Broncos in New Orleans 11/13/2016

[Davii]

Alright folks, we know the date. November 13 the Broncos will play the Saints in the Big Easy. Who's coming? We need to figure out how to get a block of seats, etc. Depending on how many we get I might host a cookout/get together at my home the day before. If too many we'll just do it at NOLA brewery and smoke house.

[Valar Morghulis]

Alright folks, we know the date. November 13 the Broncos will play the Saints in the Big Easy. Who's coming? We need to figure out how to get a block of seats, etc. Depending on how many we get I might host a cookout/get together at my home the day before. If too many we'll just do it at NOLA brewery and smoke house.

Unless I have a lottery win, I can't afford a transatlantic vacation this year!

Gutted though, sounds like it will be a good one.

[Davii]

Unless I have a lottery win, I can't afford a transatlantic vacation this year!

Gutted though, sounds like it will be a good one.

This is not an acceptable answer Dave. Please revise.

[Valar Morghulis]

This is not an acceptable answer Dave. Please revise.

Haha, it's nice to feel wanted, but I just can't see a way I can make it happen this year.

[NightTrainLayne]

Put me on the "interested" list, but don't know if I'll be able to make it for sure or not.

[Davii]

Put me on the "interested" list, but don't know if I'll be able to make it for sure or not.

Alright!

Puts NTL on the "will be there early for a swamp tour and will stay for at least a week" list

[BroncoWave]

Going to try my best to make it. I'm probably about to move and change jobs and am also saving for a wedding though, so it's yet to be seen if I'll be able to afford it. I really want to go, though.

[Valar Morghulis]

Going to try my best to make it. I'm probably about to move and change jobs and am also saving for a wedding though, so it's yet to be seen if I'll be able to afford it. I really want to go, though.

I have a feeling that if my excuse was not valid, no way davii accept this effort

[Davii]

I have a feeling that if my excuse was not valid, no way davii accept this effort

Yeah, he kind of half assed it.

[Al Wilson 4 Mayor]

Man, I wish air line tickets to NO weren't so expensive.

[Davii]

Man, I wish air line tickets to NO weren't so expensive.

Believe it or not, they'll get cheaper as it gets closer. It's so far out right now you're paying full fare. Set up a fare watch on Google flights and it will let you know what the fare is at, when it drops to a level you're comfortable with snatch them up.

I flew my Mom here round trip from Denver with bags etc for right at 300. Just a carry on and it would've been 250.

[Al Wilson 4 Mayor]

Believe it or not, they'll get cheaper as it gets closer. It's so far out right now you're paying full fare. Set up a fare watch on Google flights and it will let you know what the fare is at, when it drops to a level you're comfortable with snatch them up.

I flew my Mom here round trip from Denver with bags etc for right at 300. Just a carry on and it would've been 250.

Wow, that's not too bad at all. It's also a week before my burfday. :D

Is there an inexpensive Motel close to you?

[Davii]

Wow, that's not too bad at all. It's also a week before my burfday. :D

Is there an inexpensive Motel close to you?

There are quite a few, I'm 12 miles from the Super Dome, a 15 minute drive normally. Look for hotels in Kenner and Metairie and you'll be between me and the dome, you'll most likely be in a safe neighborhoor, and you'll definitely save money. The airport is in Kenner and is less than 5 miles from my home.

[Davii]

Frontier will be your best bet, nonstop and under 300 round trip from DEN if bought at the right time. Their schedule only goes out to September right now but I'll keep an eye on it and post rates here when available.

[Al Wilson 4 Mayor]

Frontier will be your best bet, nonstop and under 300 round trip from DEN if bought at the right time. Their schedule only goes out to September right now but I'll keep an eye on it and post rates here when available.

I live in the Boise area.

[Davii]

I live in the Boise area.

Southwest will probably be your best bet and it'll probably be just under 400.

[Valar Morghulis]

I'm am just going my due diligence..... what is the nearest big hub to New Orleans?

Looks like for me, it would be easier to fly and drive from elsewhere into New Orleans than to try and fly into the city

And are you aware of any good links between the area and a UK airport?

