Opening Day Sept 9 Skins @ Saints

DaveyFoSho · 06-07-2012, 09:34 AM

Hello All. Skins Fan coming in peace for a bit of a discussion. I will be headed to NO for the opening game and I must say I can not be more excited. I absolutely love the city and the people are always friendly. I have heard from a lot of Redskins fans about the experience from the Superdome, but I would like to get some Saints perspectives.

We plan on hitting Bourbon St. on Friday and Saturday nights wearing our jerseys. Is this asking for trouble? Or is it something that could maybe spark some beers and friendly discussion/ light trash talking (in the spirit of fun of course) about the game the next day? How is the walk to the Superdome?

I am really looking forward to visiting one of my favorite cities and having a good time meeting new people. Cheers!

Mardigras9 · 06-10-2012, 02:57 PM

Shouldn't be a problem for you, we welcome opposing fans without incident(even Falcon and Cowgirl fans). On that note, we share a mutual dislike of the Cowgirls anyway. To be safe if your set on wearing your jersey out, get a hat that says "Screw You Goodell" to go with it.

mutineer10 · 06-10-2012, 05:19 PM

You'll be fine. Philly-type fan behavior is rare down here, especially around Bourbon Street (which is mostly tourists, anyway). Expect gentle ribbing from vendors & bartenders, unless you're simply being obnoxious.

And you should have no trouble walking from the Quarter to the Dome, my wife & I have many times.

sharke · 06-11-2012, 11:49 AM

As others have said, you'll have no trouble in the Quarter. If you venture into other areas you'll be fins as well. Expect ribbing wherever but extremely unlikely to run into total ass clowns (especially since you won't be wearing a falcons jersey). Trust me, New Orleans is insanely friendly for opposing teams. I've gone to a bunch of Hornets games in Magic gear and was always respected and treated well throughout the city, even having multiple food and drinks bought for me. I've never seen anything different at Saints games.

Walk to Superdome is cake. Even easier if you stay on Canal St or try a place in the Business District.

Have fun dude.

QBREES9 · 06-13-2012, 11:52 PM

Start the count down.

DaveyFoSho · 06-18-2012, 05:06 PM

I know.... Like watching a pot waiting for it to boil. Can not wait for this game. If anybody is interested I will be on Bourbon Saturday night, I'd like a cool place to hang out, and the first round is on me.

ScottF · 06-18-2012, 10:11 PM

Originally Posted by DaveyFoSho

I know.... Like watching a pot waiting for it to boil. Can not wait for this game. If anybody is interested I will be on Bourbon Saturday night, I'd like a cool place to hang out, and the first round is on me.

I live in ATL but my dad (in FLA) and I make it to 2 games a year. I usually sell my tix to the opener and marquee games and then go to the ones where the tickets won't sell for as much.
That said, I wouldn't miss this opener even if I could get $2500 for my seats. I cannot wait but the first game for our 'Saints against the World' season.

I'll take you up on that drink- will you be wearing a Theisman or Jurgenson jersey?

DaveyFoSho · 06-19-2012, 07:49 AM

Originally Posted by ScottF

I live in ATL but my dad (in FLA) and I make it to 2 games a year. I usually sell my tix to the opener and marquee games and then go to the ones where the tickets won't sell for as much.
That said, I wouldn't miss this opener even if I could get $2500 for my seats. I cannot wait but the first game for our 'Saints against the World' season.

I'll take you up on that drink- will you be wearing a Theisman or Jurgenson jersey?

Sounds good ScottyF. Both me and my ball and chain will be wearing contrasting RG3 Jerseys. She will be rocking the white, me the burgundy and gold. This is the second year in a row I bought a rookie jersey before they took a snap. Last year I grabbed a Kerrigan and was not disappointed. Maybe now as a Skins fan I can know what it feels like to have an elite QB. Been jealous of the Saints for far too long

A lot of the guys over on the Skins board (extremeskins) are planning on meeting up at Johnny Whites. Although I thought I read something about them going out of business?

Budsdrinker · 06-19-2012, 08:50 AM

Originally Posted by DaveyFoSho

Sounds good ScottyF. Both me and my ball and chain will be wearing contrasting RG3 Jerseys. She will be rocking the white, me the burgundy and gold. This is the second year in a row I bought a rookie jersey before they took a snap. Last year I grabbed a Kerrigan and was not disappointed. Maybe now as a Skins fan I can know what it feels like to have an elite QB. Been jealous of the Saints for far too long

A lot of the guys over on the Skins board (extremeskins) are planning on meeting up at Johnny Whites. Although I thought I read something about them going out of business?

Welcome to the board and as everyone else has said you will be fine. We usually take a picture with opposing fans as they walk past us. I think they may have more places open this year by Champions Square but will have to confirm for gameday. Rocking the RG3 jerseys huh! It would have been more fitting if you would have rocked a throwback say like Kilmer since he was a Saint as well.

ScottF · 06-19-2012, 11:25 AM

Originally Posted by DaveyFoSho

A lot of the guys over on the Skins board (extremeskins) are planning on meeting up at Johnny Whites. Although I thought I read something about them going out of business?

Wow, when I started making the annual trip to NO 15 years ago Johnny Whites was the first bar we went to. Cheesy sports mural, disgusting restrooms, and there was a dog sitting on a bar stool drinking out of a bowl. It was awesome; we stop in for one every trip now.
I had not heard it closed, but one of the locals might know.

