NFL's Best and Worst Stadiums.... - New England Patriots Forums

Slagathor · 09-15-2006, 08:56 AM

I don't know if I agree with all of this.....but it's still a fun, brainless read.

http://msn.foxsports.com/story/59419...T=HCP&GT1=8595

***QuiGon*** · 09-15-2006, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Slagathor

I don't know if I agree with all of this.....but it's still a fun, brainless read.

http://msn.foxsports.com/story/59419...T=HCP&GT1=8595

It's an interesting thing to discuss, but the writer is ranking more than just the stadiums themselves, he's including the entire stadium experience (unruly fans, heavy traffic, etc).

If you want to talk about the stadiums themselves, there's no way the RCA Dome doesn't find its way into the bottom 5. Giants Stadium ain't all that bad - especially considering how old it is. I've never been to Joakland, but I can't imagine that stadium out there is all that great.

I really want to check out that new building they got themselves out there in Arizona.

Jacky Roberts · 09-15-2006, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Slagathor

I don't know if I agree with all of this.....but it's still a fun, brainless read.

http://msn.foxsports.com/story/59419...T=HCP&GT1=8595

Ive been to Gillette, Tampa, RFK, Meadowlands, Texas Stadium, and the Metrodome and I'd agree on NE and TB being the best. Texas Stadium is the worst in my opinion. What a dump.

denverpatsfan · 09-15-2006, 10:13 AM

Everyone is obsessed with lists nowadays.

Can't believe they have Gillette on that list. Middle of the pack now at best. The Linc in Philly is much better that Gillette. Lurie had more money to spend and you can tell. Lots more room to hang out and watch the game in SRO sections. Don't like the big jumbotron in the end zone. Too close to eye level with the field and can be distracting.

Arrowhead was amazing. Great fans. Great tailgating. Friendly. Hospitable.
LOUD.

The new stadium here in Denver is also better than Gilette IMO. The fans don't really tailgate compared to Foxboro, Philly but the stadium itself is wicked nice. Also very loud. They used steel instead of concrete to simulate the noise made at the old Mile-high.

How can Lambeau not be higher. The absolute best tailgating/party atmosphere in the league. You can pay $15 for all you can eat and drink in one of the party tents right outside the stadium. Also plenty of bars/restaurants right there. Fans are incredibly nice and freindly even to opposing fans. Parking is $5. The renovations made recently are phenomenal.

Giants Stadium is not that bad. Been to (2) Pats games there. Sat in cheap seats and the good seats too. Remarkable easy to get out of the lots after the game.

As far as rowdy, drunk, rude fans are concerned. Despite the anti-Philly bias that the media loves to harp on, the worst fans are in Oakland. Which I haven't been to but EVERYONE I have every spoke to that has been there has expresed that opinion. Also an old crappy stadium too. The stories were so bad I would not plan a trip to see the Pats there.

My 2-cents.

PatsSox363804 · 09-15-2006, 10:21 AM

I can't imagine why PBS would be on the bottom of the list. Loud, obnoxious fans? Why, that gentleman who screamed "Corey Dillon sucks my ****" at me in a drunken stupor was clearly just trying to talk about the game in good fun. Although the Bengals have a good team now for the first time in like 15 years and are constantly being shat on by Steeler fans so I guess I can see where their hostility comes from (note, think drunken Red Sox fans.)

***Tunescribe*** · 09-15-2006, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by denverpatsfan

Everyone is obsessed with lists nowadays.

Can't believe they have Gillette on that list. Middle of the pack now at best. The Linc in Philly is much better that Gillette. Lurie had more money to spend and you can tell. Lots more room to hang out and watch the game in SRO sections. Don't like the big jumbotron in the end zone. Too close to eye level with the field and can be distracting.

Arrowhead was amazing. Great fans. Great tailgating. Friendly. Hospitable.
LOUD.

The new stadium here in Denver is also better than Gilette IMO. The fans don't really tailgate compared to Foxboro, Philly but the stadium itself is wicked nice. Also very loud. They used steel instead of concrete to simulate the noise made at the old Mile-high.

How can Lambeau not be higher. The absolute best tailgating/party atmosphere in the league. You can pay $15 for all you can eat and drink in one of the party tents right outside the stadium. Also plenty of bars/restaurants right there. Fans are incredibly nice and freindly even to opposing fans. Parking is $5. The renovations made recently are phenomenal.

