My Great Time at Fed Ex Today

[Raub]

Since all we ever seem to hear are the horror stories about how Fed Ex is Thunderdome, I thought I'd offer a counterpoint.

I had an awesome time at the stadium today. I took a co-worker who is a diehard Cardinals fan. He grew up in St. Louis and has followed the team for 30-some years. Everyone we ran into was respectful. He took the normal good-natured ribbing (which I encouraged), but nothing over-the-top. Even during the tense 4th quarter, everything was cool.

The crowd in my section (431) was LOUD, and cheered their asses off when we were on defense. It was really nice to see just about everyone stand up and support the team on the crucial 3rd downs in the 4th.

I didn't see any fights, didn't have to step over any vomit, and wasn't forced to buy any overpriced items. It was a great day for Redskins football.

:point2sky :dallasuck

[Walking Deadman]

Glad to hear it. :cheers:

I had a lousy day in 403 and was told to sit down......... :mad:
And this was on a crucial 3rd down..... :mad: :mad:

Oh and did I mention 403 was pretty quiet today?
Oh and did I also mention there were way too many people leaving the game early when the game was close and the team could have used a united 12th Man :mad: :mad: :mad:

Didn't help most of you who left early.....you still were stuck in traffic.

[RyansRangers]

Every time I have gone to fedex I have had a great time.

[pez]

Oh and did I mention 403 was pretty quiet today?


Sorry Huly and I got great seats in the lower bowl at the last moment :silly:

I tell you one thing though.. you would think folks in the dreamseats would be going insane making noise.... nothing further from the truth!!

[pez]

Since all we ever seem to hear are the horror stories about how Fed Ex is Thunderdome, I thought I'd offer a counterpoint.

I had an awesome time at the stadium today. I took a co-worker who is a diehard Cardinals fan. He grew up in St. Louis and has followed the team for 30-some years. Everyone we ran into was respectful. He took the normal good-natured ribbing (which I encouraged), but nothing over-the-top. Even during the tense 4th quarter, everything was cool.

The crowd in my section (431) was LOUD, and cheered their asses off when we were on defense. It was really nice to see just about everyone stand up and support the team on the crucial 3rd downs in the 4th.

I didn't see any fights, didn't have to step over any vomit, and wasn't forced to buy any overpriced items. It was a great day for Redskins football.

:point2sky :dallasuck

Tailgate was pretty great today too !!! :cheers:

[RonJeremy]

Tailgate = Good

Weather = Good

Game = Good (little tense at the end)

Ride Home = Good.


Yep, it was a good day.

[Jofizz]

Some of our "fans" are more worried about beating traffic than the outcome of the game.

[Pete]

But how can this be Ruab.................. are you sure you were at a Redskins game today. :silly:


Glad to see ya had a great day.

:cheers:

[Vilandil Tasardur]

I was in 431 as well. I thought the game was altogether very well. Everyone seemed to balance being loud with being respectful. I saw plenty of beer get passed around but no one was drunk, I didn't hear a single cuss word all day, and while I also saw the friendly arguing I thought your friend (If it is who I assume it was) was very good natured and respectful. Not to mention when people stood up, everyone else just stood up to. No arguing, no fighting, it was pretty swell actually. Cheers to 431.

[Walking Deadman]

I will say that I'm very happy with the win today....... :point2sky

[robearlyii]

I had a great time too. It was the first time I took the metro and walked to the stadium. The walk wasnt as bad as I thought it would be, and it sure beat waiting in traffic.

I did, however, see two people vomit today. One guy vomited while running down the stairs from section 421, he hit some lady sitting in an aisle seat, and hit his girlfriend in the back. Also, a lady was sitting on the curb outside beside a huge pile of puke. I'm sure it was hers, cause her head was down.

The worst part of the game was watching the horrible win. Yes they won, but yes, it was horrible.

This 2nd half meltdown has got to stop!

[GSF]

Glad to hear that Raub, sounds like a great day.

[Slacky McSlackAss]

Good to hear you had a good time at FedEx. I dont see why people have such bad experiences. Ive been to plenty of games and havent had any issues at all. Usually i have to get my section pumped up, but by halftime were usually rocking.

