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• Anticipation high as tailgating returns to LSU campus after year-long hiatus Play Video

  September 10, 2021 10:23 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Familiar sights once taken for granted, like fans finding the perfect spot to park their trailer and tents popping up by the dozen, were common around the LSU campus Friday. All were signs of the return of a more normal gameday. "It's riding a bike,"... more »

• LSU's interim president says traditional practice of tailgating will have to change this fall

  August 17, 2020 10:59 AM

  BATON ROUGE - An increasing number of traditions are changing so as to prevent the spread of COVID-19, and LSU's interim President, Tom Galligan says one long-time LSU tradition that will need to change is tailgating. In a Monday morning interview with a WRKF radio , Galligan didn't call... more »

• LSU fans greeted with tailgate party at Metro Airport Play Video

  September 6, 2019 6:40 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A flight full of LSU fans took off from Baton Rouge Metro Airport this morning, and flyers were greeted with a tailgate before they boarded. United Airlines offered a non-stop flight to Austin and decided to kick the trip off with a party. Passengers enjoyed a... more »

• Tailgaters converge on LSU ahead of first home game

  September 8, 2018 6:01 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Tailgating season is here and LSU fans are ready. "First home game, glad to be here," said Terry Broussard. Saturday's match-up between LSU and Southeastern brought people to Baton Rouge from all around Louisiana. For many, tailgating is a tradition that's been going on for... more »

• College football fans prep for game weekend Play Video

  August 31, 2018 11:43 PM

  BATON ROUGE - LSU and Southern University both head to Texas this weekend for their season openers. The away games meant things were quiet Friday evening at the two Baton Rouge campuses. Some people at LSU took the opportunity to visit Mike the Tiger as he lounged around. ... more »

• Some LSU fans tailgate even on Thanksgiving Play Video

  November 23, 2017 11:36 PM

  BATON ROUGE- A handful of RV's occupied parking lots outside Tiger Stadium Thursday. "Why spend Thanksgiving out here?" Central resident Les Burl asked. "Because they let us in early!" Burl was joined by Greg Wilson, who brought his family down from Sterlington in the northern part of the... more »

• As LSU prepares for Auburn, fans see lower tailgating turnout Play Video

  October 13, 2017 11:31 PM

  BATON ROUGE- Those gathering around Tiger Stadium Friday night for tailgating, say they've noticed lower turnout for pre-game activities. "It's been a late arriving crowd, tailgater Charles Smith said. "The crowds in the stadium have been marginal at best and if you look online you see there's a lot... more »

• LSU Parade Ground appears empty amid temporary tailgate restrictions Play Video

  September 23, 2017 10:18 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The LSU Parade Ground was unusually quiet during game-day without Greek tailgaters. Saturday's home game atmosphere was missing a bit without the normal racket of Greek students crowding the Parade Ground. Following the death of Phi Delta Theta pledge, Maxwell Gruver, LSU authorities put an... more »

• New Jersey officers return to Baton Rouge after helping in 2016 flood Play Video

  September 10, 2017 12:05 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Several New Jersey police officers traded in their uniforms for purple and gold at the request of Baton Rouge District Attorney Hillar Moore. Moore and the Baton Rouge Police Department invited the Jersey natives down to Tiger Stadium as a thank-you gesture, for their service during... more »

• Friends create lifelong bond strengthened by tailgate tradition Play Video

  September 9, 2017 11:33 PM

  BATON ROUGE - If you're ever at a tailgate, you've probably seen Thomas Lamont and Paul Felker. Their friendship spans about 50 years when the two first became close in grade school. "We've been buddies since 8th grade," Felker said. "There's a bunch of us that went to... more »

• Fans pile onto campus for highly anticipated LSU-Alabama game Play Video

  November 5, 2016 12:19 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Tailgaters pulled onto campus for most of Friday, unpacking and setting up for the start of the highly anticipated weekend, though ominous weather hangs in the balance. The tune of turning generators is a notable noise for tiger tailgaters, on what's sure to be the biggest... more »

• Bar owners prepare for huge LSU football weekend Play Video

  November 3, 2016 10:32 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Tigerland bars are spending the days before the LSU-Alabama game stocking up, expecting a gigantic turnout. Fred's, argualby one of the most popular stops on a Baton Rouge gameday for students, used the most of their time Thursday to unload cases of alcohol and set up a... more »

• Flooding causes drop in RVs at LSU game Play Video

  September 10, 2016 12:12 AM

  BATON ROUGE- If you're planning on tailgating for LSU's home opener tomorrow, you might notice something different in the RV lots. Several tiger fans lost their tailgating homes in last month's historic flooding. Fans told us the lack of RVs was obvious on Friday. "There's usually around 50 to 60... more »

• Regulating booze, tailgating hours part of sweeping changes LSU is considering Play Video

  April 5, 2016 4:27 PM

  BATON ROUGE - LSU is proposing sweeping changes to football tailgate activities for students in what appears to be a way to curb underage drinking. A meeting with students is set for 4:30 Tuesday to discuss the proposal, which limits what items can be brought to a student organization... more »

• How do you like your 'gator? COOKED, say fans tailgating Friday night Play Video

  October 17, 2015 12:20 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Ask people how they like their alligator around LSU, and they'll tell you any way you can fix it: fried, smoked, grilled, or soaked in a gumbo. "[I add] celery, four bell peppers, chicken broth, six pounds of onion...tomato," one person tailgating Friday night said as... more »

• Chef of the Month: Chef Don Bergeron Enterprises' Meat Pies Play Video

  September 9, 2015 8:15 AM

  BATON ROUGE- Chef Don Bergeron of Chef Don Bergeron Enterprises/Mid City Market was back in the 2une In kitchen on Wednesday cooking up another tasty tailgate treat that's perfect for any Saturday outside Death Valley. This week he showed us how to make his famous Meat Pies. Check out the... more »

• Breakfast with 2une In: LSU Andonie Museum Play Video

  September 4, 2015 11:03 AM

  BATON ROUGE- LSU opens the college football season on Saturday against the McNeese State Cowboys. This morning John Pastorek was at the LSU Andonie Museum getting the tailgating party started on Breakfast with 2une In. The museum is a must-see for anyone that bleeds purple and gold. It features exhibits... more »

• Chef of the Month: Chef Don Bergeron Enterprises' Tailgate Shrimp Pasta Salad Play Video

  September 2, 2015 10:50 AM

  BATON ROUGE- It's September which means we have a new Chef of the Month on 2une In. Chef Don Bergeron of Chef Don Bergeron Enterprises/ Mid City Market stopped by the studio on Wednesday to kick off the start of football season with some of his delicious Tailgate Shrimp Pasta... more »

• Cooking In Central 2015 Play Video

  August 31, 2015 9:12 AM

  CENTRAL- Cooking In Central is a giant tailgate that combines a passion for education with people's love for LSU football. The event helps raise money for the Central Community School System. In 2008 organizers decided to put the Cooking In Central proceeds toward schools in the city. Over the... more »