Sunday, December 22, 2013

Jacksonville Jaguars (17/32)

December 22nd, 2013

Matchup:  Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Tennessee Titans (w)


Setting:
  • Amazing seats - maybe the best we've had yet!  Row B at 45 yard line on the field level with access to the Touchdown Club House.
  • Did I mention that the tickets were extremely affordable - particularly considering the location!
  • Although it was December, it was extremely hot - over 80 degrees!
Highlights:
  • Kenny Britt waved to me
  • Rob handed out a hat to a demanding 12-year old. 
Trip Memories: 
  • While in Jacksonville for the first time, we visited the Landing - a cute little mall area that's a highlight in the city.
  • Not sure how we feel about the parent in front of us who attempted to control his children by threatening to "beat [them] crippled"...
  • The plane ride home on Delta was eventful with a crash-emergency landing in Washington DC. Fortunately the alarms of fire were false and everyone was safe and sound.



Team 17 of 32
Award:  Most Kid-friendly stadium 

Sunday, December 01, 2013

Philadelphia Eagles (16/32)

December 1st, 2013

Match up:  Philadelphia Eagles (w) vs. Arizona Cardinals

Setting:

  • It was cold to say the least! 
  • High-up seats around the 40 yard line.

Game Highlights: 

  • Nick Foles TD
  • Carson Palmer almost brought the Cardinals back at the end

Trip Memories: 

  • Fairly easy drive 
  • Had brunch with Steve's former coworker from O'Melveny and Myers (Sara M.)
  • Amazingly no traffic getting to the stadium. Returning was another story!


Team 16 of 32
Award: Most intense fans

Sunday, September 29, 2013

Denver Broncos (15/32)

September 29th, 2013

Matchup:  Denver Broncos (w) vs. Philadelphia Eagles

Setting:

  • Section 500 (VERY high up) but at least it was at the 45 yard line.
  • It was pretty hot out (75-80degrees)

Game Highlights:

  • Trindon Holiday - kick return for a TD
  • Thunder the horse gallops across the field for every touch down. 
  • Their statue bronco's spit fire after every Denver touch down. There were enough TD's during the game I was able to get lots of photos.
  • Second time for me, but first time for Steve, to see Peyton Manning in action.
  • Happened to be Michael Vick at QB for the Eagles
Trip Memories:

  • Met up with my co-worker, Charlie K after the game and had Denver-famous green chili
  • Parking at the Pepsi Stadium Center was listed online as a 10 minute walk... however it's really a 30-40 minute journey to the stadium entrance! 
  • Day before we took a trip to Colorado Springs where we a van took us to the top (14,000 feet!) of Pike's Peak and we took bikes down the mountain!
  • We recommend Falling Rock Bar/Restaurant for their fried mushrooms! 

NFL Team 15 / 32
Award: Highest Elevation 

Sunday, September 22, 2013

Seattle Seahawks (14/32)

September 22nd, 2013

Matchup: Seattle Seahawks vs. Jacksonville Jaguars

Setting

  • Field-level seats (lower sideline) around the 10 yard line only 5 rows back from the rail
  • Rainy, foggy and typical Seattle

Game Highlights

  • Game was a complete blow out / one-sided 
  • Complete blow out
  • Super loud stadium! 12th man marketing was brilliant and greatly appreciated.
  • Lots of intoxicated fans - particularly people in front of us!

Trip Memories

  • Had a great dinner and visit with my old coworker Laure and her husband Matt
  • We hiked Mount Rainer 12 miles
  • Explored Pike's Fish Market... which included tasting a maple glazed donut
  • It was surprising and sad to see the number of homeless in the downtown area of Seattle.
NFL Team 14 / 32
Award: Loudest Stadium