The View From Section 126
by stujo4 on Nov 29, 2011 1:33 AM CST
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PrintMy first game in the endzone at the Peugeot Superdome. Kind of liked it at first but not so much later on. I can't see anything unless they're on my 30 yard line or closer. Anyway, a win is a win but I didn't think either quarterback played particularly well in spite of the stats. Brees started out throwing high and ended throwing low. If I didn't know better, I might think he was in decline. But of course I know better. Sat next to some Giants fans who were still hung over from a weekend on Bourbon Street, very well behaved except when they were chanting DEFENSE!!! for their team in the first quarter. It got quiet after that. On to the pics:
Here's the sign Suzjo held up for the cameras that never pointed at us, as far as I could tell. (My fault for sending those to you unrotated, Hans.) Pummel them they did. We had fans sitting nearby wanting to take photos of the sign. Of course they were drunk, but it was flattering anyway.
Marshall Faulk waiting for his turn to do his spot for NFL Network.
Pregame warmups, demanding never ending improvement. Plenty of room for that.
The DB's getting ready for their interception drills. They didn't drop any.
Ready for the pregame chant. Note #2 Kasay contemplating his potential.
Payton inspecting his troops as well as the enemy's. I don't believe he went around to each of his players as I've seen him do in the past. Too hobbled up, I guess.
Coach Aaron Kromer trying to drill his offensive linemen. Didn't seem very responsive to him.
Spinach and artichoke dip with chips. I was burping it by the third quarter. Dome Dyspepsia.
Kasay still the Lone Ranger during warmups. I guess it works for him, he didn't miss any kicks.
Daughter Sarjo said the beer vendor asked her what time it was (6:50) and then said they'd already sold as much beer as they usually do by the end of the first quarter. Hungover Brandon Jacobs fan next to her.
Fanning the flames, trying to keep hope alive.
#58 LunchPale, going to work.
Drew BREEESSS!!! about to overthrow somebody.
Eli Manning, about to hand off to somebody.
Osi, disengaging from this mess. Would later be "injured" and leave the game.
Look at that giant butt on #92 Shaun Rogers, noted toilet plugger and undistinguished run stopper.
Giants kick their field goal in a feeble attempt to stay in the game.
Drew Brees in command.
#21 Patrick Robinson covering #13 Ramses Barden and I use that word "covering" very loosely.
PRob allowing the catch by Hakeem Nicks and Tracy Porter coming in to commit his late hit out of bounds personal foul. I don't think either of them played very well tonight.
Joe Horn helped out with the halftime punt pass and kick contest. I didn't recognize him at first. It's almost 2012.
Cheerleaders don't cheer to the endzones.
Seconds before Drew BREEESSS!!!'s thrilling rushing touchdown. That was a Pierre Thomas style bellyflop for the score.
"Ok guys, we're down 25 points. We gotta DO something here..."
It wasn't that close. Not even close.
See ya next time.
I'm tired and cranky, but looking back, I had a good time. The Superdome renovations are beautiful. I know I was smiling a lot and the fans around me (except the Giants fans) were loud and happy too. I got to see Jimmy Graham's second TD catch right in front of me (no photo, I can't react that fast and neither can my camera). I'm lucky that I get to attend a game or two or three every year now so I appreciate my good fortune.
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excellent work, Stu the night owl - I'm off work today and in early bird mode
I’ve been in lower level end zone seats before, too, and I don’t think I like them too much either. For the same reasons you outlined above.
But one thing that being down there does allow me to marvel at is how hard it is for the QBs to see downfield from behind the LOS. How in the heck do they ever even know who’s open and where they are on the field? And then throwing the ball to a spot on a timing route – it takes a LOT of skill to be even the worst pro QB.
Did your seats have cup holders?
And the pictures of your signs showed up correctly oriented when I downloaded them to my desktop and viewed them in the “preview” function – I’m not sure what’s happening to them when I upload them as photo “assets” to the Fanpost maker.
Did you catch any beads or doubloons at the Gleason Gras on Sunday?
WIN NOW
WINGRAMANIA!!!!
No cup holders for lowly end zone dwellers. Seats were new and comfortable though.
Missed Gleason Gras. I’m with two women = shopping all day. We went to the game fairly early but I didn’t want to wear a coat and the wind was blowing cold (local weather lady recommended gloves… HA!). We ducked inside as soon as we got there.
The enhanced security did not occur at my entry point. I pulled out my bulky junk (talkin’ ’bout my cell phone and iPod) and put it on the table so he barely patted me down and passed me on through.
We tried to talk it over but the words got in the way
thanks
have a safe flight home!!
WIN NOW
WINGRAMANIA!!!!
by Hans Petersen on Nov 29, 2011 8:26 AM CST up reply actions
We sat at the lowest seats on the 50 yard line behind Charles Brown's family in 2010
I could hardly see anything. It was a fun experience to be that close to everything (my husband is so sweet for getting those tickets) but not great for watching the game. Gave me a good idea of why they have to have people up in the box. Next time we will sit far enough up to see what is going on on the field.
Awesome Pics Stu!
By the way. I love the BLACK PANTS on PRIMETIME!!!! They play like Ninjas!
I spent 8 years trying to reach him...and then another 7 trying to keep him locked up because I realized what was living behind that boy's eyes was purely and simply...Evil.
Dr. Sam Loomis Aka (Donald Pleasence)
Great pics, Stu. Thanks for sharing!
“#21 Patrick Robinson covering #13 Ramses Barden and I use that word “covering” very loosely."
Yes you do.
you're not saying damn
you’re saying DAAAAAAAAN!!!
ssp by HD
WIN NOW
WINGRAMANIA!!!!
by Hans Petersen on Nov 29, 2011 10:30 AM CST up reply actions
Tracy overpursued and missed as well. And I noticed they put Tracy in nickel coverage and left PRob out on the corner. Not that it helped that much.
We tried to talk it over but the words got in the way
True Dat...
The guys on the back end that had other responsibilities we’re also not able to make a tackle, but PRob was in early season (aka Jason David) form on that one.
Great pics Stujo. Thanks!!!
R.I.P. Andy Rooney
by cajuncommando58 on Nov 29, 2011 11:16 AM CST reply actions
Thx Stu, P-Rob didn't cover or tackle
and I predicted a pick by him….way off
You think you know, and you don't know, and you never, ever, will.-Jim Mora Sr.
I understand ....nothing.-Michael Scott
The Future is Unwritten.-Joe Strummer
"First they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they fight you, then you win."-Mahatma Gandhi
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