[Davii]

I'm am just going my due diligence..... what is the nearest big hub to New Orleans?

Looks like for me, it would be easier to fly and drive from elsewhere into New Orleans than to try and fly into the city

And are you aware of any good links between the area and a UK airport?

Houston is a 4.5 hr drive, Memphis is 5, and Atlanta is 6 hours driving.

Atlanta is probably your best bet.

[Valar Morghulis]

Houston is a 4.5 hr drive, Memphis is 5, and Atlanta is 6 hours driving. Atlanta is probably your best bet.

Nah mate, I have just ran all the numbers.

Not going to be able to make it unless something significantly changes for me between now and then.

[Davii]

Nah mate, I have just ran all the numbers.

Not going to be able to make it unless something significantly changes for me between now and then.

No worries man, hopefully if you come across the Atlantic again for a game I can make it out.

[Valar Morghulis]

No worries man, hopefully if you come across the Atlantic again for a game I can make it out.

I will definitely be back!

[BroncoJoe]

I will definitely be back!

Geez, Dave. Get it right. It's "I'll Be BACK".

[Valar Morghulis]

Geez, Dave. Get it right. It's "I'll Be BACK".

Only in the re-run?

[rjent]

If it is OK for a New Mexico cowboy to show his face to all you big city pukes, I am tentatively interested. Do you know what the game tickets are going to be. I will be driving from NM, and I have condo space in NO area. (I could maybe get a three BR and share?)

Anyway, sounds like fun if you'll have me .... :D

[FanInAZ]

I'd be better off going up to Mile High if I want to watch the Broncos in a meaningful game, although I have heard that its really easy to get tickets in San Diego. Although wearing Broncos colors in an enemy stadium might be a little more dangerous than wearing here in Phoenix.

[tubby]

I have never been to NO and would love to check it out! I am interested but might be going to the JAX game on Dec 4th. Likely won't be able to do both. So, wool sea.....

[Davii]

If it is OK for a New Mexico cowboy to show his face to all you big city pukes, I am tentatively interested. Do you know what the game tickets are going to be. I will be driving from NM, and I have condo space in NO area. (I could maybe get a three BR and share?)

Anyway, sounds like fun if you'll have me .... :D

I'm not sure what the game tickets will be, but if we're trying to sit together I'm sure they will be on the cheaper side (assume 100$ / seat or less) so that we can all afford them along with travel prices.

Where is your condo space in the area? I'm sure there will be a few people interested in going in on it with you.


I have never been to NO and would love to check it out! I am interested but might be going to the JAX game on Dec 4th. Likely won't be able to do both. So, wool sea.....

Come on down man. Jax has nothing on this place, except for possibly who you will be attending with. Then again, no reason those people can't come to this game as well!

[Davii]

I'd be better off going up to Mile High if I want to watch the Broncos in a meaningful game, although I have heard that its really easy to get tickets in San Diego. Although wearing Broncos colors in an enemy stadium might be a little more dangerous than wearing here in Phoenix.

There is absolutely no danger wearing your Orange in San Diego. Those fans are too depressed to care, assuming they even show.

[tomjonesrocks]

There is absolutely no danger wearing your Orange in San Diego. Those fans are too depressed to care, assuming they even show.

Absolutely not - I was in the house last season there and it's an absolute home game, tailgating and everything. It's really fun and glad I get one more round there.

The tickets aren't exactly "easy to get" per se. You can get single game seats at face but they jack up the price for Denver, and I did have to wait about 3 hours for them in line and premium seats are unavailable. Might be entirely a StubHub thing buying online as they don't allow online sales for a brief period - you have to buy at the box office.

Obviously it's still a picnic compared to a game in Denver - but don't think you don't have to be ready on the drop date.

[weazel]

what dates are everyone looking at? We are looking at the 12th - 17th

when are tickets available?

[Davii]

what dates are everyone looking at? We are looking at the 12th - 17th

when are tickets available?

I live here so dates are no worry for me. I believe single game tickets go on sale April 22nd.

