Why the FedEx Field Bashing?

[ArtMonkDrillz]

Is FedEx really as "corporate" as other new stadiums around the league or in other sports? Yeah they show commericals on the jumbrotrons during timeouts and they are annoying, but I've seen that sort of thing elsewhere. Yeah they sold the naming rights to the stadium but that's become the norm. The seats themselves are pretty expensive but things like food and beer cost just as much as in other stadiums in the area, so that's to be expected.

It does usually seem like there are a ton of fans of the other team there but that's mainly because the team is doing so bad this season. If the team was better tickets for Skins fans would be in higher demand and you probably wouldn't see nearly as many opposing fans. Plus, I think you also have to look at the make up of a city like Washington; there are a ton of transplants that move here for the jobs opportunities and they often bring their football loyalties with them. Hines Field in Pittsburg, for example, probably has a higher ratio of Steelers fans at each game because the team is doing well and there probably aren't as many people who move there from other places.

As far as the actual stadium goes, I'd have to say that the club level has to be one of the best but it lacks that "into the game" type of atmosphere, so I personally don't really like sitting there. Also, the jumbotrons suck compared to the one's in baltimore, so that's sort of disappointing. When the crowd is really into the game the place is amazing, but it's hard to get all reved up for a team that's really struggling.

The worst aspect of FedEx has to be the Funky Four. God I hate them.

[dgack]

Originally Posted by ArtMonkDrillz

The worst aspect of FedEx has to be the Funky Four. God I hate them.

I haven't seen pro sports sideline entertainment that embarrassing since the old Washington Bullets days in the Cap Centre. Appallingly, uncomfortably bad.

[huntz]

FF got to go. Sick of that lame act.

[jsarno]

I don't live in the area, and the only Redskins games I have ever been to were road games, so I really don't know all the aspects of what everyone is talking about. However, I don't recall a game like Phily last week (a lot of cheers for the opposing team) happening last year. So hopefully these fans that are selling their seats are only doing it because we're losing. Then again, if I had season tickets I would be there, or at the least give them / sell them to a Redskins fan.

[munny]

Aside from this, it does have good aspects. Tailgating is great, club level that is second to none in NFL. The field is well kept. Huge capacity. The inside of the stadium isn't bad and when the SKINs are rolling it is a very intimidating homefield advantage, maybe not quite like RFK but we were a championship team then. I'm sure many owners around the league wouldn't mind owning FedEx and their team's too. It's definately a facility that has what is needed to keep the team here for a long long time.

I don't care for it much. I am a season ticket holder who got tickets when Fedex opened, after 28 years on the list(went on my parents tickets for many years before that). It is too damn big. That is why so many fans of the opposing teams get in. There are just too many tickets available. The place has never been as loud as RFK was. Doubtful it ever will be. They whore you on parking and will let anyone park anywhere, so as to clog everything up. The music absolutely BLARES in the upper deck, yet they don't seem to ever get 'hail to the redskins' loud enough. And for God sake, can we get rid of the idiot 'Funky Four'. From the moment you step into the place you feel like the building is just there to separate you from your money at every turn. There is no home feeling to it at all.

[jsarno]

Originally Posted by munny

And for God sake, can we get rid of the idiot 'Funky Four'.

That's funny. I actually know those guys.

[ArtMonkDrillz]

Originally Posted by jsarno

That's funny. I actually know those guys.

I don't want to offend your friends or anything but that act is just soooooooo annoying if you go to more than 1 game a year. It's the same thing every time, and lately they don't even seem like they want to be out there doing it. Plus, it now starts with a FedEx commercial that seems to last three times as long as the actual dance.

[SKINS73]

I have a friend at work all the way here in Harrisburg who has season tickets and he told me that Philly fans were harassing him in the parking lot at FedEx after the game. They were chanting "Redskins Suck" and no one said anything to them so he told them to F off and almost got his @ss kicked. No one stepped in to back him up. Now that is sad.

[itvnetop]

I remember going to RFK and couldn't believe how intense it was... I actually had a pretty rockin' time when SC traveled to FedEx to play Va. Tech three years ago... imo, it was pretty damn loud that day too.

[CRT3]

Are you serious with some of these??? I have been going for 34 years and have seats in the club level. 1st and foremost it is not second to none. Just go up 95 to Baltimore and you will get a taste of somthing really nice. I have been to at least 10 other stadiums and all are better then FEDEX. Pittsburgh(Food) Tampa (Girls), Carolina, Baltimore, Seatle, Sand Diego, Denver, New England, Tennesse, and Cleveland. Did you happen to see the field this week? It look like a sandlot. They had no grass in the center of the field, pretty much sand. Did you miss that? And we have a full stadium when we are winning but incase you haven't noticed, no winning. Then throw in the lack of decsent food, event staff who have their heads up their butts. Also did you realize it took them 8 years to light the American Flag at night. I know this 1st hand as I complained about it for 8 years till one day I said somthing to the right person and it was lit the next night game. FEDEX sucks and will never be like RFK but considering it is new it really is like RFK a concrete shell with no services inside

[ArtMonkDrillz]

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As much as it pains me to say this, the plans for the new cowboys stadium look pretty nice. I really like the huge jumbotron/scoreboard that they're going to have suspended over the field but I wouldn't be suprised if a punt or two hit it each season. Really, the only downside that jumps out at me is that it is going to be filled with dallas fans.
Oh well, I'm sure our Skins will just love to pi$$ all over their nice new stadium the first time they play there.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by ArtMonkDrillz

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As much as it pains me to say this, the plans for the new cowboys stadium look pretty nice. I really like the huge jumbotron/scoreboard that they're going to have suspended over the field but I wouldn't be suprised if a punt or two hit it each season. Really, the only downside that jumps out at me is that it is going to be filled with dallas fans.
Oh well, I'm sure our Skins will just love to pi$$ all over their nice new stadium the first time they play there.

You notice the score they posted? Those bastards!

[ArtMonkDrillz]

Originally Posted by TAFKAS

You notice the score they posted? Those bastards!

Those MF'ers.

Oh, and sorry I didn't warn people about that link. It contains a picture of "Scary" Jerry Jones, so it's probably NSFW

[Monkeydad]

Originally Posted by ArtMonkDrillz

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As much as it pains me to say this, the plans for the new cowboys stadium look pretty nice. I really like the huge jumbotron/scoreboard that they're going to have suspended over the field but I wouldn't be suprised if a punt or two hit it each season. Really, the only downside that jumps out at me is that it is going to be filled with dallas fans.
Oh well, I'm sure our Skins will just love to pi$$ all over their nice new stadium the first time they play there.

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So they're actually paying money to duplicate a hole in the roof caused by bad architectual plans (realized roof would not hold weight load if completed) and the fact that they ran out of funding?

That's as asinine as bring in Terrell Owens to play for Parcells.

They should just trade Bledsoe for Allen Iverson while they're on a roll.

[irish]

Originally Posted by Buster

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So they're actually paying money to duplicate a hole in the roof caused by bad architectual plans (realized roof would not hold weight load if completed) and the fact that they ran out of funding?

That's as asinine as bring in Terrell Owens to play for Parcells.

They should just trade Bledsoe for Allen Iverson while they're on a roll.

The roof has a retractable cover so its a retractable roof dome like a lot of other NFL stadiums. It doesnt seem asinine at all. In fact Snyder would kill for a stadium like this.