[ldysknzfn1]

Glad to hear it. :cheers:

I had a lousy day in 403 and was told to sit down......... :mad:
And this was on a crucial 3rd down..... :mad: :mad:

Oh and did I mention 403 was pretty quiet today?
Oh and did I also mention there were way too many people leaving the game early when the game was close and the team could have used a united 12th Man :mad: :mad: :mad:

Didn't help most of you who left early.....you still were stuck in traffic.

I sat in sect 403 today..row 25..seat 12. And I thought it quiet also...although the ppl I went with and myself did some hollering on defense. What row were you in? You must have been way in front of us..I'd be mad as well if someone told me to sit. And yep..lots of ppl left at the end of the 3rd qtr:wtf: . Lots of empty seats as well before the early exiters.

[Walking Deadman]

I sat in sect 403 today..row 25..seat 12. And I thought it quiet also...although the ppl I went with and myself did some hollering on defense. What row were you in? You must have been way in front of us..I'd be mad as well if someone told me to sit. And yep..lots of ppl left at the end of the 3rd qtr:wtf: . Lots of empty seats as well before the early exiters.

row 13......yep, just about 2 people I saw in my parts standing and a guy in row1

[voicekiller]

Glad to hear it. :cheers:

I had a lousy day in 403 and was told to sit down......... :mad:
And this was on a crucial 3rd down..... :mad: :mad:

Oh and did I mention 403 was pretty quiet today?
Oh and did I also mention there were way too many people leaving the game early when the game was close and the team could have used a united 12th Man :mad: :mad: :mad:

Didn't help most of you who left early.....you still were stuck in traffic.
Ya In the first quater the same clown every week in my section 126 always yells down in front and the ******* ahead of me usually do, me and my buddies don't i just let him yell until he gets fed up and stands up...but this time i was proud of my fellow sectioners and they all were standing when we were on D and we all were ignoring him and forced the fat bastard to get off his ass and actually act like a fan for a change instead of a drunk ass clown...it was a good time had by all...except maybe for that guy

[BleedBNG]

I took a co-worker who is a diehard Cardinals fan. He grew up in St. Louis and has followed the team for 30-some years.
No matter where they go, they're STILL the Cardiac Cards :mad:

[whatmeworry]

Yeah, too bad we lost.

[John0397]

I had an ok time today with my brother, we went up there to catch the game for our birthday. We were in 407, one guy a few rows down from us got yelled at to sit, he was being a jerk though. Saw a small fight break out after the game, some dude was there wearing his cowpuke garb and some guy said something to him, next thing i know cups and fists are flying for about 10 seconds. The skins fan got clocked in the mouth, and he and his friend went up to the exit of the tailgate lot and waited for the cowboy fan to come out, but as I was driving out, a cop pulled in, so that ambush was taken care of. that was my second game at FedEx, I enjoyed it with the full understanding that some people would imbibe a bit too much. Anyhoo, let's hope that the skins can make the game interesting against the pats.

[thecardiacrll]

I was sitting in section 220 today....it was pretty neat sitting behind me with there 3 kids was edgerin james wife...she was very nice and was ribbing me a little when they were coming back....his kids look just like him....but the crowd was great today...our defense is incredible i just cant take our offense sputtering so bad in the second half of these games our defense cant be as helpfull if there on the field 20-25 mins in a 30 min. half

[Godfather151981]

Some of our "fans" are more worried about beating traffic than the outcome of the game.

Here's the thing with the traffic...if you put 92,000 people in one place there's going to be problems getting out. I have a parking pass for the cash lot, so usually I take the buses. After getting back to my car, I normally drive down 202 (past the stadium again) and get onto 50 to head back to NOVA through the city. The bus gets me back to the cash lot in 20-30 minutes or so, and by that time some people have left the lots and are already on the beltway (which I never take). Yesterday I had a parking pass in the stadium lots, so we tailgated afterward for about an hour or so, and then hit the road. We had no problems whatsoever, and we were home in about 40 minutes. So let the dummies that want to "beat the traffic" get out, and then make your way onto the highways. And by the way, if you're that worried about beating the traffic, don't come.

[lefty420]

yes it was a good time at the stadium. tailgate was great and my section ,445, was very good. overall i had a great time.