Do you all think we should try to get a block of seats together or just get tickets where you can for each group?

[weazel]

First Broncos game for us so we want fairly good tickets.

[rjent]

I'm not sure what the game tickets will be, but if we're trying to sit together I'm sure they will be on the cheaper side (assume 100$ / seat or less) so that we can all afford them along with travel prices.

Where is your condo space in the area? I'm sure there will be a few people interested in going in on it with you.



Come on down man. Jax has nothing on this place, except for possibly who you will be attending with. Then again, no reason those people can't come to this game as well!

I have choices, but right now only studios are available. I will keep looking for a 2 or 3 BR (usually sleeps 6 to 8). Try to firm the tickets if you can, and I would prefer a block where we sit together. :D

[Al Wilson 4 Mayor]

Rjent-
I'm from Meridian, ID. I resent the city boy comment. :D

[rjent]

Rjent-
I'm from Meridian, ID. I resent the city boy comment. :D

Meridian is a city located in Ada County in US state of Idaho. It is the 3rd-largest city in the state of Idaho. As of 2010, the population of Meridian was 75,092, and a 2014 estimate placed the population at approximately 85,000. Wikipedia
Elevation: 2,605′
Weather: 72°F (22°C), Wind NW at 6 mph (10 km/h), 17% Humidity
Hotels: 3-star averaging $110. View hotels
Population: 83,596 (2013)

Truth or Consequences is a spa city and the county seat of Sierra County, New Mexico, United States. In 2012, the population was 6,411. It is commonly known within New Mexico as T or C. It has frequently been noted on lists of unusual place names.
Elevation: 4,245′
Area: 12.8 mi²
Hotels: 3-star averaging $80. View hotels
Weather: 74°F (23°C), Wind S at 14 mph (23 km/h), 13% Humidity
Zip code: 87901
Population: 6,246 (2013)


I rest my case :lol:

[Al Wilson 4 Mayor]

Meridian is a city located in Ada County in US state of Idaho. It is the 3rd-largest city in the state of Idaho. As of 2010, the population of Meridian was 75,092, and a 2014 estimate placed the population at approximately 85,000. Wikipedia
Elevation: 2,605′
Weather: 72°F (22°C), Wind NW at 6 mph (10 km/h), 17% Humidity
Hotels: 3-star averaging $110. View hotels
Population: 83,596 (2013)

Truth or Consequences is a spa city and the county seat of Sierra County, New Mexico, United States. In 2012, the population was 6,411. It is commonly known within New Mexico as T or C. It has frequently been noted on lists of unusual place names.
Elevation: 4,245′
Area: 12.8 mi²
Hotels: 3-star averaging $80. View hotels
Weather: 74°F (23°C), Wind S at 14 mph (23 km/h), 13% Humidity
Zip code: 87901
Population: 6,246 (2013)


I rest my case :lol:

Not necessarily funny pants!

I grew up in Emmett, Idaho. Now put your Wikipedia skills to use on that. :D

[Al Wilson 4 Mayor]

Not necessarily funny pants!

I grew up in Emmett, Idaho. Now put your Wikipedia skills to use on that. :D

I'll save you the time. It's a farming community 25 miles north of Meridian.
The current population is similar to where you live. When I wa growing up there in the 70's and 80's the population was 4605.

My summer jobs in high school were:
Thinning cherries, bucking hay, and milking cows at the local dairy farm.
I learned how to shoot a gun before I learned how to ride a bike.
There, how's about them apples? :D

[rjent]

I'll save you the time. It's a farming community 25 miles north of Meridian.
The current population is similar to where you live. When I wa growing up there in the 70's and 80's the population was 4605.

My summer jobs in high school were:
Thinning cherries, bucking hay, and milking cows at the local dairy farm.
I learned how to shoot a gun before I learned how to ride a bike.
There, how's about them apples? :D

How ya gonna keep 'em down on the farm after they've seen Meridian .... :D

I grew up on a ranch with a population of 5, I have no excuse, except the sheep were scared and my daddy said I had to go .... :sheep: :first:

[Al Wilson 4 Mayor]

How ya gonna keep 'em down on the farm after they've seen Meridian .... :D

I grew up on a ranch with a population of 5, I have no excuse, except the sheep were scared and my daddy said I had to go .... :sheep: :first:

My grandad had about 100 head of cattle. My dad became a school teacher. He passed a love for the outdoors to me, but not so much for farming and ranching.

