grhqofb5 Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 That would be nice. They ought to take a cue from high school football stadiums in that respect: put the opposing fans on one side and home fans on the other. Impossible. Fans would end up mixing regardless, and the opposing team fans who get tickets to FedEx get them from season ticket holders, or through brokers or ebay. Much like Snyder, it is greed that causes our stadium to be taken hostage when our rivals come to town. Of course, when we put a decent product on the field, the problem seems to diminish greatly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lombardi's_kid_brother Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 Let me tell you about this awesome local restaurant I love: Ruby Tuesday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skins24 Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 I usually park at the Greenbelt Metro and walk down. Takes about 5 minutes. Meh, Shady Grove station is a bit closer.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfitzo53 Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 For what it's worth, the ES Tailgate does welcome opposing team fans who behave themselves. If you actually have half a clue when talking football, that's always a plus. We're nice people, and we assume that other football fans are generally nice people too. (Except Philly and Dallas fans of course. ) The folks who work to organize the Tailgate don't ask anything in return, but bringing some food or booze to share is encouraged. Monetary contributions are also accepted. Look for a stickied thread by pez in The Stadium closer to game day for more info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebluefood Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 Meh, Shady Grove station is a bit closer.... You guys are both crazy. Once you get off at Huntington, you can see stadium as soon as you get off the train. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
renaissance Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 That would be nice. They ought to take a cue from high school football stadiums in that respect: put the opposing fans on one side and home fans on the other. I'm thinking more like they do for college football and MLS games. Basically give the visitors the crappiest seats available, but let them sit together. Better for security reasons as well if you ask me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpage520 Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 While I don't really believe that creating an opposing team fans section would actually work to it's full potential, it's a decent concept. Having the other teams fans just kinda peppered around the stadium gets annoying especially when you are buying a seat in a different spot than your last. You never know if you're gonna end up in Giantland or an Eagles nest or some crap like that, and then watching the game just becomes secondary to all the trash talking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebluefood Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 I'm thinking more like they do for college football and MLS games. Basically give the visitors the crappiest seats available, but let them sit together. Better for security reasons as well if you ask me. It seems like an idea to consider, at least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hdf561 Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 I know its been brought up before, but if I had season tixs I would not sell them to an opposing fan, I would rather eat the cost, thats just me. I understand some people cant afford to eat the cost, but for me if I am going to a game, I only invite people who are redskins fans, my mother is from texas and is a die hard Cowgirls fan and I have never invited her to a game, while I have taken my dad (huge skins fan, and who got me loving the skins) to a ton of games. If I treat my mother that way then some random fan can well SUCK IT when it comes to sitting in FEDEX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grhqofb5 Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 I know its been brought up before, but if I had season tixs I would not sell them to an opposing fan, I would rather eat the cost, thats just me. I understand some people cant afford to eat the cost, but for me if I am going to a game, I only invite people who are redskins fans, my mother is from texas and is a die hard Cowgirls fan and I have never invited her to a game, while I have taken my dad (huge skins fan, and who got me loving the skins) to a ton of games. If I treat my mother that way then some random fan can well SUCK IT when it comes to sitting in FEDEX I agree. I ate my Redskins/Steelers tickets last night, rather than putting them out there for some Steelers fan to grab. If we want the atmosphere of our stadium to improve, season ticket holders are the only ones who can affect that. Don't invite your "giants fan friend," or your brother in law who "loves the Eagles." Respect the home field advantage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sticksboi05 Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 I agree. I ate my Redskins/Steelers tickets last night, rather than putting them out there for some Steelers fan to grab. If we want the atmosphere of our stadium to improve, season ticket holders are the only ones who can affect that. Don't invite your "giants fan friend," or your brother in law who "loves the Eagles." Respect the home field advantage. In theory but this isn't 1999, in this economy, people need all the $$$ they can get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grhqofb5 Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 In theory but this isn't 1999, in this economy, people need all the $$$ they can get. Then don't buy season tickets. Or sell your tickets to Redskins fans. Its not hard, i've held 4 seats now for 10 years now, and sell 2 seats of them every year to Redskins fans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinfan2k Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 i love fedex field. its not even about the stadium. i don't know why people ***** so much about it. the only reason i go there is to see