Pez, another great tailgate man.it was awesome to see all the es guys again.

[WigSkin]

Since all we ever seem to hear are the horror stories about how Fed Ex is Thunderdome


:laugh: Very good! I look forward to getting there one day although wish I hadn't already spent all that money an a suit of armour to ensure I come out alive! ;)

[stwasm]

I did, however, see two people vomit today. One guy vomited while running down the stairs from section 421, he hit some lady sitting in an aisle seat, and hit his girlfriend in the back. Also, a lady was sitting on the curb outside beside a huge pile of puke. I'm sure it was hers, cause her head was down.

I am so sick of people who drink so much alcohol that they make themselves ill and ruin things for everyone else. If you can't handle yourself when you drink, then stay away from the mess. I have a hard time with irresponsible people and those who think they need to drink a ton of alcohol to have a good time.

[Art Monk Fan]

I took my cousin's husband (a life-long Redskins fan) to his first-ever game yesterday. The weather was perfect and the ExtremeSkins tailgate was great as usual.

As with every week, I never once heard anyone in my section (453) ever tell anyone else to sit down. When someone stood, everyone else just followed suit. We all yelled on defense, shut up on offense and eschewed the wave on principle.

The only thing even resembling an incident was the mother in front of us who turned to ask the 20-somethings next to me to please not swear around her kids. Guess what, they didn't and everyone was happy.

Another great day at FedEx! (Though it would be nice if folks wouldn't leave so early when the game is still undecided).

[Skinsfan1311]

I was in 431 as well. Cheers to 431.

Damn straight! Me and the Mrs proudly represent in row 12.....

[pez]

yes it was a good time at the stadium. tailgate was great and my section ,445, was very good. overall i had a great time.

Pez, another great tailgate man.it was awesome to see all the es guys again.

Don't thank me.... everyone contributes to the tailgates!! We have an ever growing list of regulars who I am impressed with week in and week out! :cheers:

[stwasm]

Here's the thing with the traffic...if you put 92,000 people in one place there's going to be problems getting out. I have a parking pass for the cash lot, so usually I take the buses. After getting back to my car, I normally drive down 202 (past the stadium again) and get onto 50 to head back to NOVA through the city. The bus gets me back to the cash lot in 20-30 minutes or so, and by that time some people have left the lots and are already on the beltway (which I never take). Yesterday I had a parking pass in the stadium lots, so we tailgated afterward for about an hour or so, and then hit the road. We had no problems whatsoever, and we were home in about 40 minutes. So let the dummies that want to "beat the traffic" get out, and then make your way onto the highways. And by the way, if you're that worried about beating the traffic, don't come.

The bolded part is especially true when those 92,000 are crammed inside an area built only for 78,000.

[skinsfan44]

I too had a great time at the game yesterday.

The tailgate was the best one so for this season.

We were pretty loud throughout most of the game in section 328, but I was VERY impressed when my entire section stood up and screamed on the Cards 2-point conversion attempt and at the field goal try at the end of the game.

Who says fans in the Club don’t stand up and cheer??? :D

[RedskinsNation]

I had a great time yesterday. We were in section 120 row 2. (right behind the dreamseats). We were hollering our heads off and standing probably more than sitting and nobody told us to sit. By the 4th qtr i had no voice and a throbbing headache and was abolutely torched by the sun. I thought FEDEX was loud...maybe not NFC EAST rival loud but it was pretty loud, i was impressed.

Down in the trenches (100 levels) I didnt see anyone leaving early until after Landry picked off the pass on the 2 pt conversion that Boldin threw. I was shocked folks were leaving....they were still an on-side kick away from another shot to win. Which they almost did.

At the end from where we were I couldnt tell if the FG was good or not I basically had to wait for the crowds reaction.

Probably the first time ive been to a game where i saw less than 5 fans of the opposing team and none even close to where I sat.

HTTR...a win is a win even if ugly.

