR TR 5-10 182 New Orleans, La. (Stanford) (John Curtis HS) Joe Burrow QB JR TR 6-3 214 The Plains, Ohio (Ohio St.) (Athens HS) Ja’Marr Chase WR FR HS 6-1 203 Metairie, La. (Archbishop Rummel HS) Jarell Cherry DE FR HS 6-3 231 Dallas, Texas (Carter HS) Damone Clark LB FR HS 6-4 232 Baton Rouge, La. (Southern Lab HS) Chris Curry RB FR HS 6-0 213 Lehigh Acres, Fla. (Lehigh HS) Chasen Hines DT FR HS 6-3 347 Marshall, Texas (Marshall HS) Jaray Jenkins WR FR HS 6-2 190 Jena, La. (Jena HS) Nelson Jenkins III DT FR HS 6-4 297 Plaquemine, La. (Plaquemine HS) Kenan Jones WR FR HS 6-4 209 Berwick, La. (Berwick HS) Kelvin Joseph CB FR HS 6-1 181 Baton Rouge, La. (Scotlandville Magnet HS) Dominic Livingston DT FR HS 6-3 350 Houston, Texas (Davis HS) Dare Rosenthal DT FR HS 6-8 335 Ferriday, La. (Ferriday HS) Dantrieze Scott OLB FR HS 6-5 225 Ferriday, La. (Ferriday HS) Cole Tracy PK SR TR 5-11 182 Camarillo, Calif. (Assumption Coll.) (Newbury Park HS) Cameron Wire OT FR HS 6-7 294 Gonzales, La. (East Ascension HS)
Roster Updated June 5, 2018 For the latest roster: LSUsports.net/football
2018 FOOTBALL FAN GUIDE 53 THE PRINCIPLES OF NCAA RULES COMPLIANCE
Consequences to Boosters for NCAA Violations • Institutions are required by the NCAA to notify boosters of consequences regarding rules violations. Boosters found in violation of NCAA rules are subject to losing benefits and privileges, including season tickets. • The NCAA Committee on Infractions has processed cases in which penalties have included both the disassociation of boosters with the institution and the loss of season ticket privileges.
Recruitment of Prospective Student-Athletes • A prospective student-athlete is defined by the NCAA as any person who has begun classes for the ninth grade (seventh grade in men’s basketball and softball for camp/clinic purposes). • A prospective student-athlete remains a prospect even after he or she has signed a National Letter of Intent or accepts an offer of financial aid to attend Louisiana State University. • The prospective student-athlete remains a prospect until he or she reports for the first day of classes for a regular term (fall or spring) or attends classes during Responsibility of the Institution the summer prior to initial full-time enrollment. Each institution shall comply with all applicable rules and regulations of the Association (NCAA) in the conduct of Recruiting Contacts its intercollegiate athletics programs. It shall monitor its • All in-person, on- and off-campus recruiting programs to assure compliance and to identify and report contacts with a prospect or the prospect’s relatives to the Association instances in which compliance has or legal guardian(s) shall be made only by authorized not been achieved. In any such instance, the institution institutional coaches or staff members. A coach is shall cooperate fully with the Association and shall not permitted to recruit off-campus until he or she take appropriate corrective actions. Members of an has been certified on an annual basis on applicable institution’s staff, student-athletes, and other individuals recruiting rules. and groups representing the institution’s athletics • A contact is defined as any face-to-face encounter interests shall comply with the applicable Association between a prospect or the prospect’s relatives or rules, and the member institution shall be responsible for legal guardian(s) during which time any dialogue such compliance. [NCAA Constitution 2.8.1] in excess of an exchange of a greeting occurs. Boosters are prohibited from contacting a prospect Representative of Athletics Interest (Boosters) or the prospect’s relatives or legal guardian(s) A “Representative of the Institution’s Athletics Interest” to encourage the prospect to participate in (booster) is anyone who is known (or should be known) intercollegiate athletics at Louisiana State University. by a member of the institution’s executive or athletic administration to: The following are specific restrictions that apply to • Participate in or have been a member of a sport boosters: support group or a booster club. • You are prohibited from telephoning/texting/ writing • Make or have made a donation to Louisiana State or contacting a prospect or the prospect’s relatives University Athletics or Tiger Athletic Foundation. or legal guardian(s). • Provide or have helped arrange employment for • You are prohibited from providing entertainment student-athletes or provided benefits to enrolled during the prospect’s official/unofficial visit. student-athletes. • You are prohibited from providing transportation • Have been involved in promoting the University’s for a prospect or the prospect’s relatives or legal athletics program, in any way. guardian(s) to visit our campus. • Participated as a varsity athlete at Louisiana State • You are prohibited from providing the prospect or University. the prospect’s relatives or legal guardian(s) with Please note: Once an individual is identified as a anything of monetary value that is not available to “Representative of the Institution’s Athletics Interest,” the general public/LSU student body (availability (booster) the person retains that identity forever. must be publicized).
