I think most LSU football fans would agree with me when I say that Saturdays in the fall are the absolute best. A chance to get dressed up, hang out with friends, and cheer on the best football team in this great nation. It doesn’t get much better than that. But there are a few rules of thumb that we should all keep in mind when we head out to the parade grounds.

Do’s

Water

Down here in Louisiana, it gets hot. Really hot. So be sure to drink water. Lots of water. You don’t want to be that person who passes out from dehydration. Trust me. It happens.

Sunscreen

Not only can the sun dehydrate you, but it can also give your skin a nice reddish color. And by nice, I mean horrific and painful. It’s no fun being #AuBURNT like some people were at the game two weeks ago.

Cowboy Boots

Whether you’re from the South or not, embrace the trend. You’re a southerner now. Embrace it. But also make sure to sit down every once in a while. After standing up for 12 hours, they can start to really hurt.

Fan

In the event that no gubernatorial candidate is passing out fans and stickers, a paper plate from a fraternity’s tailgate should do the trick just fine.

Phone

Not only are phones necessary for taking the ever-important selfies, but also to help you stay in touch. On game day, there are lots of people moving around really fast. You’re bound to get lost or separated at some point.

Game Plan

*No pun intended* Make sure you have a plan of how you’re getting to the tailgate, to the game, and home afterwards. No one wants to be stranded.

Checklist

Phone. Wallet. Keys. If one of these is missing, you should probably freak out a little.

Don’ts

Cheetah Print

WE. ARE. THE. TIGERS. Not the cheetahs. Not the leopards. Get it right.

Umbrella*

The chance of rain is never. So why would you need an umbrella?

*The fact that an entire game was rained out a few weeks ago is highly irrelevant

Stay Put

Don’t stay in one spot all day. There are lots of people to see on game day. And they want to see you too. Everyone knows how much fun it is to unexpectedly run into someone on the parade grounds.

Obnoxious Snapchat

Contrary to popular belief, you don’t have to document every waking moment of Game Day on your snap chat. Chances are, everyone following you on said app, is also at game day experiencing the exact same thing. Instead, take the time to socialize and actually talk to the people you are spending your day with. Trust me. It’s a much better use of your time.

Stay at Home

If you’re not living it up in Death Valley cheering on the fighting tigers with 100,000 of your closest friends, you’re doing college wrong.

Be Careless

As Greek men and women, you will most likely be wearing a button on Game Day. It’s not just a nice accessory. When we wear our letters, always remember that we always want to represent our organizations with the utmost class and responsibility.