[Raub]

I'm glad to see that there are plenty of other people who had a great time yesterday. Don't be afraid to share the good stories, people need to hear both sides of it. :cheers:

[stwasm]

I'm glad to see that there are plenty of other people who had a great time yesterday. Don't be afraid to share the good stories, people need to hear both sides of it. :cheers:

Well, I brought a friend of mine who's birthday was yesterday. I introduced her to the ExtremeSkins crew. She got a chance to sample Pez's wings, which she called "wonderful." She also met Skins legend Neal Olkewicz, who was signing autographs before the game, and got a chance to go to the bottom of the section we were in to see James Thrash, Rock Cartwright and Antwaan Randle El up close and personal. Most importantly, the Skins won!

[Rocky21]

Well, I brought a friend of mine who's birthday was yesterday. I introduced her to the ExtremeSkins crew. She got a chance to sample Pez's wings, which she called "wonderful." She also met Skins legend Neal Olkewicz, who was signing autographs before the game, and got a chance to go to the bottom of the section we were in to see James Thrash, Rock Cartwright and Antwaan Randle El up close and personal. Most importantly, the Skins won!
Hey stwasm, where was Olkewicz? At the Tailgate Club?

[KingGibbs]

I stop reading after you said you took a Cardinals fan.

[stwasm]

Hey stwasm, where was Olkewicz? At the Tailgate Club?

Yes, he was at the Tailgate Club. We caught him just as he was walking in and before the crowd gathered for him.

[Toe Jam]

I had a great time as well.

I took my mom and my brother (none of us had ever been) and they sat in Section 416 while I was in 411.

I didn't think the view would be as good as it was. I guess the way the stadium is built allows for a good view no matter where you sit. We had four Cardinals fans (wtf?) sitting in front of us. When Arizona scored that first touchdown, one of the guys stood up and yelled "FIGHT FOR ARIZONA". I then proceeded to ask him why he was here because I didn't think the Cardinals actually had fans. I suppose they had nothing better to do...:laugh:

It was a great experience and I'll post links to pictures and videos as soon as I upload them. My 7 year old brother couldn't stop thanking me for taking him all the way home (4+ hours from Landover to Roanoke). He is now officially a Redskins fan. Glad that I started him early.

One more thing.. is traffic always that horrible after the game on the Beltway?

[Art Monk Fan]

Probably the first time ive been to a game where i saw less than 5 fans of the opposing team and none even close to where I sat.
Yeah, this game had the fewest opposing team fans in attendance of any game I've been to. I only saw two Cards fans all day and one of them rode in with me. :D

[tryfuhl]

to the guy from 403, I dare someone to tell me to sit down :laugh:

[RalphZero]

I bought a Loge ticket from e-bay for $175.00. These are the leather seats on both Endzones. They have an all you can eat buffet for $25.00. That was fantastic. According to the Redskins, these tickets have a face value of about $475.00 each.

[TrumanB]

I stop reading after you said you took a Cardinals fan.
Exactly.

[Go_Jibbs!]

Things were great in 412. We were loud, and a bit rowdy, but nothing over the top. There was one fight about 6 rows down in front of me. I happened to miss the start of it, but everyone stood up when we saw 2 guys start shoving, and a beer go flying about 8 rows down, and shower some other people. Thats when it got nasty. I got some pics of it at home.

[stwasm]

Yeah, this game had the fewest opposing team fans in attendance of any game I've been to. I only saw two Cards fans all day and one of them rode in with me. :D

I didn't know the Cardinals had that many fans.

[DCsportsfan53]

You faked on meeting up for halftime, Raub. :silly:

437 was pretty rocking yesterday, though it could've been louder. Overall though, no one telling us to sit down and most people got involved, making noise. Overall it was a great game although I must say, it wasn't until later on when I got home that I was able to convince myself that we had, in fact, not lost the game. :laugh:

[Boots]

My wife and I made our annual once a year trip to fed ex yesterday, and we had a very good time. (despite the total lack of offense) We were in section 120, everybody was loud and quiet at the appropriate times. The beer (although pricey) was cold and the dog hot. My only complaint is that I now have to tan the other side of my face.