Giants Stadium is not that bad. Been to (2) Pats games there. Sat in cheap seats and the good seats too. Remarkable easy to get out of the lots after the game.

As far as rowdy, drunk, rude fans are concerned. Despite the anti-Philly bias that the media loves to harp on, the worst fans are in Oakland. Which I haven't been to but EVERYONE I have every spoke to that has been there has expresed that opinion. Also an old crappy stadium too. The stories were so bad I would not plan a trip to see the Pats there.

My 2-cents.

At Lambeau they have aluminum benches without seatbacks, right? Please share more about what it's like there that makes it so special. Are those party tents you mentioned accessible to everyone? What do you get for your $15?

denverpatsfan · 09-15-2006, 10:52 AM

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At Lambeau they have aluminum benches without seatbacks, right? Please share more about what it's like there that makes it so special. Are those party tents you mentioned accessible to everyone? What do you get for your $15?

Wow always a tough crowd on this board.

Yes those party tents were accessible to everyone. Not just the stiffs that pay big bucks to WEEI like in Foxboro. You did get plenty of food and drink there.

I don't any problem with the benches. Never did in Foxboro either. I sat in a new section that had chairbacks though.

If you have been there and did not feel the energy around that stadium I don't know what to say. The people were friendly I was invited to (2) tailgate by people I just had met the night before. I tried chese curds for the first time. Had a brat too. The stores, restaurants and fan areas that were added to the stadium seamlessly. The entire place just took my breath away.

I would recommend reading this biography of Vince Lombardi. It gives alot of history on not just Vince, but the Packers and Green Bay too.

http://www.amazon.com/When-Pride-Sti...e=UTF8&s=books

***Tunescribe*** · 09-15-2006, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by denverpatsfan

Wow always a tough crowd on this board.

Yes those party tents were accessible to everyone. Not just the stiffs that pay big bucks to WEEI like in Foxboro. You did get plenty of food and drink there.

I don't any problem with the benches. Never did in Foxboro either. I sat in a new section that had chairbacks though.

If you have been there and did not feel the energy around that stadium I don't know what to say. The people were friendly I was invited to (2) tailgate by people I just had met the night before. I tried chese curds for the first time. Had a brat too. The stores, restaurants and fan areas that were added to the stadium seamlessly. The entire place just took my breath away.

I would recommend reading this biography of Vince Lombardi. It gives alot of history on not just Vince, but the Packers and Green Bay too.

http://www.amazon.com/When-Pride-Sti...e=UTF8&s=books

Thanks. The reason I asked is because I'm thinking of making the trip this year for the Pats game. If you don't mind me asking, generally what section(s) have chairbacks? And did that $15 food/drink fee include beer?

waspie (UK) · 09-15-2006, 11:05 AM

I've been to Gillette, the Metrodome, LA Colliseum (a long time ago), Sun Devil Stadium and Charlotte. Did not like the Metrodome one bit, same goes for the Colliseum. Gillette is possibly the best stadium I've ever been to for any sport - but lacked atmosphere. Tempe is a great college town, the bars were great, and tailgating unbelievable - especially as we outnumbered the locals about 4:1. All in all though, my vote would go to Charlotte (even though the Pats lost). OK, downtown Charlotte was dead on Saturday afternoon, full of Pats fans looking for something to do. But the bars are superb, really good barbeque, tailgating excellent, and I love everything about the stadium - the location, the views of downtown, the atmosphere.

denverpatsfan · 09-15-2006, 11:29 AM

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Thanks. The reason I asked is because I'm thinking of making the trip this year for the Pats game. If you don't mind me asking, generally what section(s) have chairbacks? And did that $15 food/drink fee include beer?

Glad I can help. I sat in the new end zone section that had chairbacks. not the best seats but good enough. I don't remember the exact section number.

The prices in the party tents may have been more to include adult beverages. Still a great deal. I would recommend just crusing around the whole area though. You can drink anywhere and mingle. I took a cab from the hotel and wandered around eating and drinking until I found the tailgates I was invited too.

My ticket was expensive. Packers home opener. Rededication of the Field. But worth it. If you are a big NFL fan it's a trip/pilgrimage I would highly recommend it.