06-07-2012, 09:34 AM	#1
DaveyFoSho Registered Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Springfield, VA Posts: 64	Opening Day Sept 9 Skins @ Saints Hello All. Skins Fan coming in peace for a bit of a discussion. I will be headed to NO for the opening game and I must say I can not be more excited. I absolutely love the city and the people are always friendly. I have heard from a lot of Redskins fans about the experience from the Superdome, but I would like to get some Saints perspectives. We plan on hitting Bourbon St. on Friday and Saturday nights wearing our jerseys. Is this asking for trouble? Or is it something that could maybe spark some beers and friendly discussion/ light trash talking (in the spirit of fun of course) about the game the next day? How is the walk to the Superdome? I am really looking forward to visiting one of my favorite cities and having a good time meeting new people. Cheers!

06-10-2012, 02:57 PM	#2
Mardigras9 Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Land Mass between LA and AL Posts: 4,375	Shouldn't be a problem for you, we welcome opposing fans without incident(even Falcon and Cowgirl fans). On that note, we share a mutual dislike of the Cowgirls anyway. To be safe if your set on wearing your jersey out, get a hat that says "Screw You Goodell" to go with it. homerj07 and st thomas like this.

06-10-2012, 05:19 PM	#3
mutineer10 Site Donor Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 1,739	You'll be fine. Philly-type fan behavior is rare down here, especially around Bourbon Street (which is mostly tourists, anyway). Expect gentle ribbing from vendors & bartenders, unless you're simply being obnoxious. And you should have no trouble walking from the Quarter to the Dome, my wife & I have many times. sharke likes this.

06-11-2012, 11:49 AM	#4
sharke evil decepticon Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: St. Augustine, FL Posts: 583	As others have said, you'll have no trouble in the Quarter. If you venture into other areas you'll be fins as well. Expect ribbing wherever but extremely unlikely to run into total ass clowns (especially since you won't be wearing a falcons jersey). Trust me, New Orleans is insanely friendly for opposing teams. I've gone to a bunch of Hornets games in Magic gear and was always respected and treated well throughout the city, even having multiple food and drinks bought for me. I've never seen anything different at Saints games. Walk to Superdome is cake. Even easier if you stay on Canal St or try a place in the Business District. Have fun dude. mutineer10 likes this.

06-18-2012, 10:11 PM	#7
ScottF 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 6,324	Originally Posted by DaveyFoSho I know.... Like watching a pot waiting for it to boil. Can not wait for this game. If anybody is interested I will be on Bourbon Saturday night, I'd like a cool place to hang out, and the first round is on me. I live in ATL but my dad (in FLA) and I make it to 2 games a year. I usually sell my tix to the opener and marquee games and then go to the ones where the tickets won't sell for as much. That said, I wouldn't miss this opener even if I could get $2500 for my seats. I cannot wait but the first game for our 'Saints against the World' season. I'll take you up on that drink- will you be wearing a Theisman or Jurgenson jersey?

06-13-2012, 11:52 PM	#5
QBREES9 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Haven Ct Posts: 23,989	Start the count down.

06-18-2012, 05:06 PM	#6
DaveyFoSho Registered Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Springfield, VA Posts: 64	I know.... Like watching a pot waiting for it to boil. Can not wait for this game. If anybody is interested I will be on Bourbon Saturday night, I'd like a cool place to hang out, and the first round is on me.

06-19-2012, 07:49 AM	#8
DaveyFoSho Registered Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Springfield, VA Posts: 64	Originally Posted by ScottF I live in ATL but my dad (in FLA) and I make it to 2 games a year. I usually sell my tix to the opener and marquee games and then go to the ones where the tickets won't sell for as much. That said, I wouldn't miss this opener even if I could get $2500 for my seats. I cannot wait but the first game for our 'Saints against the World' season. I'll take you up on that drink- will you be wearing a Theisman or Jurgenson jersey? Sounds good ScottyF. Both me and my ball and chain will be wearing contrasting RG3 Jerseys. She will be rocking the white, me the burgundy and gold. This is the second year in a row I bought a rookie jersey before they took a snap. Last year I grabbed a Kerrigan and was not disappointed. Maybe now as a Skins fan I can know what it feels like to have an elite QB. Been jealous of the Saints for far too long A lot of the guys over on the Skins board (extremeskins) are planning on meeting up at Johnny Whites. Although I thought I read something about them going out of business?

06-19-2012, 08:50 AM	#9
Budsdrinker A Cajun Transforming TX Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: The Woodlands, Texas Posts: 2,787	Originally Posted by DaveyFoSho Sounds good ScottyF. Both me and my ball and chain will be wearing contrasting RG3 Jerseys. She will be rocking the white, me the burgundy and gold. This is the second year in a row I bought a rookie jersey before they took a snap. Last year I grabbed a Kerrigan and was not disappointed. Maybe now as a Skins fan I can know what it feels like to have an elite QB. Been jealous of the Saints for far too long A lot of the guys over on the Skins board (extremeskins) are planning on meeting up at Johnny Whites. Although I thought I read something about them going out of business? Welcome to the board and as everyone else has said you will be fine. We usually take a picture with opposing fans as they walk past us. I think they may have more places open this year by Champions Square but will have to confirm for gameday. Rocking the RG3 jerseys huh! It would have been more fitting if you would have rocked a throwback say like Kilmer since he was a Saint as well.

06-19-2012, 11:25 AM	#10
ScottF 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 6,324	Originally Posted by DaveyFoSho A lot of the guys over on the Skins board (extremeskins) are planning on meeting up at Johnny Whites. Although I thought I read something about them going out of business? Wow, when I started making the annual trip to NO 15 years ago Johnny Whites was the first bar we went to. Cheesy sports mural, disgusting restrooms, and there was a dog sitting on a bar stool drinking out of a bowl. It was awesome; we stop in for one every trip now. I had not heard it closed, but one of the locals might know.

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