[BHSF]

Here's the thing with the traffic...if you put 92,000 people in one place there's going to be problems getting out. I have a parking pass for the cash lot, so usually I take the buses. After getting back to my car, I normally drive down 202 (past the stadium again) and get onto 50 to head back to NOVA through the city. The bus gets me back to the cash lot in 20-30 minutes or so, and by that time some people have left the lots and are already on the beltway (which I never take). Yesterday I had a parking pass in the stadium lots, so we tailgated afterward for about an hour or so, and then hit the road. We had no problems whatsoever, and we were home in about 40 minutes. So let the dummies that want to "beat the traffic" get out, and then make your way onto the highways. And by the way, if you're that worried about beating the traffic, don't come.


Dude, it may seem like 20 minutes to you, but it's more like 45-55 minutes. The only way I could see those buses getting back to the cash lots that quickly is if you either left the game early, or really late. I gave up on the buses after the Lion game and just walk. Hell, I might as well get the exercise if it takes just as long. :cheers:

I want my Blue lot passes back again, so I can actually tailgate after the game and wait for traffic. Note to self (and anyone else), never downgrade to cash lot passes to save a few bucks. :doh:

[Skinsfan1311]

I stop reading after you said you took a Cardinals fan.

:laugh: Give him a break....he meant to say he took "the" Cardinals fan...

[Enter Apotheosis]

The people in my section (125) were a bit less compliant when it came to getting up and making noise than normal... but it seemed we were missing a few regulars who help out with that. Fortunately, we did get a little louder towards the end (ESPECIALLY after that chain of penalties that had everyone united against the refs).

Overall, though, the experience was still good. Outside of dealing with unenthusiastic fans who sit all game and putting up with losing seasons I've never really had a terrible experience at FedEx field (that wasn't my own damn fault).

[rellascout]

I had a great time in section 332 row 14 thanks to ramseytocooley!!!!

Great seats in the end zone where we could see the plays develop. Easy getting into the stadium and easy getting out about an hour after the game. I have always enjoyed myself at Fedex. Never had any issues of any kind.

My only complaint was the people in the section. I was asked to sit down once. Almost no one stood up at all. At the end of the game I as it was almost slipping away and we were trying to make a stand to keep them out of field goal range not a single person in the 5 rows in front of me stood up.

I had to scream and wave my hand to get people to stand up. I was yelling my head off. "You pay $200+ a seat and you can't support your team when they need you. Get off your *** and cheer for your team. You can sit and watch at home. If you are here then you need to get up"

At that point people stood up. :) :cheers:

[Skinsfan1311]

I want my Blue lot passes back again, so I can actually tailgate after the game and wait for traffic. Note to self (and anyone else), never downgrade to cash lot passes to save a few bucks. :doh:


Great advice!

[HateYanksDukeCowboys]

Since all we ever seem to hear are the horror stories about how Fed Ex is Thunderdome, I thought I'd offer a counterpoint.

I had an awesome time at the stadium today. I took a co-worker who is a diehard Cardinals fan. He grew up in St. Louis and has followed the team for 30-some years. Everyone we ran into was respectful. He took the normal good-natured ribbing (which I encouraged), but nothing over-the-top. Even during the tense 4th quarter, everything was cool.

The crowd in my section (431) was LOUD, and cheered their asses off when we were on defense. It was really nice to see just about everyone stand up and support the team on the crucial 3rd downs in the 4th.

I didn't see any fights, didn't have to step over any vomit, and wasn't forced to buy any overpriced items. It was a great day for Redskins football.

:point2sky :dallasuck

You subscribed to the "Non-Divisional Opponent Theory" when going to FedEx in an effort to avoid violence.

Just wait till the eagles, giants, and cowboys games, there will be fights aplenty and i will be at home on my recliner.

[skinfaninny]

I went to my first game ever yesterday, courtesy of Skins0128. I flew in at 10am and flew back out at 9pm. We were in section 429, and it was awesome. We made noise every time our defense was on the field. Yelling, clapping, pounding on the seats. The atmosphere was great, everyone was getting along. Even the Cardinal fan and his young son. No one bothered them, and one guy even game the little kid a high five after their first TD. It made the kid happy. There was good natured heckling of the people in other team's colors, but there was nothing mean spirited being said or done from anybody.

Me and Skins0128 tried to be respectful of the elderly couple behind us by not standing up in front of them, it was hard, and I did jump up a few times. But they never told me to sit down, and when I apologized, they said it was fine.