60 2018 FOOTBALL FAN GUIDE Rule of Thumb #1: Do not interject yourself into the recruiting process.
As a booster, you are permitted to: • Notify our coaches about prospects in your area that may be strong additions to our team. • Attend high school or two year college athletic contests or other events where prospects may compete; however, you may not have contact with a prospect or the prospect’s relatives or legal guardian(s). • Continue existing friendships with families of prospects, but you may not attempt to recruit the prospect.
Benefits for Enrolled Student-Athletes • Receipt of an award, benefit or expenses by a student-athlete, not authorized by the NCAA, renders the student-athlete ineligible for athletics competition. and holiday gifts. • An extra benefit is any special arrangement by an • Providing special discounts for goods and services institutional employee or a representative of the (e.g., movie tickets, car repair, legal services, clothing, institution’s athletics interest to provide a student- haircuts, meals). athlete or the student-athlete’s relative or friend a • Providing the use of an automobile, telephone. benefit not expressly authorized by NCAA legislation. • Providing free or reduced rent or housing. • Providing student-athletes money for the exchange In general, boosters may not provide anything or of complimentary tickets. make special arrangements for student-athletes (and prospective student-athletes) and the student-athletes’ Rule of Thumb #2: friends or relatives that are not available to the general Do not provide student-athletes or their friends or relatives student population. Examples of extra benefits not with a benefit or service without permission from the allowed by NCAA rules include, but are not limited to, the athletics department. following: • Providing cash or loans in any amount, or signing or As a representative of the institution’s athletics interest, co-signing for a loan. you are permitted to: • Providing gifts of any kind, including birthday cards • Invite a student-athlete into your home for an occasional meal (once a semester), but please coordinate such activity with the respective head coach or with the Compliance Office. A request form must be completed and approved by the LSU Compliance Office prior to inviting the student- athlete. • Meet with and receive autographs from student- athletes during LSU-sponsored pre-season events (i.e. Fan Photo Day or Meet the Team). Please be aware it is not permissible for you to sell the autographs or use the autographs to raise money for a special project.
Rule of Thumb #3: Do not hesitate to contact the athletics department with a compliance-related question and always ask before you act!
If there are any questions at all, please contact LSU’s Athletics Compliance Office at (225) 578-3891. << http://compliance.lsu.edu/
61 TRADITION FUND CONTRIBUTION MAP TIGER STADIUM
9 14
East Upper Deck East Suites Escalator Elevator East Upper Deck Ramp
630 631 632 633 634 635 636 637 638 639 640 641 642 643
Tiger 530 531 532 533 534 535 536 537 538 539 540 541 Terrace 542 201 543 101 Tiger Den Suites 235
135 Club Level Upper 10 11 12 Concourse Upper Level Level VICTORY HILL Suites 244 Upper Club Lower Level Level Suites 236
243 410 136 550 242 411 650 300 241 306 412 553 552 20 240 301 302 303 304 305 21 South Club 211 413 Elevator 239 212 EBL 651 South Suites 401 Elevator 8 238 414 554 555 213 210 402 22 237 209 41BX 415 652 403 23 236 214 208 556 200 Tiger Den Suites 557 24 235 207 416 215 404 653 25 234 South Box 206 558 26 233 216 405 417 25BX 559
North Box 27 205 654 232 28 406 418 217 560 231 204