My grandad was a bit of a work-aholic, a character trait I didn't want to emulate. He not only raised his cattle and a small amout of corn, but he was also a night watchman at the sawmill.

I love the town I grew up in, but there isn't enough work there, and I don't want to commute 45 minutes each way after a 10 hour day

[Valar Morghulis]

Meridian is a city located in Ada County in US state of Idaho. It is the 3rd-largest city in the state of Idaho. As of 2010, the population of Meridian was 75,092, and a 2014 estimate placed the population at approximately 85,000. Wikipedia Elevation: 2,605′ Weather: 72°F (22°C), Wind NW at 6 mph (10 km/h), 17% Humidity Hotels: 3-star averaging $110. View hotels Population: 83,596 (2013) Truth or Consequences is a spa city and the county seat of Sierra County, New Mexico, United States. In 2012, the population was 6,411. It is commonly known within New Mexico as T or C. It has frequently been noted on lists of unusual place names. Elevation: 4,245′ Area: 12.8 mi² Hotels: 3-star averaging $80. View hotels Weather: 74°F (23°C), Wind S at 14 mph (23 km/h), 13% Humidity Zip code: 87901 Population: 6,246 (2013) I rest my case :lol:

You live in a town called truth or consequences?

That's so cool.

[VonDoom]

You live in a town called truth or consequences?

That's so cool.

This guy was from there, too :D

8842

[Valar Morghulis]

This guy was from there, too :D <img src="http://www.broncosforums.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=8842"/>

Love me some cactus jack, mankind, Mick foley and was it also dude love?

[Al Wilson 4 Mayor]

This guy was from there, too :D

8842

I saw that dude on a celebrity wife swap reality show a few years back. He's a pretty nice dude. His body is pretty banged up though.

[weazel]

I met him (away from the ring), nice guy.

[weazel]

according to the Saints site, they don't sell individual game tickets.

http://www.neworleanssaints.com/tickets-and-stadium/individual-tickets.html

[Davii]

according to the Saints site, they don't sell individual game tickets.

http://www.neworleanssaints.com/tickets-and-stadium/individual-tickets.html

That's craziness. They still have to have some available to the visiting team though, right?

Is that right? That site says they're sold out on season tickets since 2006, but not all tickets are season tickets are they?

I think this is ONLY for season tickets, single game tickets aren't going to be available until later.

[Davii]

I just spoke a young lady in the Saints ticket office named Stephanie. She said single game tickets will go on sale near the end of June/beginning of July and they will be available on the Saints website. She said the cheapest seats will be in the neighborhood of 50$ with the most expensive non-box seats being around 300 (prices haven't been set yet, she's guessing).

[weazel]

you are a man among men Davii!

[Davii]

you are a man among men Davii!

Stephanie sounded cute. You want her number?

[weazel]

I will pass, my wife will get rid of my manhood.

[rjent]

I was on the road again today (retirement is a bitch LOL)


My grandad had about 100 head of cattle. My dad became a school teacher. He passed a love for the outdoors to me, but not so much for farming and ranching.

My grandad was a bit of a work-aholic, a character trait I didn't want to emulate. He not only raised his cattle and a small amout of corn, but he was also a night watchman at the sawmill.

