Popular Post joebabyny Posted February 10, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted February 10, 2020 So, it was a cold but decent morning and I decided to catch the Guardians game. After seeing the Saturday games I wanted to see if the xfl is something I wanted to get involved in with TailgateJoe. I got in to the lot at about 11:15am, 15 minutes after the lot opened. There were a few cars in line but moving quickly. I walked the lot to check out the feel, and was surprised to see as many people in Guardians gear as I did. Also, a decent number of people in Jets gear, almost none in Giants gear, an observation that easily held up in the stadium the rest of the day. There were some tailgates happening, looked like a lot of young people just looking for an excuse to get together and spend their time outside partying a bit. It wasn't the drunkfest that the original XFL was, I was a season ticket holder for that year. About an hour fifteen before kickoff I went to ticketmaster and bought a ticket. There were definitely 100 level tickets for $30, but I saw some coaches club area tix going for 100-130 after all the fees on Ticketmasters secondary market and figured it would be cool to check those seats out at a price much lower than Jets season. I went in an hour before kickoff to see what fan stuff they were doing. They had an area set up for kids flag football, skills test etc in front of the Jets/Giants tam shop and a guardian head thing to take pics with, and over inside the Toyota club lounge they had a fan fest thing. It was kind of odd to go into the doors for the Toyota club, take those 2 long escalators to the mezzanine club area, hang out and then get kicked out before kickoff. Overall, maybe unless you had a kid, the fan stuff they had was all a little lacking. I went into the coaches club, and hung out on that patio area behind the home bench during warmups. Shane McMahon was there with his family standing right in front of me on the field. He definitely looked to be a Guardian fan. Everyone at the game looked to be enjoying themselves. There were a lot of couples, lots of women, and a decent number of dads with multiple kids in tow. I am guessing the super cheap tix make it much easier to make a family day out of it vs an NFL game. People were cheering, but it looked like a carefree day, no misery like we see so often during the season, lol. people just aren't emotionally invested. There was a season ticket guy who had gotten my info from a few of his Jets fan clients and wanted to talk to me, but I had been too busy the last 2 months to really talk. I emailed him from the stadium and he came and met with me to talk a few minutes. Some things I learned, they had sold or comped out about 22,000 tix for the game. They are definitely motivated to be selling tix, and you can still get seasons and they will give you some promo stuff like the opportunity to sit on the actual field for a game. They are doing the 3 hour parking lot thing because it is what the stadium wants. Apparently, the stadium did not want to pay the hours for staff and security, so they made it only 3 hours instead of the regular 5. They saw a decent line of cars waiting at 11, and they know that a lot of football fans want the 5 hours, so they are supposedly going to work on that, I would guess for next season maybe. Overall, it was a pleasant experience and if I had kids I would definitely think about it as an entertainment option. With the pricing at movie theaters these days, this isn't much more. 18 3 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisfaceoff Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 Cool story. I chose to follow the Guardians because they are the closest, and for being a Jets fan, so NY fits. Also Love the name and theme of the team too so it all works. I was with the girlfriend today so I didn't get a chance to catch the game like yesterdays games. I may try to make it out to a game one day to watch it especially since it isn't that cost prohibitive. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sourceworx Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 Thanks for the info. My brother and I are planning to take his two sons to one of the games in March. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butterfield Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 Did they pipe fake crowd noise into the stadium too, or is that just a bonus for those who watch from home? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post More Cowbell Posted February 10, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted February 10, 2020 So far the Guardians look like the best NY football team in any league. 2 1 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTJet Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 23 minutes ago, More Cowbell said: So far the Guardians look like the best NY football team in any league. Well technically they are the only NY team with a winning record this season lol soooo. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bealeb319 Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 Well technically they are the only NY team with a winning record this season lol soooo. The bills made the playoffs.Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using JetNation.com mobile app 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GREENBEAN Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 So far the Guardians look like the best NY football team in any league. That’s funny. My son has been pretty excited to catch on to something from the beginning and looked forward to watching the XFL games. We are still deciding whether to be NY Guardian or DC Defenders fans. Good thing is both won and they are the least ridiculous unis in my opinion. But right after the long bomb drive and the subsequent TD pass by the guardians my wife stopped by and said “hey maybe you guys could actually root for a winning football for once!” Friggin Ravens fans!The divorce papers are being written up today. Sent from my iPhone using JetNation.com mobile app 1 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugg Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 Suspect in addition to lower security costs, NJSEA wants people to be more inclined to buy food and drinks inside rather than tailgate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sourceworx Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 35 minutes ago, bealeb319 said: The bills made the playoffs. Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using JetNation.com mobile app Buffalo might as well be called Southern Canada. It isn't New York. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crusher Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 2 minutes ago, sourceworx said: Buffalo might as well be called Southern Canada. It isn't New York. Except you need a passport to get into Canada now. You might need one to get out of Buffalo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warfish Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 1 hour ago, GREENBEAN said: That’s funny. My son has been pretty excited to catch on to something from the beginning and looked forward to watching the XFL games. We are still deciding whether to be NY Guardian or DC Defenders fans. Good thing is both won and they are the least ridiculous unis in my opinion. But right after the long bomb drive and the subsequent TD pass by the guardians my wife stopped by and said “hey maybe you guys could actually root for a winning football for once!” Friggin Ravens fans! The divorce papers are being written up today. Sent from my iPhone using JetNation.com mobile app DC Defenders 4 Life. Apart from the Jets, I'm very happy to root against anyone or anything from the State of New York (or New Jersey), sports wise. Nats > Mets Caps > Rangers/Islanders Wiza.....ah, screw that, they all suck too much to care. And now, for as long as it lasts, Defenders > Guardians. Funny tho how their names are basically the same thing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerfish Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 1 hour ago, The Crusher said: Except you need a passport to get into Canada now. You might need one to get out of Buffalo. WE'RE GOING TO BUILD A WALL! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmat321 Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 Hoping to get to a game. My first favorite FB team was the Generals Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustEndTheSuffering Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 I think I might go to the game vs St. Louis in March. My friends and I are all pretty invested in the Guardians but one of them likes St. Louis so i'm looking forward to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshAllenSZN Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 3 hours ago, sourceworx said: Buffalo might as well be called Southern Canada. It isn't New York. Says the guy who roots for the team that LITERALLY doesn't play in New York. ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetsfan80 Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 1 hour ago, JoshAllenSZN said: Says the guy who roots for the team that LITERALLY doesn't play in New York. ? It plays close enough to the only part of NY that actually matters. Enjoy Niagara Falls, I guess? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndianaJet Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 So what is the guardians mascot supposed to be? Looks like some sort of big cat - any specifics? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apache 51 Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 6 hours ago, Butterfield said: Did they pipe fake crowd noise into the stadium too, or is that just a bonus for those who watch from home? NFL would never do that...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apache 51 Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 3 hours ago, jmat321 said: Hoping to get to a game. My first favorite FB team was the Generals NJ Generals.......used to go to those games fun in the sun. Walt coached them... Roger Ruzek K December 17, 1960 73 195 Weber St. Jeff Spek TE October 1, 1960 75 240 UNLV Vince Stroth T-G-TE November 25, 1960 76 267 BYU Herschel Walker RB March 3, 1962 73 225 Georgia Emanuel Weaver NT June 28, 1960 76 260 South Carolina St. Mike Weddington LB October 9, 1960 76 245 Oklahoma Tom Woodland DT January 7, 1959 73 270 Missouri Doug Woodward QB September 12, 1958 75 196 Pace Kari Yli-Renko T,T/G November 17, 1959 77 271 Cincinnati Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAR I Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 I support Jets tailgating being cut back to 3 hours. SAR I Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apache 51 Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 2 minutes ago, SAR I said: I support Jets tailgating being cut back to 3 hours. SAR I This should be good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTJet Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 7 hours ago, bealeb319 said: The bills made the playoffs. Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using JetNation.com mobile app They are NY 3a they do not count. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
