Anyone ever go to a game by him/herself? - New England Patriots Forums

***Patjew*** · 11-25-2006, 12:34 PM

I normally have 3 season tix, but 2 for tomorrow's game went to strangers and now I find myself, for the first time ever, going to the game by myself. Yes, I'll have 70K "friends" there, but I'm feeling a little funny about making the trip solo and having no buddies to high-five, console, etc.

I probably won't care once the game gets going, but it may be weird beforehand. Anyone ever go to a game by him/herself and have any advice?

And no, I have no problem with drinking alone.

Chris · 11-25-2006, 12:37 PM

ive been to a bunch of games myself.. i just usually meet up with my friends to tailgate then head in and sit by myself.. you get amazing deals and seats when you can sit by youself.. plus most people next to you in the seats are cool and will high five you and stuff.. go for it!

Murphys95 · 11-25-2006, 12:46 PM

Once - when I was 17. There was one game my father couldn't make, so I went by myself. We had season tickets then and sat in the same seats for years, so I was not completely alone. Since most of the seats around me were those of season ticket holders, it didn't seem that different.

The Pats won that day, beating the Lions 23-6 (1985)

***Patjew*** · 11-25-2006, 12:51 PM

Yeah, I have no one to meet up with either. Also, I never normally sit in the section (125) where I'll be. I'm definitely going, just feels ... different. Anyway, if the Pats win, I'll be happy.

(I'm not crazy about this "Third String" thing!)

PYPER · 11-25-2006, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Patjew

I normally have 3 season tix, but 2 for tomorrow's game went to strangers and now I find myself, for the first time ever, going to the game by myself. Yes, I'll have 70K "friends" there, but I'm feeling a little funny about making the trip solo and having no buddies to high-five, console, etc.

I probably won't care once the game gets going, but it may be weird beforehand. Anyone ever go to a game by him/herself and have any advice?

And no, I have no problem with drinking alone.

I went to the Colts game by myself. I had a lot of fun. During the game I was high slapping everyone around me. Especially when AV missed those two FG's.

The only time that being "alone" can kind of suck is while Tailgating. That's definitely an event that's better when with friends. Having said that, I met up with Tailgater from this site and hung out with a few of his friends. So that was cool.

I wish I was going this week. Good luck to ya...

***Mike the Brit*** · 11-25-2006, 01:27 PM

The answer in relation to the Pats is rather obvious: no.

But I used to go to a LOT of soccer games and cricket matches by myself when I was young. In fact, I went to several away games by coach/train when I must have been 13,14,15. And it was great. You got fantastic banter with true fans.

Nowadays, I wouldn't dream of going to a soccer game on my own (actually, I wouldn't go to one in the UK at all) but, from what I saw, I'm sure you can have a real blast on your own at Foxborough. Just make sure we win!

***PatsWickedPissah*** · 11-25-2006, 01:28 PM

In the 80s if the weather was nice that day I'd drive the 50 minutes from Sudbury to Foxboro and pick up a scalped ticket for face value, walk in alone and watch a game. Usually a loss, unless Flutie was playing...always a W.

***Patjew*** · 11-25-2006, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by NEM

If you showered more often, you wouldn't have to sit alone.

Just kidding.

Just hope that the people sitting around you aren't speaking arabic. If so, tell them that you are only Jewish on your mothers side and that you visit the Mosque daily.

And, dont forget to tell them that your camel, Clyde, is parked outside.

And that your wife's name is Fatima.

And you were really glad when the Pats signed Gaffney because you like his first name, Jabbar, saying it sounded Islamish.

And finally, dont forget, when they play the National Anthem, put your right hand over your heart, turn and face Mecca.

Just do those things and you will enjoy the game.

Kidding aside, going alone is not really going alone once you get in your seat.

It's the drive to and from that sucks.

I'm not a NEM basher, but this is undoubtedly my favorite NEM post EVER. WOW.

***Patjew*** · 11-25-2006, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by PYPER

I went to the Colts game by myself. I had a lot of fun. During the game I was high slapping everyone around me. Especially when AV missed those two FG's.

The only time that being "alone" can kind of suck is while Tailgating. That's definitely an event that's better when with friends. Having said that, I met up with Tailgater from this site and hung out with a few of his friends. So that was cool.

I wish I was going this week. Good luck to ya...

Thanks Pyper.

Wow, "Practice Squad". These new rankings are very hurtful.

PatsSteve1 · 11-25-2006, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by PatsWickedPissah

In the 80s if the weather was nice that day I'd drive the 50 minutes from Sudbury to Foxboro and pick up a scalped ticket for face value, walk in alone and watch a game. Usually a loss, unless Flutie was playing...always a W.

* I went to several games alone back when ticket reseller's used to be acroos Rt 1 all over the place. One game was when the height challenged QB was with Buffalo. I had given up trying to find a ticket, for that game they were tough to find anywhere, and was walking back to my car to go to a bar and watch thegame when I passed a guy who asked if anyone needed a ticket. I practically tackled the guy and bought it for face value. He said a guy who was going to go with him had a last minute family problem. There were some very fortunate ref calls in that game that went the Patriots way. Last play with the Patriots behind, Bledslow lofted a hail mary pass to Terry Glenn and the called pass interference on Buffalo which you almost never see called. Time has run out but it was D penalty so the Patriots got 1 last play. Little pass to Coates scored the TD. The Bills were so pissed at the PI call and an earlier pass at the sidelines where the Patriots WR seemed clearly out of bounds and the Bills walked off the field before the Patriots went for the point after. So the Patriots went for 2 and made it with no players for the Bills out there.
Now that I met Mrs B and others I have a tailgate to attend and often sit with ST holders who have extra tix for games if I can't get 1 when tix go onsale in May. But if I want to do something, like a sporting event ot concert and can't fond anyone else that wants to go, I go anyway.