Could not be more disappointed in the Saints.....

Cgy Saint · 01-26-2010, 08:53 PM

Originally Posted by FlexDefense

Friends of mine who have attended Super Bowls have told me that the Super Bowl is really not worth the time, hassle, and expense. Most of the people at the Super Bowl could care less about either team and are there merely to be seen. It won't feel anything close to a home game or even a road game because at least then you get to see the passion of the other team's fans.

The real party is going to be in New Orleans. One minute after the Saints win, almost every Saints fan in that stadium is going to wish they were in the French Quarter for the celebration. It will be a party like no one has ever seen before. It will be a raw, passionate and authentic outpouring of joy and happiness from several hundred thousand people who actually love the Saints, unlike what it will feel like in Miami. No wonder some charter flights are going to leave two hours after the game so the passengers can get back for the celebration.

If you still want to go to the game, wait until next week when the online sites like Stubhub start dropping their prices. You should find a ticket under a thousand. Then find a reasonably priced hotel an hour north of Miami. Good luck.

Its a bit of an exaggeration to say people are only there to be seen. However it is certainly a different crowd than a game at the superdome. The crowd will be football fans, almost all of them will have a team they are cheering for, however many of them are cheering for the 2 large they have on the game.

It's an older crowd (not sure if that's good or bad for you) and there is tons to do the week of, and day of the game. However once the game is over, you'd probably wish you were in new orleans. There won't be tons to do except go for a beer then go home.

However it is a very unique experience, good to do once, I suppose, but go because you have a few days of things planned, not just the 3 hours. If all you care about is the 3 hours, then just go to bourbon.

As for ticket prices, not many buyers go to the stadium looking for tickets, however tons go to sell tickets. Compared to websites, it's very much a buying market ... if you call paying a grand for a ticket a buyers market.

exile · 01-26-2010, 09:00 PM

I heard on the drive home that they were thinking of increasing the number. I'm not sure who makes that decision though. It was just a quick news update.

WeatherNLU · 01-26-2010, 09:28 PM

Originally Posted by Cgy Saint

Its a bit of an exaggeration to say people are only there to be seen. However it is certainly a different crowd than a game at the superdome. The crowd will be football fans, almost all of them will have a team they are cheering for, however many of them are cheering for the 2 large they have on the game.

It's an older crowd (not sure if that's good or bad for you) and there is tons to do the week of, and day of the game. However once the game is over, you'd probably wish you were in new orleans. There won't be tons to do except go for a beer then go home.

However it is a very unique experience, good to do once, I suppose, but go because you have a few days of things planned, not just the 3 hours. If all you care about is the 3 hours, then just go to bourbon.

As for ticket prices, not many buyers go to the stadium looking for tickets, however tons go to sell tickets. Compared to websites, it's very much a buying market ... if you call paying a grand for a ticket a buyers market.

So there would be a good chance of getting a decent deal in front of the stadium the day of?

I am not sure I want to take the chance but it's a thought.

Cgy Saint · 01-26-2010, 09:37 PM

Originally Posted by WeatherNLU

So there would be a good chance of getting a decent deal in front of the stadium the day of?

I am not sure I want to take the chance but it's a thought.

Who knows, one day that may change, but think about it. That hesitation you have is common, and the very reason why they are cheaper there.

Saint_LB · 02-01-2010, 03:09 AM

Originally Posted by WeatherNLU

So there would be a good chance of getting a decent deal in front of the stadium the day of?

I am not sure I want to take the chance but it's a thought.

FWIW...I remember that for some reason I was in front of the Dome right at kick-off for a SB that was in NO and I remember the Broncos were playing. I can't remember who they were playing, but I do remember that for some reason I was at that spot, not intentionally...just happened to be there for work or something. Anyway, it was right at kick-off and I was offered a ticket for face value, and when I declined...he offered to give them (2) to me for free. I $hit you not.

The funny part is that I wasn't really interested in the game, so I declined even though he offered to give them to me

skymike · 02-01-2010, 05:33 AM

we have a blockage, nurse.

Originally Posted by BOLTS4LIFE

..this is not a Saints issue. It's a NFL issue.

shhhh.

