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Stadium #11 Lincoln Financial Field Philadelphia, PA |
Philadelphia Eagles vs. New York Jets Philadelphia Eagles Stadium December 18, 2011 45 - 19 Win |
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Stadium Vitals Built: 2003 Capacity: 68,532 seats Playing Surface: Natural Grass Draft Beer: $6.50 Hot Dog: $4.75 Cheesesteak: $8.50 Stadium Parking: $25.00 |
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Stadium Review - Lincoln Financial Field  As
an NFL fan, I have always been fascinated by the incredible skill
set of the incomparable Michael Vick. His pocket presence,
elusiveness, and downfield passing have amazed me time and time
again, as I tune in on my DirecTV package anxious to see what he
might do next. I first saw Vick in person during the inaugural year
of the Quest for 31. It was 2006 and I was determined, during that
first year, to go to Atlanta to see Vick play. He dropped four
touchdowns on the Dallas Cowboys in a loss at the Georgia Dome, but
Vick's dynamic running ability and strong arm were on display
throughout the game. It was awesome. When Michael Vick returned to
the league in 2010, reemerging with the Philadelphia Eagles as a
more polished passer, I knew I needed to make the trek to Philly to
see him again. So in late December I scheduled a trip to see the
"Dream Team" take on the New York Jets. On
gameday, we arrived around nine o'clock and the entire stadium area
was already buzzing with tailgaters. The parking lots around Lincoln
Financial Field are shared with the baseball park and the arena, so
there's generally plenty of parking available and tailgating is
encouraged. What's unique about Philly is that this massive expanse
of blacktop is filled with customized tailgate cruisers. Everything
from converted buses, to vans and trucks, to Philadelphia Eagles
ambulances can be found all over the lot, and the food Philly fans
are cooking up puts much of the league to shame. We decided to track
down Mike Young from
OneCrazyFan.com to sample what true
tailgating in the "City of Brotherly Love" is all about. Mike has
been setting up his tailgate in Lot D6 next to the Wells Fargo Arena
for the last ten years. He started with a converted ambulance,
dubbed the "Rescue Tailgate Squad", but soon his tailgates ballooned
in popularity and the ambulance became much too small to support his
growing needs. Mike's current tailgate cruiser is a custom 1998
International Beer Truck pulling a 12 bay Hackney Trailer. It's
known as the "OneCrazyFan Ultimate Tailgate". Inside the trailer
he's setup an eleven foot Corian-topped bar accented by two,
forty-two inch flatscreens and a full DJ booth. Opening the last bay
allows Mike access to his seven-foot long custom grill chafing cart
for serving the day's meal. Both can be rolled into place on their
nobby tires sittin on chrome rims. Although Mike's setup is
impressive, it's his food that gets high marks as far as I'm
concerned. We started with some Taco Soup and hot dogs, that were
warmed to perfection on his professional grade hotdog roller. The
main course was slow cooked BBQ pulled pork with backed beans and
smashed redskin potatoes (infused with Philly Cream Cheese and
Garlic) and some pasta salad, but fans who tailgate with
OneCrazyFan.com don't leave for the game empty handed. We were given
Mike's patented Philly Cheasesteak hand warmers. Two warm,
foil-wrapped mini cheesesteak sandwiches were handed to us as we
departed. They kept my hands warm and toasty and made for a great
snack ... now that's innovation! After
hanging with Mike and his crew, we headed back to the lot to meet up
with Bob Cavanaugh and
CavsEaglesTailgate.com located in
Lot M. What began as a small group of guys huddled around a hybachi
grill with a few burnt hotdogs, soon grew into a full time mobile
catering business. Bob now makes a living hosting private parties,
corporate events and fundraisers by bringing gourmet tailgating to
the masses. The three time Jack Daniel's Tailgate Award Winner
attracts all types of fans to his space in Lot M and very few walk
away unsatisfied. When we arrived, Bob was hard at work standing
next to a massive trailered barbecue grill preparing the gameday
meal. On the menu were filet mignon sandwiches, chicken sandwiches
and sausage links accented with peppers and onions. Bob also
prepared some impressive sides including a penne pasta in a cream
blush sauce and clams, mussels, and shrimp in a white wine sauce. If
you find yourself and one of these events, eat hearty my friends.
Cav's tailgate crew was a collection of seasoned Philadelphia Eagles
die hards. I spent most of the afternoon standing at the full-sized
bar, drinking a Yeugling in the shadow of a very impressive
Philadelphia Eagles Christmas tree while talking NFL football. The
fans were lots of fun and the customized 1987 ford mini school bus
really rounded out the tailgate decor. Another impressive tailgate
cruiser. Continuing
my travels through the lot, I really wanted to take the time to
explore how Philadelphia Eagles fans feel about being labeled among
the worst fans in the NFL. Over the years the national media has
painted a fairly unflattering picture of Eagles fans. These are the
fans that actually hurled snowballs at Santa Claus. They're the
stadium that had to establish a fully functional courthouse onsite,
so game day offenders could be immediately processed and booked. GQ
Magazine actually called Philadelphians "the most monstrous
collection of humanity outside of the federal penal system" and this
is the "City of Brotherly Love"? Now I've been to Philadelphia for
sporting events before and I've never had any issues or seen
anything out of the ordinary. I've actually seen much worse in other
cities, and as I spoke to Fans in the Philly, many felt that this
unfavorable perception is actually unfair. So why do Philly fans
continue to carry this black mark on their resume of fandom?
