That'll be $50 sir

After a quick drive by Independence Stadium this afternoon, it appears that at least some folks are willing to spend the $50 to park (and tailgate) for tonight's game.

That being said, the number of calls to The Times indicates the city's free shuttle bus service may see its most activity ever. The city runs the shuttle during the I-Bowl and big football games (La. Tech-Miami the most recent).

Still, the stadium is beginning to show some football atmosphere - even as the temperature climbs toward 100 degrees again.