FedEx Field Recap: Washington Redskins vs Detroit Lions

Stop numero dos on my NFL Bucket List was to see my Redskins play the Lions at home. Even thought I lived in DC, I had never been to a Redskins home game. I was in town for a meeting and this was the perfect opportunity to catch a game and add another stadium to my bucket list. I was looking through old blog posts and realized that I had not yet written a recap for FedEx Field. Because I am writing this in Week 9 instead of Week 2 when it happened, it will consist mostly of pictures.

Thanks to my friend and PGPD we were able to get front row service to the game and premium parking. I have great friends in great places.

The line to get into the stadium. Unfortunately,  a lot of people didn't know about the clear bag policy.

Skins coming out of the tunnel.

Let the band play ...

First series.

How cute is this family in their matching RGIII jerseys? Too much cute.

Obligatory in-venue selfie.

My fellow Skins fans and PG County's finest.

At one point during a Detroit rally, the DJ thought it was a good idea to play "Lose Yourself." Who thought playing the opposing team's rally call was a good idea? Major fail Mr. Dj. Major fail. They scored on that drive. I blame you.

This guy stood most of the game. Everyone behind him was mad. It is not a reasonable expectation to ask someone to sit down. If you want to sit and be comfortable, buy a suite ticket or stay home.

After the game, all smiles even though we lost.

-Run

Qualcomm Stadium Recap: Colts vs Chargers

Last weekend, I was in San Diego for a conference and with the flight and hotel already paid for I seized the opportunity to check off another stadium from my NFL Bucket List. Before the game, I grabbed the most amazing fish tacos with a friend.

As we ate, I was accosted by locals for wearing my Colts jersey. It was all in good fun though as most of them ended the conversation with "as long as you aren't wearing silver and black."

We got to the game before kickoff and checked out the various food vendors. 

I will say that of the few stadiums I have been to thus far, Qualcomm definitely has the most eccentric selection of food. There was a "Farm to Fan" stand with fresh, organic food offerings, large Fat Tuesday-esque frozen drinks and tacos at almost every concession stand. So far Qualcomm gets my vote for best food.

After going to the wrong section, we finally made it to our awesome seats. My view of the field was great, but the field was slanted so I could see the action on the goal line to the 30, but each yard after that was harder and harder to see. I couldn't get a accurate picture so you'll have to take my word for it. I was surprised to see so many Colts fans in the stadium. The row behind me was full of Colts fans who traveled from Indianapolis. And there were lots of empty seats. Although, this game was supposedly sold out, a lot of those ticket holders didn't show. I was in row 9 and there were empty seats in row 1. How are front row seats at a Monday Night Football game empty?

The rest of the game was mildly exciting, but honestly I was very tired. The game started at 5:30 Pacific time, but I felt every bit of 8:30 pm Eastern and 11:30 pm when it ended.  To liven things up, a fight broke out sometime before half time. Later that night, I saw a report on the news that this was the third game this season where fights broke out. To combat the problem, San Diego law enforcement will now place undercover officers throughout the stadium ... in opposing team jerseys. That should be interesting. Be careful who you talk trash to at Qualcomm.

How could I forget this awesome couple?

They were all over each other the entire game. She found every excuse to touch his butt and his Lion mask captured a lot of attention.

I don't know where the lion's mane ends and his begins.

-Run