LSUGoose

We're not catching Texas. But could be in a battle with Arkansas as a super regional host. So I'm pulling for the Horns Whether in Hoover or Omaha, if Texas is #1 and LSU is #2, we would not catch them until the championship game.

If you know you're going to multiple games, buy a Dr Pepper 6-Pack. If not, you can walk up and pay at ticket window on a game by game basis. Get there early if you want to sit in the shade. I've sat in the reserved section for years (in the sun) and never gotten moved. But big games, the reserved section will fill.

Plenty restaurants on the main drag (John Hawkins Pkwy) and around the Galleria. Make sure to go to the Finley Center next door, Plenty kids games, food, drinks, and live music in the A/C.

Hotels are not an issue at all. Nothing is walking distance. I'm a Hilton guy. We've stayed at Hampton Inn Colonnade or Homewood Suites Riverchase for cheap many years. We'll check out and if LSU wins, book for another night.

86% at 5:00

70% at 6:00

31% at 7:00

Based on roughly six trips, with the most recent being the 12 days of 2023.

No need to rent a car. Uber or get a hotel shuttle to bring you around. Old Market (downtown restaurant area is walking distance to stadium)

Places to eat:

Barrett's is the LSU hangout (bar and grill). It is NOT near stadium. Not especially nice but fun to go to. They typically boil crawfish one day.

The Drover - nice steakhouse (also not near stadium). Like stepping into a 1970's time machine. Make a reservation if you want to go.

M's Pub is in Old Market (downtown). Great people and good food. Staff does shots at 3:00 PM every day,

Cascio's - steakhouse and Italian near downtown pretty good. As is Upstream Brewery and Twisted Fork.

Near stadium - Mattress Factory is a large bar and grill. Big LSU hangout. The Blatt overlooks the stadium. Rocco's (jello shots) is the most over-rated place ever. Very small and average food. The whole jello shot thing is a gimmick to get people in.

Things to do:

I thought it was a joke, but the zoo is really awesome.
Also did Boys Town one year. It's ok.
Rented bikes and rode around the large parks near the river, around the stadium, and over the pedestrian bridge.
Drove to Lincoln one day to check out the Nebraska campus. About one hour away. Nice cop gave us a behind the scenes tour of athletic faciltiies.

Chris Sciambra got a job with Turner Industries out of LSU and lived in Houston for a few years. He's back in BR now and I think just had his second child.

I've got two Standing Room tickets I need to get rid of.

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I've had players from his last years tell me that he was in so much pain that he rarely came out of his office for practices

Old couple that sits on Row 8 of Section 217. We've made several comments to them about the Aggots and it not being an LSU thing. The wife thinks its cute and keeps bringing in the bubble blower. Was in direct line of the third base camera after the HR last night.

Round Rock was comparable atmosphere last time, but I prefer Frisco stadium. JJ is not happy with Houston now that Shriners have pulled out. I expect Houston to be replaced with Globe Life.

Drinking beer in Texas Live now.