I had an amazing time. I didn't meet one bad egg the entire day. FedEx rocks!

[Enter Apotheosis]

I stop reading after you said you took a Cardinals fan.

If you can be a fan of that team for 30 years then you probably deserve a seat at a Skins game... especially considering that we know that there won't be a significant number of Cards fans there to begin with.

[21dave]

I didn't realize how many folks from ES were in section 431. I sit in row 2 and our section was pretty loud. Good work everybody.

[Raub]

If you can be a fan of that team for 30 years then you probably deserve a seat at a Skins game... especially considering that we know that there won't be a significant number of Cards fans there to begin with.

Exactly. It's not like the stadium is going to be overrun with Cards fans. I think I saw 3 all day. From the tone of some people you'd think I brought 10 Cowboys fans to see a playoff game. Guess I'm just not hardcore enough. I'll turn in my hardcore, diehard, super-smart, super-tough card at the door.

[TrumanB]

Exactly. It's not like the stadium is going to be overrun with Cards fans. I think I saw 3 all day. From the tone of some people you'd think I brought 10 Cowboys fans to see a playoff game. Guess I'm just not hardcore enough. I'll turn in my hardcore, diehard, super-smart, super-tough card at the door.
Well, maybe you can at least stop preaching to everyone that has problems with FedEx. You are contributing to the problem of opposing fans coming into our house, regardless if it's "only a Cardinals fan". My brother is sadly a Cowboys fan, but I would never think for a second about selling him a ticket.

[RonJeremy]

Well, maybe you can at least stop preaching to everyone that has problems with FedEx. You are contributing to the problem of opposing fans coming into our house, regardless if it's "only a Cardinals fan". My brother is sadly a Cowboys fan, but I would never think for a second about selling him a ticket.

wow...he brought THE Cardinals fan...the only one I have known to exist. The stadium problems had nothing to do with the the Cardinals Fan. I actually saw more Cowboy fans at the stadium then Cardinals fans. At least the Cardinals were actually playing in the stadium. Who the **** brings a Cowboys fan?, let alone when they aren't even playing the Skins. Start yelling at the people who sell their tickets to groups of opposing fans on StubHub and eBay...seriously, you are misdirecting your anger here.

[Raub]

Well, maybe you can at least stop preaching to everyone that has problems with FedEx. You are contributing to the problem of opposing fans coming into our house, regardless if it's "only a Cardinals fan". My brother is sadly a Cowboys fan, but I would never think for a second about selling him a ticket.

Is there a problem with Cardinals fans overrunning Fed Ex? No? That's what I thought, therefore I'm not contributing to any problem. Is there a problem with NFC East rivals fans in our stadium? Yes. I would never bring those fans to a game or sell my tickets to one. Maybe you can think about the situation before you preach to me about contributing to a problem. As soon as there is a problem with Cardinal fans overrunning the stadium I'll be the first to react. kthnx

[TrumanB]

Is there a problem with Cardinals fans overrunning Fed Ex? No? That's what I thought, therefore I'm not contributing to any problem. Is there a problem with NFC East rivals fans in our stadium? Yes. I would never bring those fans to a game or sell my tickets to one. Maybe you can think about the situation before you preach to me about contributing to a problem. As soon as there is a problem with Cardinal fans overrunning the stadium I'll be the first to react. kthnx
Please provide everyone on this board what the "approved" list of teams that we can sell tickets to. Does that list include the Ravens fans? They're not in our division.

Your excuse is a joke. Redskins tickets should belong to Redskins fans.

[skinsdude]

We had a great time at the game yesterday except between 2:30 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. The third and forth quarters were not pleasant. The pre and post game tailgating however was awesome as usual.

[skinsfan44]

I'll turn in my hardcore, diehard, super-smart, super-tough card at the door.

Raub, you don't have to turn in your "hardcore, diehard, super-smart, super-tough card" for bringing a NON-DIVISION fan with you to a game.

Yeah, like we got over run by Cardinal fans yesterday. :doh:

Heck, when they were in our division, you saw very few Card fans at the games, both at RFK and at FedEx.

[BleedBNG]

Yeah, too bad we lost.
Yeah, wasn't even close.