01-26-2010, 08:53 PM	#1
Cgy Saint Rookie Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 12	Re: Could not be more disappointed in the Saints..... Originally Posted by FlexDefense Friends of mine who have attended Super Bowls have told me that the Super Bowl is really not worth the time, hassle, and expense. Most of the people at the Super Bowl could care less about either team and are there merely to be seen. It won't feel anything close to a home game or even a road game because at least then you get to see the passion of the other team's fans. The real party is going to be in New Orleans. One minute after the Saints win, almost every Saints fan in that stadium is going to wish they were in the French Quarter for the celebration. It will be a party like no one has ever seen before. It will be a raw, passionate and authentic outpouring of joy and happiness from several hundred thousand people who actually love the Saints, unlike what it will feel like in Miami. No wonder some charter flights are going to leave two hours after the game so the passengers can get back for the celebration. If you still want to go to the game, wait until next week when the online sites like Stubhub start dropping their prices. You should find a ticket under a thousand. Then find a reasonably priced hotel an hour north of Miami. Good luck. Its a bit of an exaggeration to say people are only there to be seen. However it is certainly a different crowd than a game at the superdome. The crowd will be football fans, almost all of them will have a team they are cheering for, however many of them are cheering for the 2 large they have on the game. It's an older crowd (not sure if that's good or bad for you) and there is tons to do the week of, and day of the game. However once the game is over, you'd probably wish you were in new orleans. There won't be tons to do except go for a beer then go home. However it is a very unique experience, good to do once, I suppose, but go because you have a few days of things planned, not just the 3 hours. If all you care about is the 3 hours, then just go to bourbon. As for ticket prices, not many buyers go to the stadium looking for tickets, however tons go to sell tickets. Compared to websites, it's very much a buying market ... if you call paying a grand for a ticket a buyers market.

01-26-2010, 09:00 PM	#2
exile Cake or Death? Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 3,608	Re: Could not be more disappointed in the Saints..... I heard on the drive home that they were thinking of increasing the number. I'm not sure who makes that decision though. It was just a quick news update.
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01-26-2010, 09:28 PM	#3
WeatherNLU Da Weatherman Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Meraux, LA Posts: 24	Re: Could not be more disappointed in the Saints..... Originally Posted by Cgy Saint Its a bit of an exaggeration to say people are only there to be seen. However it is certainly a different crowd than a game at the superdome. The crowd will be football fans, almost all of them will have a team they are cheering for, however many of them are cheering for the 2 large they have on the game. It's an older crowd (not sure if that's good or bad for you) and there is tons to do the week of, and day of the game. However once the game is over, you'd probably wish you were in new orleans. There won't be tons to do except go for a beer then go home. However it is a very unique experience, good to do once, I suppose, but go because you have a few days of things planned, not just the 3 hours. If all you care about is the 3 hours, then just go to bourbon. As for ticket prices, not many buyers go to the stadium looking for tickets, however tons go to sell tickets. Compared to websites, it's very much a buying market ... if you call paying a grand for a ticket a buyers market. So there would be a good chance of getting a decent deal in front of the stadium the day of? I am not sure I want to take the chance but it's a thought.

01-26-2010, 09:37 PM	#4
Cgy Saint Rookie Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 12	Re: Could not be more disappointed in the Saints..... Originally Posted by WeatherNLU So there would be a good chance of getting a decent deal in front of the stadium the day of? I am not sure I want to take the chance but it's a thought. Who knows, one day that may change, but think about it. That hesitation you have is common, and the very reason why they are cheaper there.

02-01-2010, 03:09 AM	#5
Saint_LB Deuce Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 2,894	Re: Could not be more disappointed in the Saints..... Originally Posted by WeatherNLU So there would be a good chance of getting a decent deal in front of the stadium the day of? I am not sure I want to take the chance but it's a thought. FWIW...I remember that for some reason I was in front of the Dome right at kick-off for a SB that was in NO and I remember the Broncos were playing. I can't remember who they were playing, but I do remember that for some reason I was at that spot, not intentionally...just happened to be there for work or something. Anyway, it was right at kick-off and I was offered a ticket for face value, and when I declined...he offered to give them (2) to me for free. I $hit you not. The funny part is that I wasn't really interested in the game, so I declined even though he offered to give them to me
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skymike E. Side Cholo Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: The Barrio, H-town Posts: 6,089	Re: Could not be more disappointed in the Saints..... we have a blockage, nurse. Originally Posted by BOLTS4LIFE ..this is not a Saints issue. It's a NFL issue. shhhh.
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