I love the town I grew up in, but there isn't enough work there, and I don't want to commute 45 minutes each way after a 10 hour day

I hear you. My dad was actually a missile engineer/rocket scientist (WWII vet) who also was a rancher. Very intelligent man who came from a horrible childhood (ran away from home when he was 14 and was gone for a year before he went home), a workaholic and an iron fisted German who raised us under some pretty strict conditions. At the time, we though we were mistreated, but I have always looked back on my growing up as a huge blessing and gift, and I told him so much later in life (he cried when I told him that ...). The ranch (where I really did grow up) was very remote in New Mexico, we raised about 300 mother cow units of cattle, had 5000 apple trees in production, raised all kinds of other animals and tilled many different ground crops. Great place/environment to grow up. We also had a house in Las Cruces New Mexico about 80 miles away (so he had access to White Sands Missle Range) and where I went to school from grade to college. I moved out when it reached 50000 folks and moved to T or C. Never regretted it, but was fortunate to be able to make a good living here (mostly self employed). I don't do the workaholic thing either


You live in a town called truth or consequences?

That's so cool.

From some perspectives LOL, there is talk of changing it back to Hot Springs again. We are a resort/retirement town with a large recreational lake.


This guy was from there, too :D

8842

I never knew that. I wonder what his affiliation was with T or C?!?!?

[slim]

My grandparents used to winter in T or C.

Seems like there may be a lot of old people there.

[VonDoom]

I never knew that. I wonder what his affiliation was with T or C?!?!?

Technically, Mick Foley is from Long Island (just like me) but "Cactus Jack" was from Truth or Consequences, NM ... mostly because I think they thought it sounded cool. And they're right!

[weazel]

any updates on when tickets will be available?

[Davii]

any updates on when tickets will be available?

According to the Saint's ticket office late June/ early July. I'll call tomorrow and ask for an update.

[weazel]

I tried their "contact us" but never received a reply

[Davii]

I tried their "contact us" but never received a reply

Only way I got an answer was a phone call to the ticket office

[weazel]

still nothing on the website.

[weazel]

...

[weazel]

We have booked our lodging, we're staying in a house in the Garden district. Now we have to look at tickets, still nothing on the Saints site. If need be I guess we will get resale tix, looking at way too much for lower bowl sideline so maybe endzone is the way to go. For a couple hundred you can get endzone tix.

[Davii]

We have booked our lodging, we're staying in a house in the Garden district. Now we have to look at tickets, still nothing on the Saints site. If need be I guess we will get resale tix, looking at way too much for lower bowl sideline so maybe endzone is the way to go. For a couple hundred you can get endzone tix.

I'm looking for tix right now.

[BroncoJoe]

We're not going that way until Christmas time.

Yes, I said Christmas.

[Davii]

We're not going that way until Christmas time.

Yes, I said Christmas.

You're bringing me presents?

[BroncoJoe]

You're bringing me presents?

Sadly, I think this time we're going to take the quickest route, which doesn't include NO. :(

[Al Wilson 4 Mayor]

I might have to resort to cheap shots and put downs of the get together since I can't attend. It's probably the most productive way to deal with the jealousy I'm experiencing.

[Valar Morghulis]

I might have to resort to cheap shots and put downs of the get together since I can't attend. It's probably the most productive way to deal with the jealousy I'm experiencing.

I'm with you Al.

Screw them. Bunch of sissy losers

[BroncoNut]

I'm in but can we do it sometime in October? November can be a bit crazy for me

[Al Wilson 4 Mayor]

I'm with you Al.

Screw them. Bunch of sissy losers

Yeah for sure...buncha' booger eaters anyway.

[Davii]

I'm in but can we do it sometime in October? November can be a bit crazy for me

Sure Nut, just go to the Superdome any day in November, the Broncos will be there waiting

[underrated29]

Im out. Got my Nov schedule and I will be down there Nov 1st-5th. Cant justify staying there til the game nor flying back and then back down there again and flying back. Too much time out of the office.


One thing may change this, but I wont know about that til mid/late august. Tix may not be available by then.

[Davii]

Im out. Got my Nov schedule and I will be down there Nov 1st-5th. Cant justify staying there til the game nor flying back and then back down there again and flying back. Too much time out of the office.


One thing may change this, but I wont know about that til mid/late august. Tix may not be available by then.

Hit me up when you're in the area.

[Davii]

Bought 8 tickets.

[Al Wilson 4 Mayor]

Bought 8 tickets.

I picture you wearing a silk jacket smoking a pipe while state this with great pomp.