the redskins play live. otherwise i don't care how many bars are there, how good the concessions are and the other things that really don't matter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sticksboi05 Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 Then don't buy season tickets. Or sell your tickets to Redskins fans. Its not hard, i've held 4 seats now for 10 years now, and sell 2 seats of them every year to Redskins fans. Preaching to the choir. I'd love for people to not sell to opposing fans but it is what it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Excuses Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 You can walk to the stadium from the Greenbelt metro like others have suggested, but its an uphill walk. If you get off one station early at Suitland, you'll have a walk thats a bit longer, but not uphill and tiring. Your other option is taking the orange line and getting off at the Landover stop. Landover is where Fed Ex Field is in in Maryland and they have a connecting shuttle. Wait at the bus waiting area and the shuttles roll around every 20 minutes. Go to Nellie's Sports Bar on U Street for pregaming. It's the best place in the DMV area for pre football festivities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pez Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 For what it's worth, the ES Tailgate does welcome opposing team fans who behave themselves. If you actually have half a clue when talking football, that's always a plus. We're nice people, and we assume that other football fans are generally nice people too. (Except Philly and Dallas fans of course. )The folks who work to organize the Tailgate don't ask anything in return, but bringing some food or booze to share is encouraged. Monetary contributions are also accepted. Look for a stickied thread by pez in The Stadium closer to game day for more info. Perfectly said Dfitz We will be putting up the thread for the Giants game immediately following the Game against Tampa on 9/1. Our tailgate is welcoming of all fans as long as you aren't a jerk. Anyone who does become a problem is expelled. We actually like talking intelligent football with other fans. Hate the team, not the fan! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hdf561 Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 i love fedex field. its not even about the stadium. i don't know why people ***** so much about it. the only reason i go there is to see the redskins play live. otherwise i don't care how many bars are there, how good the concessions are and the other things that really don't matter Agreed, how many bars are there should not matter, I love beer but not enough to pay 8 dollars for one. I come early tail gate drink my beer, cook my food then sober up during the game for the drive home. If you are there for anything other than football then I question your fandom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pez Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 A pure day of football should include a tailgate out in the lots with fellow fans and then the game itself.... Nothing more... nothing less. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RememberOsaka Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 :point2sky Agreed, how many bars are there should not matter, I love beer but not enough to pay 8 dollars for one. Beers are $9 this year and vendors in the bowl only sell Bud and Bud Light Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan T. Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 :point2skyBeers are $9 this year and vendors in the bowl only sell Bud and Bud Light That absolutely SUCKS. I will officially reduce my in-game beer purchase from one to NONE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinsfan44 Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 You should tailgate over in section F-51 in the back of the Green lot. Their is a group there called the DTC. They welcome opposing fans with open arms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hdf561 Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 That absolutely SUCKS. I will officially reduce my in-game beer purchase from one to NONE. Same....I usually bought one beer inside, when I attend a game. If I go to one this year it will be no inside beer purchases. For those that want bars, flat screens, comfortable seating etc. I suggest either staying at home or going to a sports bar, I won club level tickets to a game 2 seasons ago and it was crazy how many people were sitting inside watching the game on TV....why even go I can watch the game on TV from the comfort of my Lazy Boy and have all the cheap beer, and food I want and use a clean bathroom. But if your gonna go to the game get out there and watch it no matter the weather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USS Redskins Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 That's because it blows. Apparently your standards are really low. Going to Gilette only reaffirmed by conclusion that FedEx sucks. There's almost nothing around the stadium.Metro to Largo Town Center (blue). It's a mile walk to the stadium. There were shuttle buses but thanks to stupid FTA regulations that's gone. All I need is some cool Buds and a Ticket to the skins game and I am fine. Did you ever go to RFK? It was a freaking DUMP.... but it was awesome b/c the Skins played there. Same with FedEx... its about the team and the game. Also -the stadium has been there for 15 years now. You might want to let go of the crybabying about where they put it. But if you like to cry like a *****, please continue to do so. ---------- Post added August-16th-2011 at 11:31 AM ---------- i love fedex field. its not even about the stadium. i don't know why people ***** so much about it. the only reason i go there is to see the redskins play live. otherwise i don't care how many bars are there, how good the concessions are and the other things that really don't matter Nicely said. Its football! I know allot of this comes from the Skins just being a crap team for over a decade... but hell, the Skins are my religion and FedEx is my cathedral. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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