82nd Airborne Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 16 hours ago, joebabyny said: decent number of people in Jets gear, almost none in Giants gear, We are desperate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sourceworx Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 3 hours ago, JoshAllenSZN said: Says the guy who roots for the team that LITERALLY doesn't play in New York. ? North Jersey is more NY than you could ever hope to be. Buffalo, with it's rust belt problems and lake effect snow isn't NY, it's an afterthought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly12 Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 2 hours ago, SAR I said: I support Jets tailgating being cut back to 3 hours. SAR I I suggested to the NY Jets tailgate only parking closer to the stadium and just a park and lock enter game lot back behind the horse stables at the race track. People who don't tailgate could use the walk to think about all their troubles and why they don't have friends and family to tailgate with. joewilly12 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAM SAM HE'S OUR MAN Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 2 hours ago, Apache 51 said: NFL would never do that...... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bla bla bla Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 I love hearing this stuff, the part about being affordable for a family is huge. I'm a big fan of what they are doing and hope that it can last. At the very least I hope the NFL adopts all these rules. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdxgreen Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 17 hours ago, More Cowbell said: So far the Guardians look like the best NY football team in any league. Saw this joke coming a mile away when I noticed this thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GREENBEAN Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 23 hours ago, Warfish said: DC Defenders 4 Life. Apart from the Jets, I'm very happy to root against anyone or anything from the State of New York (or New Jersey), sports wise. Nats > Mets Caps > Rangers/Islanders Wiza.....ah, screw that, they all suck too much to care. And now, for as long as it lasts, Defenders > Guardians. Funny tho how their names are basically the same thing. haha. Such great points. I didn't even put the name thing together. The San Diego Sentries are next. Ya know what? I am actually leaning toward the Defenders for the reason you outlined. I'm a friggin prisoner to NY/NJ/BK sports having lived up there most of my life. This is a great opportunity man! I'm FREEEEEEEEE!!!! DC DEFENDERS 4 life!!! hahaha Although... the Guardians sure did look pretty good! Hmmm 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
More Cowbell Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 9 hours ago, pdxgreen said: Saw this joke coming a mile away when I noticed this thread. Sad thing, it isn't a joke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jet Nut Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 On 2/10/2020 at 9:02 AM, The Crusher said: Except you need a passport to get into Canada now. You might need one to get out of Buffalo. Buffalo is like the roach motel, the guests check in but they don't check out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshAllenSZN Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 19 hours ago, sourceworx said: North Jersey is more NY than you could ever hope to be. Buffalo, with it's rust belt problems and lake effect snow isn't NY, it's an afterthought. It's so cute that somebody from north Jersey thinks he can actually talk smack about someone ELSE'S city. Buffalo may have snow (oh no, snow! What EVER will I do?!) and suffer through various economic problems, but at least the entire city doesn't smell like a dirty diaper swimming in a see of toxic waste. I've been all over this country, and north Jersey is just one of the grossest, dirtiest, most horrendous places there is. And you want to talk smack about western New York? Sure man, good luck with that. Speaking of which New York team is best, it took Sam Darnold until week 9 of the season to have as many wins in MetLife Stadium as Josh Allen had there by the end of week 2. Fun season, wasn't it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apache 51 Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 3 hours ago, JoshAllenSZN said: It's so cute that somebody from north Jersey thinks he can actually talk smack about someone ELSE'S city. Buffalo may have snow (oh no, snow! What EVER will I do?!) and suffer through various economic problems, but at least the entire city doesn't smell like a dirty diaper swimming in a see of toxic waste. I've been all over this country, and north Jersey is just one of the grossest, dirtiest, most horrendous places there is. And you want to talk smack about western New York? Sure man, good luck with that. Speaking of which New York team is best, it took Sam Darnold until week 9 of the season to have as many wins in MetLife Stadium as Josh Allen had there by the end of week 2. Fun season, wasn't it? Please tell as many people you can that, TIA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetsfan80 Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 3 hours ago, JoshAllenSZN said: north Jersey is just one of the grossest, dirtiest, most horrendous places there is. Obviously you've only been to Jersey City and not explored anywhere else in Northern Jersey. Where I grew up we were surrounded by beautiful trees and wildlife. Night and day difference from the northern Jersey you're talking about, which is accurate. In short, GFY. You have a RB at QB and you live in Siberia. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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