230 218 203 407 419 561 655 21BX 229 202 49BX 562 408 Visiting Team 219 201 31 Player Pass 228 420 LSU Student 409 Entrance 656 7 220 WBL 563 100 227 106 421 221 564 South Upper 226 105 104 103 102 101 Deck Elevator 225 424 422 657 224 222 423 566 223 565 Lawton Room 171 271 568 Lower Level Stadium Club 101 Upper Level Stadium Club Lower Level Club 102 111 110 109 108 107 106 105 104 103 201 Upper Level Club 202 211 210 209 208 207 206 205 204 203 510 Third Level Club 311 310 309 308 Press Box Press Box Press Box511 Tiger Terrace 520 512 519 518 517 516 515 514 513 610 611 619 612 618 617 616 615 614 613
West Upper E Deck Ramp N S West Upper Deck West Club West Club West Upper Deck Elevator Elevator Elevator Elevator W 6 5 4 3 2 1
2018 Football SeasonCONTRIBUTION Ticket PricesCOST Tradition Season Tradition Season Sideline & FundTiger Donation TerraceTicket 1 Cost $1,025 Fund Donation$425 Ticket Cost Sideline & Tiger TerraceSideline 1 & Tiger$1,025 Terrace $425 2 Upper$975 Chairbacks 1 $525$425 $425 Sideline & Tiger TerraceSideline 2 & Tiger $975 Terrace $425 3 Upper$925 Chairbacks 2 $420$425 $425 Sideline & Tiger TerraceLow Sidelines3 $925 (Rows 1-2) $425 Upper$575 Chairbacks 3 $260$425 $425 Low Sidelines (Rows 1-2)Endzone 1 $575 $425 Upper$300 Benchbacks $125 $425 $425 Endzone 1 Endzone 2 $300 $425 Upper$260 Bench $0 $425 $360 Endzone 3 $210 $425 Endzone 2 $260 $425 North Accessible Seats $210 $425 Upper Chairbacks 1 $525 $425 Endzone 3 $210 $425 Premium Seating Upper Chairbacks 2 $420 $425 Student Section Upper Chairbacks 3 $260 $425 Upper Benchbacks $125 $425 Upper Bench $0 $360 North Accessible Seats $210 $425 Premium Seating TAF Student Section
NOTE: Tradition Fund contributions are required in addition to the cost of the season ticket.
66 2018 FOOTBALL FAN GUIDE ADVERTISER INDEX PG Advertiser 57 LSU Men’s Basketball 1 Relief Windows 58 LSU Women’s Basketball 2 BMW 59 ACME Oyster House 4 Lee Michael’s Fine Jewelry 62 LSU Gymnastics 9 McDonald’s 63 LSU Volleyball/LSU Soccer 11 Peoples Health 64 Anheuser-Busch 13 Anheuser-Busch 65 Rally Bus 15 Tabasco 67 Williamson Cosmetics 17 Blockparty 68 Eco-Lite 19 Winn Dixie Mammoet 21 J. Caldarera 69 Winn Dixie/Mike’s Kids Club 23 Dixie RV 70 Acadian Ambulance 25 Brand Energy 71 Cou-Yons 28 LSUShop.net Dads and Daughters 29 Campus Federal 74 Albertson’s 31 L’Auberge Performance Contractors 32 Allstate 75 Cox 33 AccuTemp 77 StubHub 34 Louisiana Lottery 78 Nissan 36 First South Farm Credit 79 PelHughes Printing 38 BASF/LSU Sports App 39 Ascension Ready Mix Inside Front Cover Visit Baton Rouge 40 Guaranty Broadcasting Inside Back Cover Tony Chachere’s 42 LSU Sports Properties Back Cover Hancock Whitney 43 LSU Sports Properties Map Paretti Land Rover 44 Planet Fitness 46 Gulf Coast Office Products 47 Louisiana Fish Fry Products ADVERTISE WITH LSU 48 Flooring Solutions For information regarding 50 Jacobs sponsorship opportunities 51 Kean Miller with LSU Athletics, please contact LSU Sports Properties, 54 PPG Paints General Sales Manager Kevin Burke at (225) 578-2056 or 55 Carrabba’s [email protected] 56 TJ Ribs Cavender’s
76 2018 FOOTBALL FAN GUIDE LSU HEAD COACHES
Andy Brandi Chris Brandi D-D Breaux Russell Brock MEN’S TENNIS MEN’S TENNIS GYMNASTICS BEACH VOLLEYBALL
Nikki Fargas Fran Flory Dave Geyer Brian Lee WOMEN’S BASKETBALL VOLLEYBALL SWIMMING SOCCER
Paul Mainieri Ed Orgeron Garrett Runion Julia Sell BASEBALL FOOTBALL WOMEN’S GOLF WOMEN’S TENNIS
Michael Sell Doug Shaffer Dennis Shaver Beth Torina WOMEN’S TENNIS DIVING TRACK & FIELD SOFTBALL
Will Wade Chuck Winstead MEN’S BASKETBALL MEN’S GOLF
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