When we drove up on campus, it was a beautiful setting, as quiet lakes and towering old trees welcomed us to Baton Rouge. However, as we drove deeper into campus, the tent cities were up, purple and gold flags were waving triumphantly, and the undeniable smell of good Cajun food filled the sweet bayou air.

The walk to the stadium was pleasant, and the fans are dressed to the max in gold, talking amongst each other, laughing, and chanting "L-S-U!" proudly from lot to lot.

While Adam and Emily checked out the tailgating, Glenn and I caught a firsthand glimpse of Mike the Tiger and his terrific domicile, located right across the street from Tiger Stadium. Crowds lined up to cheer Mike on, and to stand in awe of his posh surroundings (I'll go further in detail in a later article, but let's just say it's first-class living!)

Speaking of first class, the press box here at Tiger Stadium is just incredible! Newly renovated, LSU took the requests and dreams of every print writer, and made them come true. Great seats, spacious facilities, amazing food (alligator sausage and grits really IS the way to start a morning), and a spectacular view not only of the stadium, but the entire campus on the right, and the Baton Rouge skyline on the left.

From the corner of the stadium, the Golden Band from Tigerland enters in a way that is uniquely Louisiana. Instead of coming onto the field, they march from a stadium entry and up the bleachers to their seats, with drums in full force and trumpets sounding off the party-like atmosphere that everyone at LSU is feeling this morning. It's never too early to party here!

So, we've seen colorful and exciting fans, had some great food, and have the best seats in the house...now we're ready for some great football here in Louisiana! We're almost set to go...or is it geaux??