I've been on the tour and it's a great tour. I can't put a dollar value on it, but I think anybody who goes on it will be really impressed with it.
I've been on the tour and it's a great tour. I can't put a dollar value on it, but I think anybody who goes on it will be really impressed with it.
Why is it "whoring out"? It's part of the tour; a fixture on the club level and Sean Taylor is the closest thing to a superstar that most young fans relate to. Why not give those fans an opportunity to see the locker and pay their respects? Yes, it is marketing. But damn, NFL football IS a business. How many fans get to go to the club level and see his locker?
Why does everything about the Redskins have to be negative? It's bad enough they suck on the field.
"That's not enough rings," Griffin said. "We've got to get more."
"Alright, Sammy," Griffin said. "I'll see you later."
I'm ok with fans experiencing the memory of ST. I don't like being told that the experience to do such is actually worth twice what I'm paying for it. Those are car wash sales tactics.
Literally, my local car wash charges $25 for a full service wash. Next to the $25 tag reads ($40 value).
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Unfortunately that is the standard practice on those online coupon sites. People always want to think they are getting a "discount" when they are buying something and companies have found that even fake discounts boost sales. A tour at FedEx is difficult to put a dollar amount on but I didn't think what they were asking was unreasonable.
I totally agree with S&S. I don't think the Skins are trying to profit off of ST's memory. The organization has been extremely generous to the scholarship fund for his daughter and she will have the Redskins to thank when she's older for providing her with some financial stability despite the murder of her father at a young age (plus Sean's widow recently married Shay Haley - a famous musician so hopefully they will be well taken care of).
I don't see the placement of Sean's locker in the Club Level or the tour that was offered as the team trying to profit from his death. I would rather see him memory cherished appropriately than ignored and I think the Skins are managing that pretty well. I went on the tour and it was a very cool experience that I was honored to be able to take part in.
Just wanted to tell everyone, that I watched my first game from the Upper Tier standing room on Sunday. Section 445 Row 13. I have to say, that me and my crew had a great time up there. For me, I get very animated during the games, and I like to stand anyway. It was great not having anyone behind you nagging you to sit down every 5 minutes especially when the defense is on a crucial 3rd down or you are reacting to a big play on offense. The view was much better than you would think. I like to be higher up anyway, because it gives you a more complete view of the stadium.
I think it was a great idea to add these areas to the upper tier. Everybody in up there seemed to be really into the game. There were a few overly obnoxious drunks beating their beer cans against the aluminum table. (Which would have been fine as long as they still weren't full of beer, and it looked like old faithful going off every single time they did...which admittedly I did find pretty funny but I don't know how the people in front weren't pissed off...maybe oblivious) anyway great time. I would strongly recommend giving it a try if you are not a season ticket holder like me, are on a budget, and your schedule only permits you to attend a couple of games per year. I plan to probably split my visits to the stadium between the standing room and the club level when my budget allows.
Are section 306 row 13 seats standing room only? Doesn't look like it on stubhub but it'd be great to get a definitive answer.
I very much enjoyed seeing Sean Taylor's locker during the draft day party this year. It was the first time I had the opportunity to do that. I took several pictures of it and even with it and it may sound silly, but it really resonated with me. They are already paying for the tour of private access areas, I do not see the harm in pointing out that these people will also have the chance to see a fallen Redskins hero's locker. It will be the highlight of the experience for many people who partake for many different reasons.
Is there a breakdown of the number of seats by ticket price?
RIP Blake Fomby... You will be missed... Love you brother. Hope they keep the roof open at Cowboys Stadium so you can still watch them from up there...
RIP Blake Fomby... You will be missed... Love you brother. Hope they keep the roof open at Cowboys Stadium so you can still watch them from up there...
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