[Tned]

I picture you wearing a silk jacket smoking a pipe while state this with great pomp.

I picture him in mud up to his ankles, crunching on a cigar, as he barks commands for a row of tanks, and 50 marines to halt an exercise so that he can post on BF from his phone.

[Al Wilson 4 Mayor]

I picture him in mud up to his ankles, crunching on a cigar, as he barks commands for a row of tanks, and 50 marines to halt an exercise so that he can post on BF from his phone.

Haha, yeah, that's it!

[weazel]

Bought 8 tickets.

where from Davi? what was price and seating situation?

[Davii]

where from Davi? what was price and seating situation?

Stubhub. Terrace level towards the corner. Good view from all the pics I can find. Total with fees, etc was 107 each. 88 each ticket price.

There are a ton of terrace level sideline on there for 115 ticket price, 135 each total. Good seats, great view but I couldn't find more than 4 together and I needed 8. There's a BUNCH field level in the 300 range.

[weazel]

gotcha, ya they aren't bad. can't wait.

[Davii]

Ok, so what do those who are coming want to do?

I will tell you, this isn't a great tailgate atmosphere type of stadium. The parking is in a garage with no tailgating allowed. The only tailgating I know of is in a private lot that is all reserved, pay by the season type parking.

That being the case, do we want to all meet at a restaurant for some good Cajun and seafood on Saturday evening (Dragos)? I am willing to host a get together at my house for forum members that are coming down as well and would fire up the smoker for some pulled pork and we could order some oysters or whatever.

Let me know and let's start planning! I'm looking forward to seeing everyone and introducing New Orleans to those of you who have never been.

[weazel]

I'm open to whatever, we are with another couple though.

[weazel]

read a few horror stories about opposing fans wearing jersey's in Superdome... think I might leave the Broncos jersey at home.

[BroncoWave]

read a few horror stories about opposing fans wearing jersey's in Superdome... think I might leave the Broncos jersey at home.

It's very hit or miss. I went to a Saints game as an opposing fan when I was in middle school and I was harassed by quite a few fans. But most of the fans are fine I'd say. Really just depends on the luck of the draw of who is sitting next to you.

[BroncoJoe]

read a few horror stories about opposing fans wearing jersey's in Superdome... think I might leave the Broncos jersey at home.


It's very hit or miss. I went to a Saints game as an opposing fan when I was in middle school and I was harassed by quite a few fans. But most of the fans are fine I'd say. Really just depends on the luck of the draw of who is sitting next to you.

For some reason, these statements surprise me.

[Davii]

For some reason, these statements surprise me.

I've been to a few (three) games in the Dome, never seen a problem. I've been to a LOT (20+) functions in Champions Square or other parties near the Dome for Saint's games, I've always worn a Broncos jersey during these events and never received a harsh word or ever felt like I made a mistake, etc.

I will certainly be wearing my Orange Von Miller in the Dome without a doubt.

[weazel]

I've been to a few (three) games in the Dome, never seen a problem. I've been to a LOT (20+) functions in Champions Square or other parties near the Dome for Saint's games, I've always worn a Broncos jersey during these events and never received a harsh word or ever felt like I made a mistake, etc.

I will certainly be wearing my Orange Von Miller in the Dome without a doubt.

not all of us have the build of a marine...
some of the stories I've read are pretty insane, guys getting pissed on, people throwing bottles and stuff.

[Davii]

not all of us have the build of a marine...
some of the stories I've read are pretty insane, guys getting pissed on, people throwing bottles and stuff.

I obviously can't speak for whoever told those stories but I don't know of one person that has ever mentioned something like that when going to the Dome rooting for the visitors. I am absolutely certain some people talked smack, that happens in literally every stadium everywhere, but I've never seen or heard of anyone getting pissed on, bottles being thrown (glass bottles aren't allowed in the Dome at all), etc.

