LSU is tightening crowd control on football game days after a brawl broke out on campus following Saturday’s homecoming game, prompting the East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office to deploy pepper balls.
The university said Thursday it will increase foot and mobile patrols and focus more heavily on areas known for large gatherings. It also plans to draw “CLEAR distinctions” between traditional tailgating and bigger setups with DJs and live bands that pop up during and after game time.
Student tailgates, LSU said, must wrap up one hour before kickoff.
The university said people who break LSU policy or the law may “face removal from campus,” along with university discipline or criminal enforcement when appropriate. It also said it will work to keep pedestrian paths safe and improve reporting tools for people who spot dangerous behavior.
“I want to be clear that the behavior I witnessed this weekend is unacceptable and does not reflect the excellence that LSU strives to demonstrate in all we do,” LSU President Wade Rousse said in a statement Thursday. “Everyone attending an LSU football game should be able to enjoy the traditions that make Tiger fans proud.”
He added, “I recognize that large, uncontrolled crowds and disruptive behavior can negatively impact an otherwise enjoyable experience for fans, and that has to stop, now,” Rousse said. “The overwhelming majority of our visitors to campus simply want to enjoy LSU with their family and friends.”
Police said the fight involved several women and started around 4:30 p.m. Saturday, with the crowd encouraging the confrontation. LSU said the incident happened near the Enchanted Forest, Pentagon and Greek Theater.
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