 Basically
because they appear to be a convenient target. That snowball
throwing incident occurred in 1968. The courthouse that stands at
Lincoln Financial Field is a carryover from the dark times at the
old Veterans Stadium. Many in Philadelphia feel that they are
continuing to pay for the sins of their fathers and in my opinion it
needs to stop ... But I'm just one guy.I spent the remainder of my tailgating time approaching random groups of fans to sing the Philadelphia Eagles Fight song, "Fly Eagles Fly" with me on camera. It's always an interesting ice breaker as most fans try to size up exactly who you are and try to understand what you're trying to do. I find it's best to approach fans later in the day. By that time they're generally adequately lubricated and more agreeable. I think they sing better too.  Soon
it was time to head into the Linc to watch the Michael Vick show,
and what a show it was. The Eagles built a 28-0 lead off of three
turnovers and after briefly allowing the Jets to creep back into the
game before the half, they returned in the second half to strike the
final deciding blows. All of my Eagle fight song practice came in
handy as the Eagles scored six touchdowns en route to a blowout win
over the Jets with a final score of 45-19. Vick was impressive
showcasing his trademark elusiveness and pocket presence as he threw
for 274 yards and a touchdown while running for a second score.
LeSean "Shady" McCoy stole the show however, setting two
Philadelphia Eagle team records as he ran for 102 yards on the
ground and three touchdowns. It was a dominant win for the
E-A-G-L-E-S, EAGLES!For more information on the city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania check out my other reviews by clicking on the links below: NBA: Philadelphia 76ers, Wachovia Center - General Information NHL: Philadelphia Flyers, Wells Fargo Center - General Information |
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Top Tourist Attractions: Independence Hall & The Liberty Bell National Constitution Center Philadelphia Museum of Art & the "Rocky" statue and steps City Hall Tower Local Foods: Philly Cheese Steak Hoagie, Scrapple, Soft Pretzel What They're Drinkin': Yeungling, Manayunk Brewing Company, Kildare's, Stoudt's Pils, Victory Storm King Stout Tailgating Hotspots: Parking Lots at the Linc (OneCrazyFan.com, EaglesVan.com, CavsEaglesTailgate.com) Fan Resources: Pocket Map of Philadelphia Metro Rail Map (SEPTA) Stadium Policy Stadium Parking Map Local Sports Media: The Philadelphia Inquirer The Philadelphia Daily News WYSP 94FM WIP 610AM |
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Bar Districts: Old City District Monk's Cafe Mc Fadden's at Citizens Bank Park Best Restaurants: Pat's King of Steaks & Geno's Steaks (9th Street & Passyunk Ave) Chickie and Pete's (sports bar near the stadium) Melrose Dinner (South Philadelphia) Jim's Steaks Tony Luke's City Tavern (unofficial meeting place of Washington, Franklin, Adams, Jefferson and several other founding fathers) 5 Mayfair Dinner (Northeast) Brauhaus Schmitz (German) Penn's Landing Getting to the Stadium: The quickest way to Lincoln Financial Field is south along the SEPTA Broad Street Subway Line. Exit at the last southbound stop, Pattison Avenue and the stadium is a short walk away. There's also plenty of parking at the Linc and some great tailgating, so don't be afraid to drive your car to the stadium. Where To Stay: Stay in downtown Philly to be close to the stadium and close to the action. Philadelphia boasts many, many attractions including City Food Tours, the Civil War Museum, and the Morris Arboretum, to name a few. We suggest staying at the Holiday Inn or Shippen Way Inn. |
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| "Yo, Adrian, it's me, Rocky..." | OneCrazyFan.com | SuperFan Stephanie and the Crew | ||
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| Nothing Like Christmas in Philly | Tailgating at the Linc | "Fly Eagles, Fly" | ||
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| Crystal, Amy and myself with Yuletide Cheer | Lincoln Financial Field | Ultimate Eagles Fan, Shaun Young | ||
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| Getting Ready for Game Time | A Philly Cheesesteak in the Upper Deck | Mike Vick fails to disappoint | ||
| COMMENTS? Please feel free to post any suggestions or comments you might have for my journey to Lincoln Financial Field, including the following: - Local Hotspots (Bar Districts, Restaurants, Clubs) - Local Foods (Traditional Cuisine, Micro Brews) - Tailgating Traditions - Your Experiences or Helpful Hints - If you saw me let me know! All commentary will be moderated. Your e-mail address will not be published. |
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| Tom Mitchell from Philadelphia |
I have lived here my
entire life, and seem to have failed the ability to live down the fact
that my Grandfather's peers threw snow balls at a drunk man that was
pulled out of the stadium to take the place of the santa that never
showed up... These are the actions of people that most likely do not
attend the game. Furthermore getting heckled in a stadium is completely
normal. I have been to Giants stadium a few times in my life, the
fanbase there is no different.
Please give it a rest!
The fans in San Fransisco, and LA seem to be more violent now a days,
and yet still people think that Philadelphia is terrible! |
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Patrick from Downington |
Nice post. I am from Pennsylvania, even though my dad and I are Giant/Packer fans, we cannot go to this stadium anymore. The fans are soo drunk for every single game. They throw snowballs at Santas, throw up on ya (happened to me) and will heckle you so much, its unbearable. If your child or friend is rooting for a team facing the Eagles, please don't take him to the Linc. BTW, the courthouse in the stadium is there... in the basement | |||||
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