The streets are littered with hues of reds, purples and yellows. Louisiana State University fans are chanting “Tiger Bait” to the visiting team and receiving a proud “Roll Tide” in response. On one side is a group of women showcasing their Alabama attire for a photo; the other side is an identical scene for LSU fans.
This past Saturday was the highly anticipated football game between the rival teams. The rivalry is so embedded in campus culture that LSU is even featured in the chanting of the University’s famous ad-libs during the popular gameday song Dixieland Delight.
While the main event is seeing the two teams go head-to-head, the fan culture between them is a highlight to be noted. Fan culture is known as a deep communal phenomenon built on intense loyalty, shared identity and pride in their teams and community.
Iloni Jones, a sophomore political science and news media major, said she does not worry about negative encounters with rivals.
“I personally do not worry too much about going over to away games at rival schools because I hang out with my friends from that school,” Jones said. “Rival football games have always been the most fun and exciting to watch.”
Jones isn’t the only one who enjoys a rival football game. Wesley Hiles, an Alabama fan found a pleasant surprise in the fan culture at the game.
“Honestly, they’ve been fine. There’s been a little chatter, but overall very hospitable, very nice,” Hiles said.
This backs the psychological data that, contrary to popular belief, football fans are more likely to show kindness to opposing team fans rather than hatred. Former University student Holden Stringfield also experienced kindness and camaraderie while attending the game.
While Stringfield describes being an Alabama fan as a great experience, he said he also enjoyed the atmosphere found in the weekend festivities.
Fan culture has been perceived as intense rivalry amongst spectators, but for some visiting fans, the in-person experience felt far from that. It’s about pride in one’s team and displays human connection where people make memories that will last a lifetime.
“I think it’s great,” Stringfield said. “Tailgating [at LSU] is really fun. I think, in my opinion, out of anywhere I’ve been, it’s probably the most fun.”
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