A quick review of tripadvisor shows some people saying they got ribbed but there is no mention of anything worse than that I could find and I went through 15 pages. The typical review looked like this:


Went to a Saints Game as a visiting team fan. The building is cool. The pregame party is fun but the place is way too loud. Like other domes the noise stays trapped inside. Constant screaming and the PA announcer is unbearably loud. If your team is loosing it gets worse. I would not go again even if we won. No problems as the Saints fans ignored us . It was a fun fun city to visit but no more football at the dome for me.

Or this one from last year:


Recently attended the Giants vs. Saints game, and had the time of my life. Other than my Giants losing, my experience was great. Fans talk a little junk then tell you where to go eat. Highly recommended for a road trip if your team plays the Saints.

I looked through Reddit and found the same things as well. I cannot find one online review where people are mentioning anything more than a completely normal visiting fan experience. I'm not saying it has never happened, I'm saying I don't believe it to be the norm, and that I wouldn't worry about it.

[weazel]

First post I found on Reddit.

I've been part of a group that tries to go to the Saints/Falcons game in Nola every year. I've been busy the last few years so this was my first trip since the saints SB season. Things have changed drastically.
These were my seats- http://i.imgur.com/I6kq4.jpg
Not bad at all right? Bought them off stubhub and believe they are from a season ticket holder. Let me preface this with a positive- had a great time in the city last night wearing falcons gear , trash talk, friendly banter but no problems. The Saints fans in our section were ok, couple bad apples got called out. I was with 3 others, we all wore our falcons gear. We cheered for our team and made small talk but were not disrespectful.
However the fans on the way into the stadium, and when we went into the bathroom and on the way out were the worst I've ever witnessed. I've been to away games in Philly (NFC champ game), Tampa, NYC, and even Foxboro and this was the single worst experience of my life.
Highlights- walk in bathroom, get screamed obscenities , whatever, go to pee in a stall and a guy starts peeing on the floor in the stall next to me trying to get if on me, sayin "lick my piss falcons" , almost get into a fight.
Walking back to seats- big black dude blocks our way saying we are in his house and need to pay the toll. I laugh it off and he's like "give me your beer", try to walk past and he knocks full beer out of my hands. I'm just standing there like really and looking for security. Don't see any around so he sits back down and I leave. He's about 4 rows behind me and his group is yelling at us, threatening us, etc.
We texted the fan behavior to Report him and that's when things got out of hand. They came to talk to him and left. Things got worse from there. The saints fans next to us apologized and we decided to leave mid 4th quarter ( it wasn't fun anymore and things had gotten heated)
As we are leaving another saints fans, throws his beer at our group and calls the one girl in our group a ****.
We left and are now at the airport. **** you saints fans and your pathetic excuse for security. This is a game, and you need to keep your humanity.
Any suggestions or advice? Im wondering if there is a way to file a complaint with the NFL for a franchise not bring able to control their fan base. This is a game, and it has gotten out of hand there.

https://www.reddit.com/r/falcons/comments/13103q/last_game_i_will_ever_go_to_the_superdome_saints/


I figure I will still wear my jersey, I highly doubt anything will happen. My buddy will have his Saints jersey on though.

[Davii]

First post I found on Reddit.

I've been part of a group that tries to go to the Saints/Falcons game in Nola every year. I've been busy the last few years so this was my first trip since the saints SB season. Things have changed drastically.
These were my seats- http://i.imgur.com/I6kq4.jpg
Not bad at all right? Bought them off stubhub and believe they are from a season ticket holder. Let me preface this with a positive- had a great time in the city last night wearing falcons gear , trash talk, friendly banter but no problems. The Saints fans in our section were ok, couple bad apples got called out. I was with 3 others, we all wore our falcons gear. We cheered for our team and made small talk but were not disrespectful.
However the fans on the way into the stadium, and when we went into the bathroom and on the way out were the worst I've ever witnessed. I've been to away games in Philly (NFC champ game), Tampa, NYC, and even Foxboro and this was the single worst experience of my life.
Highlights- walk in bathroom, get screamed obscenities , whatever, go to pee in a stall and a guy starts peeing on the floor in the stall next to me trying to get if on me, sayin "lick my piss falcons" , almost get into a fight.
Walking back to seats- big black dude blocks our way saying we are in his house and need to pay the toll. I laugh it off and he's like "give me your beer", try to walk past and he knocks full beer out of my hands. I'm just standing there like really and looking for security. Don't see any around so he sits back down and I leave. He's about 4 rows behind me and his group is yelling at us, threatening us, etc.
We texted the fan behavior to Report him and that's when things got out of hand. They came to talk to him and left. Things got worse from there. The saints fans next to us apologized and we decided to leave mid 4th quarter ( it wasn't fun anymore and things had gotten heated)
As we are leaving another saints fans, throws his beer at our group and calls the one girl in our group a ****.
We left and are now at the airport. **** you saints fans and your pathetic excuse for security. This is a game, and you need to keep your humanity.
Any suggestions or advice? Im wondering if there is a way to file a complaint with the NFL for a franchise not bring able to control their fan base. This is a game, and it has gotten out of hand there.

https://www.reddit.com/r/falcons/comments/13103q/last_game_i_will_ever_go_to_the_superdome_saints/


I figure I will still wear my jersey, I highly doubt anything will happen. My buddy will have his Saints jersey on though.

Interesting. I hope nothing like this happens to anyone, especially those of us from here. I'll be attending with a mixed group a few Saints fans (Father in law, his friend, guitar player in my band) and some Broncos fans (Me, my Mom, another friend).

[weazel]

how is the flooding there Davii? anywhere near you?

[Davii]

how is the flooding there Davii? anywhere near you?

The flooding is terrible. Metro New Orleans got very lucky and was spared the worst of the storms. We got around 9" of rain in two days, areas near Lafayette and Baton Rouge got more than 2 feet. Interstate 10 is closed West of the city between here and Baton Rouge, closed from Baton Rouge to Lafayette, the 12 is closed, 61 closed, etc.

I've never seen rain fall that hard and it was literally twice as bad 30 miles from here. Luckily a high pressure system is keeping the rain away for a bit, but unfortunately there will be some more areas flooded as this all moves to the Gulf. Hopefully there's no more rain, we're already at historic flood levels throughout much of the state.

Here in Metro we had some street flooding but our pumping systems got the water out and kept us safe. The system here is capable of moving an inch per hour out of the city and they say it would take a backup of about 4" to start flooding us.

[weazel]

damn, stay safe bro. We've had flooding all around us this summer as well, luckily it hasn't hit us directly.

[BroncoJoe]

Saw some pictures of caskets floating down the flooded streets. Grizzly...

[weazel]

got my tix to the game, starting to get pumped!

[BroncoJoe]

got my tix to the game, starting to get pumped!

You will love Davii. He's an officer and a gentleman.

[Davii]

You will love Davii. He's an officer and a gentleman.

I'm enlisted Joe. I work for a living. Well, I work and post on here. So, two things.

[BroncoJoe]

I'm enlisted Joe. I work for a living. Well, I work and post on here. So, two things.

You're an officer in my mind, Davii.

[weazel]

I just hope he's a gentle lover

[Valar Morghulis]

I just hope he's a gentle lover

Until you get a drink in you, then you hope he ruins you

[slim]

I can confirm that he is a gentle lover....firm but gentle.

[weazel]

well let's hope the game is competitive... I don't want to sit through the Saints blowing us out.

[Davii]

well let's hope the game is competitive... I don't want to sit through the Saints blowing us out.

After a humiliating loss like that I expect them to step up their game. The Saints are on a roll as of late though, we shall see.

Hit me up when you're in town, i'll PM you my number.

[weazel]

anyone else going to be there?

[spikerman]

I was hoping to, but I won't be able to make it. You guys had better represent.

[Valar Morghulis]

I can't even watch it, my flight to Germany is right around kick off, then I got a three hour train journey

I hope we smash them and you guys have an awesome time

[weazel]

So... I just met John Elway.

[Valar Morghulis]

So... I just met John Elway.

Did he ask for your autograph

[BroncoJoe]

Have fun today boys! Let the Broncos hear you!

[VonDoom]

So... I just met John Elway.

Pic?